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SMART Standards Seen as Key Tool for Digital Transformation, German Survey Finds
The 13th annual survey by the German Standardization Panel was presented on June 24 by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE).
Road Safety Standards Take Center Stage in Latest Issue of BDS Compass
The latest issue of BDS Compass, published by the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS),
Cofrac Suspends Bureau Veritas Accreditation for Qualiopi Certification
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has suspended Bureau Veritas’ accreditation for issuing Qualiopi certifications, affecting its activities under the ISO/IEC 17065 standard.
Germany Issues DIN SPEC 91508 for Choosing the Optimal Carbon Management Method
Germany has released DIN SPEC 91508, a free standard for carbon management that helps evaluate whether carbon capture and utilization (CCU) or carbon capture and storage (CCS) is the better choice in a given situation.
Olympus Mobility Earns ISO 27001 Certification for Data Security
Olympus Mobility, an IT services and consulting firm based in Ghent, Belgium, has achieved ISO/IEC 27001 certification following a successful audit by Brand Compliance B.V.
AFNOR Launches New Study on QSE Function to Track Job Trends and Skills
AFNOR invited professionals working in Quality, Safety, and Environment (QSE) roles to take part in a new study comparing current career trends with findings from a similar 2018 survey.
Danish Webinar Highlights ISO 27001 for Meeting NIS2 Obligations
Danish Standards recently hosted a webinar to help organizations prepare for the national implementation of the EU’s NIS2 Directive, which takes effect in Denmark on July 1, 2025.
Slovakian Acoustics Expert Bugala Opens 2025 CEN and CENELEC Interview Series
CEN and CENELEC have launched the 2025 edition of their Young Professionals in European Standardization series with an interview featuring Michal Bugala, an expert in acoustics and vibrations from Slovakia.
Italy Steps Up Food Fraud Crackdown with Over 54,000 Checks in 2024
Italy’s Central Inspectorate for the Protection of Quality and the Repression of Fraud in Agri-food Products (ICQRF) released its 2024 report,
SIST Newsletter Spotlights Sustainability, Youth Leadership and Energy Innovation
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) has released the first 2025 issue of its newsletter e-Sporočila, spotlighting how standards support a safer, more sustainable world.
CEN Opens Public Comment on Draft Guideline for Defect-Free Manufacturing
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has opened a 30-day public consultation on a proposed CEN Workshop Agreement (CWA) that sets out principles and requirements for achieving zero-defect manufacturing (ZDM).
From Cage Fights to Consoles: AFNOR Kicks Off Standardization for Emerging Sports
Voluntary standardization is gaining ground in new sports sectors, as AFNOR launches efforts to define technical requirements for MMA cages and flooring, pump track infrastructure, and esports event setups.Global News
IAF Releases January Outlook Newsletter: Updates on MLA Expansion, COP 29, and Leadership Strategies
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published its latest Outlook newsletter, featuring significant updates in accreditation and conformity assessment.
GM Tightens Supplier Rules With Stricter Inspections and New Reporting
General Motors (GM) has revised its Customer Specific Requirements for IATF 16949, effective January 31, 2025.
No Deal! SGS and Bureau Veritas End Merger Negotiations
SGS and Bureau Veritas have ended merger talks without reaching an agreement, which could have created a €32 billion leader in testing and certification services.
PEFC Launches Survey to Revise Project Certification Requirements
PEFC has opened a survey to gather stakeholder feedback on updating its Project Certification requirements.
Benchmark Organic Textile Standard GOTS Version 8.0 Open for Public Consultation
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), an internationally recognized certification standard for organic textiles, is currently under revision, with public consultation open for Version 8.0.
ISO 17025 Clarification: Standard Methods Don’t Require Validation Unless Modified
ISO has clarified that standard methods from organizations like ASTM are already validated and do not require extra testing by laboratories unless modified or used outside their intended purpose.
New ISO Subcommittee to Standardize Biological and Technical Component Integration
The ISO subcommittee for Microphysiological Systems (MPS) and Organ-on-Chip (OoC) has been approved and established under ISO/TC 276 Biotechnology.
Latest News About the ISO 9001 Revision
The Second Committee Draft (CD2) of ISO 9001 has been released for comments by SC 2 members.
Bureau Veritas and SGS Eye Merger to Form Certification Titan
French company Bureau Veritas and Swiss firm SGS are in advanced negotiations to merge, potentially creating a €32bn leader in testing and certification services.
IAF Issues Guidance on Tracking Food Certification Performance
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released Informative Document IAF ID 16, titled Development and Monitoring of KPIs in Food-Related Certification Schemes.
IAF Expands MLA to Cover Anti-Bribery and Compliance Systems
In December 2024, the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) expanded its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) to include Anti-Bribery Management Systems (ABMS) and Compliance Management Systems (CMS).
