Mérieux NutriSciences and AsureQuality launch joint-venture

Mérieux NutriSciences and AsureQuality have officially launched Mérieux NutriSciences AQ (MNAQ), a joint venture aimed at delivering trusted food assurance services to the industry. 

DNV study finds ESG compliance enhances business value and efficiency

A joint study by DNV and the University of Cambridge reveals that companies proactively engaging with ESG regulations experience improved investor relations, operational efficiencies, and risk management.  

Interprivacy Certification gains global recognition under IAF MLA

The Interprivacy Certification Scheme (IP-CS.1) has been endorsed as a sub-scope under the International Accreditation Forum’s (IAF) Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA), facilitating mutual recognition of data protection certifications across multiple jurisdictions.  

MSC allocates $2.2 million to advance sustainable fishing and marine conversation

The Marine Stewardship Council’s Open Stewardship Fund has awarded $2.2 million to 85 global projects focused on sustainable fishing practices and marine life protection. 

DEKRA unveils Michigan Automotive Test Center to drive future mobility 

DEKRA has opened a new Automotive Test Center of Excellence in Plymouth, Michigan, offering comprehensive testing and certification services for electric vehicles, cybersecurity, and connected car technologies. 

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