IGI updates, goods inspection, laboratory testing, standards, certifications and industry developments
Economic News
Iran National Standards Organization has highlighted a risk-based approach to conformity assessment and quality surveillance, considering the likelihood of non-conformity and the severity of its potential consequences.
Economic News
The Iranian Deputy Minister of Oil Planning reported that around 50 percent of damaged South Pars production capacity had returned to service by the end of September 2026, highlighting the importance of technical inspection during oil and gas facility recovery.
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A quality control laboratory in Zahedan reported testing 456 samples and identifying 43 non-compliant samples. At the same time, 83 cosmetic and personal care samples are undergoing specialized testing under a post-market surveillance program.
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New EU rules on pesticide residue sampling and laboratory analysis will apply from January 2027. Iranian food exporters supplying the EU market should pay close attention to EU MRL requirements, sampling and laboratory testing.
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ASTM D8282-26 provides updated guidance for laboratory test method validation and method development, with emphasis on fitness for purpose, method validation, reproducibility and documentation.
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Announcements
A subsidiary of the Social Security Investment Company intends to sell its surplus property via public auction, in its "as-is" condition as specified in the auction documents.
Economic News
The third edition of ISO 24817 entered the final publication stage in September 2026. The standard addresses qualification, design, installation, testing, inspection and integrity management for composite repairs of piping and equipment used in the oil, gas and petrochemical industries.
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The American Petroleum Institute published the third edition of API Specification Q2 on September 10, 2026, introducing updated quality management requirements for organizations providing well-site services in the petroleum and natural gas industries.
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Independent inspection of oil cargoes and energy products plays a key role in reducing commercial risks, ensuring quality control and improving trust in global supply chains.
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The sixth edition of ISO 9001 is scheduled for publication in September 2026. What does the revision mean for quality management systems, auditors and organizations using ISO 9001?