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Germany’s Leading Standards Bodies Urge Integration of Technical Rules into Modernization Agenda
Germany’s three leading standardization organizations
Canada Invites Proposals To Strengthen Climate Adaptation Through Standards
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is inviting applications for its open call for proposals under the program Advancing Climate Adaptation Through Flexible Standards-Based Strategies and Solutions.
ISO Survey Finds Italy Among Global Leaders in Key Management System Certifications
Italy reaffirmed its strong position in international standardization, ranking among the top three countries for six management system standards in the 2024 ISO Survey,
China Hosts World Standards Day Event, Showcases Standardization Initiatives
The 2025 World Standards Day main event was held in Beijing on October 14 under the theme “A Shared Vision for a Better World: Strengthening Partnerships for Sustainable Development.”
Burgenland, Vienna, and Lower Austria Recognize Top Companies at 2025 Leading Business Awards
Austria’s best-performing enterprises were honored at the Austria’s Leading Companies (ALC) 2025 regional awards, organized by Die Presse in cooperation with KSV1870 and PwC Austria.
ABNT Becomes First Brazilian Entity Accredited to Validate Carbon Projects
The Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas (ABNT) has become the first Brazilian organization accredited by Inmetro to validate greenhouse gas (GHG) projects.
Fifteen Czech Companies Introduced to the National Quality Program
Fifteen Czech companies were introduced this year to the government-backed National Program Česká kvalita during the Day with Quality event at the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MPO).
TÜRKAK Grants First Accreditation for Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Removal Projects
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has issued its first accreditation for the verification of greenhouse gas reduction and removal projects under the international standard ISO 14064-2:2019.
BIS Honors Environmental Management Committee for Excellence in Standardization
The Environmental Management Section (EED 01) under the Environment and Ecology Department of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has received
South Korea Honors Standardization Leaders on World Standards Day
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) held the 2025 World Standards Day ceremony on October 14 at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) in Seoul.
Two Vietnamese Companies Win Top Honors at 2025 Global Performance Excellence Awards in Beijing
Two Vietnamese companies earned top recognition at the 30th Asia Pacific Quality Organization (APQO) International Conference in Beijing on October 16.
China Opens Consultation on New Rules for Online Catering Food Safety
The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has launched a public consultation on a draft regulation to strengthen food-safety responsibility for online catering platforms and the restaurants operating through them.Global News
Forest Stewardship Council Opens Consultation on Accreditation Standards Revision
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched a public consultation on the revision of its general accreditation standard and two related procedures.
GLOBALG.A.P. Primary Farm Assurance Version 6 Published with Six-Month Transition Period
The new version 6 of the Primary Farm Assurance (PFA) program by GLOBALG.A.P. was published on 11 September 2024 and will replace the previous version on 1 March 2025.
Swiss Stock Exchange Launches Climate Equity Flag for Environmentally Responsible Companies
SIX Swiss Exchange has introduced its new "1.5 °C Climate Equity Flag", an important step toward identifying companies that align with climate goals set out in the Paris Agreement.
Global Quality Infrastructure Index Report 2023 Released
The 2023 Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII), which ranks countries based on their quality infrastructure performance, was launched in May 2024.
IFS Publishes Updated Broker 3.2 Guideline and Remote Auditing Protocol
The International Featured Standards (IFS) has released new documents for IFS Broker version 3.2, providing both a guideline for auditors and an audit protocol for remote auditing.
IEC Introduces First Standard for Industrial Digital Twins, More Parts in Development
The IEC has published IEC 63278-1, the first standard in a projected series for industrial "digital twins".
New Standard Brings Safety to Wetlaid Nonwoven Machinery
ISO 22291:2022, a new safety standard for wetlaid nonwoven machinery, was developed by companies Voith and Trützschler in collaboration with Austrian Standards.
ANSI Pushes for Copyright Protections of Standards Incorporated into Laws
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has made a legal effort to support the protection of copyright for privately-developed standards that are incorporated by reference into law.
IAF’s Monthly Newsletter September 2024 "Outlook" Explores New Standards and Trends
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published the September 2024 edition of "Outlook".
First ISO Standard for Learning and Development Metrics Sets New Benchmark
The first ISO standard for Learning and Development metrics sets a new benchmark for how organizations can measure the impact of their training programs.
IFS Food 8 Gains GFSI Recognition
IFS Food Standard version 8 has achieved recognition against GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020, providing global trust in its certification.
