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OSA Joins IAF as Accreditation Body Member
OSA Joins IAF as Accreditation Body Member
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has confirmed that the Salvadoran Accreditation Body (OSA) has joined IAF as an Accreditation Body Member.
Clearlab Earns MDSAP, ISO 13485 and EU MDR Certifications for Contact Lenses
Clearlab Earns MDSAP, ISO 13485 and EU MDR Certifications for Contact Lenses
Clearlab, a manufacturer of vision correction products and lens care solutions, has obtained combined certification under the Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP), ISO 13485, and the European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR).
Climate Transition And Circular Economy In New Edition Of UNE Magazine
Climate Transition And Circular Economy In New Edition Of UNE Magazine
The latest edition of UNE Magazine puts climate transition at the center,
ABNT Launches Environmental Labeling Initiative and Opens Free Certification for Small Businesses
ABNT Launches Environmental Labeling Initiative and Opens Free Certification for Small Businesses
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards, ABNT, has presented a new environmental labeling initiative and opened a selection process offering free certification for micro and small enterprises (MSEs).
Gender Equality, ICT Security, ESG, And EU Rules In The January Accredia Letter
Gender Equality, ICT Security, ESG, And EU Rules In The January Accredia Letter
The January edition of Accredia Letterr, the monthly newsletter of Italy’s national accreditation body,
27th International Quality Symposium Planned For March 2026 In Šibenik
27th International Quality Symposium Planned For March 2026 In Šibenik
The Croatian Quality Managers Society (HDMK) has announced the 27th International Symposium “Quality – Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow”, scheduled for March 25–27, 2026, in Šibenik, Croatia.
Applications Open for Quality Oscar 2026 Business Excellence Awards
Applications Open for Quality Oscar 2026 Business Excellence Awards
Applications are now open for the Quality Oscar (Oskar kvaliteta) 2026, Serbia’s national award for business excellence, recognizing profit and nonprofit organizations based on demonstrated organizational performance and results.
HZN And CROLAB Publish New E-Newsletters With Updates From Standards And Laboratories
HZN And CROLAB Publish New E-Newsletters With Updates From Standards And Laboratories
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) and the Association of Croatian Laboratories CROLAB have published new editions of their electronic newsletters,
NEN Nearing Full Shift To Digital Standards In February 2026
NEN Nearing Full Shift To Digital Standards In February 2026
From February 1, 2026, NEN, the Netherlands’ national standards body, will supply its standards only in digital form, ending the sale of printed standards.
NS 9410 Aquaculture Environmental Monitoring Standard Set for Revision
NS 9410 Aquaculture Environmental Monitoring Standard Set for Revision
Norway is preparing to revise NS 9410, its national standard for monitoring seabed impacts from marine aquaculture, and is inviting experts to take part in the work.
China Unveils Climate Disclosure Framework for Companies
China Unveils Climate Disclosure Framework for Companies
China has introduced a new national framework to guide how companies disclose climate-related information, marking a clear step toward broader and eventually mandatory climate reporting.
Made Green in Italy Opens New Application Window in January 2026
Made Green in Italy Opens New Application Window in January 2026
Italy has opened a new application window for the Made Green in Italy scheme, allowing companies to apply for support for product environmental footprint projects from January 12 to January 26, 2026.

Global News

Revised FSC Ecosystem Services Procedure V2-0 Published to Highlight Positive Forest Management Impacts
Revised FSC Ecosystem Services Procedure V2-0 Published to Highlight Positive Forest Management Impacts
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published an updated framework to demonstrate the positive impacts of sustainable forest management on ecosystems.
Report Highlights Role of Quality Infrastructure in Scaling Net Zero
Report Highlights Role of Quality Infrastructure in Scaling Net Zero
A new report highlights how the Quality Infrastructure (QI) can accelerate the transition to net zero emissions.
Luxembourg Launches PCDS Platform to Strengthen Circular Economy Transparency
Luxembourg Launches PCDS Platform to Strengthen Circular Economy Transparency
Luxembourg has unveiled its Product Circularity Data Sheet (PCDS) platform, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed to ensure supply chain transparency by standardizing circular data of products.
GFSI Unveils Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 to Enhance Food Safety Worldwide
GFSI Unveils Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 to Enhance Food Safety Worldwide
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has launched its updated Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs) version 2024, setting a new standard for global food safety.
More Standards Needed for Greener Heavy Transport
More Standards Needed for Greener Heavy Transport
Efforts to electrify heavy transport face significant challenges due to the absence of common standards.
Should standards become free and available to all?
Should standards become free and available to all?
- EU Commission and Standardization Bodies Seek Solutions for Access to Harmonized Standards -
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Registered in New Zealand
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Registered in New Zealand
The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated or GLOBAC, was officially registered as a legal entity on December 6, 2024, in New Zealand.
How to Verify Certificates to Avoid Fake Ones
How to Verify Certificates to Avoid Fake Ones
Swedac has outlined steps to verify certificates, focusing on two main types: certificates issued by notified bodies and certificates issued by accredited certification bodies.
First International Standard on ESG Indicators for Cities Revealed in Toronto
First International Standard on ESG Indicators for Cities Revealed in Toronto
The first international standard on ESG indicators for cities, ISO 37125, was unveiled at Toronto City Hall on November 1, 2024.
DeepEyeVision First to Be Validated by BSI's New AI Testing Service
DeepEyeVision First to Be Validated by BSI's New AI Testing Service
DeepEyeVision, Inc., a medtech startup, has become the first company globally to receive validation under BSI’s AI Algorithm Auditing & Dataset Testing (AA&DT) service.
Key Biocompatibility Medical Device Standard ISO 10993-1 Moves to Final Draft Stage
Key Biocompatibility Medical Device Standard ISO 10993-1 Moves to Final Draft Stage
The revision of ISO 10993-1 has progressed after the October 2024 meeting of ISO TC 194/WG1, and the updated standard is expected to be published mid-2025.
SGS Introduces All-in-One ESG Services Under "Impact Now" Initiative
SGS Introduces All-in-One ESG Services Under "Impact Now" Initiative
SGS has introduced Impact Now, a new portfolio offering a single source for comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) services.
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