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BSI Launches Landmark Residential Standard for Modern Construction Methods
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published PAS 8700:2025, the first formal specification to guide the use of modern methods of construction (MMC) in new residential buildings.
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
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
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
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.
CSRD Timeline Postponed as Voluntary Sustainability Efforts Gain Ground
The European Union has officially postponed key Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) deadlines for most companies, allowing additional time to strengthen environmental, social, and governance commitments.
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
The 2025 Environmental Quality Mark in Construction (Znak kakovosti v graditeljstvu – ZKG) has been awarded to iQwood for its adhesive-free wooden building elements.
Few in Serbia Know About the Product Safety Alert System Nepro
Consumers in Serbia have little awareness of how to find out if products on the market are unsafe, even though the country has a functioning alert system.
Montenegro Opens Refund Call for Organic Certification and Control Costs
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of Montenegro has announced a public call to refund costs related to control and certification in organic production for this year, with a total of 170,000 euros allocated.
North Macedonia Adopts National Version of ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Standard
A new national standard, MKS ISO 37001:2025, has been published in North Macedonia to help organizations prevent, detect, and respond to bribery.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Invites Input on 2025–2027 Standardization Strategy
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has launched a public call for contributions to its Strategic Plan for the Adoption of Bosnian Standards for the period 2025–2027.Global News
More Standards Needed for Greener Heavy Transport
Efforts to electrify heavy transport face significant challenges due to the absence of common standards.
Should standards become free and available to all?
- EU Commission and Standardization Bodies Seek Solutions for Access to Harmonized Standards -
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Registered in New Zealand
The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated or GLOBAC, was officially registered as a legal entity on December 6, 2024, in New Zealand.
How to Verify Certificates to Avoid Fake Ones
Swedac has outlined steps to verify certificates, focusing on two main types: certificates issued by notified bodies and certificates issued by accredited certification bodies.
First International Standard on ESG Indicators for Cities Revealed in Toronto
The first international standard on ESG indicators for cities, ISO 37125, was unveiled at Toronto City Hall on November 1, 2024.
DeepEyeVision First to Be Validated by BSI's New AI Testing Service
DeepEyeVision, Inc., a medtech startup, has become the first company globally to receive validation under BSI’s AI Algorithm Auditing & Dataset Testing (AA&DT) service.
Key Biocompatibility Medical Device Standard ISO 10993-1 Moves to Final Draft Stage
The revision of ISO 10993-1 has progressed after the October 2024 meeting of ISO TC 194/WG1, and the updated standard is expected to be published mid-2025.
SGS Introduces All-in-One ESG Services Under "Impact Now" Initiative
SGS has introduced Impact Now, a new portfolio offering a single source for comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) services.
INKplant, Kurt Zatloukal, and Maria Hartmann Claim 2024 CEN and CENELEC Standards+Innovation Awards
The winners of the 6th Standards+Innovation Awards were announced on December 10, 2024, during the European Commission’s flagship event, Driving EU Prosperity, held in Brussels, Belgium.
ISO 9001 Revision Faces Continued Challenges with Second Draft
The second Committee Draft (CD2) of the ISO 9001 standard, set for release in 2026, has been issued internally to participants in the revision process.
SA8000 Revision: Draft Reveals New Structure, Broader Scope, and Outcome-Based Focus
The draft of the new version of the SA8000 Standard - a globally recognized framework for managing social responsibility in the workplace - is released by Social Accountability International (SAI).
