FDA Overhauls ‘Healthy’ Food Labeling with Stricter Criteria

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final rule updating the criteria for the “healthy” nutrient content claim on food packaging.

New IEC Report and Three-Part Guide on SMART Standards Available in Russian

The Russian Standardization Institute has published a new report by IEC, “SMART Standards from the Perspective of Market and Industry”, along with a three-part guide on working with SMART standards.

Serbian Republic Geodetic Authority Earns ISO 37001 Certification for Corruption Prevention

The Serbian Republic Geodetic Authority (RGZ) has achieved ISO 37001 certification, affirming its procedures and systems are focused on preventing corruption.

Deadline Extended for 33rd Quality and Excellence Conference in Portorož

The 33rd Conference on Quality and Excellence in Portorož has extended the deadline for paper submissions to January 24, 2025.

SMART Phase 1 Launches, Taking Standards Drafting to Enquiry Stage

CEN and CENELEC have initiated the first phase of their SMART project, aiming to modernize the drafting and implementation of European standards.

Serbia Translates ISO 45006 for Managing Infectious Disease Risks at Work

On December 30, 2024, Serbia published SRPS ISO 45006:2024, offering guidance to organizations on preventing, controlling, and managing exposure to infectious agents in the workplace.

Training on Laboratory Accreditation Standards for Five Lead Assessor Candidates

The Institute for Accreditation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BATA) conducted training for lead assessor candidates from January 14 to 16, 2025.

Serbia Publishes Updated Rules for Evaluating Measurement Uncertainty

The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has released the updated Rules for Evaluating Measurement Uncertainty (ATS-PA06), version 4/0, effective January 17, 2025.

ANSI Invited Experts to Shape the Future of Sustainability Standards

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) called for experts on January 3, 2025, to join a Virtual Technical Advisory Group (VTAG) and contribute to the revision of ISO Guide 82:2019,

Hongshuai Industrial Secures ISO 14064 Certification for Greenhouse Gas Inventory

Hongshuai Industrial Co., Ltd., a producer of tinned and bare copper wires, has been certified against the ISO 14064 standard for greenhouse gas inventory.

Modica PGI Chocolate Sets Another Benchmark with QR Code Digital Passport

Modica PGI Chocolate has introduced a QR Code-based digital passport, further enhancing transparency and consumer engagement.

Australia Adopts International Standard for Proactive Security Coordination

Australia has adopted AS ISO 22340, the first international standard that focuses on integrating and coordinating protective security.