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Xayn Becomes First German Company Certified to ISO 42001 for AI Management
Xayn, a Berlin-based AI startup, is the first company in Germany to receive certification to ISO/IEC 42001,
Six Dutch Organizations Gain New Accreditations in May 2025
The Dutch Accreditation Council RvA has announced six new accreditations granted in May 2025, covering areas such as energy performance, fire safety, geotechnical testing, and pressure equipment inspections.
May Issue of AccrediaLetter Highlights Cybersecurity, AI in Labs, and National Accreditation Growth
The May edition of AccrediaLetter, the newsletter of the Italian Accreditation Body - Accredia,
Pierre Girault Presents New Quality Vision and Future Challenges in France Qualité Video
Pierre Girault, President of France Qualité, presents a strategic vision for New Quality (Nouvelle Qualité) in a newly released video from the Industrial Day event titled ISO 9001:2026 — The Challenges of Tomorrow’s Quality.
EPO Study Highlights the Crucial Link Between Technology Standards and Patents in Europe’s Digital Future
The European Patent Office (EPO) has published a major study showing how closely connected technology standards are to patents
SIST Study Shows How Standards Help Slovenian Companies Compete
Standards are helping Slovenian companies—especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
EQIN Concept Note Sets Framework for Europe’s Quality Infrastructure Cooperation
CEN and CENELEC, together with major European partners, have released a joint concept note outlining the European Quality Infrastructure Network (EQIN).
Slovenia Hosts Certification Bodies for 37th IQNET General Assembly in Ljubljana
The 37th General Assembly of IQNET, the international network of certification bodies, was held in Ljubljana from May 26 to 30, 2025.
UNE Magazine May 2025 Issue Spotlights AI Standard, Data Governance, and Quality Infrastructure
The May 2025 edition of UNE Magazine, published by the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE), is now available online.
Draft NEN 4400 Standard on Foreign Labor Compliance Available for Comment
A revised draft of NEN 4400-2 has been published for public comment by the Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN).
Poland Marks Standardization Day With AI-Focused Conference in Warsaw
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) celebrated the 15th edition of Standardization Day on May 20 with a conference in Warsaw focused on artificial intelligence, cyber threats, and information management.
TV Show Celebrating Czech Quality Returns in June for Fifth Season
The TV show "You Can’t Replace Czech Quality" returns to CNN Prima News from June to December 2025, bringing stories of Czech companies known for exceptional quality and innovation.Global News
IFS Food 8 Gains GFSI Recognition
IFS Food Standard version 8 has achieved recognition against GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020, providing global trust in its certification.
GFSI Opens Consultation for Food Safety Auditors Framework
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has launched a consultation on a professional development framework for food safety auditors.
UNIDO Launches Paper on Climate Action and Quality Standards
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has launched a new paper highlighting the value of accreditation and standardization in building trust and improving climate data.
Empowering the Consumer to Avoid "Greenwashing" or Fake "Green Marketing"
Consumers who care about buying products that cause less environmental harm can now do so with the help of trustworthy environmental claims.
Guidelines Launched to Contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced new guidelines to help organizations align their operations with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
IEC Releases New Technical Report on Measurement Uncertainty in Metrology
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released the IEC TR 63519:2024, aimed at addressing measurement uncertainty in metrology.
ISO Publishes First Innovation Management System Standard
ISO has introduced its latest standard, ISO 56001:2024, marking the first edition of the international standard for innovation management systems.
Lovehoney Group Led the Creation of a Global Safety Standard for Personal Pleasure Devices
Lovehoney Group, together with its brand We-Vibe, has been instrumental in developing ISO 3533, the global standard for personal-pleasure-devices toy safety.
FSSC 22000 Version 6 Recognized against GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020
FSSC 22000 version 6 has officially been recognized against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020.
ISO Publishes 17035 - Guidelines for Validation and Verification Programmes
ISO announced the release of ISO/IEC TS 17035:2024 on September 1, 2024.
PEFC launches new global standard for forest management certification
PEFC has introduced the ST 1004 standard, establishing uniform requirements for certification bodies conducting sustainable forest management certifications.
