Serbia Submits Comments on ISO 17020 Draft Standard for Inspection Bodies

KS CASCO, Serbia’s national mirror committee on conformity assessment, has finalized its analysis and submitted comments on the Draft International Standard (DIS) version of ISO/IEC 17020, as reported on April 30.

NEN Considers Withdrawing Dairy Contamination Standard Due to Limited Use in Industry

The Dutch Standardization Institute NEN is consulting stakeholders on the possible withdrawal of NEN 6820, a national standard for detecting unwanted contamination in long-life liquid milk products.

Sweden Launches TS 560 Certification Based on ISO 56001 to Strengthen Innovation Management

Swedac has approved TS 560, a new national certification scheme that enables Swedish organizations to demonstrate structured innovation management practices.

DKE Opens Office in Nanjing to Boost Sino-German Standardization Ties

The German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE) officially opened a new office in Nanjing, China on April 16, 2025, aiming to deepen international cooperation in electrotechnical standardization.

Need QSE Talent? AFNOR BAO Connects Firms With Interim Managers Who Work Alongside Teams

he French Standardization Association (AFNOR) has launched AFNOR BAO, a service that matches businesses with seasoned experts in quality, safety, and environment (QSE) to help manage change and meet ISO certification goals.

UKAS Opens Pilot Accreditation Project for Innovation, Quality, and Compliance Standards

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has launched a pilot accreditation project to enable accredited certification for three emerging management system standards: 

UNI Publishes New Standard to Improve Indoor Air Quality and Building Efficiency

A new Italian standard offers practical guidance for measuring and improving indoor air quality in homes, offices, and schools.

Tula Gingerbread Earns National Certification for Quality Standards

The famous Tula gingerbread, known locally as Tula pryanik, has been officially certified under Russia’s National Certification System, confirming it meets national quality standards.

Netherlands Updates Accreditation Protocols for Inspection, Energy Verification, and Asbestos Removal

The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has issued new versions of three Specific Accreditation Protocols:

Global Conference in Berlin to Tackle Quality Infrastructure’s Role in Germany’s Economic Competitiveness

A major international conference will be held in Berlin on May 15, 2025, to explore how quality infrastructure supports Germany’s economic competitiveness and enables fair global trade.

Montenegro Must Prioritize Quality Policy To Join EU

Montenegro needs a clear national quality policy to support sustainable development and EU integration, said Janez Furlan, senior expert in quality infrastructure, in an interview with the Chamber of Economy of Montenegro.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Adds Climate Change Requirements to Key Management Standards

The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has published amendments to the national versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 45001, introducing specific requirements related to climate change.