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Slovenia Invites Experts to Shape Four New International Standards
Slovenia Invites Experts to Shape Four New International Standards
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) is inviting Slovenian professionals to contribute to the development of four new international and European standards in the fields of safety, digital product data, and sports equipment.
Abysalto Successfully Recertified to Six ISO Standards
Abysalto Successfully Recertified to Six ISO Standards
Abysalto, , a Croatia-based provider of IT services and consulting, has successfully renewed its certifications for six ISO standards, confirming its ongoing commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, information security, and records management.
Netherlands Developing Universal Foundation for Faster, Smarter EV Charging Stations
Netherlands Developing Universal Foundation for Faster, Smarter EV Charging Stations
A new Dutch Technical Agreement (NTA) is currently being developed to standardize the foundation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations,
Applications Open for Russia’s 2025 Standardizer of the Year Award
Applications Open for Russia’s 2025 Standardizer of the Year Award
The application period has begun for the seventh annual Standardizer of the Year award, 
Simplified Sustainability Reporting Now Available for Sweden’s Small Enterprises
Simplified Sustainability Reporting Now Available for Sweden’s Small Enterprises
Sweden has introduced a new self-declaration to make sustainability reporting easier for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Eight Finalists Named for Austria’s 2025 State Prize for Corporate Quality
Eight Finalists Named for Austria’s 2025 State Prize for Corporate Quality
Austria has announced the eight finalists for the 2025 State Prize for Corporate Quality.
Italy Opens Preliminary Inquiry for Seventeen Standards on Safety, Sustainability, and Emerging Needs
Italy Opens Preliminary Inquiry for Seventeen Standards on Safety, Sustainability, and Emerging Needs
The Italian national standardization body UNI  has launched a preliminary public inquiry for 17 proposed standards, open from May 8 to May 22, 2025.
AFNOR Launches New Tool to Measure Quality Culture in Organizations
AFNOR Launches New Tool to Measure Quality Culture in Organizations
The AFNOR Group has introduced a new tool—the Quality Culture Barometer—designed to help organizations assess employee engagement and alignment with their internal quality culture.
Skretting Certified under ASC Feed Standard Ahead of Compliance Deadline
Skretting Certified under ASC Feed Standard Ahead of Compliance Deadline
Skretting, an aquaculture feed manufacturer based in Stavanger, Norway, has been certified under the ASC Feed Standard by DNV.
RvA Begins Publishing Updated Accreditation Protocols
RvA Begins Publishing Updated Accreditation Protocols
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has started releasing revised versions of its Specific Accreditation Protocols (SAPs), which provide required practical guidance for particular accreditation areas.
UNE Leads Creation of European Guide for Applying AI in Process Industries
UNE Leads Creation of European Guide for Applying AI in Process Industries
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has led the development of CWA 18211:2025, a new European guide that explains how to apply artificial intelligence (AI) in process industries.
POSCH Celebrates Three Decades of Certification with Quality Austria
POSCH Celebrates Three Decades of Certification with Quality Austria
POSCH, a medium-sized machinery company from southern Austria, is celebrating 30 years of certification by Quality Austria Certification.

Global News

ANSI Highlights ISO 17516:2014 - Microbiology of Cosmetic Products
ANSI Highlights ISO 17516:2014 - Microbiology of Cosmetic Products
Ensuring Cosmetic Safety: Understanding Microbiological Contamination
IFS Broker and IFS PACsecure Earn Global Recognition
IFS Broker and IFS PACsecure Earn Global Recognition
What do you call a factory that makes good products? A satisfactory!
ANSI Seeks Comments on New ISO Technical Committee Proposal for Customer Contact Centers
ANSI Seeks Comments on New ISO Technical Committee Proposal for Customer Contact Centers
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), as the U.S. member body to ISO, is soliciting feedback until July 5 on a draft proposal for a new ISO technical committee (TC) focused on customer contact centers (CCC).
Paving the Way for Our Electromagnetic Future - IEC
Paving the Way for Our Electromagnetic Future - IEC
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published an article titled "Paving the Way for Our Electromagnetic Future."
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