UNE Honors Outstanding Contributors with 2025 Standardization Awards

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has presented its 2025 Standardization Awards, recognizing individuals and organizations for their exceptional work in technical committees.

VDA QMC Symposium Explores China Speed and Auto Crisis Challenges

“China Speed” was a central theme at the recent symposium hosted by the Quality Management Center (VDA QMC) of the German Association of the Automotive Industry,

Ireland Considers Food Safety Labels for Restaurants and Shops

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has launched a public consultation on creating a national food hygiene rating scheme that would require businesses to display their inspection results using numbers, letters, or symbols.

ISO 14001 Certified Sites on the Rise in Italy, Shows Environmental Yearbook 2024

The number of sites in Italy certified under the Italian version of ISO 14001 rose by 17% in 2023, reaching 31,687.

Call for Feedback on Changes to Bulgarian Yogurt Standard

The Bulgarian Ministry of Agriculture and Food (MAF) has proposed changes to BDS 12:2024, the national standard for Bulgarian yogurt.

Cofrac Unveils Major Shake-Up of Laboratory Units in 100th Edition of Compétences

The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has announced a significant restructuring of its Laboratory section, featured in the 100th issue of its magazine Compétences.

Türkiye, Lithuania and Croatia Join PEFC Forest Certification System

Türkiye, Lithuania and Croatia have each received official endorsement from the PEFC Alliance, opening the way for the expansion of PEFC-certified forest areas in all three countries.

Xayn Becomes First German Company Certified to ISO 42001 for AI Management

Xayn, a Berlin-based AI startup, is the first company in Germany to receive certification to ISO/IEC 42001,

Six Dutch Organizations Gain New Accreditations in May 2025

The Dutch Accreditation Council RvA has announced six new accreditations granted in May 2025, covering areas such as energy performance, fire safety, geotechnical testing, and pressure equipment inspections.

May Issue of AccrediaLetter Highlights Cybersecurity, AI in Labs, and National Accreditation Growth

The May edition of AccrediaLetter, the newsletter of the Italian Accreditation Body - Accredia,

Pierre Girault Presents New Quality Vision and Future Challenges in France Qualité Video

Pierre Girault, President of France Qualité, presents a strategic vision for New Quality (Nouvelle Qualité) in a newly released video from the Industrial Day event titled ISO 9001:2026 — The Challenges of Tomorrow’s Quality.

EPO Study Highlights the Crucial Link Between Technology Standards and Patents in Europe’s Digital Future

The European Patent Office (EPO) has published a major study showing how closely connected technology standards are to patents

Volvo and GM Update Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949

Volvo Group and General Motors have updated their customer-specific requirements (CSRs) for IATF 16949, the automotive quality management system standard.

IRIS Certification News: Railway Quality Management Upgrades with Rev. 4 and Siemens Mobility’s Gold Award

The International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS) underwent significant updates with the implementation of Revision 4 in April 2024, introducing key changes to improve quality management for railway sector companies.

Draft Revision of ISO 17020 for Inspection Bodies Open for Voting

The ISO International Organization for Standardization Committee on Conformity Assessment (CASCO) has released a draft revision of ISO/IEC 17020, which sets competence requirements for inspection bodies.

Survey Launched to Improve ISO 59000 Circular Economy Standards

The ISO/TC 323 Technical Committee on Circular Economy has launched a survey, open from February 4 to April 4, 2025, to gather feedback on three foundational standards within its scope - ISO 59004, ISO 59010, and ISO 59020.

ETSI Creates Group to Define 6G Standards, Welcomes Expert Contributions

The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has launched a new working group to define the requirements for the upcoming sixth-generation (6G) mobile network.

FSC Clarifies Misconceptions Amid Illegal Timber Trade Concerns, Notably From Russia

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) decided to address the current misconceptions regarding its certification system, particularly in relation to illegal timber trade and supply chain transparency.

Ford Updates Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 and PPAP, Strengthening Supplier Compliance

Ford has updated its Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for IATF 16949 and the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), effective February 6, 2025.

SGS Earns NABCB Accreditation for Environmental Claim Verification

SGS has received accreditation from India’s National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), strengthening its ability to support clients with reliable environmental data.

IFS Introduces Tool to Enhance Supply Chain Risk Management

IFS has launched the IFS Supply Chain Processes Check, a tool to help suppliers identify and manage risks in their supply chains.

ISO 59040 Sets New Circular Economy Standard for Product Circularity Data Sheets

On February 3, 2025, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released ISO 59040:2025, titled Circular Economy — Product Circularity Data Sheet.

New JPEG Trust Standard Combats Deepfakes and Strengthens Media Credibility

A new standard called JPEG Trust has been introduced to help identify authentic photos and videos, aiming to combat the spread of deepfakes.

IAF Adds Validation and Verification to ICT Use in Conformity Assessments

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released Issue 3 of its Mandatory Document 4 (MD 4), expanding the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in conformity assessments to now include validation and verification processes.