EUCC Scheme, Risk Management Testing and More: Accredia September Newsletter

The latest edition of AccrediaLetter, published by Accredia - Italy’s national accreditation body

IQTIG Updates List of Healthcare Certificates and Quality Seals for German Federal Hospital Atlas

The Institute for Quality Assurance and Transparency in Healthcare (IQTIG) has published an updated list of certificates and quality seals for inpatient healthcare providers.

16th Quality Austria Food Forum Highlights New Sustainability and Packaging Rules

The 16th Quality Austria Food Forum, held on September 30, brought together around 100 experts to discuss

Swedac Expands Rules on Proficiency Testing and Interlaboratory Comparisons

Swedac, Sweden’s national accreditation body, has updated its policy governing how accredited bodies participate in proficiency testing (PT) and interlaboratory comparisons (ILC).

Latest Issue of Revista UNE Highlights How Standards Fuel Spain’s Economy and Innovation

The September edition of Revista UNE, the official magazine of the Asociación Española de Normalización (UNE),

Discussion Outlines Priorities of Ambitious Russian 2026 Standardization Program

The draft of Russia’s National Standardization Program for 2026 (PNS-2026) was discussed at an expanded meeting of the

RvA Meets ISO 17011 Requirement with 2025 Impartiality Consultation

The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) held its 2025 impartiality consultation on July 7,

NEN 8992 Supplementary Standard Streamlines Geotechnical Testing in the Netherlands

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has published NEN 8992, a supplementary national standard that consolidates additional Dutch requirements for geotechnical laboratory tests.

NSAI Seeks Experts for New Malnutrition Committee to Support ISO 25815 Development

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is inviting experts to join its new national committee focused on shaping standards and best practices for

PCA Publishes New Environmental Verifier Form for EMAS Accreditation

The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has issued Edition 5 of its FAVE-01 form for organizations seeking accreditation as environmental verifiers under the EU’s Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS).

Moscow Conference to Explore How Standards Drive Science and Technology

An conference on the role of standardization in advancing science and technology will take place on October 15, 2025, organized by the Russian Standardization Institute (RST).

Terminology Commission and Balkan Meeting Headlining: New Issue of Standardizacija Bulletin

The latest quarterly edition of the "Standardizacija" bulletin by the Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has been released,

ISO 14001 Draft Update Released and Open for Comments

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a draft update for ISO 14001, the global standard for environmental management systems.

GAEI, a New Tool to Measure Accreditation Capability Worldwide

The latest IAF Outlook newsletter introduces the Global Accreditation Experience Index (GAEI), a new tool measuring accreditation capability worldwide.

BSI Unveils Free Net-Zero Guide to Help SMEs Cut Emissions

BSI has launched a free standard to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) develop net-zero transition plans.

Update of IFS Split Audit Protocol puts sharper Risk Controls and Planning in Focus

IFS has released version 2 of its Split Audit Protocol, providing updated guidance for audits conducted both on-site and remotely.

IAF Releases January Outlook Newsletter: Updates on MLA Expansion, COP 29, and Leadership Strategies

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published its latest Outlook newsletter, featuring significant updates in accreditation and conformity assessment.

GM Tightens Supplier Rules With Stricter Inspections and New Reporting

General Motors (GM) has revised its Customer Specific Requirements for IATF 16949, effective January 31, 2025.

No Deal! SGS and Bureau Veritas End Merger Negotiations

SGS and Bureau Veritas have ended merger talks without reaching an agreement, which could have created a €32 billion leader in testing and certification services.

PEFC Launches Survey to Revise Project Certification Requirements

PEFC has opened a survey to gather stakeholder feedback on updating its Project Certification requirements.

Benchmark Organic Textile Standard GOTS Version 8.0 Open for Public Consultation

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), an internationally recognized certification standard for organic textiles, is currently under revision, with public consultation open for Version 8.0.

ISO 17025 Clarification: Standard Methods Don’t Require Validation Unless Modified

ISO has clarified that standard methods from organizations like ASTM are already validated and do not require extra testing by laboratories unless modified or used outside their intended purpose.

New ISO Subcommittee to Standardize Biological and Technical Component Integration

The ISO subcommittee for Microphysiological Systems (MPS) and Organ-on-Chip (OoC) has been approved and established under ISO/TC 276 Biotechnology.

Latest News About the ISO 9001 Revision

The Second Committee Draft (CD2) of ISO 9001 has been released for comments by SC 2 members.