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NSAI Seeks Experts for New Malnutrition Committee to Support ISO 25815 Development
NSAI Seeks Experts for New Malnutrition Committee to Support ISO 25815 Development
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is inviting experts to join its new national committee focused on shaping standards and best practices for
National Event in Dublin to Examine Impact of Standardization on Workplace Conditions
National Event in Dublin to Examine Impact of Standardization on Workplace Conditions
A national event focused on how standardization shapes workplace conditions will take place in Dublin on October 22.
INAB Survey Seeks Views on Future of Accreditation in Ireland
INAB Survey Seeks Views on Future of Accreditation in Ireland
The Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) is rolling out a nationwide survey in September 2025 to gather views on the value and future direction of accreditation in Ireland.
NSAI Opens Consultation on EU eInvoicing Standard
NSAI Opens Consultation on EU eInvoicing Standard
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has launched a public consultation on the revised draft of prEN 16931-1, the European standard on electronic invoicing.
INAB Summer 2025 Newsletter Published
INAB Summer 2025 Newsletter Published
The Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) has released its Summer 2025 newsletter,
Ireland Considers Food Safety Labels for Restaurants and Shops
Ireland Considers Food Safety Labels for Restaurants and Shops
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has launched a public consultation on creating a national food hygiene rating scheme that would require businesses to display their inspection results using numbers, letters, or symbols.
Public Input Invited on Updated Irish Rules for Buildings Damaged by Faulty Concrete Blocks
Public Input Invited on Updated Irish Rules for Buildings Damaged by Faulty Concrete Blocks
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has launched a public consultation for the second edition of I.S. 465,
NSAI Seeks Feedback on Potential Revisions to ISO 13485 for Medical Device Quality
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.
New NSAI Committee to Shape Standards for Ireland’s Bioeconomy
New NSAI Committee to Shape Standards for Ireland’s Bioeconomy
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has established NSAI/TC 169 - Bioeconomy, a national committee aimed at supporting the development and review of standards in this field.
NSAI Highlights Achievements in Standards with Forum and Awards Ceremony
NSAI Highlights Achievements in Standards with Forum and Awards Ceremony
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) hosted its annual Standards Forum and Awards Ceremony, coinciding with World Standards Day.
NSAI Partners With RISE Sweden to Launch Certification Scheme for Innovation Management Professionals
NSAI Partners With RISE Sweden to Launch Certification Scheme for Innovation Management Professionals
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has launched a new Certification for Innovation Management Professionals, designed to enhance innovation capabilities across diverse industries.

Global News

ISO/TS 14064-4 Introduced to Support Greenhouse Gas Reporting
ISO/TS 14064-4 Introduced to Support Greenhouse Gas Reporting
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/TS 14064-4, a new technical specification designed to help organizations apply ISO 14064-1 more consistently when measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions.
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation on Consumer Products Issue 5 Draft
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation on Consumer Products Issue 5 Draft
BRCGS has opened a public consultation on the draft of Global Standard Consumer Products Issue 5, marking the first full revision of the standard since 2016 and setting the direction for how non-food consumer products will be certified in the coming years.
VDA QMC Introduces Official Certificates for Automotive SPICE Assessments
VDA QMC Introduces Official Certificates for Automotive SPICE Assessments
From January 1, 2026, companies will be able to officially register Automotive SPICE assessment results with the VDA Quality Management Center (VDA QMC) and issue recognized certificates without infringing trademark rules.
ISO 22095 Chain of Custody Standard Under Review With Call for Stakeholder Input
ISO 22095 Chain of Custody Standard Under Review With Call for Stakeholder Input
The international ISO 22095:2020 Chain of Custody standard is currently under review, and stakeholders are being invited to share their experience with using the standard.
International Standards Bodies Issue Seoul Statement on Trustworthy AI
International Standards Bodies Issue Seoul Statement on Trustworthy AI
International standards organizations have jointly issued the Seoul Statement on Artificial Intelligence, setting out a shared commitment to develop global standards that support safe, inclusive, and trustworthy AI.
ISO 14001:2026 Final Draft Sets New Rules for Climate, Biodiversity and Documentation
ISO 14001:2026 Final Draft Sets New Rules for Climate, Biodiversity and Documentation
The revision of ISO 14001 has recently entered its Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, and the updated standard is scheduled for publication in April 2026.
ISO 17020 Reaches Final Global Vote toward 2026 Release
ISO 17020 Reaches Final Global Vote toward 2026 Release
The revision of ISO/IEC 17020, the international standard for inspection bodies, has reached the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage and is now in its final global voting phase.
VDA Releases Draft Product Safety And Conformity Guidance for the Automotive Supply Chain
VDA Releases Draft Product Safety And Conformity Guidance for the Automotive Supply Chain
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has released the first edition of Product Compliance Volume 2 as a draft edition, focused on safety and conformity requirements across the automotive supply chain, and opened it for industry feedback until February 21, 2026.
ISO Launches Interactive Dashboard with Over 1,100 Environmental Standards
ISO Launches Interactive Dashboard with Over 1,100 Environmental Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a new interactive dashboard that brings together more than 1,100 International Standards linked to environmental data.
EcoVadis Recognizes FSSC 24000 Social Certification Scheme
EcoVadis Recognizes FSSC 24000 Social Certification Scheme
EcoVadis has recognized the FSSC 24000 Social Management System Scheme as a valid certificate under the Labor and Human Rights topic, allowing certified companies to use it directly in EcoVadis sustainability assessments.
IEEE Makes Its AI Standards Available Through New Global Exchange
IEEE Makes Its AI Standards Available Through New Global Exchange
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) has added its portfolio of artificial intelligence standards to the new International AI Standards Exchange, a central platform created to support responsible AI development worldwide.
IVECO Group Updates Customer Requirements for IATF 16949 Suppliers
IVECO Group Updates Customer Requirements for IATF 16949 Suppliers
IVECO Group has updated its Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs) for organizations certified to IATF 16949, setting new expectations for how suppliers manage quality, testing, sustainability, and supply disruptions.
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