INAB Summer 2025 Newsletter Published

The Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) has released its Summer 2025 newsletter,

NEN Explores Creation of Standards Committee for Pet Products

The Nederlands Normalisatie-instituut (NEN) is exploring the creation of a Dutch standards committee for pet products.

Free Standard Improves Data Sharing in Swedish Education

Sweden’s National Agency for Education (Skolverket) is making a national data exchange standard freely available to schools and training providers to boost digitalization and improve how educational information is shared.

Italy Opens Consultation on Sustainable Digital Communication Draft

The Italian National Standardization Body (UNI) has opened a public consultation on a new draft practice, Digital Sustainability of Communication and Advertising.

DAkkS Completes ISO 15189 Transition With All Medical Labs in Germany Retaining Accreditation

The Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS), Germany’s national accreditation body, has successfully completed the nationwide changeover to the revised DIN EN ISO 15189 standard for medical laboratories.

Italy’s OCSI Gains Accreditation to Issue EU Cybersecurity Certificates

The Information Security Certification Body (OCSI) of Italy’s National Cybersecurity Agency (ACN) has obtained accreditation from Accredia to issue European cybersecurity certificates under the new EUCC certification scheme.

Draft on Applying EN 45554 Repairability Concepts in Automotive Electronics Open for Comment

CEN and CENELEC have released a draft text for public review that applies repairability concepts to automotive electronics, focusing on electronic stability program (ESP) control units as a case study.

Pair of New European EN 15999 Standards Safeguard Cultural Heritage

Two new European Standards from the EN 15999 series have been released to help museums and cultural institutions protect valuable artifacts.

CEN and CENELEC Young Professionals Series: Eva Pevec on Why Standards Matter for Careers and Sustainability

Eva Pevec, a master’s student in management and Young Ambassador for Standardization at the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST), 

European Commission Adopts VSME Standard to Ease Sustainability Reporting for Small Companies

The European Commission, as part of its broader SME Relief Package, has adopted the VSME sustainability reporting standard for micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

SIST Autumn Initiatives Featured in CEN and CENELEC Newsletter

The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) has been highlighted in the latest issue of the CEN and CENELEC On the Spot newsletter for its upcoming autumn program.

Portugal Launches AI Assistant to Help Users Understand Standards

The Portuguese Institute for Quality (IPQ) has launched NormIA, a 24/7 virtual assistant powered by artificial intelligence to help citizens and businesses understand and apply standards.

IEC Launches White Label App as Part of Smart Initiative to Improve Access to Standards

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has launched its new White Label app, now available to IEC National Committee (NC) members as part of its broader digital transformation strategy.

BRCGS Publishes Two New Guides to Help Firms Improve Packaging and Hygiene Standards

BRCGS has released two new guidance documents aimed at improving safety and compliance in packaging and protective clothing practices.

RvA List Unifies Key Accreditation Documents, From Global to National Levels

The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has released a new document that brings together accreditation requirements from global, regional, and national levels.

Call for Future Leaders: IEC Opens Nominations for 2025 Young Professionals Programme

The International Electrotechnical Commission is calling on national committees to submit nominations for the 2025 edition of the IEC Young Professionals Programme.

ISO Eyes Committee to Coordinate Sustainability Standards Across Events

A new ISO Technical Committee has been proposed to address sustainability and other key challenges in the global events industry.

SBTi Seeks Feedback on Draft of Updated Corporate Net-Zero Standard

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has opened public consultation on Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard, which will tighten requirements for emissions reduction and reshape how companies use carbon credits.

New Cosmetics GMP Standard Draft Seeks to Modernize ISO 22716

A new draft standard titled GMP-MS-716 aims to update and expand upon ISO 22716 for Good Manufacturing Practices in the cosmetics industry, incorporating industry feedback and modern operational needs.

Top Food Safety Contributors Named at 2025 BRCGS Awards in Milan

The 2025 BRCGS Awards, presented at BRCGS Connect in Milan, honored individuals and organizations driving excellence in food safety and certification.

Fake IAF CertSearch Site Raises Concerns About Online Trust and Database Security

DAkkS has issued a warning about a fake version of the IAF CertSearch website, the global database used to verify accredited certifications.

Survey Launched Ahead of Review of ISO 17100 Translation Standard

A global survey is now open to gather input on the use of ISO 17100:2015 Translation Services — Requirements, ahead of a planned review of the standard in the second half of 2025.

IFS Releases New Doctrine and Multi-Site Guideline for Wholesale and Cash & Carry 3

Two new documents are now available to support the rollout of IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry version 3, which becomes mandatory on November 1, 2025.

International Quality Awards 2025 Finalists Announced by CQI

The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) has announced the finalists for the International Quality Awards 2025, recognizing excellence across nine categories.