Earthquake-resistant cranes with new ISO standard
Do cranes pose a risk during earthquakes? A new ISO standard for cranes used in seismically active regions will make sure they don’t.
How do we know how to measure anything?
Can you imagine what it would be like to make any scientific discovery or invention without measurements? Nearly impossible. But it’s not enough to simply agree on units of measurement. These have to be…
First International Standard for sustainable procurement nears publication
Procurement makes up a substantial budget of any organization, so wouldn’t the world be a better place if it was done in a sustainable way? A new standard in development aims to help organizations do just…
Make resilience the key to a prosperous future
We live in a world where the rate of change is accelerating at speeds never seen before. Our climate is in a state of flux, there is political instability and consumers seem to change their minds at a…
Facilitating international trade of wood with ISO standards
Where would we be without wood? In 2015 alone, we humans consumed a whopping 310 million cubic metres of softwood lumber and 130 million cubic metres of hardwood lumber, totalling USD 129 billion. And…
Taking information security management to another level with a new standard for specific market sectors
With cyber threats on the rise putting businesses and industries at risk, it is more important than ever that organizations protect their information and that of their customers. It is no surprise, then,…
New ISO standard to validate microorganism testing methods for the food industry
Having access to safe and nutritious food is essential. Meat, fish, dairy products, eggs, shellfish, etc., contain significant microbial flora and this can affect our health. Therefore, it is important…
A new evolution for quality management in the automotive industry
One of the automotive industry’s most widely used International Standards for quality management, ISO/TS 16949, is set to evolve with the publication of a new global industry standard by the International…
The future of service standards and international trade
From telecommunications to tourism, standards are essential in the services sector because they help to improve the quality of the service provided and ensure things work. As international trade in services…
ISO 50001 on energy management is under revision
Improving energy performance and reducing energy costs is one of the most important tasks that organizations throughout the world have to achieve. ISO 50001 on energy management can help organizations…