Quality Austria And ÖVQ Present 2026 Quality Awards Winners At Salzburg Forum

The Quality Austria Holding and the Austrian Association for Quality (ÖVQ) have announced the winners of the 2026 Quality Awards during the 31st qualityaustria Forum in Salzburg,

AKH Wien Becomes First Hospital In Austria Certified For Diversity Management

The Vienna General Hospital (AKH Wien) has become the first hospital in Austria to receive certification for its diversity management system,

TÜV AUSTRIA Certified To ISO 30415 As Austria Prepares For EU Pay Transparency Rules

TÜV AUSTRIA, an Austrian testing, inspection, and certification organization, has obtained certification to ISO 30415,

Austrian And Romanian Accreditation Bodies Retain EA MLA Status

The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has confirmed that Accreditation Austria (AA) and the Romanian Accreditation Association (RENAR) will remain signatories to the EA Multilateral Agreement (EA MLA) following their latest peer evaluations.

Quality Austria and ÖVQ Announce Finalists for DACH Quality Awards 2026

Quality Austria and the Austrian Association for Quality Assurance (ÖVQ) have announced the finalists for the 2026 Quality Awards, recognizing leading professionals, young talents, and teams across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland).

Registration Opens for the 31st Quality Austria Forum in Salzburg

Registration is now open for the 31st Quality Austria Forum, which will take place on March 18, 2026, in Salzburg,

ISO 45001 Accident Reporting Rules Simplified in Austria From 2026

Since January 1, 2026, organizations certified to ISO 45001 in Austria apply simplified rules for reporting serious workplace accidents and breaches of worker protection laws.

Austrian State Prize Winner Shares Practical Advice for Future Applicants

Executives from the Geriatric Health Centers of the City of Graz (GGZ), winner of the 2025 Austrian State Prize for Business Quality, share lessons from their quality journey and offer practical advice for organizations planning to apply for the next edition of the award.

Applications Open for Quality Austria’s 2026 Quality Awards

The call for entries is now open for the 2026 Quality Awards organized by Quality Austria and the Austrian Association for Quality (ÖVQ).

Circular Economy Solutions by Raimund Beck Presented in Austria’s Benchmark Meeting

The Austrian Society for Quality (ÖVQ) held an online benchmark meeting, organized as a webinar, in cooperation with Quality Austria.

Burgenland, Vienna, and Lower Austria Recognize Top Companies at 2025 Leading Business Awards

Austria’s best-performing enterprises were honored at the Austria’s Leading Companies (ALC) 2025 regional awards, organized by Die Presse in cooperation with KSV1870 and PwC Austria.

EU-ETS 2: Quality Austria Certification Becomes First Verification Body in the Country

Quality Austria Certification has been accredited as the first verification body in Austria for the new European Union Emissions Trading System for fuels and heating (EU-ETS 2).

FSSC 22000 Version 7 Updates Prerequisite Programs And Aligns With GFSI 2024

The Foundation FSSC has released Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 food safety management system certification scheme, introducing updated prerequisite programs (PRPs) and aligning the scheme with the 2024 Global Food Safety Initiative requirements. 

ISO Develops Carbon Credit Data Model Standard, Calls for Input

A new data model for carbon credit markets is being developed by ISO’s sustainable finance and financial services committees, with early input still open to stakeholders.

ISO 20022 Series Update Sets New Rules as Payment Systems Prepare for Implementation

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published updated and new parts in the ISO 20022 series, as major payment systems advance their implementation of the standard on closely aligned timelines.

Consultation Underway On Global Standard For AI Testing In Medical Devices

An international voting and consultation phase is underway for a new standard that sets requirements for testing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in medical devices.

MSC Opens Review Of Chain Of Custody Standard For Public Consultation

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has launched a public consultation on proposed revisions to its Chain of Custody Standard, inviting stakeholders across the seafood supply chain to provide feedback until May 30, 2026.

Call For Food Sector Stakeholders To Influence ISO 22000 Revision Through National Committees

Food sector stakeholders who apply ISO 22000 in practice have the opportunity to influence its revision by bringing real-world experience into the process.

AutoCarbon Certification Scheme Due in 2027 As Pilot Phase Begins

The International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB) has announced AutoCarbon,

ISO 14064-5 Introduces Guidance For Remote Verification Of Greenhouse Gas Data

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has introduced ISO 14064-5, which provides guidance on how to carry out verification and validation of greenhouse gas (GHG) data using remote techniques in digital environments.

ISO 9002 Revision Moves To Draft International Standard Stage

The revision of ISO 9002 has entered the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with ISO/TC 176/SC 2, the ISO subcommittee responsible for quality systems, advancing the project into formal consultation. 

ISO 37304 Compliance Management Certification Standard Advances to Final Draft Stage

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced ISO 37304 to the final draft international standard (FDIS) stage.

One Vote Tips Toward New Edition Of ISO/IEC 17065 Over Amendment

One vote has tipped the decision toward publishing a new edition of ISO/IEC 17065 instead of issuing a separate amendment, following a closely split ballot within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Is ISO 25500 a Solution to Supply Chain Data Challenges?

ISO 25500, a draft series of standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), is presented by the Electronic Commerce Code Management Association (ECCMA) as a possible way to address long-standing problems with unreliable data across global supply chains.