Norway Weighs Revision of NORSOK D-007 Standard for Well Testing Systems

The Norwegian standard NORSOK D-007 for well testing, clean-up, and flowback systems is being considered for revision to keep it current and useful for the industry.

Climate Change Now Part of Management System Certification Audits

The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has clarified that climate change is now a required part of audits for management system certifications under ISO/IEC 17021-1.

UNE Honors Outstanding Contributors with 2025 Standardization Awards

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has presented its 2025 Standardization Awards, recognizing individuals and organizations for their exceptional work in technical committees.

VDA QMC Symposium Explores China Speed and Auto Crisis Challenges

“China Speed” was a central theme at the recent symposium hosted by the Quality Management Center (VDA QMC) of the German Association of the Automotive Industry,

Russian Journal’s New Issue Spotlights Ecosystem of Standardization Launch

The latest issue of the Russian Institute of Standardization (RST)  journal highlights the launch of the Ecosystem of Standardization, now registered in Russia’s National Scientific and Technological Infrastructure database (CKP RF).

Ireland Considers Food Safety Labels for Restaurants and Shops

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has launched a public consultation on creating a national food hygiene rating scheme that would require businesses to display their inspection results using numbers, letters, or symbols.

ISO 14001 Certified Sites on the Rise in Italy, Shows Environmental Yearbook 2024

The number of sites in Italy certified under the Italian version of ISO 14001 rose by 17% in 2023, reaching 31,687.

Call for Feedback on Changes to Bulgarian Yogurt Standard

The Bulgarian Ministry of Agriculture and Food (MAF) has proposed changes to BDS 12:2024, the national standard for Bulgarian yogurt.

Cofrac Unveils Major Shake-Up of Laboratory Units in 100th Edition of Compétences

The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has announced a significant restructuring of its Laboratory section, featured in the 100th issue of its magazine Compétences.

Resolving E-Commerce Disputes: New BSI Guidance Tackles Refunds, Delivery Issues and Fraud

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has issued BS ISO 32122:2025 to help resolve disputes in e-commerce safely and fairly.

Türkiye, Lithuania and Croatia Join PEFC Forest Certification System

Türkiye, Lithuania and Croatia have each received official endorsement from the PEFC Alliance, opening the way for the expansion of PEFC-certified forest areas in all three countries.

UKAS Issues Second Call for Applicants for AI Management System Accreditation

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has issued a second call for expressions of interest from certification bodies interested in accreditation for ISO/IEC 42001:2023, the first international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems.

NIST Issues Three Standards to Secure Data Against Future Quantum Threats

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) finalized three quantum-resistant algorithm standards this summer, marking a major milestone in preparing for quantum-powered encryption threats.

SQF Food Safety Edition 10 to Be Released in July 2025

As 2025 begins, the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) has announced the release of SQF Edition 10 in July 2025, with implementation for auditing scheduled for the first half of 2026.

Revised FSC Ecosystem Services Procedure V2-0 Published to Highlight Positive Forest Management Impacts

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published an updated framework to demonstrate the positive impacts of sustainable forest management on ecosystems.

Report Highlights Role of Quality Infrastructure in Scaling Net Zero

A new report highlights how the Quality Infrastructure (QI) can accelerate the transition to net zero emissions.

Luxembourg Launches PCDS Platform to Strengthen Circular Economy Transparency

Luxembourg has unveiled its Product Circularity Data Sheet (PCDS) platform, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed to ensure supply chain transparency by standardizing circular data of products.

GFSI Unveils Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 to Enhance Food Safety Worldwide

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has launched its updated Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs) version 2024, setting a new standard for global food safety.

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.