Bribery is a serious issue of our times, costing lives and eroding economies all over the world. A new ISO standard in development to combat bribery has just been given a strong vote of confidence, taking…

Vape and vapour products represent a technical and economic novelty. The electronic cigarette devices and their consumables called e-liquids are recognized as a genuinely disruptive innovation, having…

The records management landscape is changing. With the rise of digital content, and our increasing reliance on it, changes to the way we manage our records are inevitable. The question is how to manage…

Exposure to ionizing radiation is a potential risk in many situations, and ISO has a score of standards that help ensure exposure levels are kept within safe limits. Now, two new standards have been published…

In a price-conscious world, being able to compare prices quickly and effectively is a growing consumer demand. A new standard in development on unit pricing will help.

A female serial killer named “Phantom of Heilbronn” was linked to 40 crimes, six of which were murders. Yet in 2009 it was discovered that she didn’t exist. Here, we look at this fascinating tale of DNA…

How can we be sure that the second-hand kettle we buy won’t blow up in our face? Purchasing used products can bring its share of bad surprises, but ISO/TS 20245 helps make sure those hand-me-down treasures…

The global food industry has never faced more challenges. From tainted dairy products to contaminated beef, high-profile cases crop up regularly to dent consumer confidence, while leading companies work…

With trust, businesses and consumers embark on a lifelong journey towards solutions that will meet their mutual expectations – productivity, performance and quality of life. In the ISOfocus magazine (…

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), energy demand could grow by 37 % through 2040.