Framework for Zero-Emission Areas Launched in Norway

A new Norwegian specification, SN-NSPEK 3719, is now available and sets out a clear framework for how zero-emission areas can be planned, calculated, and documented.

Italy Issues Guidelines for New National Carbon Credit Registry

Italy’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests (MASAF) has issued the official guidelines for a new National Public Registry for voluntary carbon credits, with the first phase focused on the forestry sector.

ISO 59004 Vocabulary, Principles And Guidance Standard Now Available in Norwegian

ISO 59004, the international standard that explains key concepts of the circular economy and how to move from a linear model to a circular one, is now available in Norwegian.

Qatar Adopts ISO 37120 to Build a Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Doha Metropolis

Qatar has adopted the ISO 37120 city-data standard as the framework for developing the Doha Metropolis into a smart, sustainable and resilient urban region.

WEIL Hotel Becomes First to Earn Malaysia’s Hospitality ESG Certification

WEIL Hotel has become the first property to earn the ESG Certification for Malaysian Hotels and Resorts program.

NEN Sets Initial Scope For New Guideline On Sustainable Medical Devices

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has set the initial scope for developing a new Dutch Practice Guideline (NPR) on sustainability in medical devices.

Brazil Certifies First City in the World for Urban ESG Indicators

São José dos Campos, located in the state of São Paulo, has become the first city in the world to earn an urban ESG certification, awarded by the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) at its Platinum tier.

Germany Releases First Safety Standard for Plug-In Solar Devices

The German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE) will publish the world’s first product standard for plug-in solar devices in December 2025, giving

Danish Version of European Standard EN 45560 Brings Circularity Into Product Design

Denmark has published DS/EN 45560, its national version of the European circular product design standard, giving companies a practical way to integrate circularity into product development from the start. 

India Seeks Comments on Draft ISO Standards for Safe and Consistent Sludge Management

The Bureau of Indian Standards, through its Environment and Ecology Department, has invited experts to review two Draft International Standards under ISO/TC 275,

India Seeks Feedback on Draft Guideline for Environmental Monitoring Services

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released a draft guideline that sets national criteria for comparing and improving the performance of organizations that monitor air, water, soil, and waste quality.

DANAK Updates AMC 17 as New Danish Rules Tie Accreditation to Climate Reviews

Denmark’s accreditation body DANAK has issued a revised version of AMC 17,

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.

ISO 14019-3 Working Draft Reviewed Ahead of October Stage Decision

The development of ISO 14019-3, a proposed international standard on sustainability information validation processes,

First Nuclear Decommissioning Standard Approved for ISO Development

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) will lead development of the world’s first international standard for nuclear power plant decommissioning after its proposal was approved as a new ISO work item.

Public Consultation Opens for Revised ISO 19650-3 BIM Standard

A public consultation has opened for the revised draft of ISO 19650-3, the part of the ISO 19650 series focused on information management during the operational phase of built assets.

ISO/IEC 17021-1 Confirmation Keeps Certification Rules Stable

The International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO) has confirmed continuation of the current edition of ISO/IEC 17021-1,

Revised ISO 14024 Aims to Prevent Greenwashing in Ecolabel Programs

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the third edition of ISO 14024, revising requirements for ecolabel certification programs to improve verification of environmental claims and help prevent greenwashing,