Vietnam has adopted Decree No. 36/2026/ND-CP, updating the rules for organizations that inspect, calibrate, and test measuring instruments and measurement standards.
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has released the Winter 2025 edition of the ANSI in China Newsletter, outlining recent standards, policy, and regulatory developments linked to U.S. and China engagement.
Inacal, Peru’s national quality institute, has launched a call for technical experts for calibration laboratories in ionizing radiation and expanded the scope of its accreditation activities.
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has approved a new Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Hungary, introducing a single national framework for responsible forest management that will take effect on May 1, 2026.
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).
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).
The creation of the first international ISO standard for net-zero emissions is well underway, aiming to provide clarity and firm requirements for the transition towards a "net-zero" state.
Even in the realm of eating, it seems there's a trend for everything. With a growing focus on sustainability, vegan and vegetarian diets are grabbing the global spotlight more than ever.
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), as the U.S. member body to ISO, is soliciting feedback until July 5 on a draft proposal for a new ISO technical committee (TC) focused on customer contact centers (CCC).