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Bulgaria Holds First Trade Union Standardization Awareness Event
Bulgaria held its first trade union awareness event on standardization on June 12, bringing together trade union representatives to explore how standards contribute to safe and healthy workplaces and how workers can take part in shaping them.
DAkkS Updates Accreditation Portal With Faster Document Management
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has released a major update to its online accreditation portal, DAkkS-PORT, making it easier for organizations to upload, manage, and submit documents during the accreditation process.
FSC Publishes FAQ Explaining Swedish Forest Certification
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published a new frequently asked questions (FAQ) document addressing some of the country's most frequently debated issues surrounding forest certification.
PKN Reports Growth in Standards Development and Digital Modernization During 2025
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has published its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting expanded standards development, growing participation from industry, and major steps to modernize Poland's standardization system through new digital initiatives.
DIN SPEC 91494 Brings Spiritual Care Into Healthcare Management
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 91494, Germany's first specification providing healthcare organizations with a structured framework for integrating Spiritual Care into existing quality management systems.
Serbia Opens Public Consultation on ISO 45001 Draft
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has opened a public consultation on the draft naSRPS EN ISO 45001, giving organizations and other interested parties until August 16 to review and comment on the proposed revision of the international OHS management standard.
MESSER Receives Serbia's First Reference Material Producer Accreditation
The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has awarded Serbia's first accreditation for a reference material producer to MESSER TEHNOGAS AD BEOGRAD, establishing a new accreditation field in the country's quality infrastructure.
Meeting Standards Campaign Encourages Croatian SMEs to Help Shape European Standards
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has joined the European Meeting Standards campaign to encourage more small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate in the development of European standards.
DAkkS Extends Flexible Accreditation Scopes Across All Activities
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has expanded its flexible scopes system to all accreditation activities, allowing qualified conformity assessment bodies (CABs) to update their approved technical scope without prior approval for every individual change.
Cyprus Commitment Sets Common Direction for European Standardization
All 43 members of CEN and CENELEC have endorsed the Cyprus Commitment, setting a common direction for the future of European standardization and signaling unity during the ongoing revision of Regulation (EU) No. 1025/2012.
Belgium Adopts New VCA Contractor Safety Certification Scheme
The Belgian Accreditation Body (BELAC) announced that Belgium will adopt the VCA 2026/6.1, the updated contractor safety certification scheme, from July 1, 2026, with no transition period.
NEN Simplifies Safety Culture Ladder Questionnaire
The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has simplified the Self Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) used in the Safety Culture Ladder (SCL) certification process.Global News
FSSC Issues Five Sector-Specific Guides for Development Program Implementation
The Foundation for Food Safety Certification (FSSC) has published five sector-specific guidance documents to support organizations using the FSSC Development Program,
ISO 14001 Fourth Edition Officially Released
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14001:2026, marking the release of the fourth edition of the world’s most widely used environmental management systems standard.
Global ACI Introduced: IAF and ILAC Successor Presents New Identity
A new international accreditation body, Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated, has introduced a new identity as Global ACI, including a logo and communication channels after starting operations on January 1, 2026.
ISO 17067 Revision Expands Conformity Assessment Schemes
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (CASCO) is revising ISO/IEC 17067 to expand its scope from product certification to a broader framework for conformity assessment schemes.
ISO Establishes Working Group on Environmental and Social Impact Data in Agrifood Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has set up a new working group under ISO/TC 347 to develop a standardized way to record and share data on environmental and social impacts across agrifood supply chains.
European AI Standard for Computer Vision prEN 18281 Enters Public Enquiry
A European draft standard, prEN 18281, for evaluating AI systems that analyze images and video has entered public enquiry, setting out how such systems should be assessed as part of the broader framework supporting the EU AI Act.
Work Begins on IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Standard Update
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has begun work on updating IEC 60601-1, the core standard for the safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment.
ISSB Proposes Updates to Three SASB Standards, Refining Sustainability Reporting in Agriculture, Food and Power
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has issued a consultation on proposed amendments to three Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards to support alignment with IFRS S1 and IFRS S2,
FSC Proposes New Approach To Intact Forest Landscapes Protection
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched two public consultations on draft Advice Notes to strengthen how Intact Forest Landscapes (IFLs) are managed and protected.
VDA Releases Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd Revised Edition for Public Review
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) Quality Management Center (QMC) has released the Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd revised edition, opening a public feedback period until May 12, 2026.
Technical Guides Explain 2026 Updates to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Global certification body Bureau Veritas has released two technical guides on the revised versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001,
