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Proposal for New European Standardization Committee on Water Resilience and Sustainable Use
Proposal for New European Standardization Committee on Water Resilience and Sustainable Use
The French national standards body, AFNOR, has proposed the creation of a new CEN Technical Committee focused on “Water Resilience and Sustainable Use”.
CEN and CENELEC Seek New Contractor to Operate Keymark Certification System
CEN and CENELEC Seek New Contractor to Operate Keymark Certification System
CEN and CENELEC have launched a public tender to select a new contractor to operate the Keymark System starting January 1, 2026.
Croatia Rolls Out Translations of 26 Climate Amendments to Key ISO Standards
Croatia Rolls Out Translations of 26 Climate Amendments to Key ISO Standards
Croatian translations of ISO climate-related amendments to management system standards are now available, following their release on January 31, 2025.
Kontron Earns Silver EcoVadis Award for Top-Tier Sustainability Performance
Kontron Earns Silver EcoVadis Award for Top-Tier Sustainability Performance
Kontron, d.o.o., a Slovenian telecommunications company, has been awarded the Silver Medal by EcoVadis, placing it among the top 15 percent of companies rated by the global sustainability assessment platform.
SamCert Becomes First in Europe to Earn AI Certification Under ISO 42001
SamCert Becomes First in Europe to Earn AI Certification Under ISO 42001
SamCert, a consulting firm based in Strömstad, has become the first company in Europe to be certified under ISO 42001, the new international standard for artificial intelligence management systems.
Public Consultation Begins on New Zero Emission Area Standard in Norway
Public Consultation Begins on New Zero Emission Area Standard in Norway
A new draft standard from Standard Norway aims to help municipalities and developers create areas with zero greenhouse gas emissions.
Czech Republic Simplifies Quality Award Entry for Family Businesses
Czech Republic Simplifies Quality Award Entry for Family Businesses
An online questionnaire is now available for family businesses competing in the National Award of the Czech Republic for Quality in Family Business.
Seven UNI Draft Standards on Gas Measurement, Waste Containers, and Beekeeping Open for Public Comment
Seven UNI Draft Standards on Gas Measurement, Waste Containers, and Beekeeping Open for Public Comment
Seven draft standards have been opened for final public comments by the Italian national standards body UNI, covering gas infrastructure, gas measurement systems, waste collection containers, and beekeeping.
Ukraine Issues Organic Food Labeling Requirements
Ukraine Issues Organic Food Labeling Requirements
Ukraine’s State Service for Food Safety and Consumer Protection (SSUFSCP) has introduced new labeling rules for domestically produced organic food.
DIN’s Schmidt Defends Draft Building Safety Standard Amid Public Debate
DIN’s Schmidt Defends Draft Building Safety Standard Amid Public Debate
The draft standard DIN 94681: Traffic Safety Inspection for Residential Buildings, also known as the “Building TÜV,” has sparked public debate in Germany over concerns about added costs and bureaucracy.
Danish Experts Discuss Standards for Digital Product Information in Webinar
Danish Experts Discuss Standards for Digital Product Information in Webinar
A webinar hosted by Danish Standards’ BIM Committee (S-808) is now available to watch or re-watch, offering insights into how digital product data and standards support the EU’s green transition and revised Construction Products Regulation (CPR).
BSI Introduces Guidance to Fight Greenwashing in Sustainable Investment Funds
BSI Introduces Guidance to Fight Greenwashing in Sustainable Investment Funds
New guidance has been released to help fund managers clearly define, manage, and communicate sustainability claims in investment funds, aiming to restore trust and curb greenwashing.

Global News

ISO 22336 Provides New Guidelines for Organizational Resilience
ISO 22336 Provides New Guidelines for Organizational Resilience
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22336, offering guidelines for organizations to create resilience policies and strategies.
Three New Life Cycle Assessment Standards Released by ISO
Three New Life Cycle Assessment Standards Released by ISO
Three new ISO standards focused on life cycle assessment (LCA) have been published.
DIN Launches Pilot ISO Consultation on Resource-Efficient Software
DIN Launches Pilot ISO Consultation on Resource-Efficient Software
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has initiated a pilot consultation on resource-efficient software under a new ISO procedure.
Bluesign Label Guides Consumers to More Sustainable Fashion Choices
Bluesign Label Guides Consumers to More Sustainable Fashion Choices
Sustainability is now a major concern in the fashion industry, and the bluesign product label helps consumers make eco-friendly choices.
2025 World Expo in Japan Secures Certification for Integrating Sustainability in Event Planning
2025 World Expo in Japan Secures Certification for Integrating Sustainability in Event Planning
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Expo, the organizer of the event, has achieved ISO 20121 certification, a globally recognized standard for sustainable event management.
Fingerprinting Standard Updated as Biometrics Expand Globally
Fingerprinting Standard Updated as Biometrics Expand Globally
The ISO/IEC 29794-4 standard for finger image quality has been updated to ensure that biometric data remains relevant in today’s environment.
ILAC and IAF Merge to Form GLOBAC, Aiming to Harmonize Global Accreditation
ILAC and IAF Merge to Form GLOBAC, Aiming to Harmonize Global Accreditation
On October 9th, the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) officially merged to create a new global accreditation body called GLOBAC.
Swiss Expert Interviewed on Transition to New Global Standard for Machinery Safety
Swiss Expert Interviewed on Transition to New Global Standard for Machinery Safety
ISO 13849, an international standard for the safety of machine control systems, is being updated to its new version, ISO 13849-1:2023.
Global Standardization Bodies Combine New Proposals in One Place for Easier Access
Global Standardization Bodies Combine New Proposals in One Place for Easier Access
Three global standardization bodies, ISO, ITU-T, and IEC, have brought their latest Joint standard proposals together in one place.
New Information Security Certification Rules Trigger Global Transition
New Information Security Certification Rules Trigger Global Transition
The launch of ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024 has triggered a transition for accredited certification bodies.
World Standards Day 2024 Celebrates Shared Vision for a Better World
World Standards Day 2024 Celebrates Shared Vision for a Better World
On October 14th, the global community will celebrate World Standards Day, highlighting the role of international standards in creating a connected, secure, and sustainable world.
Forest Stewardship Council Opens Consultation on Accreditation Standards Revision
Forest Stewardship Council Opens Consultation on Accreditation Standards Revision
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched a public consultation on the revision of its general accreditation standard and two related procedures.
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