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EU Plans Import Ban on Food Not Meeting Its Standards
The European Commission is set to propose a ban on importing food products that do not comply with EU standards, aiming to protect local farmers.
EFSA Launches EU Model to Assess Pesticide Risks for Honey Bees
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has introduced ApisRAM.03, an advanced model designed to assess the impact of pesticides on honey bee colonies.
Latest Issue of PKN News Tackles Challenges of Safe Artificial Intelligence
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has released its latest monthly magazine, PKN News 2/2025, focusing on the safety and predictability of artificial intelligence (AI).
How Sweden Leverages Standards to Advance Sustainable Construction
Sweden is strengthening its efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the construction sector by half within five years, with standardization playing a key role.
DANAK Updates AB 10 Regulation for Laboratory Accreditation
The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has issued a revised version of its AB 10 regulation, which governs the accreditation of laboratories within a flexible scope.
New German Standard for ReqIF Simplifies Data Exchange
The newly released DIN DKE SPEC 99200 standardizes the interpretation of the Requirements Interchange Format (ReqIF), streamlining data exchange between companies.
Cofrac Announces Transition Plan for PASSI Version 2.2 Cybersecurity Audit Framework
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has announced the transition plan for version 2.2 of the PASSI (Information Systems Security Audit Service Providers) Requirements Framework, which was officially published by ANSSI on November 29, 2024.
February Certif' Info Issue Features Certification Program Requirements Update
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has released the February 2025 issue of its "Certif' info" newsletter, highlighting updates to the CERT REF 09 document and focusing on the development and structuring of certification programs.
Saipem Receives World's First ESG Recognition from DNV
Saipem has become the first company worldwide to receive the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Recognition from DNV, a leading certification and risk management firm.
Dutch Involvement in European Sustainability Standards: Strong Foundation, But More Industry Support Essential
In a recent interview, Emiel Janssen, consultant at NEN, discussed the Netherlands’ role in shaping European sustainability standards.
Dutch Experts Sought for New European Circular Construction Standards
The European standards committee CEN/TC 350/SC 1 has established five new working groups to develop standards for circular design, material efficiency, and reuse in the construction sector.
EU Makes EN 18031 a Harmonized Standard Under Radio Equipment Directive
As of January 30, 2025, the European Commission has officially listed the EN 18031 series as a harmonized standard under the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2022/2380.Global News

ISO 22336 Provides New Guidelines for Organizational Resilience
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22336, offering guidelines for organizations to create resilience policies and strategies.
Three New Life Cycle Assessment Standards Released by ISO
Three new ISO standards focused on life cycle assessment (LCA) have been published.
DIN Launches Pilot ISO Consultation on Resource-Efficient Software
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has initiated a pilot consultation on resource-efficient software under a new ISO procedure.
Bluesign Label Guides Consumers to More Sustainable Fashion Choices
Sustainability is now a major concern in the fashion industry, and the bluesign product label helps consumers make eco-friendly choices.
2025 World Expo in Japan Secures Certification for Integrating Sustainability in Event Planning
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Expo, the organizer of the event, has achieved ISO 20121 certification, a globally recognized standard for sustainable event management.
Fingerprinting Standard Updated as Biometrics Expand Globally
The ISO/IEC 29794-4 standard for finger image quality has been updated to ensure that biometric data remains relevant in today’s environment.
ILAC and IAF Merge to Form GLOBAC, Aiming to Harmonize Global Accreditation
On October 9th, the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) officially merged to create a new global accreditation body called GLOBAC.
Swiss Expert Interviewed on Transition to New Global Standard for Machinery Safety
ISO 13849, an international standard for the safety of machine control systems, is being updated to its new version, ISO 13849-1:2023.
Global Standardization Bodies Combine New Proposals in One Place for Easier Access
Three global standardization bodies, ISO, ITU-T, and IEC, have brought their latest Joint standard proposals together in one place.
New Information Security Certification Rules Trigger Global Transition
The launch of ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024 has triggered a transition for accredited certification bodies.
World Standards Day 2024 Celebrates Shared Vision for a Better World
On October 14th, the global community will celebrate World Standards Day, highlighting the role of international standards in creating a connected, secure, and sustainable world.