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UNE Launches Committee to Advance Industrialized Construction Standards
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has formally created a technical subcommittee focused on industrialized construction to develop standards for this growing building method in Spain.
UNE, CEM and ENAC Convene to Boost Spain’s Quality Infrastructure
Spain’s key quality institutions met to reinforce their collaboration and outline new steps to strengthen the country’s quality infrastructure.
Bio-Digital Convergence and Biocomputers in Focus in July Issue of PKN News
The July issue of PKN News, published by the Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN),
UNI Opens Public Surveys to Review Three Reference Practice Documents in Services
The Italian National Standardization Body (UNI) has launched three public surveys to assess how the market has used three Reference Practice documents on services:
Lumar Recognized as Slovenia’s Best in Prefab Wood Homes with QUDAL Award
Lumar has been named the only recipient of the 2025–2026 QUDAL Quality Medal in the category of prefabricated wooden houses in Slovenia.
CEN and CENELEC Propose Six Priorities for EU Standardization Regulation Revision
CEN and CENELEC have submitted their response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the Revision of Regulation 1025/2012,
June Issue of HZN Bulletin Covers EFSD Meeting, Quantum Cybersecurity and Food Safety
The June 2025 issue of the HZN e-Glasilo, the official publication of the Croatian Standards Institute (HZN), features highlights from the 59th meeting of the European Forum for Standards Distribution (EFSD), held in Zagreb.
Podravka Achieves ISO 50001 Certification for Energy Efficiency
Podravka d.d., a leading Croatian food company, has achieved ISO 50001 certification in recognition of its efforts to improve energy efficiency and reduce consumption.
NIS 2 Compliance Projects Spread Across Croatia
In recent months, a growing number of organizations across Croatia have started projects to align with the NIS 2 Directive and the national Cybersecurity Act, aiming to improve cyber resilience and business continuity.
EU Tightens Certification Rules for Renewable Synthetic Fuels
Certification of renewable fuels of non-biogenic origin (RFNBOs) has become essential under European Union rules, especially following the shift from the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) to RED III.
Comment Round Opens in Netherlands for Six Standards on Digital Product Passports
The Nederlands Normalisatie-instituut (NEN) has opened a national comment round for six draft European standards on digital product passports (DPPs).
UNE Magazine June Edition: Focus on National Strategy, Criminal Compliance and Anti-Bribery
The June 2025 edition of the UNE Magazine highlights Spain’s national quality strategy and recent updates to standards that promote ethical and responsible business conduct, especially in criminal compliance and anti-bribery.Global News
Accreditation Opens for Interprivacy Data Protection Scheme Outside EU
Italy’s national accreditation body, Accredia, has opened accreditation for the Interprivacy data protection certification scheme, which applies to the processing of personal data outside the European Union.
IAF Report Reveals 2024 Growth in MLA Coverage and Accreditation Reach
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released its 2024 report on the Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA),
BIFMA Releases 2024 LEVEL e3 Standard Adding Fourth Certification Level and Fixed Criteria
The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) released the 2024 edition of the LEVEL e3 standard on April 21, 2025, starting a 12-month transition period.
ISO 9001 Revision Moves to DIS Stage, Publication Expected by September
The draft of the sixth edition of ISO 9001 is now ready to enter the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with publication expected by late August or early September.
ISO/DIS 14001 Released, Refining EMS Scope, Risk Planning and Management Oversight
The Draft International Standard ISO/DIS 14001 has been released, marking a major step in the update of the world’s leading environmental management system (EMS) standard.
ISO 13485 Under Review as Industry Prepares for Potential Revision
The international standard for medical device quality systems, ISO 13485:2016, has entered its mandatory five-year systematic review, which concluded on June 5, 2025.
IFS Updates Doctrines for Logistics 3 and Broker 3.2 Standards
IFS has released updated versions of the IFS Logistics 3 Doctrine and IFS Broker 3.2 Doctrine.
Global Consultation Opens on ISO 32212 for Net Zero Transition in Finance
ISO has launched a global public consultation on ISO/DIS 32212, a draft international standard that offers financial institutions a unified, credible framework for developing net zero transition plans.
Quality Awards Spotlight Global Excellence at Quality Live 2025
Quality Live 2025, held in London on June 19, brought together nearly 500 professionals for a high-level conference and awards ceremony.
Enhancing Forensic Investigation With ISO 21043 Standards Series
A new set of international standards shows how standardization can improve the quality and reliability of hands-on work such as forensic investigation.
Stellantis Releases New Customer-Specific Requirements for Use With IATF 16949
Stellantis has released a new set of Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for use with IATF 16949, replacing earlier documents from its various divisions.
