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ECA Report Highlights Gaps in EU Food Labelling Framework
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has published a report on food labelling in the EU, identifying significant gaps in the legal framework and oversight.
DAkkS Implements New Category Designations to Clarify Flexible Scopes in Accreditation Certificates
Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS) has implemented new category designations to clarify flexible scopes in accreditation certificates for testing laboratories under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025.
EU’s QUANTUM Project Aims to Create a Standardized Health Data Quality and Utility Label
The QUANTUM project is an initiative that aims to create a standardized health data quality and utility label for the secondary use of health data across the EU.
Polish Centre for Accreditation Updates Requirements for Greenhouse Gas Verification Bodies
The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has updated accreditation requirements for verification bodies under Announcement No. 444, dated November 25, 2024.
Portuguese Quality Institute Hosts Annual Meeting of Sectoral Standardization Bodies 2024
The Portuguese Quality Institute (IPQ) held its Annual Meeting of Sectoral Standardization Bodies (ONS) on November 27, 2024.
IPQ Honors Achievements in Standardization and Quality at 2024 Ceremony
The Ricardo Fernandes Auditorium of the Portuguese Institute of Quality (IPQ) hosted the 2024 ceremony on November 27 to recognize outstanding technical committees and individuals in the world of standardization in Portugal.
NBN Recognizes Outstanding Contributors at 2024 Expert Awards
On November 28, 2024, the Belgian Bureau for Standardization (NBN) hosted its annual Thank You Event, highlighting the significant contributions of experts in standards development.
Three Spanish Experts Recognized with IEC 1906 Awards
In 2024, three experts from Spain were honored with IEC 1906 Awards by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), whose national representative is the Spanish Association for Standardization, UNE.
Swedac Conducts First Assessments Under Updated ISO 15189 Standard
The 2022 version of the ISO 15189 standard has been implemented, and Swedac began inspections of medical laboratories against it in January 2024.
Proven Quality Label for Croatian Honey Guarantees Premium Quality, Local Origin, and Strict Oversight
Croatian honey carrying the Proven Quality – Croatia label guarantees premium quality, local origin, and strict production oversight.
Italy First to Regulate Accessibility in Advertising to Advance Social Inclusion
Italy has introduced the UNI/PdR 164 standard, making it the first country to regulate universal accessibility methods in advertising.