Singapore Launches New Standard to Cut Data Center IT Energy Use by 30 Percent

Singapore has introduced a new standard aimed at reducing energy use in data centers, targeting a cut of at least 30 percent in IT energy consumption.

NEN Explores Committee On Privacy By Design And Consumer Protection

NEN, the Dutch national standards body, is considering creating a standards committee on privacy by design and consumer protection.

Norway Invites Experts to Shape Future Blockchain Standards

Standard Norway is seeking experts to join its committee SN/K 593 Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies, with applications open until September 12, 2025.

Italy’s OCSI Gains Accreditation to Issue EU Cybersecurity Certificates

The Information Security Certification Body (OCSI) of Italy’s National Cybersecurity Agency (ACN) has obtained accreditation from Accredia to issue European cybersecurity certificates under the new EUCC certification scheme.

Geely Auto Breaks Ground With First Global ISO 8800 AI Safety Certification

Geely Auto has received the world’s first certification under the new ISO/PAS 8800:2024 standard for AI safety in road vehicles.

CCSI Airport First in World to Earn BSI BIM Kitemark for Digital Design and Construction

Chaudhary Charan Singh International (CCSI Airport) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, has become the first airport in the world to receive the BSI Kitemark for Building Information Modelling (BIM) Design and Construction.

Switzerland Opens Comment Period on First European Standards for Digital Product Passports

The first six draft standards for the European Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are now open for public comment in Switzerland until September 5, 2025.

TISAX Certification Becomes Key for Taiwan Auto Suppliers to Meet EU NIS2 Rules

Taiwan’s automotive suppliers are being urged to adopt TISAX certification to stay competitive in the European market, as the EU’s updated NIS2 cybersecurity directive becomes a business requirement through contract terms.

France Qualité Launches Cybersecurity Commission, Seeks Volunteers

France Qualité AFQP, the national association promoting quality and performance in France, has launched a new commission focused on cybersecurity as part of its Made in Qualité think tank.

Almawave Earns ISO 42001 Certification for Responsible Artificial Intelligence

Almawave, a data and AI company within the Almaviva Group, has received certification to ISO/IEC 42001, the international standard for responsible AI management.

BSI and Kantara Join Pilot for Digital Identity Accreditation

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has announced that two organizations have joined the pilot program to seek accreditation to certify against the UK’s national digital identity framework.

EU Seeks Experts for Cybersecurity Certification Working Group

The European Union is moving ahead with plans to certify Managed Security Services (MSS) and has launched a call for experts to join the working group that will design the new EUMSS certification scheme.