MASE Launches Call to Promote 'Made Green in Italy' Product Certification

The Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has announced a call for proposals to encourage participation in the voluntary "Made Green in Italy" program,

UNE Advocates ISO Standards for Circular Economy at Peruvian Manufacturing Seminar

Representatives of the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) promoted circular economy principles and ISO standards at a seminar in Peru.

Dutch Accreditation Council Updates Guidelines on Proficiency Testing

The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has released an updated version of its document RvA-T030-NL, titled "Proficiency Testing, External Quality Assessment & Interlaboratory Comparisons."

First European Standard for Steel Reuse Marks Milestone for Circular Economy

The first European technical specification for reusing load-bearing steel in construction has been published as CEN/TS 1090-201:2024.

Sweden Developing First Business Preparedness Standard as Part of Crisis Resilience Efforts

Sweden is leveraging standardization to enhance national resilience in the face of extreme crises and war.

Leader Needed: NEN Seeks Chair for Assistance Dogs Standards Committee

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is looking for a chairperson to lead the Assistance Dogs Standards Committee in the Netherlands.

NEN Seeks Dutch Experts for International E-Sports Standards Development

The national standardization body of the Netherlands, NEN, is seeking Dutch experts to contribute to the development of international standards for e-sports under ISO/TC 83, focusing on sports and recreational facilities and equipment.

New NSAI Committee to Shape Standards for Ireland’s Bioeconomy

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has established NSAI/TC 169 - Bioeconomy, a national committee aimed at supporting the development and review of standards in this field.

Polish Standards Body Marks a Century of Achievement and Innovation

The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2024, a year filled with events highlighting its legacy and future role in shaping the economy and society.

Cofrac's Omega Pilot Highlights Benefits of Personalized Accreditation

The French accreditation body, Cofrac, has released findings from the pilot phase of its Omega Project, which demonstrated the benefits of longer evaluation intervals, risk-focused assessments, and personalized evaluation processes.

Deadline Extended for 33rd Quality and Excellence Conference in Portorož

The 33rd Conference on Quality and Excellence in Portorož has extended the deadline for paper submissions to January 24, 2025.

SMART Phase 1 Launches, Taking Standards Drafting to Enquiry Stage

CEN and CENELEC have initiated the first phase of their SMART project, aiming to modernize the drafting and implementation of European standards.