EU's Competitiveness Compass Underscores Standards’ Role in Global Trade

The European Commission has unveiled the European Union Competitiveness Compass, emphasizing the strategic importance of standards in boosting Europe's role in international trade.

Public Consultation Opens for European Standard on Factory Sustainability

A draft European standard for assessing factory sustainability is now open for public consultation until March 10.

Slovenia Hosts Free Seminar on Standards for Importers and Businesses

The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) invites entrepreneurs to a free seminar on "The Importance of Standards for Businesses," scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 10 a.m.

CEN and CENELEC Outline Strategic Role of Standardization in FP10 Position Paper

CEN and CENELEC have released a Position Paper on the future European Research & Innovation Framework Programme (FP10), highlighting the role of standardization in boosting Europe's research and innovation (R&I) landscape.

Topolšica Hospital Achieves Slovenia's First ISO 7101 Certification

Topolšica Hospital has become the first medical institution in Slovenia to earn the ISO 7101 certification for management systems for quality in healthcare organizations.

How EU’s Unique Device Identification Enhances Medical Device Safety

The European Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) requires all medical device manufacturers to assign a Unique Device Identification (UDI) to their products.

Latest HZN e-Newsletter Highlights Croatian Normative Documents

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has published its latest e-newsletter, highlighting normative documents available in the Croatian language.

DIN to Publish Committee Participants and Industry Breakdown for Greater Transparency

The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) is increasing transparency within its standardization committees to enhance trust in its processes.

Lights, Camera, Sustainability! AFNOR Spec 2308 Guides Greener Productions

Nine months after its release at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, AFNOR Spec 2308 is being adopted by professionals in film, audiovisual, and advertising sectors to promote more responsible filming practices.

Artificial Intelligence Management System Standard Now Available in Italian

The artificial intelligence (AI) management system standard has been published in Italian as UNI CEI ISO/IEC 42001:2024.

Denmark Drives Development of New European Standard for Steel Sustainability

A new European standard, CEN/TS 18094:2024, was created with Denmark’s initiative to help industries reduce steel waste by up to 15%.

NEN Seeks Public Input on Revised Non-Standard Emission Measurement Guideline NPR 8117

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is inviting stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposed revision of NPR 8117,

Empowering the Consumer to Avoid "Greenwashing" or Fake "Green Marketing"

Consumers who care about buying products that cause less environmental harm can now do so with the help of trustworthy environmental claims.

Guidelines Launched to Contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced new guidelines to help organizations align their operations with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

IEC Releases New Technical Report on Measurement Uncertainty in Metrology

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released the IEC TR 63519:2024, aimed at addressing measurement uncertainty in metrology.

ISO Publishes First Innovation Management System Standard

ISO has introduced its latest standard, ISO 56001:2024, marking the first edition of the international standard for innovation management systems.

Lovehoney Group Led the Creation of a Global Safety Standard for Personal Pleasure Devices

Lovehoney Group, together with its brand We-Vibe, has been instrumental in developing ISO 3533, the global standard for personal-pleasure-devices toy safety.

FSSC 22000 Version 6 Recognized against GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020

FSSC 22000 version 6 has officially been recognized against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020.

ISO Publishes 17035 - Guidelines for Validation and Verification Programmes

ISO announced the release of ISO/IEC TS 17035:2024 on September 1, 2024.

PEFC launches new global standard for forest management certification

PEFC has introduced the ST 1004 standard, establishing uniform requirements for certification bodies conducting sustainable forest management certifications.

BRCGS Global Standard for ETRS Recognized Under IAF MLA

The BRCGS Global Standard for Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing has been officially recognized under the International Accreditation Forum’s (IAF) Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) as of July 9, 2024.

New ISO Working Group Formed for ISO 31000 Revision

ISO forms new working group to revise ISO 31000 risk management standard.

New DIN/TS 92004 Standard Aims to Strengthen Trust in AI Systems

To build trust in artificial intelligence, the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has introduced DIN/TS 92004.

New Guidance on Auditing Resources Released by ISO Auditing Practices Group (APG)

The ISO Auditing Practices Group (APG) has released the second edition of its guidance on auditing resources.