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CEN and CENELEC Seek New Contractor to Operate Keymark Certification System
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
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 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 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
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.
Seven UNI Draft Standards on Gas Measurement, Waste Containers, and Beekeeping Open for Public Comment
Seven UNI Draft Standards on Gas Measurement, Waste Containers, and Beekeeping Open for Public Comment
Seven draft standards have been opened for final public comments by the Italian national standards body UNI, covering gas infrastructure, gas measurement systems, waste collection containers, and beekeeping.
DIN’s Schmidt Defends Draft Building Safety Standard Amid Public Debate
DIN’s Schmidt Defends Draft Building Safety Standard Amid Public Debate
The draft standard DIN 94681: Traffic Safety Inspection for Residential Buildings, also known as the “Building TÜV,” has sparked public debate in Germany over concerns about added costs and bureaucracy.
Danish Experts Discuss Standards for Digital Product Information in Webinar
Danish Experts Discuss Standards for Digital Product Information in Webinar
A webinar hosted by Danish Standards’ BIM Committee (S-808) is now available to watch or re-watch, offering insights into how digital product data and standards support the EU’s green transition and revised Construction Products Regulation (CPR).
Authentic Honey Guaranteed Under New Italian Standard Using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Authentic Honey Guaranteed Under New Italian Standard Using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
A new Italian standard aims to expose food fraud in honey by identifying added sugars using advanced technology.
France Qualité Sets Strategic Roadmap for Next Three Years
France Qualité Sets Strategic Roadmap for Next Three Years
France Qualité, the national body representing quality professionals, has adopted a new roadmap for 2025–2027 to strengthen the role of quality in education, industry, and public policy.
Netherlands Takes the Reins on Global Carbon Capture, Transport, and Storage Standards
Netherlands Takes the Reins on Global Carbon Capture, Transport, and Storage Standards
The Netherlands is driving international standardization of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS), with the Dutch Standardization Institute NEN coordinating efforts through the CEN/TC 474 committee.
Italy Launches Working Group to Develop Integrity Standard for Professionals
Italy Launches Working Group to Develop Integrity Standard for Professionals
A new working group in Italy is preparing to turn a key set of professional integrity guidelines into a national technical standard.

Global News

Standards support the implementation, testing and adoption of electronic health records
Standards support the implementation, testing and adoption of electronic health records
Standards support the implementation, testing, and adoption of electronic health records (EHRs).
Pirelli unveils world's first FSC-certified racing bicycle tyre
Pirelli unveils world's first FSC-certified racing bicycle tyre
Pirelli has introduced the world's first FSC-certified racing bicycle tire, marking a significant step towards sustainable practices in the cycling industry.
CEN and CENELEC established a new coordination group on Hydrogen
CEN and CENELEC established a new coordination group on Hydrogen
The CEN and CENELEC Technical Boards have established a new Coordination Group on Hydrogen (CEN-CLC/COG H2) to ensure coherence across hydrogen-related standards.
New Consultation Opens for GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2024
New Consultation Opens for GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2024
GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) has opened a new consultation for its Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs) version 2024, inviting stakeholders to participate.
Crucial Ways to Avoid Greenwashing - SGS White Paper
Crucial Ways to Avoid Greenwashing - SGS White Paper
To avoid greenwashing while verifying environmental claims, it is crucial to understand various greenwashing tactics, including hidden trade-offs, lack of proof, vagueness, false labels, irrelevance, and outright lies.
IAF Publishes 2023 MLA Report
IAF Publishes 2023 MLA Report
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) published its 2023 Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) Report, detailing peer evaluation activities to ensure confidence in the IAF MLA.
New discussion platform for national technical working groups - GlobalGAP
New discussion platform for national technical working groups - GlobalGAP
The National Technical Working Groups (NTWGs) under GLOBALG.A.P. are local platforms that help adapt and implement GLOBALG.A.P. standards in specific countries.
 FSSC 22000 Version 6 Updated to Include Critical Food Safety Parameters
 FSSC 22000 Version 6 Updated to Include Critical Food Safety Parameters
The FSSC has released a new document interpreting the FSSC 22000 Version 6 standard, specifically regarding laboratory analyses for critical food safety parameters.
ISO 55000:2024 on Asset Management Vocabulary Published
ISO 55000:2024 on Asset Management Vocabulary Published
The Standards Committee KS CASCO has announced the release of the updated ISO 55000:2024(en), "Asset Management — Vocabulary, Overview and Principles," effective from July 1, 2024.
ANAB Expands Its International Recognition with IAF MLA Signature
ANAB Expands Its International Recognition with IAF MLA Signature
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has stepped up its global game.
IFS have updated IFS HPC Companion Guideline
IFS have updated IFS HPC Companion Guideline
Are you a label checker? If so, IFS HPC (International Featured Standard – Household/Personal/Care) Standards are your new best friend in ensuring that your household and personal care products are top-notch.
Annual Report for CEN and CENELEC 2023 Released in Digital Format
Annual Report for CEN and CENELEC 2023 Released in Digital Format
The 2023 Annual Report for CEN and CENELEC has been released, now available in a fully digital format.
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