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Dutch Initiative Prepares New Committee on Medical Device Environmental Impact
Dutch Initiative Prepares New Committee on Medical Device Environmental Impact
The Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is preparing a new committee focused on methods for assessing the environmental impact of medical devices, with the aim of helping shape Dutch input into future European and international standardization work.
Mexico Updates Medical Device Labeling Standard With New Safety and Digital Information Rules
Mexico Updates Medical Device Labeling Standard With New Safety and Digital Information Rules
Mexico’s Ministry of Health has published a revised version of NOM-137-SSA1-2024, the national standard that sets labeling requirements for medical devices sold in the country.
NIST Pilot Program Aims to Accelerate Aerospace Manufacturing and Critical Minerals Supply Chains
NIST Pilot Program Aims to Accelerate Aerospace Manufacturing and Critical Minerals Supply Chains
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced a new pilot program aimed at accelerating advanced manufacturing technologies in aerospace component production and the domestic critical minerals supply chain.
Italy Updates Sustainable Aquaculture Rules With Stricter Traceability Requirements
Italy Updates Sustainable Aquaculture Rules With Stricter Traceability Requirements
Italy’s Ministry of Agriculture has updated the production specifications for the National Livestock Quality System (SQNZ) “Sustainable Aquaculture” scheme, which sets the certification requirements for participating producers.
PodInmetro Episode 7 Explores How Metrology Supports Healthcare, Trade and Public Policy
PodInmetro Episode 7 Explores How Metrology Supports Healthcare, Trade and Public Policy
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) released the seventh episode of its PodInmetro podcast on May 20,
AFNOR Event Brings Together Financial Organizations Holding ‘Committed to CSR’ Label
AFNOR Event Brings Together Financial Organizations Holding ‘Committed to CSR’ Label
The French Association for Standardization (AFNOR) brought together financial organizations holding its ‘Committed to CSR’ label during a national meeting in Paris focused on sustainability reporting,
NEN Seeks Members for Flexible, Demountable Infrastructure Standards
NEN Seeks Members for Flexible, Demountable Infrastructure Standards
The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is seeking members for new working groups that will further develop three Dutch Technical Agreements (NTAs) related to industrial, flexible, and demountable (IFD) infrastructure construction methods.
South Korea Extends Deadline for 2026 World Standards Day Government Awards
South Korea Extends Deadline for 2026 World Standards Day Government Awards
South Korea’s Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has extended the application deadline for the 2026 World Standards Day government awards program to May 29.
Rhum Bologne First Distillery in Guadeloupe to Earn ISO 22000 Certification
Rhum Bologne First Distillery in Guadeloupe to Earn ISO 22000 Certification
Rhum Bologne, a rum distillery in the French Caribbean territory of Guadeloupe, has received ISO 22000 certification for its food safety management system, becoming the first distillery on the island to achieve the certification.
SASO Makkah Laboratory Earns Top-Level 'My Green Lab' Certification
SASO Makkah Laboratory Earns Top-Level 'My Green Lab' Certification
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) announced that its chemical and petroleum products laboratory branch in the Makkah region earned ‘My Green Lab’ Certification, with the laboratory achieving a score of 93%.
ANSI Honors Walter Zoller With Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award
ANSI Honors Walter Zoller With Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has selected Walter Zoller, senior manager of technology standards and regulations at Rockwell Automation, as the 2026 recipient of the Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award.
ISO 14001:2026 and Autonomous Transport Lead May Issue of PKN News
ISO 14001:2026 and Autonomous Transport Lead May Issue of PKN News
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has released the May 2026 issue of PKN News, focusing on how standards are helping organizations and public systems respond to fast-changing technological and environmental challenges.

Global News

Long-Awaited ISO 27031 Revision Brings ICT Business Continuity Planning Into the Digital Era
Long-Awaited ISO 27031 Revision Brings ICT Business Continuity Planning Into the Digital Era
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the long-awaited second edition of ISO/IEC 27031,
Tackling Sophisticated Threats: New ISO 37003 Provides Practical Anti-Fraud Guidance
Tackling Sophisticated Threats: New ISO 37003 Provides Practical Anti-Fraud Guidance
A new international standard, ISO 37003:2025, has been published to help organizations strengthen their defenses against increasingly sophisticated fraud.
June 2025 Accreditation Roundup: ILAC-IAF Merger Advances, New IAF Documents and More
June 2025 Accreditation Roundup: ILAC-IAF Merger Advances, New IAF Documents and More
International accreditation organizations ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation) and IAF (International Accreditation Forum) have accelerated merger plans into a common global organization
Global Experts Gather in Australia to Advance Revision of ISO 20387 Biobanking Standard
Global Experts Gather in Australia to Advance Revision of ISO 20387 Biobanking Standard
ISO/TC 276 Biotechnology technical committee held its annual plenary in Cairns, Australia, bringing together experts from 41 countries to focus on revising ISO 20387, the international standard for biobanking.
IAF PL 3 Issue 5 Refines Process for Adding New Areas to Global Accreditation System
IAF PL 3 Issue 5 Refines Process for Adding New Areas to Global Accreditation System
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published Issue 5 of IAF PL 3, its policy on the structure of the Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) and how new areas can be added.
How IEEE’s Cybersecurity Certification Supports Connected Medical Devices
How IEEE’s Cybersecurity Certification Supports Connected Medical Devices
The IEEE Standards Association is advancing efforts to safeguard connected medical devices through its IEEE Medical Device Cybersecurity Certification Program.
ISO 42005 Sets Global Framework for AI System Impact Assessment
ISO 42005 Sets Global Framework for AI System Impact Assessment
ISO and IEC have released ISO/IEC 42005:2025, a new international standard that helps organizations assess how AI systems affect individuals and society.
New Decision Tree Explains Food Safety Risk Levels in FSSC Version 2.0
New Decision Tree Explains Food Safety Risk Levels in FSSC Version 2.0
Foundation FSSC has published a new decision tree to help food businesses determine whether a control measure should be classified as a Critical Control Point (CCP) or an Operational Prerequisite Program (oPRP).
IAFP Honors Sobeys With 2025 Black Pearl Award for Food Safety Excellence
IAFP Honors Sobeys With 2025 Black Pearl Award for Food Safety Excellence
Sobeys Inc. has been named the 2025 recipient of the Black Pearl Award by the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP),
IAF Outlook May 2025 Spotlights UNIDO Partnership and Regional Developments in Africa
IAF Outlook May 2025 Spotlights UNIDO Partnership and Regional Developments in Africa
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published the May 2025 edition of its newsletter IAF Outlook, spotlighting major partnerships, technological advances, and accreditation efforts across regions.
Tech Giants Back New Standard to Clarify End-of-Life Security Timelines
Tech Giants Back New Standard to Clarify End-of-Life Security Timelines
A group of leading tech firms has proposed a new standard, called OpenEoX, to streamline how companies disclose product end-of-life and end-of-support dates.
ISO Launches Pilot Licensing Model With New Duties for Certification Bodies
ISO Launches Pilot Licensing Model With New Duties for Certification Bodies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a pilot of its Differentiated Licensing Model (DML), introducing major changes to how standards are accessed, priced, and controlled.
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