Digital Standardization for Children’s Products Headlines July Issue of Standards and Quality

The July issue of Standards and Quality, a professional magazine covering standardization and quality topics in Russia,

DAkkS Replaces Handwritten Signatures with Digital Seals to Improve Certificate Security

As of July 15, 2025, the Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS) has introduced digital seals on all certificates and notices,

France Stands Alone in EU in Allowing RED II Biomass After Deadline

The European Commission has clarified how countries should apply the Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III) after the May 21, 2025, transition deadline.

OLAS Unveils Strategy to Boost Accreditation’s Impact Through 2030

The Luxembourg Office for Accreditation and Surveillance (OLAS) has published its 2025–2030 strategy, reinforcing its role in supporting national economic growth, protecting health and the environment, and ensuring the competence and impartiality of accredited bodies.

Cofrac Updates Accreditation Guides for Pathology and Reproductive Biology Labs

The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has released revised versions of two technical accreditation guides, SH GTA 03 and SH GTA 05, aligning them with the 2022 edition of the standard NF EN ISO 15189, the French version of the standard for quality and competence in medical laboratories.

Futura Agricola 2015 Winery Claims Four Landmark Food Certifications

Futura Agricola 2015, a young Apulian winery owned by the Vespa Vignaioli group, has achieved four landmark food-related certifications: BRCGS Food Safety, IFS Food, ISO 22005, and SQNPI.

Shaping Standards for Sustainable Cities: Young Professional Monika Heyder in the Spotlight

Monika Heyder, a Senior Expert in Green and Digital Transformation at ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, is featured in the second 2025 interview of the CEN and CENELEC Young Professionals in European Standardization series.

UNE Launches Committee to Advance Industrialized Construction Standards

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has formally created a technical subcommittee focused on industrialized construction to develop standards for this growing building method in Spain.

UNE, CEM and ENAC Convene to Boost Spain’s Quality Infrastructure

Spain’s key quality institutions met to reinforce their collaboration and outline new steps to strengthen the country’s quality infrastructure.

Bio-Digital Convergence and Biocomputers in Focus in July Issue of PKN News

The July issue of PKN News, published by the Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN),

Tuzla International Airport Receives Unlimited EASA Certification

Tuzla International Airport has officially been awarded permanent certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), confirming its full compliance with European aviation laws and practices.

UNI Opens Public Surveys to Review Three Reference Practice Documents in Services

The Italian National Standardization Body (UNI) has launched three public surveys to assess how the market has used three Reference Practice documents on services: 

ISO/IEC 27019:2024 just published

ISO/IEC 27019 has been updated to enhance cyber security controls for energy utilities.

Global Standards Bodies Announce 2025 AI Standards Summit

Three major organizations - IEC, ISO, and ITU - have announced the 2025 International AI Standards Summit as part of global efforts to standardize artificial intelligence, aligned with the Global Digital Compact.

ISO 45001 Revision Commences

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has initiated the revision of ISO 45001, the standard for occupational health and safety management systems.

IATF Issues Q&A and New Requirements for Rules 6th Edition

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has released a Q&A document addressing certification bodies' questions about the 6th Edition of its Rules.

EC Approves PEFC Standards for RED II Renewable Energy Compliance

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has achieved a significant milestone with the European Commission’s recognition of its new standards for renewable energy.

ISO 22336 Provides New Guidelines for Organizational Resilience

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22336, offering guidelines for organizations to create resilience policies and strategies.

Three New Life Cycle Assessment Standards Released by ISO

Three new ISO standards focused on life cycle assessment (LCA) have been published.

DIN Launches Pilot ISO Consultation on Resource-Efficient Software

The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has initiated a pilot consultation on resource-efficient software under a new ISO procedure.

Bluesign Label Guides Consumers to More Sustainable Fashion Choices

Sustainability is now a major concern in the fashion industry, and the bluesign product label helps consumers make eco-friendly choices.

2025 World Expo in Japan Secures Certification for Integrating Sustainability in Event Planning

The Japan Association for the 2025 World Expo, the organizer of the event, has achieved ISO 20121 certification, a globally recognized standard for sustainable event management.

Fingerprinting Standard Updated as Biometrics Expand Globally

The ISO/IEC 29794-4 standard for finger image quality has been updated to ensure that biometric data remains relevant in today’s environment.

ILAC and IAF Merge to Form GLOBAC, Aiming to Harmonize Global Accreditation

On October 9th, the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) officially merged to create a new global accreditation body called GLOBAC.