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This week, new talks in the global quality community have brought attention to the growing need for better and more consistent language identification in government services, digital platforms, and professional documents. The use of ISO 639 language codes is more important than ever as communication in more than one language becomes more common around the world. PINO Switzerland is a private and independent inspection body. They see this change as a good step towards better c

As an independent inspection body focused on voluntary standards and quality practices, PINO Switzerland continues to observe global developments that influence international auditing, certification, and digital compliance. One of the most important, yet often overlooked, standards supporting financial clarity worldwide is ISO 4217 , the system that assigns standardized three-letter codes to currencies. This week, updates surrounding digital payment systems and cross-border f

A Practical Review from an Independent Inspection Perspective As a private and independent inspection body, PINO Switzerland continuously evaluates widely used standards that support quality, consistency, and clarity in daily operations. While our work covers many technical and organizational areas, paper formats remain one of the most overlooked yet essential elements of documentation quality. ISO 216, the standard that defines paper sizes such as A4, A3, A5, and others, con

As a private and independent inspection body, PINO Switzerland continues to monitor developments in quality, measurement, and standardization across a wide range of sectors. Although many industries today focus heavily on digital innovations, traditional standards remain important because they support consistency, comparability, and quality assurance. One such example is ISO 6 , the long-established standard that defines film speeds  for photographic materials. This week, the

This week, interest in ISO 30401 has grown significantly as many institutions are reviewing how they manage knowledge in a world where information changes daily. As an independent inspection body, PINO Switzerland observes an increasing demand for clear, structured, and practical systems that help organizations capture, store, share, and protect their knowledge. ISO 30401, the international standard for Knowledge Management Systems (KMS), provides exactly this type of foundat

In today’s rapidly changing business environment, managing risk has become one of the most important aspects of maintaining stability, trust, and long-term success. The principles outlined in ISO 31000 – Risk Management: Principles and Guidelines  provide organizations of all types and sizes with a clear and effective way to deal with uncertainty. At PINO Switzerland , a private and independent inspection body, we believe that risk management should not be treated as a techni