Slovakian Acoustics Expert Bugala Opens 2025 CEN and CENELEC Interview Series

CEN and CENELEC have launched the 2025 edition of their Young Professionals in European Standardization series with an interview featuring Michal Bugala, an expert in acoustics and vibrations from Slovakia.

Italy Steps Up Food Fraud Crackdown with Over 54,000 Checks in 2024

Italy’s Central Inspectorate for the Protection of Quality and the Repression of Fraud in Agri-food Products (ICQRF) released its 2024 report,

SIST Newsletter Spotlights Sustainability, Youth Leadership and Energy Innovation

The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) has released the first 2025 issue of its newsletter e-Sporočila, spotlighting how standards support a safer, more sustainable world.

CEN Opens Public Comment on Draft Guideline for Defect-Free Manufacturing

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has opened a 30-day public consultation on a proposed CEN Workshop Agreement (CWA) that sets out principles and requirements for achieving zero-defect manufacturing (ZDM).

From Cage Fights to Consoles: AFNOR Kicks Off Standardization for Emerging Sports

Voluntary standardization is gaining ground in new sports sectors, as AFNOR launches efforts to define technical requirements for MMA cages and flooring, pump track infrastructure, and esports event setups.

Netherlands Begins Work on Certification Scheme for Smart Charging Electric Vehicles

The Netherlands is moving forward with a certification scheme for smart charging electric vehicles, building on the recently published NTA 8043.

France Releases Experimental Standard to Support Shift to Electronic Invoicing

France has released the voluntary experimental standard XP Z12-014 to help businesses transition to electronic invoicing and comply with upcoming national requirements.

Helping Quantum Technologies Speak the Same Language: Denmark Launches New Specification

Danish Standards has published DS/PAS 21008-1:2025, a new specification designed to help quantum technologies "speak the same language" by introducing a shared framework for describing and classifying the supporting technologies that make quantum systems work.

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,

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.