Applications Open for Quality Austria’s 2026 Quality Awards

The call for entries is now open for the 2026 Quality Awards organized by Quality Austria and the Austrian Association for Quality (ÖVQ).

DANAK Updates AMC 17 as New Danish Rules Tie Accreditation to Climate Reviews

Denmark’s accreditation body DANAK has issued a revised version of AMC 17,

Five Swedish Experts Honored at SEK 1907 Awards Ceremony

Five professionals were recognized during SEK Standard Week 2025 with the SEK 1907 Awards for their outstanding contributions to the development of electrical standards in Sweden.

Anna Wrońska and Rafał Burzyński Receive IEC 1906 Award

Polish experts Anna Wrońska and Rafał Burzyński have received the prestigious IEC 1906 Award for their contributions to international electrotechnical standardization.

Estonia’s EAK Passes EA Peer Evaluation in All Eight Accreditation Fields

The Estonian Accreditation Centre (EAK) has successfully passed its re-evaluation by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) and remains an EA Multilateral Agreement (MLA) signatory across eight fields.

Sweden Moves to Standardize Medicine Dispenser APIs

Sweden has launched work on a national standard for Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) used in automated medicine dispensers.

ISO 9001 Draft Translated Into Danish to Help Businesses Prepare for 2026 Revision

Danish Standards (DS) has translated the draft of the revised ISO 9001 quality management standard into Danish, enabling companies and public organizations to start preparing for the upcoming version.

Italy’s Presidential Estate Gains FSC Certification for Sustainable Forest Management

Italy’s Presidential Estate of Castelporziano, located near Rome, has become the first presidential residence to obtain certification from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

Gorenje Receives Top EcoVadis Award for Sustainability Practices

Gorenje, part of Hisense Europe, has received the highest recognition from EcoVadis for 2025, earning its platinum award for sustainable business practices.

AFNOR Study Maps Changing Profile of Quality, Safety and Environment Professionals

Quality, Safety, and Environment (QSE) professionals in France are gaining strategic importance and broader responsibilities,

ASviS 2025 Report Highlights Role of Accreditation in Advancing 2030 Agenda Goals

A recently released ASviS 2025 Report by the Italian Alliance for Sustainable Development (ASviS) shows how accreditation and quality infrastructure can help turn the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda,

German Labs Group Welcomes Proposed Accreditation Reform Strategy, Calls for Clearer Plan

The Association of Independent Testing Laboratories (VUP) welcomed the German Industry Federation’s (BDI) proposal to reform Germany’s accreditation system but said the plan still lacks a clear reform roadmap.

Geneva Meeting on Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Ends Without Agreement

The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) met in Geneva from August 5 to 15 to finalize a global, legally binding treaty on plastic pollution.

IAF Issues Framework for Tackling Risks of Counterfeit Certificates

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released IAF ID 17:2025, a new informative document that provides a framework for managing risks related to counterfeit certificates.

SGS Launches Guidances to Support Transition to New Versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

SGS has released two new guidance resources to help organizations prepare for the upcoming revisions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, both scheduled for release in 2026.

Revised ISO 30500 Standard Boosts Sustainable Sanitation in Non-Sewered Areas

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a revised version of ISO 30500, the international standard for non-sewered sanitation systems.

ISO 22002 PRP Standards on Food Safety Overhauled With New Umbrella and Sectoral Updates

The ISO 22002-100:2025 standard on prerequisite programmes (PRPs) for food safety introduces a common framework for hygiene and safety practices across the food, feed, and packaging supply chain, forming the new foundation of the ISO 22002 series.

DAkkS Submits Formal Legal Fixes to GLOBAC Code of Conduct and Governance Documents

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has formally submitted its proposed amendments to the GLOBAC Code of Conduct, Constitution, and General Rules, aiming to eliminate legal barriers preventing its accession.

ISO 9001 Revision Shall Reach Ballot Stage

The revision of ISO 9001 has reached a new milestone, as the Draft International Standard (DIS) is set to enter a 12-week ballot period.

IFS Releases Updated Food 8 and PACsecure 3 Doctrines with New Audit Clarifications

IFS has released two updated normative documents: version 4 of the IFS Food 8 Doctrine and version 2 of the IFS PACsecure 3 Doctrine.

Draft of ISO 11135 for Medical Device Sterilization Under Review

A revision of ISO 11135, the global standard for ethylene oxide sterilization of medical devices, is now in the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage and under review by ISO member bodies.

Promoting Safer Bicycle Tourism Worldwide With New ISO 11956

A new international standard, ISO 11956:2025, has been published to support safe and responsible bicycle tourism across the globe.

Equitable Earth Forest Carbon Credit Standard Aims to Restore Market Trust

A new forest carbon credit standard and accreditation system are expected to launch by 2026 under the leadership of Equitable Earth.

ISO 18295 Revision: Modern Communication Trends Reshape Customer Contact Standards

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a revision of its two customer contact standards, ISO 18295-1 and ISO 18295-2, to reflect current communication practices and the growing role of artificial intelligence in customer interactions.