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National Event in Dublin to Examine Impact of Standardization on Workplace Conditions
A national event focused on how standardization shapes workplace conditions will take place in Dublin on October 22.
EU Standardization Revision: Proposed Regulation Aims to Accelerate and Democratize Process
The European Commission (EC) has launched a public consultation on the planned revision of Regulation (EU) No. 1025/2012 on European standardization,
How CE Marking Secures Toy Safety in Europe
With the new Toy Safety Regulation set to replace the current directive,
Education and Research in Focus at 10th Balkan Standardization Conference in Timisoara
The 10th Balkan Conference on Standardization, organized by the Romanian Standards Association (ASRO) was held in
Croatia’s ESG Rating Awards 2025 Recognize Sustainability Leaders in Six Categories
The Croatian Chamber of Economy (HGK) has presented its 2025 ESG Awards,
NEN Goes Fully Digital With Standards Starting February 2026
The Dutch Standardization Institute NEN will stop publishing paper standards on February 1, 2026,
Sweden Links Upcoming Preparedness Standard to Supply Security
An upcoming standard is taking shape in Sweden to improve public procurement security and support the country’s total defense readiness.
Quality Austria Academy Becomes License Partner of VDA QMC in Austria
Quality Austria Academy will take over as the official license partner of the VDA Quality Management Center (VDA QMC)
DIN Invites Public Comments on ISO 9001 Draft
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has opened the public comment phase in Germany for the revised draft of ISO 9001,
Strengthening Protection of Cultural Heritage Exhibits With New UNI EN 15991 Standards
The Italian national standards body UNI has adopted EN 15991 parts 1 and 2, dedicated to the safety and preservation of cultural heritage objects on display.
How Aromatherapy Relies on Standards: New BDS Compass Issue
The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) released the latest issue of its magazine BDS Compass, focused on aromatherapy and essential oils.
Luxembourg Expands Internationally Recognized Calibration Capabilities
The Institut National de Métrologie du Luxembourg (ILNAS) has expanded its internationally recognized calibration and measurement capabilities (CMCs) in the field of electricity and magnetism.Global News
IAF PL 3 Issue 5 Refines Process for Adding New Areas to Global Accreditation System
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published Issue 5 of IAF PL 3, its policy on the structure of the Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) and how new areas can be added.
How IEEE’s Cybersecurity Certification Supports Connected Medical Devices
The IEEE Standards Association is advancing efforts to safeguard connected medical devices through its IEEE Medical Device Cybersecurity Certification Program.
ISO 42005 Sets Global Framework for AI System Impact Assessment
ISO and IEC have released ISO/IEC 42005:2025, a new international standard that helps organizations assess how AI systems affect individuals and society.
New Decision Tree Explains Food Safety Risk Levels in FSSC Version 2.0
Foundation FSSC has published a new decision tree to help food businesses determine whether a control measure should be classified as a Critical Control Point (CCP) or an Operational Prerequisite Program (oPRP).
IAFP Honors Sobeys With 2025 Black Pearl Award for Food Safety Excellence
Sobeys Inc. has been named the 2025 recipient of the Black Pearl Award by the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP),
IAF Outlook May 2025 Spotlights UNIDO Partnership and Regional Developments in Africa
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published the May 2025 edition of its newsletter IAF Outlook, spotlighting major partnerships, technological advances, and accreditation efforts across regions.
Tech Giants Back New Standard to Clarify End-of-Life Security Timelines
A group of leading tech firms has proposed a new standard, called OpenEoX, to streamline how companies disclose product end-of-life and end-of-support dates.
ISO Launches Pilot Licensing Model With New Duties for Certification Bodies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a pilot of its Differentiated Licensing Model (DML), introducing major changes to how standards are accessed, priced, and controlled.
Sixteenth Meeting of WG 29 Advances ISO 9001 Revision
ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, the working group responsible for revising ISO 9001, met online for its sixteenth session on May 14, 2025.
IATF Celebrates 100,000 Certified Sites as Global Automotive Sector Raises the Bar
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has surpassed 100,000 certified sites worldwide under the IATF 16949 standard, marking a significant milestone in automotive quality management.
FSSC Expands Development Program to Include Packaging and Strengthen Food Safety Support for SMEs
Foundation FSSC has released Version 2.0 of the FSSC Development Program, expanding its support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food sector.
