Luxembourg Working on Retail Space Standard, Seeks Industry Input

Luxembourg has started developing a new national standard to define and calculate commercial property surfaces.

Cofrac Starts Accrediting Bodies to Verify Sustainability Data Under CSRD

Cofrac has opened accreditation for verifying sustainability information under the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) (EU) 2022/2464.

Revised Danish DS 21001 Railway Standard Sharpens Focus on Safety and ISO Integration

Danish Standards has released DS 21001:2025, an updated national standard for railway safety management systems in infrastructure work.

March AccrediaLetter Highlights Return of Summer School and New Accessibility Standard

Accredia has released the March 2025 edition of its AccrediaLetter, offering updates on its training activities, regulatory developments, and new certification initiatives.

Four Slovenian Companies Earn Green Construction Quality Label

Four companies in Slovenia have been awarded the Quality Label in Construction (ZKG) for their sustainable innovations in building products and technologies.

European Standard Offers Outdoor Workers a New Layer of Protection Against Tick Bites

A new European standard aims to lower the risk of tick bites for outdoor workers and others exposed to nature.

Proposal for New European Standardization Committee on Water Resilience and Sustainable Use

The French national standards body, AFNOR, has proposed the creation of a new CEN Technical Committee focused on “Water Resilience and Sustainable Use”.

CEN and CENELEC Seek New Contractor to Operate Keymark Certification System

CEN and CENELEC have launched a public tender to select a new contractor to operate the Keymark System starting January 1, 2026.

Croatia Rolls Out Translations of 26 Climate Amendments to Key ISO Standards

Croatian translations of ISO climate-related amendments to management system standards are now available, following their release on January 31, 2025.

Kontron Earns Silver EcoVadis Award for Top-Tier Sustainability Performance

Kontron, d.o.o., a Slovenian telecommunications company, has been awarded the Silver Medal by EcoVadis, placing it among the top 15 percent of companies rated by the global sustainability assessment platform.

SamCert Becomes First in Europe to Earn AI Certification Under ISO 42001

SamCert, a consulting firm based in Strömstad, has become the first company in Europe to be certified under ISO 42001, the new international standard for artificial intelligence management systems.

Czech Republic Simplifies Quality Award Entry for Family Businesses

An online questionnaire is now available for family businesses competing in the National Award of the Czech Republic for Quality in Family Business.

ISO Publishes 17035 - Guidelines for Validation and Verification Programmes

ISO announced the release of ISO/IEC TS 17035:2024 on September 1, 2024.

PEFC launches new global standard for forest management certification

PEFC has introduced the ST 1004 standard, establishing uniform requirements for certification bodies conducting sustainable forest management certifications.

BRCGS Global Standard for ETRS Recognized Under IAF MLA

The BRCGS Global Standard for Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing has been officially recognized under the International Accreditation Forum’s (IAF) Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) as of July 9, 2024.

New ISO Working Group Formed for ISO 31000 Revision

ISO forms new working group to revise ISO 31000 risk management standard.

New DIN/TS 92004 Standard Aims to Strengthen Trust in AI Systems

To build trust in artificial intelligence, the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has introduced DIN/TS 92004.

New Guidance on Auditing Resources Released by ISO Auditing Practices Group (APG)

The ISO Auditing Practices Group (APG) has released the second edition of its guidance on auditing resources.

The geopolitics of technology standards: historical context for US, EU and Chinese approaches

As The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) reports:

Revision of ISO 22000 Expected by 2027

The international standard ISO 22000, which addresses food safety management systems, is set to undergo a significant revision by 2027.

ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024: New Guidelines for Remote Auditing of Management Systems

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published the ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024,

IAF Endorses GlobalGAP's Latest Food Safety Standard - IFA v6

Looks like the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) just gave a big thumbs up to GlobalGAP's new standard.

GFSI call for Applications to join the GFSI Steering Committee

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened applications for retail members to join its Steering Committee.

New Standard for EUDR DDS Module Published by PEFC

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has released a new standard for the European Union's Deforestation-free Supply Chain Regulation (EUDR) Due Diligence System (DDS) Module.