San Sebastián Becomes First Spanish City Certified for Entrepreneurial Talent

AENOR, a Spanish standards and conformity assessment organization, has certified San Sebastián as the first “City for Entrepreneurial Talent” in the country,

Dell Technologies First in Ireland to Earn ISO 56001 Certification

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) announced that Dell Technologies has become the first organization in the country to earn ISO 56001 certification for innovation management systems.

Taiwan Techg Earns RBA Silver Status for Supply Chain Responsibility Standards

Taiwan Techg, part of Mitsui Mining & Smelting, has received Silver status under the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Assessment Program (VAP).

Lamborghini Recognized for Environmental, Social and Governance Practices

Automobili Lamborghini has received ESG Recognition from DNV, for using certified management systems to support its environmental, social, and governance commitments.

Serbian Editions of Revised ISO 17020 and ISO 17024 Released

The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has published Serbian-language editions of ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17024 following the recent release of the new third editions of both conformity assessment standards.

Sorsix Becomes First in Europe’s Public Health Sector to Earn ISO 42001 Certification

Sorsix has become the first organization in Europe to have governance for a live national healthcare system certified under ISO/IEC 42001, the international standard for AI management systems.

Sarajevo to Host Fourth European Halal Congress in June 2026

The Agency for Halal Quality Certification of Bosnia and Herzegovina will host the Fourth European Halal Congress in Sarajevo on June 9-10, 2026,

Montenegro Standards Body Forms BIM Technical Committee

The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) has formed a new technical committee focused on Building Information Modelling (BIM), expanding the country’s work on digital standards for the construction sector.

ASQA Signs $46 Million Laboratory Expansion Deal With TCRC

The Afghanistan Standards and Quality Authority (ASQA) has signed a 46 million-dollar deal with Indian company TCRC to expand and equip quality assurance laboratories in Kabul and nine border points across Afghanistan over the next five years.

TÜRKAK Joins International AIQI Consortium

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has joined the AIQI Consortium, an international initiative focused on strengthening quality infrastructure and governance for artificial intelligence (AI).

Australia Expands Public Access to Mandatory Standards

The Australian Government has committed Federal Budget support for sponsored public access to mandatory Australian Standards, a move expected to improve access to safety and building requirements for businesses, apprentices, and tradespeople across the country.

Indonesia Revises Good Cosmetic Manufacturing Practice Certification Rules

Indonesia’s National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) has issued new rules for Good Cosmetic Manufacturing Practice (CPKB) certification,

Sixteenth Meeting of WG 29 Advances ISO 9001 Revision

ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, the working group responsible for revising ISO 9001, met online for its sixteenth session on May 14, 2025.

IATF Celebrates 100,000 Certified Sites as Global Automotive Sector Raises the Bar

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has surpassed 100,000 certified sites worldwide under the IATF 16949 standard, marking a significant milestone in automotive quality management.

FSSC Expands Development Program to Include Packaging and Strengthen Food Safety Support for SMEs

Foundation FSSC has released Version 2.0 of the FSSC Development Program, expanding its support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food sector.

ISO Proposes New Standard for Describing and Sharing Carbon Credit Data

A new proposal for the ISO/TS 32214 standard has been submitted to the ISO Technical Committee on Sustainable Finance (ISO/TC 322), aiming to create a common reference data model for describing and identifying carbon credit projects and units.

ISO Health Informatics Committee Launches Official LinkedIn Channel

The ISO Technical Committee on Health Informatics, ISO/TC 215, has launched its official LinkedIn page to connect professionals in digital health, standards, and data sharing.

Seven Pillars for Event Standards: New ISO Committee Proposed

A new ISO Technical Committee has been proposed for the international events industry.

Cutting-Edge Technologies Drive Urgent Creation of New Safety Standards

As cutting-edge technologies like AI, robotics, and 3D printing rapidly evolve, standards organizations are working urgently to develop new safety guidelines.

GLOBALG.A.P. Tests New Stakeholder-Created Environmental Solution on Farms

GLOBALG.A.P.'s new environmental sustainability solution is now being tested in real-world farm settings across Europe.

Revised SR10 Standard Strengthens Global Framework for Social Responsibility and ESG Integration

The SR10 standard for social responsibility and sustainable development helps organizations embed ethical, social, and environmental goals into their operations.

ISO 9001 Revision Moves Closer to Public Review Stage After April Meeting

The ISO working group ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, responsible for revising ISO 9001, met online on April 28, 2025, to address and resolve some of the remaining comments on the second committee draft.

Public Consultation Opens for Draft Revision of ISO 9000 Standard

The draft version of ISO 9000—covering fundamentals and vocabulary for quality management—is now open for public consultation ahead of its planned update.

FSSC 24000 Guidance Released for Managing Complaints and Grievances

The Foundation FSSC has published a new guidance document under the FSSC 24000 certification scheme, offering a structured approach for handling complaints and grievances from workers and other stakeholders.