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PSQ Week 2026 Begins May 18 With Quality Events Across Industries
The Philippine Society for Quality (PSQ) will hold PSQ Week 2026, its annual quality-focused celebration and learning program, from May 18-22 under the theme “57 Years of Filipino Excellence: Driving Quality Across Industries”.
Italy Opens Consultation on Food Traceability Certification Rules
The Italian National Unification Body (UNI) has opened a public consultation on a new reference practice that would define how accredited certification bodies assess traceability systems in agri-food supply chains under UNI EN ISO 22005:2008.
Large Danish Companies Face ISO 50001 Certification Deadline
The Danish Standards (DS) is warning companies to prepare for new legal energy management requirements that take effect in Denmark by August 1.
WMDA Earns Accreditation for Global Stem Cell Donor Certification
The World Marrow Donor Association (WMDA) has been accredited by the Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA), allowing the organization to certify stem cell donor registries and transplant coordination services under internationally recognized requirements.
German Translation of ISO 9001 Climate Audit Guidance Published
The ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group (APG) has published a German translation of its “Auditing Climate Change Issues” paper,
Inacal Recertified to ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Standard
The National Institute of Quality (Inacal) has been recertified to the 2016 edition of ISO 37001, confirming that anti-bribery controls remain in place across key metrology and technical services tied to measurement, testing, and standards activities in Peru.
Europe Publishes First Harmonized Standards for Digital Product Passports Under ESPR
CEN and CENELEC have published the first harmonized European standards developed to support digital product passports (DPPs) under the European Union’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).
INAB Spring 2026 Newsletter Spotlights European Peer Evaluation
The Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) has published its Spring 2026 newsletter,
How the Digital Omnibus Agreement Revises AI Act Timeline and Standards Plans
The European Union (EU) has reached a provisional agreement on the Digital Omnibus package, a planned update to the AI Act that includes
CPSC Opens Consultation on Counterfeit Safety Certification Marks
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking public comments on counterfeit certification marks used on consumer products,
BDS Honors Experts for Contributions to Standardization
The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) presented awards to five experts during its regular General Assembly on April 24 in recognition of their contributions to national and international standardization activities.
ISO 14001:2026 Now Available in Swedish
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has published the Swedish-language edition of ISO 14001:2026,Global News
Global Report by Standards Australia and ISO Maps 1,122 Environmental Standards
Standards Australia and the ISO have launched the first edition of the Global Environmental Data Standards Mapping report,
International Young Professionals Gather in Germany for DKE Camp on Smart Cities
The DKE Young Professionals Camp 2025 brought together 18 young experts from 18 countries to explore how standards can foster innovation and sustainability, with smart cities as a central example.
IEEE SA Launches Interactive Platform for Popular Standards
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA), which operates under the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), has launched the Interactive Standards (IS) platform.
FSC Launches Survey on Revision of Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is revising its Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders and is calling for input through a public survey open until October 2, 2025.
ISO 9001 Revision: Draft International Standard Published, Public Inquiry Starts
The Draft International Standard (DIS) of ISO 9001 was published on August 27, 2025, moving the revision of the world’s most widely adopted quality management system standard into the inquiry phase.
QEC Global Becomes First Oxebridge Q001 Certification Body
Quality Evaluation Center (QEC Global) of Portugal has become the world’s first accredited certification body to offer Oxebridge Q001 certification services.
Global Standard Launches Consultation on New Responsible Textile Standard GRTS
Global Standard has launched the public consultation for a new voluntary sustainability framework, the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS).
Draft ISO 45010 Guidance on Menstruation and Menopause in the Workplace Open for Comment
A draft international standard, ISO/DIS 45010, has been released for public consultation to guide workplaces in supporting employees through menstruation and menopause.
Global Rules for Plant-Based Food Labeling Laid Out in New ISO 87000
The growing global demand for plant-based foods has led to the publication of ISO 8700:2025,
Latest Part of ISO 19650 Series Covers Health and Safety Information in BIM
The latest part of the ISO 19650 series, ISO 19650-6:2025, sets out how health and safety information should be shared and used throughout the life cycle of buildings and infrastructure.
IECEE Celebrates 40 Years of Driving Product Safety and International Trade
The IEC System of Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components (IECEE) is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
