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FSC Approves Revision Of Sweden Forest Stewardship Standard
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has approved a revision of Sweden’s National Forest Stewardship Standard,
Regola Costa Earns First PEFC Ecosystem Services Certification For Tourism In Veneto
A historic land management collective in northern Italy, Regola Costa, has received the first PEFC ecosystem services certification for tourism and recreation in the Veneto region.
European Commission Invites Small Businesses To Workshop On Standardization Regulation Revision
The European Commission (EC) is organizing a workshop for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on the revision of the EU Standardization Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012.
Slovenia Introduces Flag Label On Food To Guarantee Full Domestic Origin
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food of Slovenia (MAFF) has introduced a new label featuring the national flag to guarantee that food products are entirely produced, processed, and packaged in Slovenia.
EUDOM Achieves ISO 14001 Certification For Environmental Management
EUDOM, d.o.o., part of the EUTRIP group, has obtained certification to ISO 14001, the international standard for environmental management systems.
Croatia Calls On SMEs To Join EU Standardization Regulation Workshop
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) is encouraging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to take part in a European Commission (EC) workshop on the revision of the EU Standardization Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012.
Italy Opens UNI 12000 Certification Scheme for Anti-Bullying Systems
Accredia, Italy’s national accreditation body, has opened accreditation for certification bodies that will certify organizations against UNI 12000,
Free Risk Tool Launched for Healthcare Information Security Standard NEN 7510
The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has launched a free risk analysis tool to help healthcare organizations and other entities that process personal health data carry out the information security risk assessment required under NEN 7510.
AI System Testing Guidance DIN SPEC 92006 Featured In Latest DIN Newsletter
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has released a new issue of its DINews newsletter, highlighting DIN SPEC 92006, a specification designed to help organizations test and evaluate artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
TÜV AUSTRIA Certified To ISO 30415 As Austria Prepares For EU Pay Transparency Rules
TÜV AUSTRIA, an Austrian testing, inspection, and certification organization, has obtained certification to ISO 30415,
Kvalitetsmagasinet Opens Voting For Sweden’s 2026 Quality Profile Award
Kvalitetsmagasinet, a Swedish publication focused on quality management, has opened voting for the 2026 edition of its annual “Quality Profile of the Year” award after receiving 64 nominations from across the country.
SKZ Warns About Fake Certificates For Plastic Products
SKZ - German Plastics Center has warned about fake SKZ certificates for plastic products appearing in the market.Global News
Iceland Proposes New ISO Committee for Children’s Rights Management
The Icelandic Standards (IST) has submitted a proposal to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to establish a new technical committee, ISO/TC on Children’s Rights Management.
IFAN 2025 Survey Finds Cost and Complexity Still Blocking Standards Use
The International Federation of Standards Users (IFAN) has released its 2025 International Standards Users Survey, drawing insights from a record 861 organizations worldwide.
IEEE Reveals 2025 Award Winners for Excellence in Standards Development
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) announced the 2025 recipients of its annual awards, recognizing individuals and groups who made significant contributions to international standards.
IAF and ILAC Replaced at Year End as New Global Accreditation Body Takes Over
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) will begin dissolution processes on January 1, 2026,
ISO 17620 published to support global biodiversity preservation and sustainable development
A new international standard, ISO 17620:2025, has been published to help ensure that development projects protect, preserve, and enhance biodiversity worldwide.
IATA Launches Integrated Sustainability Program for Airlines
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has introduced the Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP), a comprehensive certification and assessment framework tailored for airlines.
UL Solutions Expands ECOLOGO Certification to Industrial and Energy Equipment
UL Solutions has expanded its ECOLOGO certification program to cover industrial and energy automation equipment, helping manufacturers verify sustainability claims through science-based, multi-attribute standards.
PEFC Launches Consultation on Updated Project Sourcing Standard and Requirements
PEFC International has opened a 60-day public consultation, running from October 24 to December 23, to review proposed updates to its project certification requirements.
ISO 17298 Embeds Biodiversity in Business Strategy, Signaling a Shift in Finance
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 17298, a new global standard that makes biodiversity part of business strategy and financial decision-making.
ISO 54002 Guides Police in Applying ISO 9001 Principles
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 54002:2025, a new guidance document to help police organizations apply the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 in their operations.
Updated ISO 27701 Now Offers Standalone Privacy Management Certification
The 2025 update of ISO 27701 marks a major shift in privacy management, turning the standard into a fully independent, certifiable framework.
