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DAkkS Completes ISO 15189 Transition With All Medical Labs in Germany Retaining Accreditation
The Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS), Germany’s national accreditation body, has successfully completed the nationwide changeover to the revised DIN EN ISO 15189 standard for medical laboratories.
Italy’s OCSI Gains Accreditation to Issue EU Cybersecurity Certificates
The Information Security Certification Body (OCSI) of Italy’s National Cybersecurity Agency (ACN) has obtained accreditation from Accredia to issue European cybersecurity certificates under the new EUCC certification scheme.
Kuzbass Quality Center Tops July Ranking of Regional State Certification Bodies in Russia
The Russian Institute of Standardization (RST) has released the July 2025 ranking of participants in the National Certification System (NCS).
Morgan Sindall Construction Achieves BS 99001 Certification for Sector-Specific Quality
Morgan Sindall Construction has been certified by BSI to BS 99001, a quality management systems (QMS) standard tailored to the built environment.
Public Consultation Launched for New Accreditation Law in Serbia
The Serbian Ministry of Economy has opened a public consultation on the Draft Law on Accreditation, running from August 6 to August 26, 2025.
Two Young Professionals From Serbia to Join 2025 IEC Workshop
Two young engineers from Serbia, Luka Ivanović and Marko Tajdić, will represent the country at the IEC Young Professionals Workshop in New Delhi from September 15 to 19.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Achieves Near-Total FSC Forest Certification
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification has reshaped Bosnia and Herzegovina’s forestry sector since it was first introduced as a pilot in 2006.
Draft on Applying EN 45554 Repairability Concepts in Automotive Electronics Open for Comment
CEN and CENELEC have released a draft text for public review that applies repairability concepts to automotive electronics, focusing on electronic stability program (ESP) control units as a case study.
Pair of New European EN 15999 Standards Safeguard Cultural Heritage
Two new European Standards from the EN 15999 series have been released to help museums and cultural institutions protect valuable artifacts.
CEN and CENELEC Young Professionals Series: Eva Pevec on Why Standards Matter for Careers and Sustainability
Eva Pevec, a master’s student in management and Young Ambassador for Standardization at the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST),
European Commission Adopts VSME Standard to Ease Sustainability Reporting for Small Companies
The European Commission, as part of its broader SME Relief Package, has adopted the VSME sustainability reporting standard for micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
SIST Autumn Initiatives Featured in CEN and CENELEC Newsletter
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) has been highlighted in the latest issue of the CEN and CENELEC On the Spot newsletter for its upcoming autumn program.Global News
GAEI, a New Tool to Measure Accreditation Capability Worldwide
The latest IAF Outlook newsletter introduces the Global Accreditation Experience Index (GAEI), a new tool measuring accreditation capability worldwide.
BSI Unveils Free Net-Zero Guide to Help SMEs Cut Emissions
BSI has launched a free standard to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) develop net-zero transition plans.
Update of IFS Split Audit Protocol puts sharper Risk Controls and Planning in Focus
IFS has released version 2 of its Split Audit Protocol, providing updated guidance for audits conducted both on-site and remotely.
IAF Releases January Outlook Newsletter: Updates on MLA Expansion, COP 29, and Leadership Strategies
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published its latest Outlook newsletter, featuring significant updates in accreditation and conformity assessment.
GM Tightens Supplier Rules With Stricter Inspections and New Reporting
General Motors (GM) has revised its Customer Specific Requirements for IATF 16949, effective January 31, 2025.
No Deal! SGS and Bureau Veritas End Merger Negotiations
SGS and Bureau Veritas have ended merger talks without reaching an agreement, which could have created a €32 billion leader in testing and certification services.
PEFC Launches Survey to Revise Project Certification Requirements
PEFC has opened a survey to gather stakeholder feedback on updating its Project Certification requirements.
Benchmark Organic Textile Standard GOTS Version 8.0 Open for Public Consultation
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), an internationally recognized certification standard for organic textiles, is currently under revision, with public consultation open for Version 8.0.
ISO 17025 Clarification: Standard Methods Don’t Require Validation Unless Modified
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.
New ISO Subcommittee to Standardize Biological and Technical Component Integration
The ISO subcommittee for Microphysiological Systems (MPS) and Organ-on-Chip (OoC) has been approved and established under ISO/TC 276 Biotechnology.
Latest News About the ISO 9001 Revision
The Second Committee Draft (CD2) of ISO 9001 has been released for comments by SC 2 members.
