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Standards Fuel Austria’s Economic Growth with Billion-Euro Boost
A new study by the GAW Institute shows that standards play a major role in Austria’s economy, contributing about 1 billion euros per year to GDP growth.
South German Quality Day Tackles Cybercrime, AI and Psychological Safety
The 4th South German Quality Day was held on June 27 in Stuttgart, bringing together quality professionals for a sold-out event focused on emerging challenges in the field.
Germany and India to Host 10th Annual Quality Infrastructure Meeting in New Delhi
The 10th Annual Meeting of the Indo-German Working Group on Quality Infrastructure will take place on July 16, 2025, at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi.
Final Technical Discussions on C++26 Programming Language Standard Held in Sofia
The June 16–21 meeting of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 22’s WG 21 working group was held in Sofia,
French Quality Day Honors Transformative Initiatives Across Sectors
The 2025 French Quality Day, held June 18 in Paris at ESQESE–ICP, highlighted how collective commitment drives organizational change.
Cofrac Opens Renewal Process for Certification Committee Members
The French Accreditation Committee, Cofrac, has started the renewal process for its Certification Section Committee, with current member mandates ending in December 2025.
PDO Tuscan Bread has a consumer market value of €4.2 million
CSQA has been reauthorized by Italy’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests to inspect Pane Toscano DOP (Tuscan Bread with Protected Designation of Origin) for another three years,
Croatian Standards Institute Celebrates 20 Years of Advancing Quality and Safety
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) marked its 20th anniversary on July 1, celebrating two decades of strengthening Croatia’s quality infrastructure and contributing to national and international standardization.
European Guide CWA 18237 Helps Cities Build Healthier, Smarter Urban Spaces
A new CEN Workshop Agreement, CWA 18237:2025, offers European cities a practical guide for improving public health and wellbeing by combining nature, culture, and digital tools in city planning.
Green Building Certification Spain Gets First Accreditation for Private EU Sustainability Scheme
Green Building Certification Spain is the first organization in Spain to receive accreditation from the Entidad Nacional de Acreditación (ENAC) for verifying and validating compliance with the EU’s Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) principle under a private scheme.
Poland Finalizes Consultation on Accreditation Rules for EU Product Assessors
The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has released a draft update to document DA-11, which outlines how conformity assessment bodies (CABs) can be accredited for assessing products under EU rules.
CEN and CENELEC Open Nominations for 2025 Standards+Innovation Awards
The 2025 edition of the Standards+Innovation Awards is now open for nominations, featuring five categories, including a new award for educators in standardization and the biannual award for technical body officers.Global News
SGS Earns NABCB Accreditation for Environmental Claim Verification
SGS has received accreditation from India’s National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), strengthening its ability to support clients with reliable environmental data.
IFS Introduces Tool to Enhance Supply Chain Risk Management
IFS has launched the IFS Supply Chain Processes Check, a tool to help suppliers identify and manage risks in their supply chains.
ISO 59040 Sets New Circular Economy Standard for Product Circularity Data Sheets
On February 3, 2025, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released ISO 59040:2025, titled Circular Economy — Product Circularity Data Sheet.
New JPEG Trust Standard Combats Deepfakes and Strengthens Media Credibility
A new standard called JPEG Trust has been introduced to help identify authentic photos and videos, aiming to combat the spread of deepfakes.
IAF Adds Validation and Verification to ICT Use in Conformity Assessments
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released Issue 3 of its Mandatory Document 4 (MD 4), expanding the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in conformity assessments to now include validation and verification processes.
IFRS Foundation Releases Guide for Climate-Related Reporting Under ISSB Standards
The IFRS Foundation has released a guide to help companies report climate-related information in line with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards.
Guide on Coordinating Cybersecurity Incident Responses Now Available
A new framework, ISO/IEC 27035-4:2024, has been released to help organizations coordinate their response to cybersecurity incidents affecting multiple partners.
GLOBALG.A.P. Opens Public Consultation on New Social Responsibility Standard for Flowers
GLOBALG.A.P. has introduced a new Social Responsibility standard for flowers and ornamentals, focusing on improving social and labor conditions in high-risk countries.
ISO 14001 Draft Update Released and Open for Comments
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a draft update for ISO 14001, the global standard for environmental management systems.
GAEI, a New Tool to Measure Accreditation Capability Worldwide
The latest IAF Outlook newsletter introduces the Global Accreditation Experience Index (GAEI), a new tool measuring accreditation capability worldwide.
BSI Unveils Free Net-Zero Guide to Help SMEs Cut Emissions
BSI has launched a free standard to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) develop net-zero transition plans.
