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A1 Slovenija Receives Gold Certificate for Tap Water Initiative
A1 Slovenija, one of the country’s leading telecommunications providers,
Standards Quest Game Now Available in Slovenian
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) has announced that Standards Quest, an educational board game about standards development, is now available in Slovenian.
UNI Seeks Feedback on Accessibility and Usability Guidelines
A draft Reference Practice on accessibility and usability of products and services is now under public consultation until October 3, 2025.
Croatia Completes Transition as All Medical Laboratories Comply With Latest ISO 15189
All 17 accredited medical laboratories in Croatia have successfully demonstrated compliance with HRN EN ISO 15189:2022,
Cybersecurity and High-Risk Country Policy Headline New Cofrac Compétences Issue
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has published the second 2025 issue of its magazine Compétences.
ILNAS Issues Fifth Edition of Construction Standards Analysis
The Luxembourg Institute for Standardization, Accreditation, Safety, and Quality of Products and Services (ILNAS) has released the fifth edition of its Normative Analysis of the Construction Sector.
DIN Publishes New Standard for Measuring Impact of Climate Protection Measures
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has released DIN SPEC 91637, a new standard for measuring the impact of climate protection measures at local, regional, and national levels.
NEN Explores Committee On Privacy By Design And Consumer Protection
NEN, the Dutch national standards body, is considering creating a standards committee on privacy by design and consumer protection.
First Medical Biobank Accreditation in Netherlands Underway as RvA Prepares for EA Evaluation
The first medical biobank in the Netherlands has applied for accreditation under ISO 20387.
First Revised FSC Risk Assessment Released for Romania
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has released the first revised Risk Assessment for Romania, which became effective on August 28, 2025.
15 Slovenian Schools and Kindergartens Earn Green Flag Label for Sustainability
Fifteen Slovenian schools and kindergartens have been awarded the international environmental symbol Green Flag for the first time.
Polish PCA Gains IAF Recognition for Anti-Bribery Certification
The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has expanded its role under the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) Multilateral Agreement (MLA) to include certification of anti-bribery management systems.Global News
ISO 59000 Series Backed as Tool to Replace Linear Model With Circular Economy
The sixth Circularity Gap Report from 2024 finds that only 7.2% of the global economy is circular, leaving 92.8% of resources locked in a linear system of extraction, use, and waste.
IATF Confirms Official Interpretations to Rules 6th Edition Through New Communiqué
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has released Stakeholder Communiqué SC-2025-001 to announce two new official interpretations to its Rules 6th Edition.
Tracking Revisions of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001—The Most Widely Used ISO Management Standards
The three most widely used ISO management system standards—ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001—are all in the process of being revised.
ISO 19011 Revision Adds Climate and Tech Focus to Management System Audits
The ISO 19011 standard, which outlines how to audit management systems, is being revised and is currently at the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage.
Regenagri Certification Helps Illycaffè Elevate Brazilian Coffee to Award-Winning Status
Illycaffè’s regenerative farming practices are reshaping the global coffee industry—bringing both environmental and quality gains.
Stellantis Unifies Supplier Scoring Guide for IATF 16949 Compliance
Stellantis has released an updated version of its Scorecard Quick Reference Guide for IATF 16949:2016, effective April 2025.
How Standards Make Chocolate Safe, Sustainable, and Delicious
As chocolate bunnies and eggs lined shelves this Easter, European and international standards were quietly working behind the scenes to ensure these sweet treats were safe, fair, and properly labeled.
Work continues on the ISO 9001 audit in Paris, addressing all feedback collected
Over 50 experts from more than 40 countries met in Paris from March 31 to April 4 to advance the revision of ISO 9001, the world’s most widely used quality management systems standard.
Chennai to Host FSSC Summit Spotlighting Social Management Standards
Foundation FSSC will host its upcoming summit in Chennai, India on April 25, 2025, under the theme "Building Global Trust with Social Management System Standards."
Record Surge in Technical Regulations Strains Global Trade
A record 1,334 technical regulations were reported by World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries in the first quarter of 2025—the highest ever for a single quarter.
Italy’s Recipe Against Food Fraud: Supply Chain Crackdown with Tougher Sanctions and Even Wiretaps
Italy has approved a new bill to strengthen its fight against food fraud through tighter controls, expanded inspections, and even the use of undercover investigations and wiretaps.
