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Czech Standardization Agency Gains Accreditation as Educational Institution
Czech Standardization Agency Gains Accreditation as Educational Institution
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 Sets UK Benchmark With Quality Certification Across All Entities
Laing O’Rourke Sets UK Benchmark With Quality Certification Across All Entities
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,
Made Green in Italy: New Call for Environmental Footprint Projects Opens in October
Made Green in Italy: New Call for Environmental Footprint Projects Opens in October
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.
Luxembourg Opens Consultation on Forest Certification System
Luxembourg Opens Consultation on Forest Certification System
A public consultation is now open on the revised Luxembourg Forest Certification Scheme, with stakeholders worldwide invited to submit feedback by November 2.
DGQ Launches Mentoring Program For Students And Young Professionals
DGQ Launches Mentoring Program For Students And Young Professionals
The German Society for Quality (DGQ) has launched a two-phase mentoring program to connect students, young professionals, and experienced quality managers.
Public Consultation Closing for PAS 1958 on Built Environment Digitalization
Public Consultation Closing for PAS 1958 on Built Environment Digitalization
A new standard aiming to unify data and information management in the built environment -
Two Upcoming Standards Set to Complete EN 17860 Series for Safer Cargo Bikes
Two Upcoming Standards Set to Complete EN 17860 Series for Safer Cargo Bikes
A full set of seven European standards in the EN 17860 series covering cargo bikes for transporting people and goods is close to completion.
Sweden Seeks Public Input on Draft of Revised ISO 9001
Sweden Seeks Public Input on Draft of Revised ISO 9001
Sweden has joined countries inviting comments on the draft revision of ISO 9001,
Registrations Open for Cofrac Forum on Accreditation and Certifications
Registrations Open for Cofrac Forum on Accreditation and Certifications
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) will hold the 12th edition of its Forum on Accreditation and Certifications on November 27, 2025, in Paris.
Managing Biodiversity Credits With New Reference Practice UNI/PdR 179
Managing Biodiversity Credits With New Reference Practice UNI/PdR 179
The Italian National Standardization Body UNI has published UNI/PdR 179:2025,
Dekra First in Netherlands Accredited for IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Testing
Dekra First in Netherlands Accredited for IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Testing
DEKRA Certification B.V. has become the first organization in the Netherlands to be
Norway Takes Over Secretariat of ISO Quality Management Committee
Norway Takes Over Secretariat of ISO Quality Management Committee
Standard Norge, Norway’s national standards organization, is taking over responsibility for

Global News

ISO 9001 Revision Faces Continued Challenges with Second Draft
ISO 9001 Revision Faces Continued Challenges with Second Draft
The second Committee Draft (CD2) of the ISO 9001 standard, set for release in 2026, has been issued internally to participants in the revision process.
SA8000 Revision: Draft Reveals New Structure, Broader Scope, and Outcome-Based Focus
SA8000 Revision: Draft Reveals New Structure, Broader Scope, and Outcome-Based Focus
The draft of the new version of the SA8000 Standard - a globally recognized framework for managing social responsibility in the workplace - is released by Social Accountability International (SAI).
BSI Paper Proposes Contestability Tool to Enhance Digital Rights in AI
BSI Paper Proposes Contestability Tool to Enhance Digital Rights in AI
A recent paper from British Standards Institution (BSI) outlines how a standardized contestability tool could enhance digital rights and build trust in AI systems.
Global Food Safety Initiative Publishes Response to Stakeholder Consultation
Global Food Safety Initiative Publishes Response to Stakeholder Consultation
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has published its response to feedback on the proposed GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 (BMRs v2024).
SGS Leads the Way with Accreditation to FSC EUDR Regulatory Module
SGS Leads the Way with Accreditation to FSC EUDR Regulatory Module
SGS is among the first certification bodies accredited to the new Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Regulatory Module (FSC-STD-01-004).
BRCGS 2023-24 Annual Business Report Reveals Top Audit Non-Conformities
BRCGS 2023-24 Annual Business Report Reveals Top Audit Non-Conformities
The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has released its Annual Business Report for 2023-24, detailing key non-conformities (NCs) across its standards.
IFS Updates Wholesale and Cash & Carry Standard to Version 3
IFS Updates Wholesale and Cash & Carry Standard to Version 3
International Featured Standards (IFS) has released version 3 of its Wholesale and Cash & Carry standard, marking its first update in eight years.
Climate Change’s Growing Influence on Quality and the Revision of ISO 9001
Climate Change’s Growing Influence on Quality and the Revision of ISO 9001
Climate change is increasingly shaping quality management, with ISO 9001 now mandating its inclusion in management systems.
ISO 22329 Standard Guides Organizations on Social Media Use in Emergencies
ISO 22329 Standard Guides Organizations on Social Media Use in Emergencies
The standard ISO 22329:2021, which focuses on social media in emergency management, provides vital guidance for governmental and non-governmental organizations.
ADNOC’s CO2 Storage Site Becomes First in the Middle East Certified by DNV
ADNOC’s CO2 Storage Site Becomes First in the Middle East Certified by DNV
DNV has certified the feasibility of ADNOC’s West Aquifer CO2 storage site in the UAE, marking a milestone in the region’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) efforts.
Standards Pavilion Highlights Role of Standards in Advancing Climate Action at COP29
Standards Pavilion Highlights Role of Standards in Advancing Climate Action at COP29
The Standards Pavilion at COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, showcased the critical role of international standards in turning climate commitments into measurable actions.
BSI Introduces Digital Seal for Three Types of Medical Device Certificates
BSI Introduces Digital Seal for Three Types of Medical Device Certificates
BSI announced the introduction of a digital seal for its MDR, IVDR, and UKCA certificates for medical devices starting November 2024.
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