Registration Opens for the 31st Quality Austria Forum in Salzburg

Registration is now open for the 31st Quality Austria Forum, which will take place on March 18, 2026, in Salzburg,

FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard Approved for Hungary

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has approved a new Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Hungary, introducing a single national framework for responsible forest management that will take effect on May 1, 2026.

Climate Transition And Circular Economy In New Edition Of UNE Magazine

The latest edition of UNE Magazine puts climate transition at the center,

Gender Equality, ICT Security, ESG, And EU Rules In The January Accredia Letter

The January edition of Accredia Letterr, the monthly newsletter of Italy’s national accreditation body,

27th International Quality Symposium Planned For March 2026 In Šibenik

The Croatian Quality Managers Society (HDMK) has announced the 27th International Symposium “Quality – Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow”, scheduled for March 25–27, 2026, in Šibenik, Croatia.

Applications Open for Quality Oscar 2026 Business Excellence Awards

Applications are now open for the Quality Oscar (Oskar kvaliteta) 2026, Serbia’s national award for business excellence, recognizing profit and nonprofit organizations based on demonstrated organizational performance and results.

HZN And CROLAB Publish New E-Newsletters With Updates From Standards And Laboratories

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) and the Association of Croatian Laboratories CROLAB have published new editions of their electronic newsletters,

NEN Nearing Full Shift To Digital Standards In February 2026

From February 1, 2026, NEN, the Netherlands’ national standards body, will supply its standards only in digital form, ending the sale of printed standards.

NS 9410 Aquaculture Environmental Monitoring Standard Set for Revision

Norway is preparing to revise NS 9410, its national standard for monitoring seabed impacts from marine aquaculture, and is inviting experts to take part in the work.

Made Green in Italy Opens New Application Window in January 2026

Italy has opened a new application window for the Made Green in Italy scheme, allowing companies to apply for support for product environmental footprint projects from January 12 to January 26, 2026.

ANSES Publishes Reference Framework for Drafting Hygiene and HACCP Guides

The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES) has published a new reference framework

National Program Czech Quality Newsletter Reviews 2025 Activities and New Quality Labels

The National Program Czech Quality, a government-backed initiative of the Czech Republic,

Draft ISO 45010 Guidance on Menstruation and Menopause in the Workplace Open for Comment

A draft international standard, ISO/DIS 45010, has been released for public consultation to guide workplaces in supporting employees through menstruation and menopause.

Global Rules for Plant-Based Food Labeling Laid Out in New ISO 87000

The growing global demand for plant-based foods has led to the publication of ISO 8700:2025,

Latest Part of ISO 19650 Series Covers Health and Safety Information in BIM

The latest part of the ISO 19650 series, ISO 19650-6:2025, sets out how health and safety information should be shared and used throughout the life cycle of buildings and infrastructure.

IECEE Celebrates 40 Years of Driving Product Safety and International Trade

The IEC System of Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components (IECEE) is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

VDA 19.1 Yellow Book Published With Expanded Cleanliness Inspection Rules

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has published the new English edition of the VDA 19.1 Yellow Book,

First Meeting of IWA 50 Launches Work on Hydrological Risk Standards

The first online meeting of IWA 50 will be held on October 7, marking the start of international work on guidelines and potential standards for managing floods, droughts, and water scarcity.

NIST Publishes New Cryptography Standard to Protect Small Devices

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finalized its NIST SP 800-232, a new standard to secure small, resource-limited electronics against cyberattacks.

CSQ Releases Cannabis Standards for Retail and Warehousing & Distribution, Updates Supplements

Cannabis Safety and Quality (CSQ) has released new safety and quality standards for retail, warehousing and distribution, along with updated requirements for dietary supplement products.

China’s Zenith-Ward Pathfinders Team Wins Top Award at International Standards Olympiad

The 20th International Standards Olympiad, organized by the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS),

EASI Model Becomes First Sustainability Governance Scheme Accredited by Accredia

The EASI Model has been introduced as the first governance scheme accredited by Accredia and open to independent certification.

Core Medical Device Safety Standard IEC 60601-1 Overhaul Puts Software, Connectivity and AI in Focus

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has launched a major revision of its foundational medical device safety standard, IEC 60601-1.

Geneva Meeting on Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Ends Without Agreement

The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) met in Geneva from August 5 to 15 to finalize a global, legally binding treaty on plastic pollution.