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Cofrac Updates Accreditation Guides for Pathology and Reproductive Biology Labs
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has released revised versions of two technical accreditation guides, SH GTA 03 and SH GTA 05, aligning them with the 2022 edition of the standard NF EN ISO 15189, the French version of the standard for quality and competence in medical laboratories.
Futura Agricola 2015 Winery Claims Four Landmark Food Certifications
Futura Agricola 2015, a young Apulian winery owned by the Vespa Vignaioli group, has achieved four landmark food-related certifications: BRCGS Food Safety, IFS Food, ISO 22005, and SQNPI.
Shaping Standards for Sustainable Cities: Young Professional Monika Heyder in the Spotlight
Monika Heyder, a Senior Expert in Green and Digital Transformation at ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, is featured in the second 2025 interview of the CEN and CENELEC Young Professionals in European Standardization series.
UNE Launches Committee to Advance Industrialized Construction Standards
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has formally created a technical subcommittee focused on industrialized construction to develop standards for this growing building method in Spain.
UNE, CEM and ENAC Convene to Boost Spain’s Quality Infrastructure
Spain’s key quality institutions met to reinforce their collaboration and outline new steps to strengthen the country’s quality infrastructure.
Bio-Digital Convergence and Biocomputers in Focus in July Issue of PKN News
The July issue of PKN News, published by the Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN),
Tuzla International Airport Receives Unlimited EASA Certification
Tuzla International Airport has officially been awarded permanent certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), confirming its full compliance with European aviation laws and practices.
UNI Opens Public Surveys to Review Three Reference Practice Documents in Services
The Italian National Standardization Body (UNI) has launched three public surveys to assess how the market has used three Reference Practice documents on services:
Lumar Recognized as Slovenia’s Best in Prefab Wood Homes with QUDAL Award
Lumar has been named the only recipient of the 2025–2026 QUDAL Quality Medal in the category of prefabricated wooden houses in Slovenia.
BATA Trains Assessors for ISO 17029 and ISO 14065 Verification Scheme
The Bosnian Institute for Accreditation (BATA) has held an online training session to build capacity in environmental verification and validation,
CEN and CENELEC Propose Six Priorities for EU Standardization Regulation Revision
CEN and CENELEC have submitted their response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the Revision of Regulation 1025/2012,
June Issue of HZN Bulletin Covers EFSD Meeting, Quantum Cybersecurity and Food Safety
The June 2025 issue of the HZN e-Glasilo, the official publication of the Croatian Standards Institute (HZN), features highlights from the 59th meeting of the European Forum for Standards Distribution (EFSD), held in Zagreb.Global News
IAF ML 4 Issue 9 Updates Procedures for Accreditation and Regional Group Recognition
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released Issue 9 of IAF ML 4:2025,
IEC Launches White Label App as Part of Smart Initiative to Improve Access to Standards
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has launched its new White Label app, now available to IEC National Committee (NC) members as part of its broader digital transformation strategy.
BRCGS Publishes Two New Guides to Help Firms Improve Packaging and Hygiene Standards
BRCGS has released two new guidance documents aimed at improving safety and compliance in packaging and protective clothing practices.
RvA List Unifies Key Accreditation Documents, From Global to National Levels
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has released a new document that brings together accreditation requirements from global, regional, and national levels.
Call for Future Leaders: IEC Opens Nominations for 2025 Young Professionals Programme
The International Electrotechnical Commission is calling on national committees to submit nominations for the 2025 edition of the IEC Young Professionals Programme.
ISO Eyes Committee to Coordinate Sustainability Standards Across Events
A new ISO Technical Committee has been proposed to address sustainability and other key challenges in the global events industry.
SBTi Seeks Feedback on Draft of Updated Corporate Net-Zero Standard
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has opened public consultation on Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard, which will tighten requirements for emissions reduction and reshape how companies use carbon credits.
New Cosmetics GMP Standard Draft Seeks to Modernize ISO 22716
A new draft standard titled GMP-MS-716 aims to update and expand upon ISO 22716 for Good Manufacturing Practices in the cosmetics industry, incorporating industry feedback and modern operational needs.
Top Food Safety Contributors Named at 2025 BRCGS Awards in Milan
The 2025 BRCGS Awards, presented at BRCGS Connect in Milan, honored individuals and organizations driving excellence in food safety and certification.
Fake IAF CertSearch Site Raises Concerns About Online Trust and Database Security
DAkkS has issued a warning about a fake version of the IAF CertSearch website, the global database used to verify accredited certifications.
Survey Launched Ahead of Review of ISO 17100 Translation Standard
A global survey is now open to gather input on the use of ISO 17100:2015 Translation Services — Requirements, ahead of a planned review of the standard in the second half of 2025.
