Digital Production, Oil Sector and Labeling in New Edition of Russian Standardization Journal

The fifth bimonthly issue for 2025 of Information and Economic Aspects of Standardization and Technical Regulation journal, published by the Russian Standardization Institute (RST), is now available.

Quantum Computing Layer Model – First Technical Report by CEN and CENELEC JTC 22

CEN and CENELEC’s Joint Committee 22 on Quantum Technologies has launched its first publication, Technical Report CEN/CLC/TR 18202:2025, defining a layer model for universal gate-based quantum computing.

Fast-Tracking AI Standards for EU AI Act: CEN and CENELEC Adopt Special Package

CEN and CENELEC have adopted a special package of measures to speed up the creation of European standards supporting the EU AI Act.

Lek Receives Golden Q and Innovation Awards for Advancing Quality and Energy Efficiency

Lek, a pharmaceutical company and part of Sandoz, received the Golden Q Award from the Pomurje Association for Quality and the Gold Innovation Award from the Pomurje Chamber of Commerce.

Three ATS Updates Refine Accreditation Rules for Laboratories and Conformity Bodies

The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has issued three major updates concerning accredited and applicant conformity assessment bodies.

Germany’s Leading Standards Bodies Urge Integration of Technical Rules into Modernization Agenda

Germany’s three leading standardization organizations

ISO Survey Finds Italy Among Global Leaders in Key Management System Certifications

Italy reaffirmed its strong position in international standardization, ranking among the top three countries for six management system standards in the 2024 ISO Survey,

Burgenland, Vienna, and Lower Austria Recognize Top Companies at 2025 Leading Business Awards

Austria’s best-performing enterprises were honored at the Austria’s Leading Companies (ALC) 2025 regional awards, organized by Die Presse in cooperation with KSV1870 and PwC Austria.

Fifteen Czech Companies Introduced to the National Quality Program

Fifteen Czech companies were introduced this year to the government-backed National Program Česká kvalita during the Day with Quality event at the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MPO).

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

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

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.

Producer Responsibility Standard Under Development

Sweden will lead the creation of a new global standard on producer responsibility, with the work coordinated by the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS).

Codex Committee on General Principles Meets in Lille to Discuss Updates to Procedural Manual

Delegates from around the world gathered in Lille, France from June 2 to 6 for the 34th Session of the Codex Committee on General Principles (CCGP34), where they discussed proposed updates to the Codex Alimentarius Procedural Manual.

Preventing Ageism and Scams in Digital Economy: New ISO 25556 Aims to Protect Older People

A new international standard by ISO has been launched to help governments, businesses, and service providers build a digital economy that is fair and accessible to older adults.

IAQG Preparing Major Changes to Aerospace Certification Processes and Quality Standards

The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) is preparing major updates to its global certification scheme.

Ford Updates CSRs, Scorecard Guide and Audit Screens With Stricter Rules

Ford has issued updates to its Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs), scorecard guide, and audit visuals under the IATF 16949 quality management standard.

IAF Joins AIQI Consortium to Strengthen Quality Infrastructure for AI

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has joined the Artificial Intelligence Quality Infrastructure (AIQI) Consortium to help develop safe and trustworthy AI technologies.

SGS Launches The PLEDGE program on Food Waste Certification Across Food Service Sector

SGS has launched The PLEDGE on Food Waste Certification, a third-party program aimed at helping food service businesses reduce food waste and improve operational efficiency.

ISO/DIS 9001 Timeline Confirmed Following Seventeenth Working Group Meeting

ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, the group revising ISO 9001, held its seventeenth meeting virtually on May 20, 2025, with 48 participants from 27 national standards bodies and 8 liaison organizations.

Long-Awaited ISO 27031 Revision Brings ICT Business Continuity Planning Into the Digital Era

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the long-awaited second edition of ISO/IEC 27031,

Tackling Sophisticated Threats: New ISO 37003 Provides Practical Anti-Fraud Guidance

A new international standard, ISO 37003:2025, has been published to help organizations strengthen their defenses against increasingly sophisticated fraud.

June 2025 Accreditation Roundup: ILAC-IAF Merger Advances, New IAF Documents and More

International accreditation organizations ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation) and IAF (International Accreditation Forum) have accelerated merger plans into a common global organization

Global Experts Gather in Australia to Advance Revision of ISO 20387 Biobanking Standard

ISO/TC 276 Biotechnology technical committee held its annual plenary in Cairns, Australia, bringing together experts from 41 countries to focus on revising ISO 20387, the international standard for biobanking.