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How INEN Label Certification System Strengthens Ecuador’s National Industry
How INEN Label Certification System Strengthens Ecuador’s National Industry
The Ecuadorian Service for Standardization (INEN) operates a voluntary Label Certification System that supports national manufacturers of textiles, footwear, and leather goods in meeting Andean labeling regulations.
QI Digital Forum 2025 in Berlin Highlights Shift Toward Digital Quality Infrastructure
QI Digital Forum 2025 in Berlin Highlights Shift Toward Digital Quality Infrastructure
The QI Digital Forum 2025, held on October 8 and 9 in Berlin, focused on how a digital quality infrastructure (QI) can accelerate innovation in Germany.
By Light Earns Cybersecurity CMMC Level 2 Certification Across Enterprise
By Light Earns Cybersecurity CMMC Level 2 Certification Across Enterprise
By Light Professional IT Services has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 across its entire organization,
CNAS Prepares Random Supervision of Accredited Laboratories and Inspection Bodies for 2025
CNAS Prepares Random Supervision of Accredited Laboratories and Inspection Bodies for 2025
The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) will soon begin a round of random supervision for accredited laboratories and inspection bodies in 2025.
Vienna Testing Department Earns ISO 37301 Compliance Certification
Vienna Testing Department Earns ISO 37301 Compliance Certification
The City of Vienna’s Department MA 39, Austria’s oldest testing, inspection, and certification body, has been certified for its compliance management system under ISO 37301.
Wild Bear Technology Earns ISCC PLUS Certification for Sustainable Materials
Wild Bear Technology Earns ISCC PLUS Certification for Sustainable Materials
Taiwan-based Wild Bear Technology Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of flexible plastic films used in textiles and clothing,
Three Finalists Announced for Sweden’s 2025 Standardization Prize
Three Finalists Announced for Sweden’s 2025 Standardization Prize
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has named DigitalWell Arena, the project Renewable 2030 (Förnybart 2030), and the company MannTek as finalists for the 2025 Standardization Prize.
Applications Open for National Industry Awards Well Done in Spain
Applications Open for National Industry Awards Well Done in Spain
The Ministry of Industry and Tourism (MINTUR) has launched the 2025 National Industry Awards “Well Done in Spain” to
VIAS Accreditation Program Marks 25 Years as BoA Celebrates Three Decades
VIAS Accreditation Program Marks 25 Years as BoA Celebrates Three Decades
The National Accreditation Bureau (BoA) celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025, recognizing the Vietnam Inspection Accreditation Scheme (VIAS) as one of its key achievements.
IEC News, Lighting Code And Quality Control Featured in Latest Manak Samachar
IEC News, Lighting Code And Quality Control Featured in Latest Manak Samachar
The October issue of Manak Samachar, the monthly newsletter of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), showcases key developments in India’s quality and standardization efforts.
KATS Opens Applications For 2025 International Standardization Merit Awards
KATS Opens Applications For 2025 International Standardization Merit Awards
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has opened applications for the 2025 International Standardization Merit Awards,
Workforce Expansion: Inmetro Welcomes 100 New Employees
Workforce Expansion: Inmetro Welcomes 100 New Employees
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) has officially welcomed 100 new employees after more than a decade without public recruitment.

Global News

New Guidance on Auditing Resources Released by ISO Auditing Practices Group (APG)
New Guidance on Auditing Resources Released by ISO Auditing Practices Group (APG)
The ISO Auditing Practices Group (APG) has released the second edition of its guidance on auditing resources.
The geopolitics of technology standards: historical context for US, EU and Chinese approaches
Revision of ISO 22000 Expected by 2027
Revision of ISO 22000 Expected by 2027
The international standard ISO 22000, which addresses food safety management systems, is set to undergo a significant revision by 2027.
ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024: New Guidelines for Remote Auditing of Management Systems
ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024: New Guidelines for Remote Auditing of Management Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published the ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024,
IAF Endorses GlobalGAP's Latest Food Safety Standard - IFA v6
IAF Endorses GlobalGAP's Latest Food Safety Standard - IFA v6
Looks like the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) just gave a big thumbs up to GlobalGAP's new standard.
GFSI call for Applications to join the GFSI Steering Committee
GFSI call for Applications to join the GFSI Steering Committee
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened applications for retail members to join its Steering Committee.
New Standard for EUDR DDS Module Published by PEFC
New Standard for EUDR DDS Module Published by PEFC
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has released a new standard for the European Union's Deforestation-free Supply Chain Regulation (EUDR) Due Diligence System (DDS) Module.
New Green Marks Tackle Carbon Footprints
New Green Marks Tackle Carbon Footprints
Ever wondered if your favorite product’s carbon footprint is like your ex’s excuses—full of holes?
IEEE Launches Study Group on Humanoid Robot Standards
IEEE Launches Study Group on Humanoid Robot Standards
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Robotics & Automation Society (RAS) has initiated a study group to assess the current standards for humanoid robots.
CEN published CWA 18125:2024 ‘Trusted data transaction - part 1’
CEN published CWA 18125:2024 ‘Trusted data transaction - part 1’
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has introduced CWA 18125:2024 ‘Trusted Data Transaction - Part 1’.
Feedback requested for guides ISO/IEC Guide 58-2019 and ISO/IEC Guide 63-2019
Feedback requested for guides ISO/IEC Guide 58-2019 and ISO/IEC Guide 63-2019
Comments on the systematic review of two guides are requested by October 18, 2024 and are collected by American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
ISO Proposes New area of Technical Activity: Creative Digital Design and Digital Marketing
ISO Proposes New area of Technical Activity: Creative Digital Design and Digital Marketing
ISO is getting creative! They’ve proposed new ISO technical committees for creative digital design and digital marketing, aiming to keep things as standardized as our morning coffee.
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