Danish Version of ISO 20121 for Events and Meetings Released

The revised global standard for sustainability in the event, meeting, sports, and experience industries, ISO 20121:2024, has been translated into Danish.

Netherlands Updates Standard for Street Name and House Number Signs

The Dutch Standards Institute (NEN) has published a revised standard that more clearly defines functional requirements for street name signs and house number signs.

Croatia Commits €20 Million to Support Certification of Small and Medium Businesses

The Croatian Ministry of Economy announced on December 23, 2024, a call for applications for grants under the program Support for Business Certification and Management System Implementation.

SIST Wraps Up 2024 with Final E-Newsletter Showcasing Progress

The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) released the final issue of its e-newsletter for 2024, showcasing notable accomplishments and initiatives in standardization.

New EU Regulation for Sustainable Packaging Targets Waste Reduction and Reuse

The European Council has approved a new Regulation on packaging and packaging waste, aiming to reduce waste generation across the EU.

Italy Launches First Specifications for Animal Welfare, Making SQNBA Fully Certifiable Framework

Italy has launched the first five technical specifications of the National Animal Welfare Quality System (SQNBA), focusing on beef cattle, dairy cattle, and free-range pigs.

SIST Announces Free Access to Mandatory Standards Starting January 2025

The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) has announced that it will provide free access to obligatory standards starting January 1, 2025.

SEK Creates New Committee for Electrified Transport to Meet Climate Goals

The Swedish Electrotechnical Standardization Commission (SEK) has created a new committee, SK 4 – Sustainable Electrified Transport, to advance Sweden’s sustainability goals in transportation.

New UNE Report Compiles Standards Supporting the Circular Economy

The Spanish Standardization Association (UNE) has released the report Standards Supporting the Circular Economy, developed by the UNE Circular Economy Advisory Committee.

NEN to Develop Standard for Ecological Health of Dutch Waters

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has announced the creation of a new standard for phytoplankton measurements in Dutch inland waters, beginning in 2025.

Dutch Standard on Ultraviolet Sterilization of Medical Devices Open for Comments

The The Dutch standardization body (NEN) is inviting comments on its draft standard, NEN 8281.

Korea and Germany Collaborate on Standards to Tackle Climate Crisis

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) and Germany’s DIN and DKE co-hosted the Korea-Germany Standards Cooperation Forum 2024 on November 22, in Seoul.

Revision of ISO 22000 Expected by 2027

The international standard ISO 22000, which addresses food safety management systems, is set to undergo a significant revision by 2027.

ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024: New Guidelines for Remote Auditing of Management Systems

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published the ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024,

IAF Endorses GlobalGAP's Latest Food Safety Standard - IFA v6

Looks like the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) just gave a big thumbs up to GlobalGAP's new standard.

GFSI call for Applications to join the GFSI Steering Committee

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened applications for retail members to join its Steering Committee.

New Standard for EUDR DDS Module Published by PEFC

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has released a new standard for the European Union's Deforestation-free Supply Chain Regulation (EUDR) Due Diligence System (DDS) Module.

New Green Marks Tackle Carbon Footprints

Ever wondered if your favorite product’s carbon footprint is like your ex’s excuses—full of holes?

IEEE Launches Study Group on Humanoid Robot Standards

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Robotics & Automation Society (RAS) has initiated a study group to assess the current standards for humanoid robots.

CEN published CWA 18125:2024 ‘Trusted data transaction - part 1’

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has introduced CWA 18125:2024 ‘Trusted Data Transaction - Part 1’.

Feedback requested for guides ISO/IEC Guide 58-2019 and ISO/IEC Guide 63-2019

Comments on the systematic review of two guides are requested by October 18, 2024 and are collected by American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

ISO Proposes New area of Technical Activity: Creative Digital Design and Digital Marketing

ISO is getting creative! They’ve proposed new ISO technical committees for creative digital design and digital marketing, aiming to keep things as standardized as our morning coffee.

IFS released a complete review of their IFS Product and Food Defence Guideline (Version 2)

IFS has just released a complete review of their IFS Product and Food Defence Guideline (Version 2).

Seed Oil Free Certified Food Label Unveiled

The Seed Oil Free Alliance has introduced the "Seed Oil Free Certified" Standards and Certification Program in response to the widespread use of refined seed oils in the global food supply.