Almawave Earns ISO 42001 Certification for Responsible Artificial Intelligence

Almawave, a data and AI company within the Almaviva Group, has received certification to ISO/IEC 42001, the international standard for responsible AI management.

Bulgaria Joins Global FSC Network for Sustainable Forest Management

Bulgaria is now officially part of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) global network, following the approval of the Sustainable Forests Association as an FSC network partner.

BSI and Kantara Join Pilot for Digital Identity Accreditation

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has announced that two organizations have joined the pilot program to seek accreditation to certify against the UK’s national digital identity framework.

New INRS Guide and Online Tools Help Small Businesses Assess Work Risks

The French National Research and Safety Institute (INRS) has published a new guide to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) identify and reduce occupational risks.

Serbian Chamber of Commerce Launches National ESG Platform Powered by AI

The Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PKS) has launched ESGstandard,the country’s first national digital platform for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) self‑assessment and improvement.

Slovenia Offers Funding for Environmental and Sustainability Labels in Tourism Sector

Slovenia’s Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport has launched a new call for applications to support hospitality and tourism businesses with the costs of obtaining or renewing internationally recognized environmental and sustainability labels.

CEN’s Online Standards Development Tool Now Supports Entire Process

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has completed the full rollout of its Online Standards Development (OSD) tool, which now covers the entire process from project creation to final publication.

EU’s ESPR Sets Stage for Digital Product Passports, Repairability Rules and Phased Rollout

The European Union’s new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) took effect on July 18, 2024, setting the groundwork for far-reaching sustainability rules across nearly all products on the EU market.

CROLAB’s New E-Glasilo Previews 20th Laboratory Competence Conference in Zadar

The Croatian Association of Laboratories (CROLAB) has published the July 2025 issue of its E-Glasilo, featuring a preview of the 20th International Conference on Laboratory Competence.

EU Commission Launches Nature Credits to Reward Ecosystem Protection and Boost Rural Income

The European Commission has unveiled a Roadmap towards Nature Credits, a new voluntary and certified tool designed to attract private investment in biodiversity protection and generate income for farmers, foresters, and local communities.

Austrian Companies Invited to Compete for 2026 State Prize for Corporate Quality

Entries are now open for the 2026 State Prize for Corporate Quality, Austria’s highest recognition for organizational excellence. 

EU Seeks Experts for Cybersecurity Certification Working Group

The European Union is moving ahead with plans to certify Managed Security Services (MSS) and has launched a call for experts to join the working group that will design the new EUMSS certification scheme.

AFNOR Spec: New Standard for Simplifying Digital App Development with "Low-Code/No-Code"

The Syndicat Français des Professionnels du NoCode (SFPN), backed by AFNOR, has launched AFNOR Spec, a new technical document dedicated to "Low Code and No Code" (LCNC) technology.

ISO Committee for Risk Management Reports Progress on ISO 31000 Revision at London Plenary

The ISO Technical Committee 262 (TC262) for Risk Management recently convened in London.

Chinese Toilet Paper Supplier "Join Bums" Loses FSC Certification Over False Bamboo Claims

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has suspended the certification of "Join Bums" for falsely claiming that its bamboo toilet paper rolls were FSC 100% certified.

New IEC Technical Specification Enhances Reliability Metrics for Wind Power Systems

The IEC TS 61400-26-4:2024 technical specification, “Wind Power Generation System Part 26-4: Reliability of Wind Power Generation System,” has been released,

FSC Opens Consultations on Certification Body Requirements for Forest Management and Chain of Custody

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched a public consultation on updates to certification body requirements,

New Guide 17 Video Released to Boost SME Involvement in Standardization

CEN and CENELEC, in collaboration with Small Business Standards (SBS), have released a video to promote Guide 17, which addresses challenges SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) face in standard development.

Transition to GLOBAC: IAF and ILAC Set January 2026 for Unified Global Accreditation

IAF and ILAC have confirmed the unification of global accreditation under GLOBAC, with operations set to begin in January 2026.

GFSI Clarifies: SMART Version 6.0 of IFA Aquaculture Principles Not Recognized Due to Remote Audits

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) stated that it does not recognize GLOBALG.A.P’s IFA Principles and Criteria for Aquaculture – version 6.0.

McDonald’s Tightens Standards with New Code of Conduct, Imposes SMETA 7.0 on Suppliers

McDonald's is introducing a new Code of Conduct to elevate ethical and compliance standards across its operations, while also enforcing the stricter Sedex SMETA 7.0 protocol for its suppliers.

Safer Airspace: CEN Releases CWA 18150:2024 to Address Drone Misuse in Sensitive Areas

The new CWA 18150:2024 standard by CEN introduces a unified testing methodology for detecting, tracking, and identifying drones, 

C2C Certified Circularity Introduced to Boost Product Design Aligned with Circular Economy Goals

The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute has introduced C2C Certified Circularity, a new certification designed to encourage companies to create products aligned with circular economy principles.

BRCGS Publishes Packaging Materials Issue 7

BRCGS has released Issue 7 of its Global Standard for Packaging Materials, along with a Key Changes document, now available on their website and Participate platform.