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Three UNI Reference Practices on Workplace Safety and Asbestos Open for Stakeholder Review
Three UNI Reference Practices on Workplace Safety and Asbestos Open for Stakeholder Review
The Italian National Standardization Body (UNI) has opened a public consultation to gather feedback on three Reference Practices that may be turned into full technical standards.
DIN, DQS and DGQ Join Forces to Guide Professionals Through ISO 9001 Transition
DIN, DQS and DGQ Join Forces to Guide Professionals Through ISO 9001 Transition
The revision of ISO 9001 and its German version is scheduled for publication in fall 2026, introducing updates expected to reflect evolving quality management practices.
European Standard EN 18065 Streamlines Use of Recycled Plastics Across EU
European Standard EN 18065 Streamlines Use of Recycled Plastics Across EU
The new European standard EN 18065 establishes a unified data system to track the origin, properties, and recycling of plastics, making it easier to use recycled plastics across Europe.
End National Monopolies – Eurolab Urges Major Overhaul of EU Accreditation System
End National Monopolies – Eurolab Urges Major Overhaul of EU Accreditation System
The European federation of laboratories, Eurolab, has published a position paper on the revision of the New Legislative Framework (NLF), urging the European Commission (EC) to modernize Regulation (EC) No 765/2008.
SIST Calling for Experts to Join Graphics and Petroleum Committees.
SIST Calling for Experts to Join Graphics and Petroleum Committees.
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) is inviting professionals to join two of its technical committees: SIST/TC GRT for Graphics Technology and SIST/TC NAD for Petroleum Products, Lubricants, and Related Products.
Croatia Adopts New Rules for Authorizing Two Types of Food and Feed Control Laboratories
External Evaluation Results for All Croatian Higher Education Institutions Released
External Evaluation Results for All Croatian Higher Education Institutions Released
The Agency for Science and Higher Education (AZVO) has released the results of external evaluations for all higher education institutions and scientific institutes operating within the Croatian higher education system.
VDA QMC Project Group Presents AI Framework for Quality Management
VDA QMC Project Group Presents AI Framework for Quality Management
The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) is developing a new VDA Volume on the use of artificial intelligence in quality management.
Standardizing Hospital Design Terminology with New UNI 11993
Standardizing Hospital Design Terminology with New UNI 11993
Italy’s national standards body UNI has published UNI 11993, a new standard that defines terminology for hospital and healthcare structures to
France Expands Sustainable Food Label to Restaurants and Caterers
France Expands Sustainable Food Label to Restaurants and Caterers
France has expanded its national anti-food waste label from the food distribution sector to include restaurants and catering services.
Italy Publishes Four Parts of National Adaptation of ISO/IEC 5259 AI Data Quality Standards
Italy Publishes Four Parts of National Adaptation of ISO/IEC 5259 AI Data Quality Standards
The Italian Organization for Standardization (UNI) has issued the national adaptation of ISO/IEC 5259, a four-part series focused on data quality for analytics and machine learning.
Circular Economy Solutions by Raimund Beck Presented in Austria’s Benchmark Meeting
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.

Global News

ISO Annual Meeting 2025 Heads to Rwanda
ISO Annual Meeting 2025 Heads to Rwanda
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Annual Meeting 2025 will take place from October 6 to 10 in Kigali, Rwanda,
IEC Survey Shows Global Citizens Demand Stronger Action on Renewable Energy
IEC Survey Shows Global Citizens Demand Stronger Action on Renewable Energy
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released a new study showing overwhelming public support for a more sustainable future,
EA Legal Opinion Confirms GLOBAC Must Amend Statutes for EU Compliance
EA Legal Opinion Confirms GLOBAC Must Amend Statutes for EU Compliance
A legal review commissioned by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has concluded that the planned international body GLOBAC must amend its documents to comply with European Union law.
What to Expect With Revision of Benchmark Aerospace QM Standard as AS9100 Transitions to IA9100
What to Expect With Revision of Benchmark Aerospace QM Standard as AS9100 Transitions to IA9100
The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) is preparing the release of IA9100, the new quality management standard that will replace AS9100 for aviation, space, and defense.
ISO 27018 Updated to Strengthen Data Protection in Public Cloud Services
ISO 27018 Updated to Strengthen Data Protection in Public Cloud Services
The new ISO/IEC 27018:2025 is the third edition of the guideline for protecting personally identifiable information (PII) in public cloud services where providers act as data processors.
OECD Endorses GOTS, Recognizing Its Growing Social Dimension
OECD Endorses GOTS, Recognizing Its Growing Social Dimension
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has reviewed the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, 
IEC TS 60255-216-1 Standardizes Communication for Smart Grid Protection Devices
IEC TS 60255-216-1 Standardizes Communication for Smart Grid Protection Devices
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published a new standard that sets common rules for how protection devices in the power grid communicate digitally so they can work together reliably.
Addressing Biometric Fraud in Identity Documents With New ISO 20059
Addressing Biometric Fraud in Identity Documents With New ISO 20059
A new international standard, ISO/IEC 20059, has been launched to strengthen biometric systems against morphing attacks.
Global Report by Standards Australia and ISO Maps 1,122 Environmental Standards
Global Report by Standards Australia and ISO Maps 1,122 Environmental Standards
Standards Australia and the ISO have launched the first edition of the Global Environmental Data Standards Mapping report,
International Young Professionals Gather in Germany for DKE Camp on Smart Cities
International Young Professionals Gather in Germany for DKE Camp on Smart Cities
The DKE Young Professionals Camp 2025 brought together 18 young experts from 18 countries to explore how standards can foster innovation and sustainability, with smart cities as a central example.
IEEE SA Launches Interactive Platform for Popular Standards
IEEE SA Launches Interactive Platform for Popular Standards
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA), which operates under the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), has launched the Interactive Standards (IS) platform.
FSC Launches Survey on Revision of Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders
FSC Launches Survey on Revision of Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is revising its Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders and is calling for input through a public survey open until October 2, 2025.
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