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A1 Slovenija Receives Gold Certificate for Tap Water Initiative
A1 Slovenija, one of the country’s leading telecommunications providers,
DIN Publishes New Standard for Measuring Impact of Climate Protection Measures
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has released DIN SPEC 91637, a new standard for measuring the impact of climate protection measures at local, regional, and national levels.
Singapore Launches New Standard to Cut Data Center IT Energy Use by 30 Percent
Singapore has introduced a new standard aimed at reducing energy use in data centers, targeting a cut of at least 30 percent in IT energy consumption.
BIS Reviews Strategic Roadmap for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Standardization
The Environment and Ecology Department of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) brought together over 400 participants for a consultation on biodiversity and ecosystem standardization.
KATS Opens Consultation on Three New GR Certification Standards for Recycled Precious Metals
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has released three draft standards for GR certification covering recycled platinum, palladium, and rhodium.
BSI to Govern Standards for UK Energy System Digitalization
The British Standards Institution (BSI), the UK’s national standards body,
15 Slovenian Schools and Kindergartens Earn Green Flag Label for Sustainability
Fifteen Slovenian schools and kindergartens have been awarded the international environmental symbol Green Flag for the first time.
New European Standard EN 16325 Expands Guarantees of Origin to All Energy Carriers
CEN and CENELEC have published EN 16325:2025 Guarantees of Origin related to energy, a new standard that increases transparency for consumers on where their energy comes from.
Thailand Preparing Mandatory Standards for Solar Panels and EV Chargers
Thailand is preparing to make solar panels and EV chargers subject to mandatory standards starting in 2026 to improve user safety.
Domaine Bousquet Verifies Carbon Footprint With IRAM Under ISO 14064
Domaine Bousquet, a winery known for sustainable practices, has verified its organizational carbon footprint with IRAM under ISO 14064-1.
Korea Updates Excellent Recycling (GR) Product Certification Standards
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has finalized revisions and new additions to the quality certification criteria for Excellent Recycling (GR) products.
India Seeks Academic Experts to Shape Global Environment and Ecology Standards
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is inviting academic experts to join international technical committees on environment and ecology, through its Environment and Ecology Department.Global News
ISO 9001 Revision Advances After Review of 1,700 DIS Comments
The revision of ISO 9001 has moved into a decisive stage, with international experts completing the review of comments on the Draft International Standard (DIS) and confirming that the new edition is on track for publication in September 2026.
ISO Launches ISO 14019 Series With New Standards Supporting Validation and Verification of Sustainability Information
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the first three standards launching the ISO 14019 series,
ISO 18060 Sets Global Rules to Measure Tourism Environmental and Social Impact
ISO 18060, a newly published international standard from January 2026, sets out a global framework to help tourism organizations measure their environmental, social, human, and economic impacts in a consistent and comparable way.
IFS Introduces Local Check to Support Small-Scale Food Producers
International Featured Standards (IFS) has introduced IFS Local, a new annual standalone food safety check designed to help small-scale and artisanal food producers demonstrate
FSC Releases Revised Trademark Standard and Starts Rollout for Certificate Holders
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has released a revised trademark standard and has started rolling out guidance and support materials to help organizations transition to the updated requirements.
ISO 22095 Parts 2 And 3 Define Rules For Material Tracking Chain Of Custody Models
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22095-2 and ISO 22095-3, two new international standards that
CSR Labels and ISO 26000 Linked to Improved Business Performance
A new international study by Responsibility Europe finds that organizations using recognized CSR (corporate social responsibility) labels outperform others economically and organizationally, confirming the growing importance of CSR frameworks and ISO 26000 worldwide.
Work Begins on Two Agrifood Data System Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has started work on two new international standards for agrifood data systems through ISO/TC 347, focused on crop data definitions and data exchange in greenhouse production.
ISO 17024 Enters Final Publication Stage
The revision of ISO/IEC 17024, the international standard that sets requirements for bodies certifying persons, has entered its final publication stage, with release expected in March 2026.
MDSAP Updates Audit Approach Toward Risk-Based Assessments
The Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) has updated its audit approach, marking a notable shift in how medical device manufacturers are evaluated across participating regulatory jurisdictions.
AIAG–VDA Release Harmonized SPC Yellow Volume for Automotive Industry
The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) have released a joint Statistical Process Control (SPC) Manual.
