UK Outlines When Mandatory Non-EU Labeling Will Apply

The United Kingdom has outlined how it will implement mandatory "Not for EU" labeling on certain products sold domestically.

UNI Invites Input on Turning Recycling Verification Practice Into a Formal Standard

UNI is inviting market participants to share their experiences with UNI/PdR 88:2020,

Corporate Sustainability: UNI and Accredia Publish Guide for Reliable Reporting

UNI and Accredia have released a new brochure to help companies prepare transparent and trustworthy sustainability reports.

Spain Reaffirms Leadership in Essential Oils With New ISO Standard Initiatives

Spain continued to demonstrate its leadership in the ISO/TC 54 Essential Oils committee by launching initiatives for three new standards and the revision of one existing standard.

UKAS Celebrates 30th Anniversary by Highlighting SME Empowerment

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, marking three decades of helping organizations strengthen trust, improve performance, and compete internationally.

Verne Health Earns Triple Certification for Information Security and Quality

Dutch healthcare technology company Verne Health, developer of the Verne EPD Platform for healthcare professionals and hospitals,

Sweden Improving Inclusion With Two Free Accessibility Standards

The Swedish Post and Telecom Agency (PTS) is making both the European standard Design for All (SS-EN 17161 Universal Design) and the global standard for cognitive design, ISO 21801, accessible to everyone free of charge.

Consultation Open on Safe Handling of Sterile Medical Equipment in Norway

Standard Norway has opened a consultation on a new technical specification that sets clear requirements for storing, handling, and transporting sterile medical equipment in Norwegian healthcare services.

Three Leaders Honored With Norway’s 2024 Standardization Prizes

Øivind Rooth, Siri Tau Ursin, and Manav Rihel Kumar were recognized on May 27 with Norway’s 2024 Standardization Prizes f for their exceptional contributions to national and international standardization.

UNE Sets 2030 Strategy Goals: Progress, Awareness, Sustainability

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) approved its new 2030 Strategy at its General Assembly and presented its 2024 Annual Report. The Strategy sets a clear direction for the coming years, aiming to strengthen UNE’s impact and value to Spanish society.

German Institutes Publish Tools to Help Smaller Labs Adopt Digital Calibration Certificates

Germany’s National Metrology Institute (PTB) and German Calibration Service (DKD) are helping smaller calibration laboratories move to Digital Calibration Certificates (DCC).

CWA 18186 Provides First European Guide for Creating Digital Product Passports

CEN has published CWA 18186:2025, Europe’s first guide to help companies design and implement Digital Product Passports (DPPs), which will soon be mandatory for many products sold in the EU.

ISO Publishes 17035 - Guidelines for Validation and Verification Programmes

ISO announced the release of ISO/IEC TS 17035:2024 on September 1, 2024.

PEFC launches new global standard for forest management certification

PEFC has introduced the ST 1004 standard, establishing uniform requirements for certification bodies conducting sustainable forest management certifications.

BRCGS Global Standard for ETRS Recognized Under IAF MLA

The BRCGS Global Standard for Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing has been officially recognized under the International Accreditation Forum’s (IAF) Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) as of July 9, 2024.

New ISO Working Group Formed for ISO 31000 Revision

ISO forms new working group to revise ISO 31000 risk management standard.

New DIN/TS 92004 Standard Aims to Strengthen Trust in AI Systems

To build trust in artificial intelligence, the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has introduced DIN/TS 92004.

New Guidance on Auditing Resources Released by ISO Auditing Practices Group (APG)

The ISO Auditing Practices Group (APG) has released the second edition of its guidance on auditing resources.

The geopolitics of technology standards: historical context for US, EU and Chinese approaches

As The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) reports:

Revision of ISO 22000 Expected by 2027

The international standard ISO 22000, which addresses food safety management systems, is set to undergo a significant revision by 2027.

ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024: New Guidelines for Remote Auditing of Management Systems

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published the ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024,

IAF Endorses GlobalGAP's Latest Food Safety Standard - IFA v6

Looks like the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) just gave a big thumbs up to GlobalGAP's new standard.

GFSI call for Applications to join the GFSI Steering Committee

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened applications for retail members to join its Steering Committee.

New Standard for EUDR DDS Module Published by PEFC

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has released a new standard for the European Union's Deforestation-free Supply Chain Regulation (EUDR) Due Diligence System (DDS) Module.