How Germany’s New Government Coalition Shapes the Country’s Standardization Course

After weeks of negotiations, Germany’s new coalition government has signed a four-year agreement outlining its key policy goals.

Fojnica Potato Gains Protected Status for Geographic Origin

The Fojnica Potato has officially been registered with a geographic indication, confirming its identity and market value.

ENEA Contributes to EU Effort for Sustainable Soil Management and Climate Resilience

ENEA, the Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, contributed to the European Joint Programme EJP SOIL, a major EU-funded research initiative involving 26 countries.

Corporate Mobility Roles Clarified in New Italian UNI 11977 Standard

The new UNI 11977:2025 standard has been published,

Public Input Invited on Updated Irish Rules for Buildings Damaged by Faulty Concrete Blocks

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has launched a public consultation for the second edition of I.S. 465,

Slovenia Launches National Center to Accelerate Circular Economy Transition

Slovenia has launched the Slovenian Center for Circular Economy (SCKG) to help companies and communities shift from a linear to a circular economy.

Serbia Adopts Standard for Sustainable Event Management

KS CASCO has published the Serbian version of the international standard on sustainable event management as SRPS ISO 20121:2025.

Smart Upgrade for Sicily’s Pistacchio di Raffadali Geographical Label of Origin

The Pistacchio di Raffadali DOP, a product with a geographical label of origin from a famous growing area in Sicily, is rolling out a mandatory Digital Passport and updated Control Plan for all producers starting next harvest season.

DIN SPEC 66336 Strengthens Digital Government Services in Germany

Germany has introduced DIN SPEC 66336 to raise the quality of digital public services.

LGAI First in Spain to Certify Under EUCC Cybersecurity Scheme

LGAI Technological Center has become the first certification body in Spain accredited to operate under the European cybersecurity certification scheme, EUCC.

Russian Institute of Standardization Launches Standardization Ecosystem Center for Shared Use

The Russian Institute of Standardization (RST) has launched the Standardization Ecosystem Center for Shared Use to support digital transformation in standard development.

Czech Quality Council Releases Newsletter Recapping Key Achievements from 2024

The Quality Council of the Czech Republic has released a new newsletter summarizing its major achievements in 2024.

New Green Marks Tackle Carbon Footprints

Ever wondered if your favorite product’s carbon footprint is like your ex’s excuses—full of holes?

IEEE Launches Study Group on Humanoid Robot Standards

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Robotics & Automation Society (RAS) has initiated a study group to assess the current standards for humanoid robots.

CEN published CWA 18125:2024 ‘Trusted data transaction - part 1’

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has introduced CWA 18125:2024 ‘Trusted Data Transaction - Part 1’.

Feedback requested for guides ISO/IEC Guide 58-2019 and ISO/IEC Guide 63-2019

Comments on the systematic review of two guides are requested by October 18, 2024 and are collected by American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

ISO Proposes New area of Technical Activity: Creative Digital Design and Digital Marketing

ISO is getting creative! They’ve proposed new ISO technical committees for creative digital design and digital marketing, aiming to keep things as standardized as our morning coffee.

IFS released a complete review of their IFS Product and Food Defence Guideline (Version 2)

IFS has just released a complete review of their IFS Product and Food Defence Guideline (Version 2).

Seed Oil Free Certified Food Label Unveiled

The Seed Oil Free Alliance has introduced the "Seed Oil Free Certified" Standards and Certification Program in response to the widespread use of refined seed oils in the global food supply.

Standards support the implementation, testing and adoption of electronic health records

Standards support the implementation, testing, and adoption of electronic health records (EHRs).

Pirelli unveils world's first FSC-certified racing bicycle tyre

Pirelli has introduced the world's first FSC-certified racing bicycle tire, marking a significant step towards sustainable practices in the cycling industry.

CEN and CENELEC established a new coordination group on Hydrogen

The CEN and CENELEC Technical Boards have established a new Coordination Group on Hydrogen (CEN-CLC/COG H2) to ensure coherence across hydrogen-related standards.

New Consultation Opens for GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2024

GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) has opened a new consultation for its Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs) version 2024, inviting stakeholders to participate.

Crucial Ways to Avoid Greenwashing - SGS White Paper

To avoid greenwashing while verifying environmental claims, it is crucial to understand various greenwashing tactics, including hidden trade-offs, lack of proof, vagueness, false labels, irrelevance, and outright lies.