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Inmetro Gains IAF Recognition under ISO 17024 for Personnel Certification
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has been accepted as a signatory to the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) for personnel certification under ISO/IEC 17024.
Swedac Showcases Digital Transformation at Kvalitetsmässan Quality Fair 2025
The Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (Swedac) will participate in Kvalitetsmässan (Quality Fair) 2025,
UNE Meeting Explores Key Updates to ISO/DIS 9001 Quality Management Standard
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) held an event on October 3 to review the draft version of the revised ISO 9001, focusing on the most relevant changes in the upcoming update of the quality management systems standard.
Vietnam Issues Guide to Support Decentralization of Quality Infrastructure
The Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam (MST) has issued a new guide to help local authorities take on more responsibility for standards, metrology, and quality management.
India Launches Seven Strategic Roadmaps to Strengthen Environmental Standardization
The Environment and Ecology Department (EED) of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) released seven Strategic Roadmaps on World Standards Day, October 14, 2025,
Saudi Accreditation Center Earns IAF Recognition for Product, Process, and Service Certification
The Saudi Accreditation Center (SAAC) received international recognition from the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) for its accreditation activities under ISO/IEC 17065:2012, which covers the certification of products, processes, and services.
Israel Starts Preparations for 2027 National Quality and Excellence Award
The Standards Institution of Israel (SII) has begun preparations for the 2027 National Quality and Excellence Award, inviting organizations to register for a mandatory training session to qualify for participation.
Cofrac Launches Accreditation for Greenhouse Gas Verification Under EU Carbon Scheme 2
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has opened accreditation for verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emission declarations from regulated entities under the new European carbon market system,
Prague to Host 25th National Quality Awards of the Czech Republic
The 25th edition of the Czech Republic’s National Quality Awards will take place on November 20, 2025, in the Main Hall of the Wallenstein Palace, seat of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic.
MannTek Wins Sweden’s Standardization Award 2025
MannTek, a Swedish company specializing in couplings for cryogenic fuels such as liquid hydrogen, has won the 2025 Standardization Award from the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS).
October Issue of UNE Magazine Spotlights Global Standard on Biodiversity
The October issue of the Asociación Española de Normalización (UNE) magazine is now available, featuring biodiversity as its central theme.
UKAS Probing Interest for Pilot Accreditation Programs in Rail and Event Sectors
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is inviting certification bodies to take part in two pilot accreditation programs under consideration:Global News
FSC Opens Consultations on Certification Body Requirements for Forest Management and Chain of Custody
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched a public consultation on updates to certification body requirements,
New Guide 17 Video Released to Boost SME Involvement in Standardization
CEN and CENELEC, in collaboration with Small Business Standards (SBS), have released a video to promote Guide 17, which addresses challenges SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) face in standard development.
Transition to GLOBAC: IAF and ILAC Set January 2026 for Unified Global Accreditation
IAF and ILAC have confirmed the unification of global accreditation under GLOBAC, with operations set to begin in January 2026.
GFSI Clarifies: SMART Version 6.0 of IFA Aquaculture Principles Not Recognized Due to Remote Audits
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) stated that it does not recognize GLOBALG.A.P’s IFA Principles and Criteria for Aquaculture – version 6.0.
McDonald’s Tightens Standards with New Code of Conduct, Imposes SMETA 7.0 on Suppliers
McDonald's is introducing a new Code of Conduct to elevate ethical and compliance standards across its operations, while also enforcing the stricter Sedex SMETA 7.0 protocol for its suppliers.
Safer Airspace: CEN Releases CWA 18150:2024 to Address Drone Misuse in Sensitive Areas
The new CWA 18150:2024 standard by CEN introduces a unified testing methodology for detecting, tracking, and identifying drones,
C2C Certified Circularity Introduced to Boost Product Design Aligned with Circular Economy Goals
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute has introduced C2C Certified Circularity, a new certification designed to encourage companies to create products aligned with circular economy principles.
BRCGS Publishes Packaging Materials Issue 7
BRCGS has released Issue 7 of its Global Standard for Packaging Materials, along with a Key Changes document, now available on their website and Participate platform.
ISO/IEC 27019:2024 just published
ISO/IEC 27019 has been updated to enhance cyber security controls for energy utilities.
Global Standards Bodies Announce 2025 AI Standards Summit
Three major organizations - IEC, ISO, and ITU - have announced the 2025 International AI Standards Summit as part of global efforts to standardize artificial intelligence, aligned with the Global Digital Compact.
ISO 45001 Revision Commences
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has initiated the revision of ISO 45001, the standard for occupational health and safety management systems.
