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UNE Leads Creation of European Guide for Applying AI in Process Industries
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has led the development of CWA 18211:2025, a new European guide that explains how to apply artificial intelligence (AI) in process industries.
POSCH Celebrates Three Decades of Certification with Quality Austria
POSCH, a medium-sized machinery company from southern Austria, is celebrating 30 years of certification by Quality Austria Certification.
Valore Sicilia Project Boosts Agri-Food Transparency Through Blockchain and Certification
The Agency for the Mediterranean has launched the Valore Sicilia project to improve traceability and promote the origin and quality of Sicilian agri-food products.
New UNI Guide Unites ISO 27001 and NIST Framework for Stronger Cyber Defense
The Italian national standards body UNI has published UNI/PdR 174:2025, a new guideline to help organizations improve their digital resilience.
French Labels That Guarantee Food Quality and Origin Explained
An infographic published by France’s Ministry of Agriculture clearly explains the country’s system of quality and origin labels, used to certify over 1,100 food and agricultural products.
EU Updates Certification Templates for Imported Animal-Based Foods
The European Union has updated the certificate templates required for importing and transiting certain animals and animal-derived foods.
Podravka Factory Achieves BRCGS Certification Following Audit
Podravka’s Vegeta, Soup, and Pasta Factory has successfully passed the BRCGS Food Safety audit, confirming that its product range meets the highest global standards for food safety and quality.
Boosting European Identity Systems: New Standard Improves Biometric Verification
A new guidance document has been published in the UK to support safer and more efficient use of facial and fingerprint recognition across Europe.
Plenary Meeting in France Reviews Draft Standards for European Quantum Technologies
The CEN-CENELEC Joint Technical Committee 22 (CEN/CLC/JTC 22) on quantum technologies held its plenary meeting from April 14 to 16, 2025, in Saint-Denis, France.
KANSAI HELIOS Wins Gold for Sustainable Resin Innovation in Slovenia
KANSAI HELIOS Slovenija announced it has received the gold award from the Styrian Chamber of Commerce for its sustainable resin developed for coil coating applications.
UNE Seeks Two Experts to Help Draft EU Standard on EV Charging Accessibility
The Spanish Standardization Association (UNE) has launched an open call for tenders to hire two experts to help draft a new European standard on accessibility at electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
Germany Issues Two Key AI Standards for Autonomous Train Safety
Germany has introduced two pivotal standards to guide the safe integration of artificial intelligence in fully automated rail transport.Global News

Germany Declines to Join New Global Accreditation Organization GLOBAC
On February 26, 2025, the German Accreditation Advisory Board advised the Federal Government that Germany, through its national accreditation body (DAkkS), should not join the newly established Global Accreditation Cooperation (GLOBAC).
BRCGS Releases Module 11 to Align Packaging Standards with tms/HAVI Requirements
BRCGS has introduced Module 11 for its Packaging Materials Issue 7 Standard, developed in partnership with tms/HAVI.
Launch of Global Standards Consultation on PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing)
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is inviting experts worldwide to participate in an open consultation on Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services.
First Global Standard for Child-Friendly Services for Victims of Violence Released by ISO
In a historic move, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has introduced WA 49:2025, the first international guidelines for child-friendly services aimed at supporting victims of violence.
ISO Develops Two Standards for eDNA Analysis in Aquatic Life Research
ISO is developing two international standards to improve the reliability of environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques used to study aquatic life and assess water quality.
Renault Group Updates Quality Requirements for IATF 16949
Renault Group has updated its Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for IATF 16949:2016, effective March 14, 2025.
BRCGS Invites Experts to Join Technical Working Group for Consumer Products Issue 5
BRCGS is calling for industry professionals to join its Technical Working Group (TWG) to help revise the Consumer Products Standard, currently at Issue 4, which was launched in 2016.
FSSC 22000 Certification Body Applications Paused Due to High Demand
The Foundation FSSC has announced a 12-month pause on new applications from Certification Bodies (CBs) for the FSSC 22000 Scheme, effective from March 14, 2025, to March 14, 2026.
UNECE Recommendations Aim to Enhance Conformity Data Exchange and Product Transparency
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) has released two significant documents that could shape global trade and sustainability frameworks.
ISO 37001 Updated to Strengthen Anti-Bribery Efforts Worldwide
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 37001:2025, an updated anti-bribery management system standard aimed at strengthening integrity, ethical leadership, and governance in organizations worldwide.
GLOBALG.A.P. to Meet All Three Pillars of FSI "Basket of Standards" for Flowers Soon
In 2025, GLOBALG.A.P. will align its solutions with all three pillars of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative's (FSI) "Basket of Standards", enhancing responsible sourcing in the floriculture sector.