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CEN, CENELEC and ETSI Start Work on Pan-European Certificate on Standardization
CEN, CENELEC and ETSI have launched a tender seeking experts to create a new Pan-European Certificate on Standardization.
NEN Revokes Safety Culture Ladder License of Cetradex Certification
The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has revoked the license of Cetradex Certificatie B.V. to carry out certification activities under the Safety Culture Ladder (SCL) scheme, effective June 4, 2026.
Latest DINews Edition Focuses on Digital Sovereignty and Product Passports
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has released the latest edition of its DINews newsletter, highlighting digital sovereignty and digital product passports as two of the key topics shaping current standardization work.
Swedac Announces Transition to Third Edition of ISO/IEC 17020
The Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (Swedac) has announced the transition to the third edition of ISO/IEC 17020, published in Sweden as SS-EN ISO/IEC 17020:2026.
ČAS Updates Procedures for Approving Electronic Records Management Software
The Czech Standardization Agency (ČAS) has updated the procedures and testing documents used to assess electronic records management systems (eSSL).
SNAS Broadens Role of Emissions Technical Committee
The Slovak National Accreditation Service (SNAS) has issued a new edition of ST-06, its statute governing technical committees, effective June 2026.
UNE and CRED Publish New Specifications for Food and Mobility Data Spaces
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) and the Data Spaces Reference Center (CRED) have published two new specifications designed to support data interoperability in the food and mobility sectors.
Croatia Adopts New Edition of ISO/IEC 17020
The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) has informed accredited inspection bodies that the new edition of HRN EN ISO/IEC 17020:2026 has been published in Croatia.
Slovenia Launches ESG Voucher for Voluntary Sustainability Reporting
The Slovenian Enterprise Fund (SPS) has launched a new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Voucher to help micro, small and medium-sized enterprises prepare voluntary sustainability reports.
DGQ Releases AI Prompt Library for Quality Managers
The German Society for Quality (DGQ) has released an AI prompt library designed to help quality professionals use artificial intelligence in their daily work.
EU Agrees Common NIS2 Incident Reporting Templates Across Member States
The European Commission (EC), together with EU Member States and the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) through the NIS2 Cooperation Group, has agreed on common templates for reporting cybersecurity incidents.
European AI Logging Standard Opens for Public Comment
CEN and CENELEC have opened the draft standard prEN 18229-1 for public comment, proposing rules for how AI systems should keep records of their activities and decisions under the EU AI Act.Global News
Licensing Instead of Sales: ISO Changes How Standards Are Used
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is preparing to replace its traditional standards sales approach with a licensing model that would give users defined rights to use standards content instead of broad unrestricted access.
BRCGS Updates Food Safety, Packaging, Storage, and Broker Rules to Meet New GFSI Requirements
BRCGS has updated certification requirements for its Food Safety, Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution, and Agents and Brokers standards,
ISO 45001 Revision Signals Changes in How Companies Manage Workplace Safety
The revision of ISO 45001 is expected to push companies beyond traditional workplace safety management by placing greater emphasis on mental health, organizational resilience, safety culture, and climate-related risks.
International Olympic Committee Certified to ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Standard
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been re-certified to ISO 20121:2024 for sustainability management at the corporate events it directly organizes and finances, including IOC Sessions, conferences, Olympic Day activities, and commission meetings.
Core Industrial Safety Framework IEC 61508 Undergoes Major Revision
The IEC 61508 series, the international foundation for many industrial functional safety standards,
FSC Proposes New Rules for Certification Statements and Audit Duration
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on two draft Advice Notes that would update certification body requirements related to certification statements and minimum audit duration for Forest Management audits.
ILO Moves to Modernize International Labour Standards Reporting
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is preparing a major overhaul of how countries report on international labour standards.
ISO 9001 Revision Moves Into Formal FDIS Ballot Phase
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 9001 to the next step of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) approval process, with the project now listed at stage 50.20 following the earlier 50.00 status.
FSC Opens Consultation on Chain of Custody Revisions as Two Core Standards Reach Final Phase
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened consultation on revisions to five Chain of Custody (CoC) documents, with two core standards now entering the final consultation phase.
CanadaGAP Seeks GFSI Recognition for Updated Food Safety Programs
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation as CanadaGAP seeks recognition for updated food safety certification programs covering fruit and vegetable operations.
Efforts to Broaden Application of ISO 21378 Underway
Following last year’s confirmation of ISO 21378:2019, a standard for structured audit data collection and exchange, work within ISO/TC 295/WG 1 is now focused on broadening how the standard is applied across organizations.
