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Consultation Open on Safe Handling of Sterile Medical Equipment in Norway
Standard Norway has opened a consultation on a new technical specification that sets clear requirements for storing, handling, and transporting sterile medical equipment in Norwegian healthcare services.
Three Leaders Honored With Norway’s 2024 Standardization Prizes
Øivind Rooth, Siri Tau Ursin, and Manav Rihel Kumar were recognized on May 27 with Norway’s 2024 Standardization Prizes f for their exceptional contributions to national and international standardization.
Norway Weighs Revision of NORSOK D-007 Standard for Well Testing Systems
The Norwegian standard NORSOK D-007 for well testing, clean-up, and flowback systems is being considered for revision to keep it current and useful for the industry.
Skretting Certified under ASC Feed Standard Ahead of Compliance Deadline
Skretting, an aquaculture feed manufacturer based in Stavanger, Norway, has been certified under the ASC Feed Standard by DNV.
Public Consultation Begins on New Zero Emission Area Standard in Norway
A new draft standard from Standard Norway aims to help municipalities and developers create areas with zero greenhouse gas emissions.
Public Consultation Opens in Norway on Patient Pathway Standard for Diagnostic Imaging
A draft Norwegian version of a new European standard for the patient pathway in diagnostic imaging is now open for public consultation until May 1.
NORSOK R-001 Requirements for Mechanical Equipment Revised and Open for Feedback
Standard Norway has revised NORSOK R-001 to reflect technological advancements and is inviting industry feedback.
Standard Norway Seeks Experts for European Healthcare Standards Group
Standard Norway is inviting 4-6 professionals to join the newly established CEN/CENELEC SAG Healthcare standards group, which aims to identify and address standardization needs in the healthcare sector.
Norwegian Accreditation Clarifies Sampling Requirements at Wastewater Treatment Plants
Norwegian Accreditation has clarified the calibration requirements for water flow meters used in accredited sampling at wastewater treatment plants.
Could a New Standard Reduce Human Errors in Safety? Standard Norway Wants Feedback
Standard Norway is exploring the development of comprehensive standards addressing human factors in accident prevention and is seeking feedback from businesses by March 1.
New Norwegian Competency Standard for Social Workers Open for Consultation
A new Norwegian competency standard, NS 6512, designed for authorized social workers, is now open for consultation until February 17, 2025.
Standard Norway Expands With New Committees and Recruitment Drive
Standard Norway has announced the creation of two new technical committees and is seeking additional members for two existing committees.Global News
Two New Environmental Management Standards Published by ISO and IEC
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have released two new standards—ISO/TS 14076 and IEC 82474—
Producer Responsibility Standard Under Development
Sweden will lead the creation of a new global standard on producer responsibility, with the work coordinated by the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS).
Codex Committee on General Principles Meets in Lille to Discuss Updates to Procedural Manual
Delegates from around the world gathered in Lille, France from June 2 to 6 for the 34th Session of the Codex Committee on General Principles (CCGP34), where they discussed proposed updates to the Codex Alimentarius Procedural Manual.
Preventing Ageism and Scams in Digital Economy: New ISO 25556 Aims to Protect Older People
A new international standard by ISO has been launched to help governments, businesses, and service providers build a digital economy that is fair and accessible to older adults.
IAQG Preparing Major Changes to Aerospace Certification Processes and Quality Standards
The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) is preparing major updates to its global certification scheme.
Ford Updates CSRs, Scorecard Guide and Audit Screens With Stricter Rules
Ford has issued updates to its Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs), scorecard guide, and audit visuals under the IATF 16949 quality management standard.
IAF Joins AIQI Consortium to Strengthen Quality Infrastructure for AI
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has joined the Artificial Intelligence Quality Infrastructure (AIQI) Consortium to help develop safe and trustworthy AI technologies.
SGS Launches The PLEDGE program on Food Waste Certification Across Food Service Sector
SGS has launched The PLEDGE on Food Waste Certification, a third-party program aimed at helping food service businesses reduce food waste and improve operational efficiency.
ISO/DIS 9001 Timeline Confirmed Following Seventeenth Working Group Meeting
ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, the group revising ISO 9001, held its seventeenth meeting virtually on May 20, 2025, with 48 participants from 27 national standards bodies and 8 liaison organizations.
Long-Awaited ISO 27031 Revision Brings ICT Business Continuity Planning Into the Digital Era
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the long-awaited second edition of ISO/IEC 27031,
Tackling Sophisticated Threats: New ISO 37003 Provides Practical Anti-Fraud Guidance
A new international standard, ISO 37003:2025, has been published to help organizations strengthen their defenses against increasingly sophisticated fraud.
