Inacal Seeks Experts for Calibration Laboratories and Expands Accreditation Scope

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.

FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard Approved for Hungary

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.

Baldrige Foundation Announces 2026 Leadership Award Recipients

The Foundation for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award has announced the 2026 recipients of its Leadership Awards,

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, 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

The latest edition of UNE Magazine puts climate transition at the center,

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

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

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 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

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

From February 1, 2026, NEN, the Netherlands’ national standards body, will supply its standards only in digital form, ending the sale of printed standards.