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SEK Launches Interactive Maps to Clarify Electrical Standards in Sweden
SEK Launches Interactive Maps to Clarify Electrical Standards in Sweden
Swedish Electrotechnical Standard (SEK) has launched interactive standard maps to make it easier to understand and apply energy-related standards.
BioMar Certified under Sustainable Aquafeed Standard for French and Spanish Facilities
BioMar Certified under Sustainable Aquafeed Standard for French and Spanish Facilities
BioMar, a Denmark-based global producer of aquafeed, has been certified by DNV under the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Feed Standard for its facilities in Nersac, France, and Dueñas, Spain.
Three UNI Reference Practices on Workplace Safety and Asbestos Open for Stakeholder Review
Three UNI Reference Practices on Workplace Safety and Asbestos Open for Stakeholder Review
The Italian National Standardization Body (UNI) has opened a public consultation to gather feedback on three Reference Practices that may be turned into full technical standards.
DIN, DQS and DGQ Join Forces to Guide Professionals Through ISO 9001 Transition
DIN, DQS and DGQ Join Forces to Guide Professionals Through ISO 9001 Transition
The revision of ISO 9001 and its German version is scheduled for publication in fall 2026, introducing updates expected to reflect evolving quality management practices.
European Standard EN 18065 Streamlines Use of Recycled Plastics Across EU
European Standard EN 18065 Streamlines Use of Recycled Plastics Across EU
The new European standard EN 18065 establishes a unified data system to track the origin, properties, and recycling of plastics, making it easier to use recycled plastics across Europe.
End National Monopolies – Eurolab Urges Major Overhaul of EU Accreditation System
End National Monopolies – Eurolab Urges Major Overhaul of EU Accreditation System
The European federation of laboratories, Eurolab, has published a position paper on the revision of the New Legislative Framework (NLF), urging the European Commission (EC) to modernize Regulation (EC) No 765/2008.
SIST Calling for Experts to Join Graphics and Petroleum Committees.
SIST Calling for Experts to Join Graphics and Petroleum Committees.
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) is inviting professionals to join two of its technical committees: SIST/TC GRT for Graphics Technology and SIST/TC NAD for Petroleum Products, Lubricants, and Related Products.
Croatia Adopts New Rules for Authorizing Two Types of Food and Feed Control Laboratories
External Evaluation Results for All Croatian Higher Education Institutions Released
External Evaluation Results for All Croatian Higher Education Institutions Released
The Agency for Science and Higher Education (AZVO) has released the results of external evaluations for all higher education institutions and scientific institutes operating within the Croatian higher education system.
VDA QMC Project Group Presents AI Framework for Quality Management
VDA QMC Project Group Presents AI Framework for Quality Management
The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) is developing a new VDA Volume on the use of artificial intelligence in quality management.
Standardizing Hospital Design Terminology with New UNI 11993
Standardizing Hospital Design Terminology with New UNI 11993
Italy’s national standards body UNI has published UNI 11993, a new standard that defines terminology for hospital and healthcare structures to
France Expands Sustainable Food Label to Restaurants and Caterers
France Expands Sustainable Food Label to Restaurants and Caterers
France has expanded its national anti-food waste label from the food distribution sector to include restaurants and catering services.

Global News

DAkkS Proposes GLOBAC Fix: No Conflicts of Interest, No Profit Motive
DAkkS Proposes GLOBAC Fix: No Conflicts of Interest, No Profit Motive
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has proposed legal changes to GLOBAC that would allow EU national accreditation bodies to join without violating European law.
France and Norway to Lead Committee in Charge of ISO 9000 Family of Standards
France and Norway to Lead Committee in Charge of ISO 9000 Family of Standards
The French Standardization Association (AFNOR) and Standard Norway (SN) will jointly lead ISO/TC 176, Quality management and quality assurance, the ISO technical committee responsible for the ISO 9000 family of quality management standards.
Second Consultation Round Begins for Global Organic Textile Standard Version 8.0
Second Consultation Round Begins for Global Organic Textile Standard Version 8.0
The second public consultation for Version 8.0 of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is now open and will run until August 15, 2025.
TÜV Süd Launches Voluntary Test Mark for Low-Risk AI Systems
TÜV Süd Launches Voluntary Test Mark for Low-Risk AI Systems
TÜV Süd has launched a voluntary certification mark for low-risk AI (artificial intelligence) systems, allowing manufacturers to prove the quality of their AI solutions even when no legal requirements apply.
Draft of ISO 17024 for Certification of Persons Wins Overwhelming Approval
Draft of ISO 17024 for Certification of Persons Wins Overwhelming Approval
The draft of ISO/IEC 17024, a conformity assessment standard for certifying persons, has been approved by ISO, IEC, and CEN.
New ISO Agreement Proposed to Align Global Greenhouse Gas Accounting Rules
New ISO Agreement Proposed to Align Global Greenhouse Gas Accounting Rules
A new ISO International Workshop Agreement (IWA) has been proposed to harmonize greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting standards for industrial products and improve the comparability of emissions data across global supply chains.
Two New Papers Map AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards
Two New Papers Map AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards
The AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards Collaboration (AMAS) released two major papers on July 11 at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva.
TIC Market Expected to Reach USD 282.76 Billion by 2030
TIC Market Expected to Reach USD 282.76 Billion by 2030
The global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) market is projected to grow from USD 239.48 billion in 2025 to USD 282.76 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.
Public Comments Open on Draft Revision of ISO 20252 Market Research Standard
Public Comments Open on Draft Revision of ISO 20252 Market Research Standard
A revised draft of ISO 20252—covering vocabulary and service requirements for market, opinion and social research—is under international review, with ISO member bodies invited to submit feedback by September 4.
SQF Edition 10 Coming in August With Focus on Culture, Risk, and Monitoring
SQF Edition 10 Coming in August With Focus on Culture, Risk, and Monitoring
The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), the organization behind the SQF Program, will publish Edition 10 of its code in August 2025.
ISO 42006 Brings Clear Requirements for Auditing AI Management Systems
ISO 42006 Brings Clear Requirements for Auditing AI Management Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published ISO/IEC 42006:2025, setting requirements for bodies that audit and certify Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS) under ISO/IEC 42001.
IFS Publishes New Doctrine and Product Chart to Support HPC Version 3 Audits
IFS Publishes New Doctrine and Product Chart to Support HPC Version 3 Audits
IFS has released two new documents to support audits under the Home and Personal Care (HPC) Version 3 standard:
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