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October Issue of UNE Magazine Spotlights Global Standard on Biodiversity
The October issue of the Asociación Española de Normalización (UNE) magazine is now available, featuring biodiversity as its central theme.
UKAS Probing Interest for Pilot Accreditation Programs in Rail and Event Sectors
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is inviting certification bodies to take part in two pilot accreditation programs under consideration:
Luxembourg Prepares for 2025 MLQE Quality and Excellence Awards Ceremony
The Ministry of the Economy (MECO) and the Luxembourg Movement for Quality and Excellence (MLQE) will host the 2025 edition of the Luxembourg Prize for Quality and Excellence on November 25 at the Chamber of Commerce in Luxembourg-Kirchberg.
Emma Brimdyr on Making Robotics More Sustainable: CEN and CENELEC Young Professionals Series
Robotics expert Emma Brimdyr, representing the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS), is featured in the latest interview of CEN and CENELEC’s Meet Young Professionals in European Standardization series.
ILNAS Publishes First National Analysis on Sustainable Development Standards
The Luxembourg Institute for Standardization, Accreditation, Safety, and Quality of Products and Services (ILNAS) has released its first-ever Standardization Analysis – Sustainable Development, unveiled on October 15 during World Standards Day 2025.
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,Global News
Tech Giants Back New Standard to Clarify End-of-Life Security Timelines
A group of leading tech firms has proposed a new standard, called OpenEoX, to streamline how companies disclose product end-of-life and end-of-support dates.
ISO Launches Pilot Licensing Model With New Duties for Certification Bodies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a pilot of its Differentiated Licensing Model (DML), introducing major changes to how standards are accessed, priced, and controlled.
Sixteenth Meeting of WG 29 Advances ISO 9001 Revision
ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, the working group responsible for revising ISO 9001, met online for its sixteenth session on May 14, 2025.
IATF Celebrates 100,000 Certified Sites as Global Automotive Sector Raises the Bar
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has surpassed 100,000 certified sites worldwide under the IATF 16949 standard, marking a significant milestone in automotive quality management.
FSSC Expands Development Program to Include Packaging and Strengthen Food Safety Support for SMEs
Foundation FSSC has released Version 2.0 of the FSSC Development Program, expanding its support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food sector.
ISO Proposes New Standard for Describing and Sharing Carbon Credit Data
A new proposal for the ISO/TS 32214 standard has been submitted to the ISO Technical Committee on Sustainable Finance (ISO/TC 322), aiming to create a common reference data model for describing and identifying carbon credit projects and units.
ISO Health Informatics Committee Launches Official LinkedIn Channel
The ISO Technical Committee on Health Informatics, ISO/TC 215, has launched its official LinkedIn page to connect professionals in digital health, standards, and data sharing.
Seven Pillars for Event Standards: New ISO Committee Proposed
A new ISO Technical Committee has been proposed for the international events industry.
Cutting-Edge Technologies Drive Urgent Creation of New Safety Standards
As cutting-edge technologies like AI, robotics, and 3D printing rapidly evolve, standards organizations are working urgently to develop new safety guidelines.
GLOBALG.A.P. Tests New Stakeholder-Created Environmental Solution on Farms
GLOBALG.A.P.'s new environmental sustainability solution is now being tested in real-world farm settings across Europe.
Revised SR10 Standard Strengthens Global Framework for Social Responsibility and ESG Integration
The SR10 standard for social responsibility and sustainable development helps organizations embed ethical, social, and environmental goals into their operations.
