Manufacturers in Russia can continue using terms like "eco," "bio," and related labels on their products without needing to prove organic compliance until September 1, 2030.
France Qualité AFQP, the national association promoting quality and performance in France, has launched a new commission focused on cybersecurity as part of its Made in Qualité think tank.
The Netherlands is helping develop Europe’s first standard on climate services, aimed at ensuring clear and dependable climate information across the continent.
The latest edition of Echanges magazine by France Qualité AFQP, the French association for quality and performance, centers on the role of human resources and generational diversity in driving quality and performance.
The July issue of the newsletter from Accredia, Italy’s national accreditation body, is now available and features a wide range of updates on accredited conformity assessment, digital innovation, and sustainability.
SELSA Intelligence AG has been certified to ISO 22301 for business continuity management by Quality Austria, becoming one of the first in Austria’s insurance sector to do so.
Almawave, a data and AI company within the Almaviva Group, has received certification to ISO/IEC 42001, the international standard for responsible AI management.
Bulgaria is now officially part of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) global network, following the approval of the Sustainable Forests Association as an FSC network partner.
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has announced that two organizations have joined the pilot program to seek accreditation to certify against the UK’s national digital identity framework.
The French National Research and Safety Institute (INRS) has published a new guide to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) identify and reduce occupational risks.
The Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PKS) has launched ESGstandard,the country’s first national digital platform for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) self‑assessment and improvement.
ISO has clarified that standard methods from organizations like ASTM are already validated and do not require extra testing by laboratories unless modified or used outside their intended purpose.
French company Bureau Veritas and Swiss firm SGS are in advanced negotiations to merge, potentially creating a €32bn leader in testing and certification services.
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released Informative Document IAF ID 16, titled Development and Monitoring of KPIs in Food-Related Certification Schemes.
In December 2024, the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) expanded its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) to include Anti-Bribery Management Systems (ABMS) and Compliance Management Systems (CMS).
The growing adoption of GenAI - generative artificial intelligence systems that create new content such as text, images, and code - highlights the urgent need for governance standards to secure software supply chains.
BSI has released BS 8887-221:2024, a new standard aimed at advancing the circular economy in the lighting industry by supporting remanufacturing practices.
ISO has announced the opening of applications for the prestigious Next Generation Award 2025, which recognizes young professionals from ISO members championing sustainability-driven standardization and collaborative approaches.
The International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) will celebrate its 70th Anniversary in 2025, commemorating the signing of its Convention on October 12, 1955.
A proposal for a new joint technical committee (JTC) under ISO and IEC focusing on Smart and Sustainable Cities and Communities has been submitted by AFNOR.