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

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

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

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

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

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 has joined countries inviting comments on the draft revision of ISO 9001,

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

The Italian National Standardization Body UNI has published UNI/PdR 179:2025,

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

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,

DIN Launches Pilot ISO Consultation on Resource-Efficient Software

The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has initiated a pilot consultation on resource-efficient software under a new ISO procedure.

Bluesign Label Guides Consumers to More Sustainable Fashion Choices

Sustainability is now a major concern in the fashion industry, and the bluesign product label helps consumers make eco-friendly choices.

2025 World Expo in Japan Secures Certification for Integrating Sustainability in Event Planning

The Japan Association for the 2025 World Expo, the organizer of the event, has achieved ISO 20121 certification, a globally recognized standard for sustainable event management.

Fingerprinting Standard Updated as Biometrics Expand Globally

The ISO/IEC 29794-4 standard for finger image quality has been updated to ensure that biometric data remains relevant in today’s environment.

ILAC and IAF Merge to Form GLOBAC, Aiming to Harmonize Global Accreditation

On October 9th, the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) officially merged to create a new global accreditation body called GLOBAC.

Swiss Expert Interviewed on Transition to New Global Standard for Machinery Safety

ISO 13849, an international standard for the safety of machine control systems, is being updated to its new version, ISO 13849-1:2023.

Global Standardization Bodies Combine New Proposals in One Place for Easier Access

Three global standardization bodies, ISO, ITU-T, and IEC, have brought their latest Joint standard proposals together in one place.

New Information Security Certification Rules Trigger Global Transition

The launch of ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024 has triggered a transition for accredited certification bodies.

World Standards Day 2024 Celebrates Shared Vision for a Better World

On October 14th, the global community will celebrate World Standards Day, highlighting the role of international standards in creating a connected, secure, and sustainable world.

Forest Stewardship Council Opens Consultation on Accreditation Standards Revision

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched a public consultation on the revision of its general accreditation standard and two related procedures.

GLOBALG.A.P. Primary Farm Assurance Version 6 Published with Six-Month Transition Period

The new version 6 of the Primary Farm Assurance (PFA) program by GLOBALG.A.P. was published on 11 September 2024 and will replace the previous version on 1 March 2025.

Swiss Stock Exchange Launches Climate Equity Flag for Environmentally Responsible Companies

SIX Swiss Exchange has introduced its new "1.5 °C Climate Equity Flag", an important step toward identifying companies that align with climate goals set out in the Paris Agreement.