European Guide CWA 18237 Helps Cities Build Healthier, Smarter Urban Spaces

A new CEN Workshop Agreement, CWA 18237:2025, offers European cities a practical guide for improving public health and wellbeing by combining nature, culture, and digital tools in city planning.

Latest ISS Bulletin Focuses on Small Business Standards and Cybersecurity

The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has released the latest issue of its quarterly bulletin Standardizacija (Standardization),

Green Building Certification Spain Gets First Accreditation for Private EU Sustainability Scheme

Green Building Certification Spain is the first organization in Spain to receive accreditation from the Entidad Nacional de Acreditación (ENAC) for verifying and validating compliance with the EU’s Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) principle under a private scheme.

Poland Finalizes Consultation on Accreditation Rules for EU Product Assessors

The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has released a draft update to document DA-11, which outlines how conformity assessment bodies (CABs) can be accredited for assessing products under EU rules.

CEN and CENELEC Open Nominations for 2025 Standards+Innovation Awards

The 2025 edition of the Standards+Innovation Awards is now open for nominations, featuring five categories, including a new award for educators in standardization and the biannual award for technical body officers.

SMART Standards Seen as Key Tool for Digital Transformation, German Survey Finds

The 13th annual survey by the German Standardization Panel was presented on June 24 by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE).

Road Safety Standards Take Center Stage in Latest Issue of BDS Compass

The latest issue of BDS Compass, published by the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS),

Cofrac Suspends Bureau Veritas Accreditation for Qualiopi Certification

The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has suspended Bureau Veritas’ accreditation for issuing Qualiopi certifications, affecting its activities under the ISO/IEC 17065 standard.

Germany Issues DIN SPEC 91508 for Choosing the Optimal Carbon Management Method

Germany has released DIN SPEC 91508, a free standard for carbon management that helps evaluate whether carbon capture and utilization (CCU) or carbon capture and storage (CCS) is the better choice in a given situation.

Moldova Moves to Recognize CE-Marked Products in Push for EU Alignment

Moldova is taking a major step toward European Union integration by allowing products with CE marking to enter its market without extra checks.

Olympus Mobility Earns ISO 27001 Certification for Data Security

Olympus Mobility, an IT services and consulting firm based in Ghent, Belgium, has achieved ISO/IEC 27001 certification following a successful audit by Brand Compliance B.V.

AFNOR Launches New Study on QSE Function to Track Job Trends and Skills

AFNOR invited professionals working in Quality, Safety, and Environment (QSE) roles to take part in a new study comparing current career trends with findings from a similar 2018 survey.

ISO 22329 Standard Guides Organizations on Social Media Use in Emergencies

The standard ISO 22329:2021, which focuses on social media in emergency management, provides vital guidance for governmental and non-governmental organizations.

ADNOC’s CO2 Storage Site Becomes First in the Middle East Certified by DNV

DNV has certified the feasibility of ADNOC’s West Aquifer CO2 storage site in the UAE, marking a milestone in the region’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) efforts.

Standards Pavilion Highlights Role of Standards in Advancing Climate Action at COP29

The Standards Pavilion at COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, showcased the critical role of international standards in turning climate commitments into measurable actions.

BSI Introduces Digital Seal for Three Types of Medical Device Certificates

BSI announced the introduction of a digital seal for its MDR, IVDR, and UKCA certificates for medical devices starting November 2024.

IATF Releases New Sanctioned Interpretations for Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has announced the release of Sanctioned Interpretations (SIs) for both the Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949.

BRCGS Releases Interpretation Guidelines for Issue 7 of Packaging Materials Standard

BRCGS has released the Interpretation Guidelines for Issue 7 of the Packaging Materials Standard, providing additional context and guidance for each clause.

AFNOR Spec 2315 Lays Groundwork for Regenerative Economy Standardization

AFNOR has introduced AFNOR Spec 2315, a pivotal document designed to anchor the concept of a regenerative economy in standardization.

ISO 9001 Revision Progresses Toward 2026 Release

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has extended the development timeline for the ISO 9001 standard, now aiming for a September 2026 publication.

World’s First International Standard for Stem Cell Data Released

The world’s first international standard for stem cell data, ISO 8472-1, has been officially released, addressing the lack of global regulations for stem cell data management and sharing.

ISO Unveils Framework for Implementing ESG Principles at COP29 - IWA 48 published

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) introduced the ESG Implementation Principles at COP29 on November 14, 2024.

KPMG Australia First Globally to Earn BSI AI Management Certification

KPMG Australia has become the first organization worldwide to receive certification from BSI for its AI management system.

Standards Organizations Unite at COP29 to Drive Climate Action; launched first-ever Standards Pavilion 

International standards organizations have joined forces to highlight the critical role of standards in accelerating climate action at COP29.