Norway Takes Over Secretariat of ISO Quality Management Committee

Standard Norge, Norway’s national standards organization, is taking over responsibility for

Polish Accreditation Body Seeks Feedback on Updated Scope of Activities

The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) is inviting stakeholders to comment on the draft update of document DA-09,

Export Drives Czech Industry Forward in Sixth Episode of Czech Quality Series

The sixth episode of the series "Českou kvalitu nenahradíš" (You Can’t Replace Czech Quality),

ISO 20001 Food Waste Standard Poised to Become License to Operate

A new international standard on food loss and waste management could soon become

Estonia Adopts Forest Stewardship Standard After Nine-Year Development

Estonia has adopted its first national Forest Stewardship Standard (FSS), set to become effective on January 1, 2026.

National Event in Dublin to Examine Impact of Standardization on Workplace Conditions

A national event focused on how standardization shapes workplace conditions will take place in Dublin on October 22.

EU Standardization Revision: Proposed Regulation Aims to Accelerate and Democratize Process

The European Commission (EC) has launched a public consultation on the planned revision of Regulation (EU) No. 1025/2012 on European standardization,

How CE Marking Secures Toy Safety in Europe

With the new Toy Safety Regulation set to replace the current directive,

Baby Food Factory Earns Silver Medal for Sustainability from EcoVadis

Baby Food Factory (BFF) has received a Silver Medal for

Education and Research in Focus at 10th Balkan Standardization Conference in Timisoara

The 10th Balkan Conference on Standardization, organized by the Romanian Standards Association (ASRO) was held in

Croatia’s ESG Rating Awards 2025 Recognize Sustainability Leaders in Six Categories

The Croatian Chamber of Economy (HGK) has presented its 2025 ESG Awards,

NEN Goes Fully Digital With Standards Starting February 2026

The Dutch Standardization Institute NEN will stop publishing paper standards on February 1, 2026,

Report Highlights Role of Quality Infrastructure in Scaling Net Zero

A new report highlights how the Quality Infrastructure (QI) can accelerate the transition to net zero emissions.

Luxembourg Launches PCDS Platform to Strengthen Circular Economy Transparency

Luxembourg has unveiled its Product Circularity Data Sheet (PCDS) platform, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed to ensure supply chain transparency by standardizing circular data of products.

GFSI Unveils Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 to Enhance Food Safety Worldwide

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has launched its updated Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs) version 2024, setting a new standard for global food safety.

More Standards Needed for Greener Heavy Transport

Efforts to electrify heavy transport face significant challenges due to the absence of common standards.

Should standards become free and available to all?

- EU Commission and Standardization Bodies Seek Solutions for Access to Harmonized Standards -

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Registered in New Zealand

The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated or GLOBAC, was officially registered as a legal entity on December 6, 2024, in New Zealand.

How to Verify Certificates to Avoid Fake Ones

Swedac has outlined steps to verify certificates, focusing on two main types: certificates issued by notified bodies and certificates issued by accredited certification bodies.

First International Standard on ESG Indicators for Cities Revealed in Toronto

The first international standard on ESG indicators for cities, ISO 37125, was unveiled at Toronto City Hall on November 1, 2024.

DeepEyeVision First to Be Validated by BSI's New AI Testing Service

DeepEyeVision, Inc., a medtech startup, has become the first company globally to receive validation under BSI’s AI Algorithm Auditing & Dataset Testing (AA&DT) service.

Key Biocompatibility Medical Device Standard ISO 10993-1 Moves to Final Draft Stage

The revision of ISO 10993-1 has progressed after the October 2024 meeting of ISO TC 194/WG1, and the updated standard is expected to be published mid-2025.

SGS Introduces All-in-One ESG Services Under "Impact Now" Initiative

SGS has introduced Impact Now, a new portfolio offering a single source for comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) services.

INKplant, Kurt Zatloukal, and Maria Hartmann Claim 2024 CEN and CENELEC Standards+Innovation Awards

The winners of the 6th Standards+Innovation Awards were announced on December 10, 2024, during the European Commission’s flagship event, Driving EU Prosperity, held in Brussels, Belgium.