As a result of the commitment to address the issue of climate change, as stated in the London Declaration of the ISO - International Organization for Standardization, ISO and the IAF - International Accreditation Forum, have made an amendment to Chapter 4 of the Harmonized Framework (Appendix 2 of Annex…

In support of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) London Declaration on Climate Change, two new amendments to be added to a number of existing management system standards, and which will be included in all new standards under development/revision, were published on February 23, 2024 to address the need to…

Certification plays a fundamental role in guaranteeing the quality, safety and conformity of organizations' products, services and systems. However, for certification to be reliable and internationally recognized, it is important that certification bodies operate in accordance with strict requirements established by international standards. In this context, accreditation is a guarantee…

World Food Safety Day is on 7 June, and this year the FAO and WHO have teamed up for a campaign with the theme ‘Food safety: prepare for the unexpected’. This campaign emphasizes the importance of being prepared to face unexpected challenges that could compromise food safety, from food-borne disease…

Today, March 1, is World Civil Protection Day with the aim of raising awareness about the importance of this activity and recognizing the essential work of civil protection professionals around the world. It is an opportunity to highlight the need for disaster prevention measures, emergency response and community and organizational…

In support of ISO's London Declaration on Climate Change, ISO has passed a resolution originating two new text statements to be added to a number of existing management system standards, and which will be included in all new standards under development/revision, to address the need to consider the effect of…

An organisation that takes the strategic decision to pursue certification gains many benefits over competitors that have not yet taken this step. The specific benefits vary with the type of certification chosen, and the particular characteristics of the company and the sector in which it operates. The advantages associated with…

Growing global concern about the climate crisis and environmental sustainability has increased efforts to combat deceptive practices that obscure the true environmental footprint of products and services. One of these practices is "greenwashing", a term that describes the actions of companies that promote themselves as environmentally conscious, but whose actions…