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Norway Publishes Standard for Technology Enabling Independent Living
Norway Publishes Standard for Technology Enabling Independent Living
Standard Norway has released NS-EN 17999, a new standard giving requirements, recommendations, and guidance for Accessible Systems for Living Independently (ASLI).
UKAS Moves Forward With Accreditation for AI Management Systems
UKAS Moves Forward With Accreditation for AI Management Systems
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is advancing its work on accreditation for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS),
DAkkS Launches Calibration Label to Strengthen Trust and Transparency
DAkkS Launches Calibration Label to Strengthen Trust and Transparency
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has introduced the new DAkkS calibration label, a protected trademark that accredited calibration laboratories can now use to mark their services.
Last Month to Switch to New Accredia Accreditation Mark
Last Month to Switch to New Accredia Accreditation Mark
Accredited bodies and laboratories in Italy have less than a month left to complete the transition to the new Accredia marks system.
Cofrac Invites Experts to Join Inspection Accreditation Commission
Cofrac Invites Experts to Join Inspection Accreditation Commission
The French Accreditation Committee (Comité Français d’Accréditation, Cofrac) will renew its Inspection Accreditation Commission as the mandate of current members ends on December 31, 2025.
Russian Institute Launches AUM Online Platform for Standardization Training
Russian Institute Launches AUM Online Platform for Standardization Training
The Russian Institute of Standardization (RST) has launched the Automated Training Workplace (AUM) of the shared resource center for standards "Standardization Ecosystem".
Public Consultation Opens on Luxembourg Forest Certification Scheme
Public Consultation Opens on Luxembourg Forest Certification Scheme
The PEFC Luxembourg Forest Certification Scheme has been submitted to the PEFC for endorsement, with a public consultation open until November 2, 2025.
South Bohemian Region Opens Social Responsibility Award Applications for 2025
South Bohemian Region Opens Social Responsibility Award Applications for 2025
The South Bohemian Region in the Czech Republic has launched the fifth edition of its Governor’s Award for Social Responsibility (CSR) 2025.
CEN and CENELEC Young Professionals Series: Tiphanie Bent Stresses Value of Standards for AI and Finance
CEN and CENELEC Young Professionals Series: Tiphanie Bent Stresses Value of Standards for AI and Finance
The latest feature in the Meet Young Professionals in European Standardization series by CEN and CENELEC introduces Tiphanie Bent from Switzerland.
Serbia’s State Auditor Finds Security Failures in Social Insurance Registry
Serbia’s State Auditor Finds Security Failures in Social Insurance Registry
The State Audit Institution (DRI) has found that the Central Registry of Compulsory Social Insurance (CROSO) has not established a proper system for managing information security.
Telekom Slovenije Earns Gold Recognition for Cybersecurity
Telekom Slovenije Earns Gold Recognition for Cybersecurity
Telekom Slovenije has received a gold-level cybersecurity award from CyberVadis,
A1 Slovenija Receives Gold Certificate for Tap Water Initiative
A1 Slovenija Receives Gold Certificate for Tap Water Initiative
A1 Slovenija, one of the country’s leading telecommunications providers,

Global News

First International Standard for Safe Wireless Power Transfer Published by IEC and IEEE
First International Standard for Safe Wireless Power Transfer Published by IEC and IEEE
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) have jointly published IEC/IEEE 63184:2025, the first global standard to assess human exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) from wireless power transfer (WPT) systems.
ASC to Replace 12 Species-Specific Frameworks with New Unified Farm Standard
ASC to Replace 12 Species-Specific Frameworks with New Unified Farm Standard
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has merged its twelve species-specific standards into a single ASC Farm Standard.
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Consumer Products Issue 4
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Consumer Products Issue 4
BRCGS has launched a public consultation to revise its Global Standard Consumer Products Issue 4, aiming to gather input from across the industry to improve the standard’s relevance and effectiveness.
GFSI Issues Call for Expert Auditors to Join Phase 2 of Development Effort
GFSI Issues Call for Expert Auditors to Join Phase 2 of Development Effort
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has issued an extended call for highly experienced auditors to join the second phase of its Auditor Training and Professional Development (ATPD) governance initiative.
JETI Publishes Key Reports on Metaverse and Intelligent Computing
JETI Publishes Key Reports on Metaverse and Intelligent Computing
JETI, the dedicated ISO/IEC advisory group specialized in emerging technologies, has released two reports, focusing respectively on the Metaverse and Intelligent Computing.
As EU Faces US Tariff Risks, Quality Infrastructure Strengthens Economic Integration
As EU Faces US Tariff Risks, Quality Infrastructure Strengthens Economic Integration
An analysis by the Accredia Observatory highlights the risk of new US tariffs on European imports and emphasizes the crucial role of Quality Infrastructure (QI) in safeguarding Europe's integrated economy.
ISO Approves Plan to Develop 56012 Innovation Ecosystem Management Standard
ISO Approves Plan to Develop 56012 Innovation Ecosystem Management Standard
ISO has approved a New Work Item Proposal (NWIP) to develop ISO 56012, a guidance standard on innovation ecosystem management.
Germany Declines to Join New Global Accreditation Organization GLOBAC
Germany Declines to Join New Global Accreditation Organization GLOBAC
On February 26, 2025, the German Accreditation Advisory Board advised the Federal Government that Germany, through its national accreditation body (DAkkS), should not join the newly established Global Accreditation Cooperation (GLOBAC).
BRCGS Releases Module 11 to Align Packaging Standards with tms/HAVI Requirements
BRCGS Releases Module 11 to Align Packaging Standards with tms/HAVI Requirements
BRCGS has introduced Module 11 for its Packaging Materials Issue 7 Standard, developed in partnership with tms/HAVI.
Launch of Global Standards Consultation on PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing)
Launch of Global Standards Consultation on PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing)
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is inviting experts worldwide to participate in an open consultation on Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services.
First Global Standard for Child-Friendly Services for Victims of Violence Released by ISO
First Global Standard for Child-Friendly Services for Victims of Violence Released by ISO
In a historic move, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has introduced WA 49:2025, the first international guidelines for child-friendly services aimed at supporting victims of violence.
ISO Develops Two Standards for eDNA Analysis in Aquatic Life Research
ISO Develops Two Standards for eDNA Analysis in Aquatic Life Research
ISO is developing two international standards to improve the reliability of environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques used to study aquatic life and assess water quality.
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