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ISBIH Publishes Bulletin Featuring Net-Zero, Carbon Footprint, and Smart Grid Topics
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has released issue 4/2024 of its bulletin, Glasnik,
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.
Serbia Submits Comments on ISO 17020 Draft Standard for Inspection Bodies
KS CASCO, Serbia’s national mirror committee on conformity assessment, has finalized its analysis and submitted comments on the Draft International Standard (DIS) version of ISO/IEC 17020, as reported on April 30.
NEN Considers Withdrawing Dairy Contamination Standard Due to Limited Use in Industry
The Dutch Standardization Institute NEN is consulting stakeholders on the possible withdrawal of NEN 6820, a national standard for detecting unwanted contamination in long-life liquid milk products.
Sweden Launches TS 560 Certification Based on ISO 56001 to Strengthen Innovation Management
Swedac has approved TS 560, a new national certification scheme that enables Swedish organizations to demonstrate structured innovation management practices.
DKE Opens Office in Nanjing to Boost Sino-German Standardization Ties
The German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE) officially opened a new office in Nanjing, China on April 16, 2025, aiming to deepen international cooperation in electrotechnical standardization.
Need QSE Talent? AFNOR BAO Connects Firms With Interim Managers Who Work Alongside Teams
he French Standardization Association (AFNOR) has launched AFNOR BAO, a service that matches businesses with seasoned experts in quality, safety, and environment (QSE) to help manage change and meet ISO certification goals.
UKAS Opens Pilot Accreditation Project for Innovation, Quality, and Compliance Standards
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has launched a pilot accreditation project to enable accredited certification for three emerging management system standards:
UNI Publishes New Standard to Improve Indoor Air Quality and Building Efficiency
A new Italian standard offers practical guidance for measuring and improving indoor air quality in homes, offices, and schools.
Tula Gingerbread Earns National Certification for Quality Standards
The famous Tula gingerbread, known locally as Tula pryanik, has been officially certified under Russia’s National Certification System, confirming it meets national quality standards.
Netherlands Updates Accreditation Protocols for Inspection, Energy Verification, and Asbestos Removal
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has issued new versions of three Specific Accreditation Protocols:
Global Conference in Berlin to Tackle Quality Infrastructure’s Role in Germany’s Economic Competitiveness
A major international conference will be held in Berlin on May 15, 2025, to explore how quality infrastructure supports Germany’s economic competitiveness and enables fair global trade.Global News
Global Food Safety Initiative Publishes Response to Stakeholder Consultation
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has published its response to feedback on the proposed GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 (BMRs v2024).
SGS Leads the Way with Accreditation to FSC EUDR Regulatory Module
SGS is among the first certification bodies accredited to the new Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Regulatory Module (FSC-STD-01-004).
BRCGS 2023-24 Annual Business Report Reveals Top Audit Non-Conformities
The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has released its Annual Business Report for 2023-24, detailing key non-conformities (NCs) across its standards.
IFS Updates Wholesale and Cash & Carry Standard to Version 3
International Featured Standards (IFS) has released version 3 of its Wholesale and Cash & Carry standard, marking its first update in eight years.
Climate Change’s Growing Influence on Quality and the Revision of ISO 9001
Climate change is increasingly shaping quality management, with ISO 9001 now mandating its inclusion in management systems.
ISO 22329 Standard Guides Organizations on Social Media Use in Emergencies
The standard ISO 22329:2021, which focuses on social media in emergency management, provides vital guidance for governmental and non-governmental organizations.
ADNOC’s CO2 Storage Site Becomes First in the Middle East Certified by DNV
DNV has certified the feasibility of ADNOC’s West Aquifer CO2 storage site in the UAE, marking a milestone in the region’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) efforts.
Standards Pavilion Highlights Role of Standards in Advancing Climate Action at COP29
The Standards Pavilion at COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, showcased the critical role of international standards in turning climate commitments into measurable actions.
BSI Introduces Digital Seal for Three Types of Medical Device Certificates
BSI announced the introduction of a digital seal for its MDR, IVDR, and UKCA certificates for medical devices starting November 2024.
IATF Releases New Sanctioned Interpretations for Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has announced the release of Sanctioned Interpretations (SIs) for both the Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949.
BRCGS Releases Interpretation Guidelines for Issue 7 of Packaging Materials Standard
BRCGS has released the Interpretation Guidelines for Issue 7 of the Packaging Materials Standard, providing additional context and guidance for each clause.
