Canada Sets CSA Z14090 Climate Adaptation Standard Based On ISO 14090

Canada has a new standard, CSA Z14090:25, designed to help organizations address climate change risks.

Inacal Shares Tips to Avoid Fraudulent ISO Certificates

Peru’s National Institute for Quality (Instituto Nacional de Calidad, Inacal) has issued recommendations to help organizations avoid fraudulent ISO management system certificates, 

ANSES Publishes Reference Framework for Drafting Hygiene and HACCP Guides

The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES) has published a new reference framework

Australia Opens Nominations for 2026 Standards Awards

Standards Australia (SA) has opened nominations for the 2026 Standards Awards, marking the start of the next edition of its long-running program that recognizes collaboration and innovation in standards development.

National Program Czech Quality Newsletter Reviews 2025 Activities and New Quality Labels

The National Program Czech Quality, a government-backed initiative of the Czech Republic,

Circular Economy Roadmap: Peru Mexico and Colombia Join Forces on Packaging Plastics and Tourism Standards

Peru, Mexico, and Colombia are jointly developing a standardization roadmap to support the circular economy in the packaging, plastics, and tourism sectors.

FSSC Terminates KEBS License Agreement Under Sanction Policy

The Foundation FSSC has terminated the FSSC 22000 license agreement of the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), effective January 12, 2026, under its sanction rules.

Indian NABCB Starts Accreditation for FSSC 24000

The National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), operating under the Quality Council of India (QCI), has begun offering accreditation for FSSC 24000, opening the door for certification bodies to seek recognition for this scheme.

UNI Releases PdR 185 for Managing Projects Across Organizations

UNI, the Italian standards body, has released UNI/PdR 185, a new reference practice that defines requirements for how organizations manage projects and prepare for certification of a Project Management System.

AFNOR Celebrates 100 Years of Trust With Yearlong Program in 2026

The AFNOR Group, founded in 1926 as the Association française de normalisation, is marking its 100th anniversary throughout 2026,

SARSO Drafts Regional Standardization Strategy for 2026–2030

The South Asian Regional Standards Organization (SARSO) has published a draft Standardization Strategy for 2026–2030 that sets out how the region plans to strengthen standardization and conformity assessment over the next five years.

Juan Manuel Benito And Nuria Martín Chivelet Receive IEC 1906 Awards

Two Spanish experts, Juan Manuel Benito and Nuria Martín Chivelet, have received the IEC 1906 Awards for 2025 in recognition of their contributions to international electrotechnical standardization under the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

INKplant, Kurt Zatloukal, and Maria Hartmann Claim 2024 CEN and CENELEC Standards+Innovation Awards

The winners of the 6th Standards+Innovation Awards were announced on December 10, 2024, during the European Commission’s flagship event, Driving EU Prosperity, held in Brussels, Belgium.

ISO 9001 Revision Faces Continued Challenges with Second Draft

The second Committee Draft (CD2) of the ISO 9001 standard, set for release in 2026, has been issued internally to participants in the revision process.

SA8000 Revision: Draft Reveals New Structure, Broader Scope, and Outcome-Based Focus

The draft of the new version of the SA8000 Standard - a globally recognized framework for managing social responsibility in the workplace - is released by Social Accountability International (SAI).

BSI Paper Proposes Contestability Tool to Enhance Digital Rights in AI

A recent paper from British Standards Institution (BSI) outlines how a standardized contestability tool could enhance digital rights and build trust in AI systems.

Global Food Safety Initiative Publishes Response to Stakeholder Consultation

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has published its response to feedback on the proposed GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 (BMRs v2024).

SGS Leads the Way with Accreditation to FSC EUDR Regulatory Module

SGS is among the first certification bodies accredited to the new Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Regulatory Module (FSC-STD-01-004).

BRCGS 2023-24 Annual Business Report Reveals Top Audit Non-Conformities

The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has released its Annual Business Report for 2023-24, detailing key non-conformities (NCs) across its standards.

IFS Updates Wholesale and Cash & Carry Standard to Version 3

International Featured Standards (IFS) has released version 3 of its Wholesale and Cash & Carry standard, marking its first update in eight years.

Climate Change’s Growing Influence on Quality and the Revision of ISO 9001

Climate change is increasingly shaping quality management, with ISO 9001 now mandating its inclusion in management systems.

ISO 22329 Standard Guides Organizations on Social Media Use in Emergencies

The standard ISO 22329:2021, which focuses on social media in emergency management, provides vital guidance for governmental and non-governmental organizations.

ADNOC’s CO2 Storage Site Becomes First in the Middle East Certified by DNV

DNV has certified the feasibility of ADNOC’s West Aquifer CO2 storage site in the UAE, marking a milestone in the region’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) efforts.

Standards Pavilion Highlights Role of Standards in Advancing Climate Action at COP29

The Standards Pavilion at COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, showcased the critical role of international standards in turning climate commitments into measurable actions.