Almaviva Group Receives ESG Recognition and ISO 37001 Certification from DNV

Almaviva Group has become the second company in the world to receive ESG Recognition from DNV, confirming its commitment to responsible governance and sustainability.

SMI Group and CSQA Celebrate First ISO 42001 Certification in Italy

SMI Group has become the first company in Italy to be certified by CSQA for compliance with the ISO/IEC 42001 standard for Artificial Intelligence Management System.

AFNOR Launches Public Inquiry on Revised Standard for Intellectual Property Data Exchange

AFNOR, the French national organization for standardization, has launched a public inquiry on the draft revision of the French standard NF X50-276, which sets guidelines for the electronic exchange of intellectual property (IP) data.

UNI Releases Italian Version of EU Artificial Intelligence Governance Report

The Italian national standardization body UNI has published the Italian version of the technical report UNI CEI CEN/CLC/TR 18115:2025,

CEN Publishes Assessment Guide for Alternative Road Transport Fuels

A new technical guide from the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) helps producers of alternative fuels assess the feasibility of their products and blends for use in road transport.

Marjanca Repše Wins Slovenia’s 2025 Environmental Sustainability Manager Award

Marjanca Repše, Director of Management Systems at BSH Home Appliances d.o.o. Nazarje, has been awarded the title of Environmental Sustainability Manager 2025.

NEN Setting Up New Committee and Standard for Energy Communities

NEN, the Dutch Standardization Institute, is setting up a new standards committee to develop a national standard,

Germany Starts Countdown to 50 Years of Standardization Treaty With New Campaign

The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has started the countdown to the 50th anniversary of the Standards Agreement between the Federal Republic of Germany and DIN,

Corporate Culture Tops Agenda at North German Quality Day in Hamburg

At the North German Quality Day conference in Hamburg, participants rated corporate culture and leadership as far more important than standards and rules, suggesting a possible shift in thinking within quality management.

Geriatric Health Centers of Graz Win 30th Austrian State Prize for Corporate Quality

The Geriatric Health Centers of the City of Graz won the 2025 State Prize for Corporate Quality, Austria’s highest award for corporate excellence.

Polish Committee for Standardization Warns of Unauthorized Use of Its Trademarks

The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has issued a warning about the unauthorized use of its trademarks, including its logo, on stamps and documents circulated by third parties.

UNI Invites Input on Turning Recycling Verification Practice Into a Formal Standard

UNI is inviting market participants to share their experiences with UNI/PdR 88:2020,

Chinese Toilet Paper Supplier "Join Bums" Loses FSC Certification Over False Bamboo Claims

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has suspended the certification of "Join Bums" for falsely claiming that its bamboo toilet paper rolls were FSC 100% certified.

New IEC Technical Specification Enhances Reliability Metrics for Wind Power Systems

The IEC TS 61400-26-4:2024 technical specification, “Wind Power Generation System Part 26-4: Reliability of Wind Power Generation System,” has been released,

FSC Opens Consultations on Certification Body Requirements for Forest Management and Chain of Custody

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched a public consultation on updates to certification body requirements,

New Guide 17 Video Released to Boost SME Involvement in Standardization

CEN and CENELEC, in collaboration with Small Business Standards (SBS), have released a video to promote Guide 17, which addresses challenges SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) face in standard development.

Transition to GLOBAC: IAF and ILAC Set January 2026 for Unified Global Accreditation

IAF and ILAC have confirmed the unification of global accreditation under GLOBAC, with operations set to begin in January 2026.

GFSI Clarifies: SMART Version 6.0 of IFA Aquaculture Principles Not Recognized Due to Remote Audits

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) stated that it does not recognize GLOBALG.A.P’s IFA Principles and Criteria for Aquaculture – version 6.0.

McDonald’s Tightens Standards with New Code of Conduct, Imposes SMETA 7.0 on Suppliers

McDonald's is introducing a new Code of Conduct to elevate ethical and compliance standards across its operations, while also enforcing the stricter Sedex SMETA 7.0 protocol for its suppliers.

Safer Airspace: CEN Releases CWA 18150:2024 to Address Drone Misuse in Sensitive Areas

The new CWA 18150:2024 standard by CEN introduces a unified testing methodology for detecting, tracking, and identifying drones, 

C2C Certified Circularity Introduced to Boost Product Design Aligned with Circular Economy Goals

The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute has introduced C2C Certified Circularity, a new certification designed to encourage companies to create products aligned with circular economy principles.

BRCGS Publishes Packaging Materials Issue 7

BRCGS has released Issue 7 of its Global Standard for Packaging Materials, along with a Key Changes document, now available on their website and Participate platform.

ISO/IEC 27019:2024 just published

ISO/IEC 27019 has been updated to enhance cyber security controls for energy utilities.

Global Standards Bodies Announce 2025 AI Standards Summit

Three major organizations - IEC, ISO, and ITU - have announced the 2025 International AI Standards Summit as part of global efforts to standardize artificial intelligence, aligned with the Global Digital Compact.