Revised AMC 40 Removes Earlier Restrictions on Accreditation Scopes

The Danish Accreditation Fund, DANAK, has issued a new edition of AMC 40 that removes earlier restrictions that limited which activities certification bodies could cover under their accreditation for quality, environmental, OH&S, and energy management systems.

Edu4Standards.eu Project Establishes European Student Association for Standardization

CEN and CENELEC are establishing the first European student association dedicated to standardization and inviting students to help co-create it.

Slovenian Employers Awarded Socially Responsible Employer Certificates

Twenty-eight Slovenian companies and organizations received the Socially Responsible Employer certificate at a formal ceremony held on December 1, 2025, at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia (GZS).

Denmark Aligns Accreditation Rules for Referral Laboratories and Specialists With ISO 15189

Denmark has revised its national accreditation rules for the use of referral laboratories and external specialists to align with the Danish version of ISO 15189:2022 for medical laboratories.

HZN Publishes Work Programme For National Standardization Activities In 2026

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has published its Work Programme for 2026, setting out the national standardization projects it plans to develop, revise, or complete during the year, in line with European Union rules and international trade commitments.

Danish Standards Introduces AI Search Tool for Standards

Danish Standards (DS) has developed a new AI-based search tool to make standards search easier and more relevant for organizations.

26th National Awards of the Czech Republic Invite Applications

The 26th National Awards of the Czech Republic have officially opened, inviting organizations to apply for one of the country’s established national recognition programs focused on quality, responsibility, and sustainability. 

NEN Seeks Experts for Clinical Research Standards Committee

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is inviting experts to join its Clinical Research standards committee to help shape international standards for clinical investigations of medical devices.

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Highlight Quality Systems in Italy

Italy’s preparations for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are bringing quality and trust systems into sharp focus,

Registration Opens for the 31st Quality Austria Forum in Salzburg

Registration is now open for the 31st Quality Austria Forum, which will take place on March 18, 2026, in Salzburg,

FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard Approved for Hungary

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has approved a new Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Hungary, introducing a single national framework for responsible forest management that will take effect on May 1, 2026.

Climate Transition And Circular Economy In New Edition Of UNE Magazine

The latest edition of UNE Magazine puts climate transition at the center,

LEAF Updates Its Marque Standard With Version 17.0 For Sustainable Agriculture

LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has launched version 17.0 of the LEAF Marque Standard, introducing updated requirements for sustainable agriculture as the scheme continues to expand globally.

Revised ISO 2859-1 Brings Formal Skip-Lot Rules and New Curve Methods

The third edition of ISO 2859-1 has been published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), marking the first major revision of the international acceptance sampling standard in 27 years.

ISO 42119 Series Signals New Era for AI Testing and Assurance

The ISO/IEC 42119 series sets out a new international framework for testing and assuring artificial intelligence (AI) systems, with one document now published and several further parts under development.

ISO 14001 Revision Nears Publication After Final Draft Reaches Ballot Stage

The revision of ISO 14001, the international standard for environmental management systems, is nearing publication,

Food Safety Issue 10: BRCGS Opens Technical Working Group Applications

BRCGS has opened applications for a new Technical Working Group to support the development of Issue 10 of the Global Standard Food Safety.

ISO 15223-1 Amendment Changes Medical Device Labeling Requirements

An amendment to ISO 15223-1 changes how the authorized representative is shown on medical device labels, affecting manufacturers inside and outside the EU.

VDA 2 Yellow Volume Updates Quality Management in Automotive Production

The German automotive industry (VDA) has published the VDA 2 Yellow Volume, opening a public consultation on draft guidance for Production Process and Product Approval used across the global automotive supply chain, with feedback open until April 2, 2026.

ISO PAS 45007 Provides Guidance on Climate-Related OH&S Risks

ISO has published ISO/PAS 45007:2026, a new document that helps organizations address occupational health and safety risks linked to climate change and climate action.

BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9

BRCGS has opened a public consultation on Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9, inviting stakeholders to comment on the current version of the standard as part of the revision process toward the next issue.

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launched, Replacing IAF and ILAC

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated officially began operations on January 1, 2026, establishing a single international accreditation body that

Global Method to Measure Low-Carbon Electricity Defined in PAS 247

A new specification published by the British Standards Institution (BSI), PAS 247, establishes a common method to measure electricity produced by fossil-fuel power plants

ISO 29481 Part Two Defines Practical Digital Communication for BIM

ISO 29481-2:2025 has been officially published, setting out how practical digital communication can be implemented in building information modeling (BIM) and infrastructure projects, as well as in other asset-related use cases across all life cycle stages.