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Germany Issues Two Key AI Standards for Autonomous Train Safety
Germany Issues Two Key AI Standards for Autonomous Train Safety
Germany has introduced two pivotal standards to guide the safe integration of artificial intelligence in fully automated rail transport.
Three Major Updates on UNI’s Obiettivo 9001 Platform Tracking ISO 9001 Revision
Three Major Updates on UNI’s Obiettivo 9001 Platform Tracking ISO 9001 Revision
The Italian national standardization body UNI has published new content on its Obiettivo 9001 platform, offering early insight into changes expected in the upcoming revision of ISO 9001.
ILNAS Sets Up New Cloud and Data Standards Commission, Updates Info and Comms Report
ILNAS Sets Up New Cloud and Data Standards Commission, Updates Info and Comms Report
Luxembourg’s standards body (ILNAS) has introduced its new National Standardization Commission (ILNAS/NSC 05) for Cloud and Data.
AFNOR Breaks Down Standard Revisions in Latest Newsletter, Experts Weigh In
AFNOR Breaks Down Standard Revisions in Latest Newsletter, Experts Weigh In
France’s national standardization body AFNOR has published issue no. 16 of its newsletter, focusing on the importance of standard revisions and highlighting current updates to major international standards like ISO 9001, ISO 22000, and ISO 45001.
Stronger Guidance for Food Waste Diagnosis Released in France
Stronger Guidance for Food Waste Diagnosis Released in France
The CTCPA, France’s Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products, has released an updated version of its guide for diagnosing food waste.
Bank of Italy Earns Certifications for Distance and Non-Formal Training
Bank of Italy Earns Certifications for Distance and Non-Formal Training
The Bank of Italy has received UNI ISO 29993:2019 and UNI ISO 29994:2021 certifications for its training services, confirming the quality and effectiveness of its educational programs.
Slovenia to Host Operational Excellence Forum 2025 on May 23
Slovenia to Host Operational Excellence Forum 2025 on May 23
Operational Excellence Forum 2025 will take place on May 23 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, focusing on innovative strategies in manufacturing, sustainability, and leadership.
Five Experts Honored in 19th Edition of Paolo Scolari Award
Five Experts Honored in 19th Edition of Paolo Scolari Award
At the end of its 2025 General Assembly of Members, the Italian national standardization body UNI awarded five individuals the Paolo Scolari Award.
Hamburg Standard Aims to Cut Housing Construction Costs by Rethinking Rules
Hamburg Standard Aims to Cut Housing Construction Costs by Rethinking Rules
The German city of Hamburg is introducing the Hamburg Standard to make housing more affordable by streamlining planning, allowing flexible use of rules, and accelerating permit processes.
Miren Kras Among Top 100 Global Green Destinations for 2024
Miren Kras Among Top 100 Global Green Destinations for 2024
Miren Kras has been recognized as one of the world’s Top 100 destinations for sustainable tourism in 2024.
iQwood Wins Slovenia’s Top Environmental Quality Mark for Construction
iQwood Wins Slovenia’s Top Environmental Quality Mark for Construction
The 2025 Environmental Quality Mark in Construction (Znak kakovosti v graditeljstvu – ZKG) has been awarded to iQwood for its adhesive-free wooden building elements.
Croatian Standards Institute Forms Subcommittee on Quantum-Resistant Cybersecurity
Croatian Standards Institute Forms Subcommittee on Quantum-Resistant Cybersecurity
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has created a new subcommittee focused on quantum and quantum-resistant cybersecurity.

Global News

BRCGS Updates Module 10 on Plastic Pellet Loss Prevention for Packaging Materials Issue 7
BRCGS Updates Module 10 on Plastic Pellet Loss Prevention for Packaging Materials Issue 7
BRCGS has released an updated version of Module 10 on plastic pellet loss prevention, now aligned with Issue 7 of the BRCGS Packaging Materials Standard.
SGS Delivers First Pilot OECD Certification Audit to Curb Illicit Trade in Free Trade Zones
SGS Delivers First Pilot OECD Certification Audit to Curb Illicit Trade in Free Trade Zones
SGS has completed the first-ever pilot certification audit of a Free Trade Zone (FTZ) under the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) Certification Programme.
IEC to Enhance Smart Energy Roadmap in 2025 with Updates on Grid Resilience and Demand Response
IEC to Enhance Smart Energy Roadmap in 2025 with Updates on Grid Resilience and Demand Response
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Systems Committee for Smart Energy (SyC Smart Energy) updated the Smart Energy Roadmap in December 2024.
As ISO 45001 Revision Advances, New Guidelines on Climate Risks and Leadership Are Being Developed
As ISO 45001 Revision Advances, New Guidelines on Climate Risks and Leadership Are Being Developed
The ISO 45001 standard for workplace health and safety is undergoing revision, set for publication in March 2027.
 
Global Revision of ISO 14001 Enters Final Phase of Public Consultation
Global Revision of ISO 14001 Enters Final Phase of Public Consultation
The global revision of ISO 14001, the world’s most widely used environmental management standard, has entered its final phase of public consultation.
First International Standard for Safe Wireless Power Transfer Published by IEC and IEEE
First International Standard for Safe Wireless Power Transfer Published by IEC and IEEE
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) have jointly published IEC/IEEE 63184:2025, the first global standard to assess human exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) from wireless power transfer (WPT) systems.
ASC to Replace 12 Species-Specific Frameworks with New Unified Farm Standard
ASC to Replace 12 Species-Specific Frameworks with New Unified Farm Standard
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has merged its twelve species-specific standards into a single ASC Farm Standard.
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Consumer Products Issue 4
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Consumer Products Issue 4
BRCGS has launched a public consultation to revise its Global Standard Consumer Products Issue 4, aiming to gather input from across the industry to improve the standard’s relevance and effectiveness.
GFSI Issues Call for Expert Auditors to Join Phase 2 of Development Effort
GFSI Issues Call for Expert Auditors to Join Phase 2 of Development Effort
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has issued an extended call for highly experienced auditors to join the second phase of its Auditor Training and Professional Development (ATPD) governance initiative.
JETI Publishes Key Reports on Metaverse and Intelligent Computing
JETI Publishes Key Reports on Metaverse and Intelligent Computing
JETI, the dedicated ISO/IEC advisory group specialized in emerging technologies, has released two reports, focusing respectively on the Metaverse and Intelligent Computing.
As EU Faces US Tariff Risks, Quality Infrastructure Strengthens Economic Integration
As EU Faces US Tariff Risks, Quality Infrastructure Strengthens Economic Integration
An analysis by the Accredia Observatory highlights the risk of new US tariffs on European imports and emphasizes the crucial role of Quality Infrastructure (QI) in safeguarding Europe's integrated economy.
ISO Approves Plan to Develop 56012 Innovation Ecosystem Management Standard
ISO Approves Plan to Develop 56012 Innovation Ecosystem Management Standard
ISO has approved a New Work Item Proposal (NWIP) to develop ISO 56012, a guidance standard on innovation ecosystem management.
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