Danish Standards Webinar Explores ISO 81346 Series Updates

Danish Standards has released a free webinar covering the latest updates and initiatives related to the ISO/IEC 81346 series.

Danish Standards Earns DS 5001 Certification for Equality and Diversity

Danish Standards (DS) has become the second organization in Denmark to achieve certification under the DS 5001 standard for equality and diversity.

AP Pension First in Denmark Certified to Equality and Diversity Standard DS 5001

AP Pension, a Danish pension provider, has become the first organization in Denmark to be certified under DS 5001, the national standard for equality and diversity.

DANAK Updates AB 10 Regulation for Laboratory Accreditation

The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has issued a revised version of its AB 10 regulation, which governs the accreditation of laboratories within a flexible scope.

Upcoming Guidance to Pave the Way for Emission-Free Construction Sites in Denmark

A new guidance, DS/INF, is being developed to promote emission-free construction sites in Denmark, creating a shared understanding and framework for the industry.

Denmark Drives Development of New European Standard for Steel Sustainability

A new European standard, CEN/TS 18094:2024, was created with Denmark’s initiative to help industries reduce steel waste by up to 15%.

Danish Version of ISO 20121 for Events and Meetings Released

The revised global standard for sustainability in the event, meeting, sports, and experience industries, ISO 20121:2024, has been translated into Danish.

Denmark Introduces Risk-Based Approach in Laboratory Accreditation Rules

DANAK, the Danish Accreditation Fund, has revised its AB 3 accreditation regulation for laboratories to align to relevant ILAC documents.

Denmark Sets National Record with 11 IEC 1906 Award Winners

A total of 11 Danish experts from various organizations received the IEC 1906 Award for outstanding contributions to international electrotechnical standardization.

Major Reading Room Expansion: Danish Standards Now Displays 68 Harmonized Standards

As instructed by CEN-CENELEC, Danish Standards has expanded its online reading room to include 68 harmonized standards.

Denmark Updates Guidelines for Food Safety Certification Accreditation

DANAK (The Danish Accreditation Fund) has released updated AMC 03 and AMC 44 guidelines for the accreditation of certification bodies that certify management systems in the food sector.

Danish Companies Can Now Register Sustainability Auditor Choices

Danish companies can now officially register their selected sustainability auditors, as new rules came into force on 1 June 2024.

FDA Partially Recognizes ISO 10993-1:2025 for Medical Devices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has partially recognized ISO 10993-1:2025, the latest edition of the international standard used to assess the biological safety of medical devices.

Licensing Instead of Sales: ISO Changes How Standards Are Used

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is preparing to replace its traditional standards sales approach with a licensing model that would give users defined rights to use standards content instead of broad unrestricted access.

BRCGS Updates Food Safety, Packaging, Storage, and Broker Rules to Meet New GFSI Requirements

BRCGS has updated certification requirements for its Food Safety, Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution, and Agents and Brokers standards,

ISO 45001 Revision Signals Changes in How Companies Manage Workplace Safety

The revision of ISO 45001 is expected to push companies beyond traditional workplace safety management by placing greater emphasis on mental health, organizational resilience, safety culture, and climate-related risks.

International Olympic Committee Certified to ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Standard

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been re-certified to ISO 20121:2024 for sustainability management at the corporate events it directly organizes and finances, including IOC Sessions, conferences, Olympic Day activities, and commission meetings.

Core Industrial Safety Framework IEC 61508 Undergoes Major Revision

The IEC 61508 series, the international foundation for many industrial functional safety standards,

FSC Proposes New Rules for Certification Statements and Audit Duration

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on two draft Advice Notes that would update certification body requirements related to certification statements and minimum audit duration for Forest Management audits.

ILO Moves to Modernize International Labour Standards Reporting

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is preparing a major overhaul of how countries report on international labour standards.

ISO 9001 Revision Moves Into Formal FDIS Ballot Phase

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 9001 to the next step of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) approval process, with the project now listed at stage 50.20 following the earlier 50.00 status.

FSC Opens Consultation on Chain of Custody Revisions as Two Core Standards Reach Final Phase

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened consultation on revisions to five Chain of Custody (CoC) documents, with two core standards now entering the final consultation phase.

CanadaGAP Seeks GFSI Recognition for Updated Food Safety Programs

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation as CanadaGAP seeks recognition for updated food safety certification programs covering fruit and vegetable operations.

Efforts to Broaden Application of ISO 21378 Underway

Following last year’s confirmation of ISO 21378:2019, a standard for structured audit data collection and exchange, work within ISO/TC 295/WG 1 is now focused on broadening how the standard is applied across organizations.