Plenary Meeting in France Reviews Draft Standards for European Quantum Technologies

The CEN-CENELEC Joint Technical Committee 22 (CEN/CLC/JTC 22) on quantum technologies held its plenary meeting from April 14 to 16, 2025, in Saint-Denis, France.

KANSAI HELIOS Wins Gold for Sustainable Resin Innovation in Slovenia

KANSAI HELIOS Slovenija announced it has received the gold award from the Styrian Chamber of Commerce for its sustainable resin developed for coil coating applications.

UNE Seeks Two Experts to Help Draft EU Standard on EV Charging Accessibility

The Spanish Standardization Association (UNE) has launched an open call for tenders to hire two experts to help draft a new European standard on accessibility at electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

Germany Issues Two Key AI Standards for Autonomous Train Safety

Germany has introduced two pivotal standards to guide the safe integration of artificial intelligence in fully automated rail transport.

Three Major Updates on UNI’s Obiettivo 9001 Platform Tracking ISO 9001 Revision

The Italian national standardization body UNI has published new content on its Obiettivo 9001 platform, offering early insight into changes expected in the upcoming revision of ISO 9001.

ILNAS Sets Up New Cloud and Data Standards Commission, Updates Info and Comms Report

Luxembourg’s standards body (ILNAS) has introduced its new National Standardization Commission (ILNAS/NSC 05) for Cloud and Data.

AFNOR Breaks Down Standard Revisions in Latest Newsletter, Experts Weigh In

France’s national standardization body AFNOR has published issue no. 16 of its newsletter, focusing on the importance of standard revisions and highlighting current updates to major international standards like ISO 9001, ISO 22000, and ISO 45001.

Stronger Guidance for Food Waste Diagnosis Released in France

The CTCPA, France’s Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products, has released an updated version of its guide for diagnosing food waste.

BSI Launches Landmark Residential Standard for Modern Construction Methods

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published PAS 8700:2025, the first formal specification to guide the use of modern methods of construction (MMC) in new residential buildings.

Bank of Italy Earns Certifications for Distance and Non-Formal Training

The Bank of Italy has received UNI ISO 29993:2019 and UNI ISO 29994:2021 certifications for its training services, confirming the quality and effectiveness of its educational programs.

Slovenia to Host Operational Excellence Forum 2025 on May 23

Operational Excellence Forum 2025 will take place on May 23 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, focusing on innovative strategies in manufacturing, sustainability, and leadership.

Five Experts Honored in 19th Edition of Paolo Scolari Award

At the end of its 2025 General Assembly of Members, the Italian national standardization body UNI awarded five individuals the Paolo Scolari Award.

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

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

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

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

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

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched a public consultation on the revision of its general accreditation standard and two related procedures.

GLOBALG.A.P. Primary Farm Assurance Version 6 Published with Six-Month Transition Period

The new version 6 of the Primary Farm Assurance (PFA) program by GLOBALG.A.P. was published on 11 September 2024 and will replace the previous version on 1 March 2025.

Swiss Stock Exchange Launches Climate Equity Flag for Environmentally Responsible Companies

SIX Swiss Exchange has introduced its new "1.5 °C Climate Equity Flag", an important step toward identifying companies that align with climate goals set out in the Paris Agreement.

Global Quality Infrastructure Index Report 2023 Released

The 2023 Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII), which ranks countries based on their quality infrastructure performance, was launched in May 2024.

IFS Publishes Updated Broker 3.2 Guideline and Remote Auditing Protocol

The International Featured Standards (IFS) has released new documents for IFS Broker version 3.2, providing both a guideline for auditors and an audit protocol for remote auditing.

IEC Introduces First Standard for Industrial Digital Twins, More Parts in Development

The IEC has published IEC 63278-1, the first standard in a projected series for industrial "digital twins".

New Standard Brings Safety to Wetlaid Nonwoven Machinery

ISO 22291:2022, a new safety standard for wetlaid nonwoven machinery, was developed by companies Voith and Trützschler in collaboration with Austrian Standards.