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Slovenia Launches National Center to Accelerate Circular Economy Transition
Slovenia has launched the Slovenian Center for Circular Economy (SCKG) to help companies and communities shift from a linear to a circular economy.
Smart Upgrade for Sicily’s Pistacchio di Raffadali Geographical Label of Origin
The Pistacchio di Raffadali DOP, a product with a geographical label of origin from a famous growing area in Sicily, is rolling out a mandatory Digital Passport and updated Control Plan for all producers starting next harvest season.
DIN SPEC 66336 Strengthens Digital Government Services in Germany
Germany has introduced DIN SPEC 66336 to raise the quality of digital public services.
LGAI First in Spain to Certify Under EUCC Cybersecurity Scheme
LGAI Technological Center has become the first certification body in Spain accredited to operate under the European cybersecurity certification scheme, EUCC.
Czech Quality Council Releases Newsletter Recapping Key Achievements from 2024
The Quality Council of the Czech Republic has released a new newsletter summarizing its major achievements in 2024.
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”.Global News
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.
New Green Marks Tackle Carbon Footprints
Ever wondered if your favorite product’s carbon footprint is like your ex’s excuses—full of holes?
IEEE Launches Study Group on Humanoid Robot Standards
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Robotics & Automation Society (RAS) has initiated a study group to assess the current standards for humanoid robots.
CEN published CWA 18125:2024 ‘Trusted data transaction - part 1’
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has introduced CWA 18125:2024 ‘Trusted Data Transaction - Part 1’.
Feedback requested for guides ISO/IEC Guide 58-2019 and ISO/IEC Guide 63-2019
Comments on the systematic review of two guides are requested by October 18, 2024 and are collected by American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
ISO Proposes New area of Technical Activity: Creative Digital Design and Digital Marketing
ISO is getting creative! They’ve proposed new ISO technical committees for creative digital design and digital marketing, aiming to keep things as standardized as our morning coffee.
IFS released a complete review of their IFS Product and Food Defence Guideline (Version 2)
IFS has just released a complete review of their IFS Product and Food Defence Guideline (Version 2).
