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You Can’t Replace Czech Quality: Latest Episode Examines Certification in Social Services
The latest episode of the series You Can’t Replace Czech Quality looked at social services and the meaning of certification in elderly and disability care.
FSC Revises Forest Standard in France, Banning Pesticides and Strengthening Climate Protections
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has approved a new Forest Stewardship Standard for metropolitan France, following four years of consultation, field testing, and collective reflection.
Serbia Begins Work on Project Management Standards: ISO 21500 Expected by Year End
Serbia is preparing to adopt the ISO project management standard series,
North Macedonia Calls for Public Consultation on ISO 9001 Draft
The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) has opened a public consultation on ISO/DIS 9001:2025,
HZN E-Glasilo 8/2025 Highlights Electric Vehicle Charging, Laser Safety and European Quality Infrastructure
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has released the August edition of its e-Glasilo (8/2025) together with the Bulletin on normative documents.
Latest ISBIH Glasnik 2/25 Bulletin Brings News on Biorobots Inspired by Animals
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has released its Glasnik 2/25 Bulletin,
Bijelo Polje and Žabljak Earn BFC SEE Certification as Business Friendly Communities
Bijelo Polje and Žabljak in Montenegro have been awarded the prestigious Business Friendly Certificate in South East Europe (BFC SEE),
NSAI Opens Consultation on EU eInvoicing Standard
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has launched a public consultation on the revised draft of prEN 16931-1, the European standard on electronic invoicing.
Norway Publishes Standard for Technology Enabling Independent Living
Standard Norway has released NS-EN 17999, a new standard giving requirements, recommendations, and guidance for Accessible Systems for Living Independently (ASLI).
UKAS Moves Forward With Accreditation for AI Management Systems
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is advancing its work on accreditation for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS),
DAkkS Launches Calibration Label to Strengthen Trust and Transparency
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has introduced the new DAkkS calibration label, a protected trademark that accredited calibration laboratories can now use to mark their services.
Last Month to Switch to New Accredia Accreditation Mark
Accredited bodies and laboratories in Italy have less than a month left to complete the transition to the new Accredia marks system.Global News
Chinese Toilet Paper Supplier "Join Bums" Loses FSC Certification Over False Bamboo Claims
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has suspended the certification of "Join Bums" for falsely claiming that its bamboo toilet paper rolls were FSC 100% certified.
New IEC Technical Specification Enhances Reliability Metrics for Wind Power Systems
The IEC TS 61400-26-4:2024 technical specification, “Wind Power Generation System Part 26-4: Reliability of Wind Power Generation System,” has been released,
FSC Opens Consultations on Certification Body Requirements for Forest Management and Chain of Custody
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched a public consultation on updates to certification body requirements,
New Guide 17 Video Released to Boost SME Involvement in Standardization
CEN and CENELEC, in collaboration with Small Business Standards (SBS), have released a video to promote Guide 17, which addresses challenges SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) face in standard development.
Transition to GLOBAC: IAF and ILAC Set January 2026 for Unified Global Accreditation
IAF and ILAC have confirmed the unification of global accreditation under GLOBAC, with operations set to begin in January 2026.
GFSI Clarifies: SMART Version 6.0 of IFA Aquaculture Principles Not Recognized Due to Remote Audits
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) stated that it does not recognize GLOBALG.A.P’s IFA Principles and Criteria for Aquaculture – version 6.0.
McDonald’s Tightens Standards with New Code of Conduct, Imposes SMETA 7.0 on Suppliers
McDonald's is introducing a new Code of Conduct to elevate ethical and compliance standards across its operations, while also enforcing the stricter Sedex SMETA 7.0 protocol for its suppliers.
Safer Airspace: CEN Releases CWA 18150:2024 to Address Drone Misuse in Sensitive Areas
The new CWA 18150:2024 standard by CEN introduces a unified testing methodology for detecting, tracking, and identifying drones,
C2C Certified Circularity Introduced to Boost Product Design Aligned with Circular Economy Goals
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute has introduced C2C Certified Circularity, a new certification designed to encourage companies to create products aligned with circular economy principles.
BRCGS Publishes Packaging Materials Issue 7
BRCGS has released Issue 7 of its Global Standard for Packaging Materials, along with a Key Changes document, now available on their website and Participate platform.
ISO/IEC 27019:2024 just published
ISO/IEC 27019 has been updated to enhance cyber security controls for energy utilities.
