The Czech Standardization Agency (ČAS) has been officially accredited as an educational institution by the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic (MV) as of October 2, 2025.
Laing O’Rourke has become the first company in the United Kingdom to achieve certification across all its UK entities to the quality management standard BS 99001,
The Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) will open a new call for projects under its national voluntary scheme “Made Green in Italy” on October 28, 2025.
A public consultation is now open on the revised Luxembourg Forest Certification Scheme, with stakeholders worldwide invited to submit feedback by November 2.
The German Society for Quality (DGQ) has launched a two-phase mentoring program to connect students, young professionals, and experienced quality managers.
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) will hold the 12th edition of its Forum on Accreditation and Certifications on November 27, 2025, in Paris.
French company Bureau Veritas and Swiss firm SGS are in advanced negotiations to merge, potentially creating a €32bn leader in testing and certification services.
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released Informative Document IAF ID 16, titled Development and Monitoring of KPIs in Food-Related Certification Schemes.
In December 2024, the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) expanded its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) to include Anti-Bribery Management Systems (ABMS) and Compliance Management Systems (CMS).
The growing adoption of GenAI - generative artificial intelligence systems that create new content such as text, images, and code - highlights the urgent need for governance standards to secure software supply chains.
BSI has released BS 8887-221:2024, a new standard aimed at advancing the circular economy in the lighting industry by supporting remanufacturing practices.
ISO has announced the opening of applications for the prestigious Next Generation Award 2025, which recognizes young professionals from ISO members championing sustainability-driven standardization and collaborative approaches.
The International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) will celebrate its 70th Anniversary in 2025, commemorating the signing of its Convention on October 12, 1955.
A proposal for a new joint technical committee (JTC) under ISO and IEC focusing on Smart and Sustainable Cities and Communities has been submitted by AFNOR.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) finalized three quantum-resistant algorithm standards this summer, marking a major milestone in preparing for quantum-powered encryption threats.
As 2025 begins, the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) has announced the release of SQF Edition 10 in July 2025, with implementation for auditing scheduled for the first half of 2026.
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published an updated framework to demonstrate the positive impacts of sustainable forest management on ecosystems.