Polish Standards Body Marks a Century of Achievement and Innovation

The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2024, a year filled with events highlighting its legacy and future role in shaping the economy and society.

Cofrac's Omega Pilot Highlights Benefits of Personalized Accreditation

The French accreditation body, Cofrac, has released findings from the pilot phase of its Omega Project, which demonstrated the benefits of longer evaluation intervals, risk-focused assessments, and personalized evaluation processes.

Deadline Extended for 33rd Quality and Excellence Conference in Portorož

The 33rd Conference on Quality and Excellence in Portorož has extended the deadline for paper submissions to January 24, 2025.

SMART Phase 1 Launches, Taking Standards Drafting to Enquiry Stage

CEN and CENELEC have initiated the first phase of their SMART project, aiming to modernize the drafting and implementation of European standards.

Modica PGI Chocolate Sets Another Benchmark with QR Code Digital Passport

Modica PGI Chocolate has introduced a QR Code-based digital passport, further enhancing transparency and consumer engagement.

Luxembourg Meeting Focuses on Draft AI Standards for EU Regulation

ILNAS hosted a meeting focused on advancing draft standards to support Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (AI Act) which establishes harmonized rules for artificial intelligence systems, particularly high-risk applications.

Soils Take Center Stage in Latest BDS Compass Magazine

The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) has dedicated the latest issue of its online magazine, BDS Compass, to the critical topic of soil standardization.

Groupama Earns Engagé RSE Label for Sustainability Through AFNOR's Assessment

Groupama, a leader in mutual insurance, has earned the Engagé RSE label for sustainability at the "confirmed" level, following a rigorous evaluation by AFNOR Certification.

SIST Spreading the Team of Young Standardization Ambassadors

The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) has announced its new Standardization Ambassadors for 2025.

Dr. Oetker Earns Halal Certification for Products Manufactured in Hungary

Dr. Oetker, a well-known food manufacturer specializing in baking and dessert products, has obtained Halal certification for 26 of its products manufactured in Hungary.

Croatian Accreditation Agency Revises Frequency of Surveillance Assessments

The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) announced that changes to the frequency of regular surveillance assessments came into effect on January 8, 2025.

€132 Million Allocated to Promote Sustainable Agri-Food Products from the EU

The European Commission has allocated €132 million to promote sustainable and high-quality agri-food products from the European Union (EU) and expand their global market presence.

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.

Standards support the implementation, testing and adoption of electronic health records

Standards support the implementation, testing, and adoption of electronic health records (EHRs).

Pirelli unveils world's first FSC-certified racing bicycle tyre

Pirelli has introduced the world's first FSC-certified racing bicycle tire, marking a significant step towards sustainable practices in the cycling industry.

CEN and CENELEC established a new coordination group on Hydrogen

The CEN and CENELEC Technical Boards have established a new Coordination Group on Hydrogen (CEN-CLC/COG H2) to ensure coherence across hydrogen-related standards.

New Consultation Opens for GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2024

GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) has opened a new consultation for its Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs) version 2024, inviting stakeholders to participate.

Crucial Ways to Avoid Greenwashing - SGS White Paper

To avoid greenwashing while verifying environmental claims, it is crucial to understand various greenwashing tactics, including hidden trade-offs, lack of proof, vagueness, false labels, irrelevance, and outright lies.

IAF Publishes 2023 MLA Report

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) published its 2023 Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) Report, detailing peer evaluation activities to ensure confidence in the IAF MLA.

New discussion platform for national technical working groups - GlobalGAP

The National Technical Working Groups (NTWGs) under GLOBALG.A.P. are local platforms that help adapt and implement GLOBALG.A.P. standards in specific countries.

 FSSC 22000 Version 6 Updated to Include Critical Food Safety Parameters

The FSSC has released a new document interpreting the FSSC 22000 Version 6 standard, specifically regarding laboratory analyses for critical food safety parameters.

ISO 55000:2024 on Asset Management Vocabulary Published

The Standards Committee KS CASCO has announced the release of the updated ISO 55000:2024(en), "Asset Management — Vocabulary, Overview and Principles," effective from July 1, 2024.

ANAB Expands Its International Recognition with IAF MLA Signature

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has stepped up its global game.

IFS have updated IFS HPC Companion Guideline

Are you a label checker? If so, IFS HPC (International Featured Standard – Household/Personal/Care) Standards are your new best friend in ensuring that your household and personal care products are top-notch.