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RvA Begins Publishing Updated Accreditation Protocols
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has started releasing revised versions of its Specific Accreditation Protocols (SAPs), which provide required practical guidance for particular accreditation areas.
NEN Considers Withdrawing Dairy Contamination Standard Due to Limited Use in Industry
The Dutch Standardization Institute NEN is consulting stakeholders on the possible withdrawal of NEN 6820, a national standard for detecting unwanted contamination in long-life liquid milk products.
Netherlands Updates Accreditation Protocols for Inspection, Energy Verification, and Asbestos Removal
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has issued new versions of three Specific Accreditation Protocols:
New Pair of Dutch Standards on Aquatic Ecology Clarify Water Quality Assessments
Two new Dutch standards have been published to support ecological assessments of water quality.
Netherlands Takes the Reins on Global Carbon Capture, Transport, and Storage Standards
The Netherlands is driving international standardization of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS), with the Dutch Standardization Institute NEN coordinating efforts through the CEN/TC 474 committee.
New RvA Document Clarifies Rules for Flexible Accreditation Scopes in Netherlands
The Accreditation Council of the Netherlands (RvA) has published a new document, RvA-T054, that explains how flexible scopes of accreditation should be handled.
NEN Seeks Dutch Experts to Explore National Standards for Ayurveda and Yoga
The Netherlands is exploring whether there is enough interest to develop national standards for Ayurveda and yoga.
Zwolle Breaks Ground with First PEFC Trees outside Forests Certification
The municipality of Zwolle in the Netherlands has become the first to receive the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) Trees outside Forests (TOF) certificate, marking a milestone in sustainable tree management beyond traditional forests.
NEN Seeks Dutch Experts for In Vitro Diagnostics Standards Committee
The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is seeking Dutch experts to join its In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) standards committee.
NEN Initiates Development of Sustainability Guidelines for Medical Devices
In April 2025, the Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) will begin creating a Dutch Practical Guideline (NPR) focused on the sustainability of medical devices.
Dutch Experts Sought for New 'Chain of Custody' Standards
The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is seeking Dutch experts to contribute to the development of new 'chain of custody' standards, specifically ISO 13662 'Mass Balance' and ISO 13659 'Book and Claim'.
Dutch Involvement in European Sustainability Standards: Strong Foundation, But More Industry Support Essential
In a recent interview, Emiel Janssen, consultant at NEN, discussed the Netherlands’ role in shaping European sustainability standards.Global News
IATF Releases New Updates to Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved Stakeholder Communiqué SC-2025-003, announcing new Sanctioned Interpretations and Frequently Asked Questions for both the Rules 6th Edition and the automotive quality standard IATF 16949.
Codex Commission’s 48th Session Confirms Updates Across Core Food Safety Standards
The Codex Alimentarius Commission adopted major changes to international food-safety rules during its 48th session in Rome from November 10 to 14.
ISO 13485 Application Guide, TS 23485, Under Way After Standard Confirmed as Current
A new guide on how to apply ISO 13485 is moving through development shortly after the standard was reconfirmed in its 2016 version (no revision will be done), despite remaining unaligned with the Annex SL structure.
A Different Approach: China Strengthens Oversight of Certification Bodies from 2026
China has issued new regulations that directly target accredited certification bodies that ignore international requirements, and the new rules will take effect on January 1, 2026.
ISO and IEC Develop Global Standard to Embed Ecodesign in Medical Devices
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) are developing a new global standard to formally integrate ecodesign into the development of medical devices.
IFS Releases Updated Guideline for Effective Foreign Body Management
International Featured Standards (IFS) has issued an updated Guideline for an Effective Foreign Body Management,
Germany Heads Most ISO Secretariats But China Rapidly Gains Ground
Germany remains the world’s top country in international standardization, holding 17.1% of all ISO secretariats, according to the 2025 International Standardization Barometer published by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN).
Europe Now Conditionally Accepts FDA Inspections Conducted Abroad
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have entered a new stage of cooperation under their Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspections.
New International Standard in Development for Microbial Cultures and Probiotics
Work has begun within ISO to create a global standard that defines how microorganisms used in food and feed, such as bacteria, yeasts, and fungi, should be characterized and quality assured.
BS 30480 Launched as the World’s First Standard on Suicide Awareness in the Workplace
The world’s first standard dedicated to suicide awareness and prevention in the workplace, BS 30480, has been released by the British Standards Institution (BSI).
IATF Updates GM Quick Reference Guide on How Auditors Review Scorecard Data.
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has issued an updated GM Scorecard Quick Reference Guide and Screen Images package to align with the latest Rules for Achieving and Maintaining IATF Recognition (6th edition).
