Russian Institute Launches AUM Online Platform for Standardization Training

The Russian Institute of Standardization (RST) has launched the Automated Training Workplace (AUM) of the shared resource center for standards "Standardization Ecosystem".

Public Consultation Opens on Luxembourg Forest Certification Scheme

The PEFC Luxembourg Forest Certification Scheme has been submitted to the PEFC for endorsement, with a public consultation open until November 2, 2025.

South Bohemian Region Opens Social Responsibility Award Applications for 2025

The South Bohemian Region in the Czech Republic has launched the fifth edition of its Governor’s Award for Social Responsibility (CSR) 2025.

CEN and CENELEC Young Professionals Series: Tiphanie Bent Stresses Value of Standards for AI and Finance

The latest feature in the Meet Young Professionals in European Standardization series by CEN and CENELEC introduces Tiphanie Bent from Switzerland.

Serbia’s State Auditor Finds Security Failures in Social Insurance Registry

The State Audit Institution (DRI) has found that the Central Registry of Compulsory Social Insurance (CROSO) has not established a proper system for managing information security.

Telekom Slovenije Earns Gold Recognition for Cybersecurity

Telekom Slovenije has received a gold-level cybersecurity award from CyberVadis,

A1 Slovenija Receives Gold Certificate for Tap Water Initiative

A1 Slovenija, one of the country’s leading telecommunications providers,

Banja Luka Retains Business Friendly City Status With BFC SEE Recertification

Banja Luka has officially been confirmed as a city with a favorable business environment.

Standards Quest Game Now Available in Slovenian

The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) has announced that Standards Quest, an educational board game about standards development, is now available in Slovenian.

UNI Seeks Feedback on Accessibility and Usability Guidelines

A draft Reference Practice on accessibility and usability of products and services is now under public consultation until October 3, 2025.

Croatia Completes Transition as All Medical Laboratories Comply With Latest ISO 15189

All 17 accredited medical laboratories in Croatia have successfully demonstrated compliance with HRN EN ISO 15189:2022,

Institute for Standardization of Serbia Opens Public Consultation on Draft ISO/DIS 9001:2025

As stated in a release from the Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS),

IFS Food 8 Gains GFSI Recognition

IFS Food Standard version 8 has achieved recognition against GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020, providing global trust in its certification.

GFSI Opens Consultation for Food Safety Auditors Framework

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has launched a consultation on a professional development framework for food safety auditors.

UNIDO Launches Paper on Climate Action and Quality Standards

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has launched a new paper highlighting the value of accreditation and standardization in building trust and improving climate data.

Empowering the Consumer to Avoid "Greenwashing" or Fake "Green Marketing"

Consumers who care about buying products that cause less environmental harm can now do so with the help of trustworthy environmental claims.

Guidelines Launched to Contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced new guidelines to help organizations align their operations with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

IEC Releases New Technical Report on Measurement Uncertainty in Metrology

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released the IEC TR 63519:2024, aimed at addressing measurement uncertainty in metrology.

ISO Publishes First Innovation Management System Standard

ISO has introduced its latest standard, ISO 56001:2024, marking the first edition of the international standard for innovation management systems.

Lovehoney Group Led the Creation of a Global Safety Standard for Personal Pleasure Devices

Lovehoney Group, together with its brand We-Vibe, has been instrumental in developing ISO 3533, the global standard for personal-pleasure-devices toy safety.

FSSC 22000 Version 6 Recognized against GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020

FSSC 22000 version 6 has officially been recognized against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020.

ISO Publishes 17035 - Guidelines for Validation and Verification Programmes

ISO announced the release of ISO/IEC TS 17035:2024 on September 1, 2024.

PEFC launches new global standard for forest management certification

PEFC has introduced the ST 1004 standard, establishing uniform requirements for certification bodies conducting sustainable forest management certifications.

BRCGS Global Standard for ETRS Recognized Under IAF MLA

The BRCGS Global Standard for Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing has been officially recognized under the International Accreditation Forum’s (IAF) Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) as of July 9, 2024.