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EU-ETS 2: Quality Austria Certification Becomes First Verification Body in the Country
EU-ETS 2: Quality Austria Certification Becomes First Verification Body in the Country
Quality Austria Certification has been accredited as the first verification body in Austria for the new European Union Emissions Trading System for fuels and heating (EU-ETS 2).
Inside UKAS’s Digital Transformation of Accreditation
Inside UKAS’s Digital Transformation of Accreditation
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is undertaking a major digital transformation to modernize how accreditation is delivered and managed.
Accessibility, Smart Cities, and New Translations Showcased in Autumn Issue of SIST e-Sporočila
Accessibility, Smart Cities, and New Translations Showcased in Autumn Issue of SIST e-Sporočila
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) released the autumn edition of its online magazine e-Sporočila, which explores how standards shape accessibility, sustainability, and innovation in society.
UNI’s Obiettivo 9001 Platform Adds Two Articles Explaining Key Points and New Features in ISO 9001 Revision
UNI’s Obiettivo 9001 Platform Adds Two Articles Explaining Key Points and New Features in ISO 9001 Revision
Two new resources explaining the main updates in ISO/DIS 9001 have been released by the Italian Organization for Standardization (UNI) on its Obiettivo 9001 platform.
QI Digital Forum 2025 in Berlin Highlights Shift Toward Digital Quality Infrastructure
QI Digital Forum 2025 in Berlin Highlights Shift Toward Digital Quality Infrastructure
The QI Digital Forum 2025, held on October 8 and 9 in Berlin, focused on how a digital quality infrastructure (QI) can accelerate innovation in Germany.
Vienna Testing Department Earns ISO 37301 Compliance Certification
Vienna Testing Department Earns ISO 37301 Compliance Certification
The City of Vienna’s Department MA 39, Austria’s oldest testing, inspection, and certification body, has been certified for its compliance management system under ISO 37301.
Three Finalists Announced for Sweden’s 2025 Standardization Prize
Three Finalists Announced for Sweden’s 2025 Standardization Prize
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has named DigitalWell Arena, the project Renewable 2030 (Förnybart 2030), and the company MannTek as finalists for the 2025 Standardization Prize.
Applications Open for National Industry Awards Well Done in Spain
Applications Open for National Industry Awards Well Done in Spain
The Ministry of Industry and Tourism (MINTUR) has launched the 2025 National Industry Awards “Well Done in Spain” to
NFST 2025 Conference Highlights Digital Transformation of Russian Standardization
NFST 2025 Conference Highlights Digital Transformation of Russian Standardization
The prominent Russian conference on standardization and digital technologies, NFST 2025, took place in Kazan on October 2–3.
Italy Updates White Certificate Rules to Reward Energy Efficiency
Italy Updates White Certificate Rules to Reward Energy Efficiency
Italy has revised its white certificates – the country’s main policy tool for promoting energy efficiency through tradable savings certificates.
France Launches Voluntary Environmental Cost Label for Textile Products
France Launches Voluntary Environmental Cost Label for Textile Products
France has introduced a new voluntary system for labeling the environmental cost of clothing, effective October 1, 2025.
Three Decades of Quality: Henkel Maribor Marks ISO 9001 Certification Milestone
Three Decades of Quality: Henkel Maribor Marks ISO 9001 Certification Milestone
Henkel Maribor has celebrated 30 years of ISO 9001 certification, reaffirming its long-term commitment to quality management and continuous improvement.

Global News

Promoting Safer Bicycle Tourism Worldwide With New ISO 11956
Promoting Safer Bicycle Tourism Worldwide With New ISO 11956
A new international standard, ISO 11956:2025, has been published to support safe and responsible bicycle tourism across the globe.
Equitable Earth Forest Carbon Credit Standard Aims to Restore Market Trust
Equitable Earth Forest Carbon Credit Standard Aims to Restore Market Trust
A new forest carbon credit standard and accreditation system are expected to launch by 2026 under the leadership of Equitable Earth.
ISO 18295 Revision: Modern Communication Trends Reshape Customer Contact Standards
ISO 18295 Revision: Modern Communication Trends Reshape Customer Contact Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a revision of its two customer contact standards, ISO 18295-1 and ISO 18295-2, to reflect current communication practices and the growing role of artificial intelligence in customer interactions.
DAkkS Proposes GLOBAC Fix: No Conflicts of Interest, No Profit Motive
DAkkS Proposes GLOBAC Fix: No Conflicts of Interest, No Profit Motive
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has proposed legal changes to GLOBAC that would allow EU national accreditation bodies to join without violating European law.
France and Norway to Lead Committee in Charge of ISO 9000 Family of Standards
France and Norway to Lead Committee in Charge of ISO 9000 Family of Standards
The French Standardization Association (AFNOR) and Standard Norway (SN) will jointly lead ISO/TC 176, Quality management and quality assurance, the ISO technical committee responsible for the ISO 9000 family of quality management standards.
Second Consultation Round Begins for Global Organic Textile Standard Version 8.0
Second Consultation Round Begins for Global Organic Textile Standard Version 8.0
The second public consultation for Version 8.0 of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is now open and will run until August 15, 2025.
TÜV Süd Launches Voluntary Test Mark for Low-Risk AI Systems
TÜV Süd Launches Voluntary Test Mark for Low-Risk AI Systems
TÜV Süd has launched a voluntary certification mark for low-risk AI (artificial intelligence) systems, allowing manufacturers to prove the quality of their AI solutions even when no legal requirements apply.
Draft of ISO 17024 for Certification of Persons Wins Overwhelming Approval
Draft of ISO 17024 for Certification of Persons Wins Overwhelming Approval
The draft of ISO/IEC 17024, a conformity assessment standard for certifying persons, has been approved by ISO, IEC, and CEN.
New ISO Agreement Proposed to Align Global Greenhouse Gas Accounting Rules
New ISO Agreement Proposed to Align Global Greenhouse Gas Accounting Rules
A new ISO International Workshop Agreement (IWA) has been proposed to harmonize greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting standards for industrial products and improve the comparability of emissions data across global supply chains.
Two New Papers Map AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards
Two New Papers Map AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards
The AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards Collaboration (AMAS) released two major papers on July 11 at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva.
TIC Market Expected to Reach USD 282.76 Billion by 2030
TIC Market Expected to Reach USD 282.76 Billion by 2030
The global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) market is projected to grow from USD 239.48 billion in 2025 to USD 282.76 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.
Public Comments Open on Draft Revision of ISO 20252 Market Research Standard
Public Comments Open on Draft Revision of ISO 20252 Market Research Standard
A revised draft of ISO 20252—covering vocabulary and service requirements for market, opinion and social research—is under international review, with ISO member bodies invited to submit feedback by September 4.
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