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The global accreditation community is entering a historic new chapter with the election of Brahim Houla of the GCC Accreditation Center (GAC) as the Chair-Elect and Emanuele Riva of Accredia as the Vice-Chair of Global Accreditation…

Yep, every day we take for granted that the food on our shelves, in our fridges, and on our plates is safe to eat. But keeping it that way isn’t magic it’s science in action.  It’s…

Thank you to all Members and Technical Assessors who have already participated in the UTS survey regarding the economic value of accreditation. Your time and insights are greatly appreciated.  If you have not yet had the…

We begin this month’s list by noting that accreditation is one of those things that often operates behind the scenes strengthening quality, protecting safety, and reinforcing trust across industries. It’s everywhere… even if most people don’t…

World Quality Week serves as a powerful reminder of the essential role quality plays in fostering trust, driving improvement, and achieving excellence.  At NATA, quality is not merely a concept – it is embedded in our…

In France, a new law is cutting into the fabric of fast fashion with the sharpness of a tailor’s shears. It is more than a crackdown on environmental harm. From 2025, garments with the lowest environmental…

Sleep is life. Every person, every age, every profession depends on it. Yet for something so natural, so universal, sleep is fragile. It can be interrupted, disordered, and in some cases, life threatening. Which is why…

The International Conference on Food Analysis (ICFA) stands as one of Australia’s leading events for professionals shaping the future of food safety, quality, and innovation.  From 24–26 November 2025, Melbourne’s Victoria University City Tower will host…