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DIN SPEC 66336 Strengthens Digital Government Services in Germany
DIN SPEC 66336 Strengthens Digital Government Services in Germany
Germany has introduced DIN SPEC 66336 to raise the quality of digital public services.
LGAI First in Spain to Certify Under EUCC Cybersecurity Scheme
LGAI First in Spain to Certify Under EUCC Cybersecurity Scheme
LGAI Technological Center has become the first certification body in Spain accredited to operate under the European cybersecurity certification scheme, EUCC.
Canada Launches Accreditation Program for Responsible Artificial Intelligence
Canada Launches Accreditation Program for Responsible Artificial Intelligence
Certification bodies in Canada can now offer trusted assurance for ethical AI use, thanks to a new accreditation program launched by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC).
SamCert Becomes First in Europe to Earn AI Certification Under ISO 42001
SamCert Becomes First in Europe to Earn AI Certification Under ISO 42001
SamCert, a consulting firm based in Strömstad, has become the first company in Europe to be certified under ISO 42001, the new international standard for artificial intelligence management systems.
New Paper Calls for Data Centers Designed for Resilience, Sustainability, and Safety
New Paper Calls for Data Centers Designed for Resilience, Sustainability, and Safety
Meeting the massive growth in data and AI use must not come at the cost of quality, safety, or the environment,
Canada Launches New Accreditation for Cyber Security Certification Program
Canada Launches New Accreditation for Cyber Security Certification Program
Canada has introduced a new accreditation for organizations that provide cyber security checks under the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC).
China Launches Accreditation Projects for Artificial Intelligence and Privacy Information Management Systems
China Launches Accreditation Projects for Artificial Intelligence and Privacy Information Management Systems
The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) recently held kickoff meetings for two major projects to establish accreditation systems for artificial intelligence (AI) management and privacy information management.
Brazil Unveils ABNT NBR 17225, Standard to Ensure Digital Accessibility
Brazil Unveils ABNT NBR 17225, Standard to Ensure Digital Accessibility
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) introduced ABNT NBR 17225, a new standard aimed at ensuring websites and digital applications are accessible to all, including people with disabilities or temporary limitations.
South Korea Hosts ISO Meeting on Brain-Computer Interface Standards
South Korea Hosts ISO Meeting on Brain-Computer Interface Standards
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) hosted the 6th meeting of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 43, the Subcommittee on Brain-Computer Interfaces, from March 3 to 6 at Gachon University Convention Center.
European Report Sets Framework for Sustainable AI Implementation
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).
Korea Boosts Funding for International Standards in Advanced Industries
Korea Boosts Funding for International Standards in Advanced Industries
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has announced a 22% increase in funding for the National Standard Technology Improvement Project, bringing the 2025 budget to 42.5 billion won.
TÜRKAK Launches New AI Accreditation Under ISO 42001
TÜRKAK Launches New AI Accreditation Under ISO 42001
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has begun providing accreditation services to certification bodies in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) under the ISO/IEC 42001 standard.

Global News

ILO Moves to Modernize International Labour Standards Reporting
ILO Moves to Modernize International Labour Standards Reporting
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is preparing a major overhaul of how countries report on international labour standards.
ISO 9001 Revision Moves Into Formal FDIS Ballot Phase
ISO 9001 Revision Moves Into Formal FDIS Ballot Phase
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 9001 to the next step of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) approval process, with the project now listed at stage 50.20 following the earlier 50.00 status.
FSC Opens Consultation on Chain of Custody Revisions as Two Core Standards Reach Final Phase
FSC Opens Consultation on Chain of Custody Revisions as Two Core Standards Reach Final Phase
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened consultation on revisions to five Chain of Custody (CoC) documents, with two core standards now entering the final consultation phase.
CanadaGAP Seeks GFSI Recognition for Updated Food Safety Programs
CanadaGAP Seeks GFSI Recognition for Updated Food Safety Programs
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation as CanadaGAP seeks recognition for updated food safety certification programs covering fruit and vegetable operations.
Efforts to Broaden Application of ISO 21378 Underway
Efforts to Broaden Application of ISO 21378 Underway
Following last year’s confirmation of ISO 21378:2019, a standard for structured audit data collection and exchange, work within ISO/TC 295/WG 1 is now focused on broadening how the standard is applied across organizations.
ISO 14019-3 Working Draft Reviewed Ahead of October Stage Decision
ISO 14019-3 Working Draft Reviewed Ahead of October Stage Decision
The development of ISO 14019-3, a proposed international standard on sustainability information validation processes,
First Nuclear Decommissioning Standard Approved for ISO Development
First Nuclear Decommissioning Standard Approved for ISO Development
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) will lead development of the world’s first international standard for nuclear power plant decommissioning after its proposal was approved as a new ISO work item.
Public Consultation Opens for Revised ISO 19650-3 BIM Standard
Public Consultation Opens for Revised ISO 19650-3 BIM Standard
A public consultation has opened for the revised draft of ISO 19650-3, the part of the ISO 19650 series focused on information management during the operational phase of built assets.
ISO/IEC 17021-1 Confirmation Keeps Certification Rules Stable
ISO/IEC 17021-1 Confirmation Keeps Certification Rules Stable
The International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO) has confirmed continuation of the current edition of ISO/IEC 17021-1,
Revised ISO 14024 Aims to Prevent Greenwashing in Ecolabel Programs
Revised ISO 14024 Aims to Prevent Greenwashing in Ecolabel Programs
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the third edition of ISO 14024, revising requirements for ecolabel certification programs to improve verification of environmental claims and help prevent greenwashing, 
Experts Sought for ISO TS 20008 Food Waste Measurement and Reporting Project
Experts Sought for ISO TS 20008 Food Waste Measurement and Reporting Project
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has started development of ISO/AWI TS 20008,
Joint ISO and IEC Team Releases Information Model for SMART Content
Joint ISO and IEC Team Releases Information Model for SMART Content
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have released the first version of the IEC & ISO Information Model for SMART content,
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