Need QSE Talent? AFNOR BAO Connects Firms With Interim Managers Who Work Alongside Teams

he French Standardization Association (AFNOR) has launched AFNOR BAO, a service that matches businesses with seasoned experts in quality, safety, and environment (QSE) to help manage change and meet ISO certification goals.

UNI Publishes New Standard to Improve Indoor Air Quality and Building Efficiency

A new Italian standard offers practical guidance for measuring and improving indoor air quality in homes, offices, and schools.

Netherlands Updates Accreditation Protocols for Inspection, Energy Verification, and Asbestos Removal

The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has issued new versions of three Specific Accreditation Protocols:

Global Conference in Berlin to Tackle Quality Infrastructure’s Role in Germany’s Economic Competitiveness

A major international conference will be held in Berlin on May 15, 2025, to explore how quality infrastructure supports Germany’s economic competitiveness and enables fair global trade.

New Pair of Dutch Standards on Aquatic Ecology Clarify Water Quality Assessments

Two new Dutch standards have been published to support ecological assessments of water quality.

How Germany’s New Government Coalition Shapes the Country’s Standardization Course

After weeks of negotiations, Germany’s new coalition government has signed a four-year agreement outlining its key policy goals.

ENEA Contributes to EU Effort for Sustainable Soil Management and Climate Resilience

ENEA, the Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, contributed to the European Joint Programme EJP SOIL, a major EU-funded research initiative involving 26 countries.

Corporate Mobility Roles Clarified in New Italian UNI 11977 Standard

The new UNI 11977:2025 standard has been published,

Public Input Invited on Updated Irish Rules for Buildings Damaged by Faulty Concrete Blocks

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has launched a public consultation for the second edition of I.S. 465,

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.

 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

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

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has stepped up its global game.

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

The 2023 Annual Report for CEN and CENELEC has been released, now available in a fully digital format.

New ISO 10009:2024 Standard on Quality Tools Released

The ISO has released a new standard, ISO 10009:2024, titled "Quality Management — Guidance for quality tools and their application", as announced by the Standards Committee KS CASCO on July 1, 2024.

 ISO Develops First International Standard for Net-Zero Emissions

The creation of the first international ISO standard for net-zero emissions is well underway, aiming to provide clarity and firm requirements for the transition towards a "net-zero" state.

As vegetarianism gains traction, certification becomes key

Even in the realm of eating, it seems there's a trend for everything. With a growing focus on sustainability, vegan and vegetarian diets are grabbing the global spotlight more than ever.

Understanding VDA 6.8 - Supply Chain Process Audit

Marko Stojković, Head of Quality Department at Schwing Stetter Smederevo, outlines the key features of VDA 6.8 - Supply Chain Process Audit.

ANSI Highlights ISO 17516:2014 - Microbiology of Cosmetic Products

Ensuring Cosmetic Safety: Understanding Microbiological Contamination

IFS Broker and IFS PACsecure Earn Global Recognition

What do you call a factory that makes good products? A satisfactory!

ANSI Seeks Comments on New ISO Technical Committee Proposal for Customer Contact Centers

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), as the U.S. member body to ISO, is soliciting feedback until July 5 on a draft proposal for a new ISO technical committee (TC) focused on customer contact centers (CCC).