Danish Standards Earns DS 5001 Certification for Equality and Diversity

Danish Standards (DS) has become the second organization in Denmark to achieve certification under the DS 5001 standard for equality and diversity.

NSAI Seeks Feedback on Potential Revisions to ISO 13485 for Medical Device Quality

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is inviting users of ISO 13485:2016 to share their input on possible revisions through a survey.

UNE Leads Spanish Translation of IWA 48 Framework for Implementing ESG Principles

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has led the translation of IWA 48, the global ESG (environmental, social, and governance) standard into Spanish, making it freely accessible for application across all Spanish-speaking countries.

Sweden Makes Natural Value Inventory Standards Freely Available

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvårdsverket) has purchased free access to standards developed by the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) for natural value inventories, aiming to improve quality and enhance biodiversity protection.

Italy Establishes National Reference Laboratory for Food Improvers

The Italian Ministry of Health has launched the National Reference Laboratory for Food Improvers (LNR-FIA) to enhance food safety regarding additives, enzymes, and flavorings.

CROLAB E-Newsletter Covers Conference Highlights, Accreditation Updates, and Food Testing

CROLAB, the Croatian Laboratories Association, has released its latest e-newsletter, E-Glasilo CROLAB No. 1/2025, dated February 2025.

Oscar of Quality Awarded to Four Organizations at 34th Serbian Quality Week

At the 34th annual "Quality Week 2025," held on March 6 and 7 at the Serbian Chamber of Commerce, the "Oscar of Quality" awards for 2024 were presented.

Serbia Updates SRPS A.L2.003 Standard on Risk Assessment

The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has published a revised edition of the SRPS A.L2.003 standard, "Security and Resilience – Risk Assessment – Requirements and Guidelines for Conformity Assessment."

European Report Sets Framework for Sustainable AI Implementation

CEN and CENELEC have published CEN/CLC/TR 18145:2025, a technical report outlining best practices for environmentally sustainable artificial intelligence (AI).

FSC Ukraine Maintains Responsible Forestry Even Amid War Challenges

Sustainable forestry in Ukraine faces immense challenges due to the ongoing war, yet FSC Ukraine continues to uphold responsible forest management.

Polish Center for Accreditation Seeks Feedback on Updated Certification Guidelines

The Polish Center for Accreditation (PCA) has released a draft update to the DACP-01 document, Accreditation of Bodies Certifying Persons, and is inviting comments until March 14, 2025.

Standard Norway Seeks Experts for European Healthcare Standards Group

Standard Norway is inviting 4-6 professionals to join the newly established CEN/CENELEC SAG Healthcare standards group, which aims to identify and address standardization needs in the healthcare sector.