The Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is preparing a new committee focused on methods for assessing the environmental impact of medical devices, with the aim of helping shape Dutch input into future European and international standardization work.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced a new pilot program aimed at accelerating advanced manufacturing technologies in aerospace component production and the domestic critical minerals supply chain.
The French Association for Standardization (AFNOR) brought together financial organizations holding its ‘Committed to CSR’ label during a national meeting in Paris focused on sustainability reporting,
Taiwan Techg, part of Mitsui Mining & Smelting, has received Silver status under the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Assessment Program (VAP).
Automobili Lamborghini has received ESG Recognition from DNV, for using certified management systems to support its environmental, social, and governance commitments.
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has released a new application guide to help municipalities across the country apply ISO 14092:2026 to climate adaptation planning.
The Polish Accreditation Centre (PCA) has launched a new accreditation process for bodies that verify emissions data under the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has opened a public consultation on proposed revisions to two Good Recycled Product (GR) quality certification standards covering reinforcing steel bars and rubber fire-stop filling materials used in electrical installations.
Kristalna palača in BTC City Ljubljana became the first building in Slovenia to receive a DGNB Gold certificate for sustainable buildings in use from the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB).
Reptil Markets and Rade Koncar TEP have reported lower energy consumption and reduced CO₂ emissions after implementing ISO 50001 through an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) sustainability project in North Macedonia.
ISO 14002-3, a guidance standard for managing climate-related issues within ISO 14001 environmental management systems, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage.
The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has published a cross-reference tableshowing the status of former International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) publications.
The 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards are now accepting nominations for individuals and projects that have contributed to standardization through research, innovation and education.
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has launched a new Project Sourcing certification program for the construction sector.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has begun development of ISO 59001, a future certifiable management system standard for the circular economy.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced ISO 45010, which provides guidance on menstruation and menopause in the workplace, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard - FDIS stage.
The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) has launched a new Knowledge Hub that brings together quality information, learning resources and industry insights in one place.