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Standard Norway Expands With New Committees and Recruitment Drive
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.
Standard Norway and Innovation Norway Launch Free Digital Course on Standards
Standard Norway and Innovation Norway Launch Free Digital Course on Standards
Standard Norway and Innovation Norway have released a free, 25-minute digital course that introduces the role and importance of standards.
Standard Norway Introduces Innovative AI Tools for Standards Users
Standard Norway Introduces Innovative AI Tools for Standards Users
Standard Norway is launching new tools to simplify and enhance the use of standards.
Standard Norway Recruiting Experts for New Railway Standardization Committee
Standard Norway Recruiting Experts for New Railway Standardization Committee
Standard Norway has announced the formation of a new committee to develop standards for railway infrastructure and rolling stock.
NEK Publishes New Standard for Emergency Preparedness
NEK Publishes New Standard for Emergency Preparedness
The Norwegian Electrotechnical Committee (NEK) has launched NEK 801, a new standard for electrical installations in mobile units used by defense and emergency response actors.
Standard Norway Launches Committee for Data and Digitization in Agriculture
Standard Norway Launches Committee for Data and Digitization in Agriculture
Standard Norway established a new national standardization committee in September to support the development of data-driven agrifood systems.
Fishing Vessel Waste Management Standard Under Review in Norway with Industry Input
Fishing Vessel Waste Management Standard Under Review in Norway with Industry Input
"Standard Norway" is in the process of reviewing the NS-ISO 5020 waste management standard for fishing vessels to determine how suitable it is for the industry.
Norway Adopts International Standards for Life Cycle Processes in Systems
Norway Adopts International Standards for Life Cycle Processes in Systems
The Norwegian Electrotechnical Committee (NEK) has launched NEK 288, a new standard collection providing a structured framework for life cycle processes in systems and software engineering.
Norway Tightens Greenhouse Gas Verification Standards to Meet EU Goals
Norway Tightens Greenhouse Gas Verification Standards to Meet EU Goals
Norway has successfully aligned with the EU’s updated requirements for greenhouse gas verification under the ETS framework.

Global News

Draft of ISO 17024 for Certification of Persons Wins Overwhelming Approval
Draft of ISO 17024 for Certification of Persons Wins Overwhelming Approval
The draft of ISO/IEC 17024, a conformity assessment standard for certifying persons, has been approved by ISO, IEC, and CEN.
New ISO Agreement Proposed to Align Global Greenhouse Gas Accounting Rules
New ISO Agreement Proposed to Align Global Greenhouse Gas Accounting Rules
A new ISO International Workshop Agreement (IWA) has been proposed to harmonize greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting standards for industrial products and improve the comparability of emissions data across global supply chains.
Two New Papers Map AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards
Two New Papers Map AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards
The AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards Collaboration (AMAS) released two major papers on July 11 at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva.
TIC Market Expected to Reach USD 282.76 Billion by 2030
TIC Market Expected to Reach USD 282.76 Billion by 2030
The global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) market is projected to grow from USD 239.48 billion in 2025 to USD 282.76 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.
Public Comments Open on Draft Revision of ISO 20252 Market Research Standard
Public Comments Open on Draft Revision of ISO 20252 Market Research Standard
A revised draft of ISO 20252—covering vocabulary and service requirements for market, opinion and social research—is under international review, with ISO member bodies invited to submit feedback by September 4.
SQF Edition 10 Coming in August With Focus on Culture, Risk, and Monitoring
SQF Edition 10 Coming in August With Focus on Culture, Risk, and Monitoring
The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), the organization behind the SQF Program, will publish Edition 10 of its code in August 2025.
ISO 42006 Brings Clear Requirements for Auditing AI Management Systems
ISO 42006 Brings Clear Requirements for Auditing AI Management Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published ISO/IEC 42006:2025, setting requirements for bodies that audit and certify Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS) under ISO/IEC 42001.
IFS Publishes New Doctrine and Product Chart to Support HPC Version 3 Audits
IFS Publishes New Doctrine and Product Chart to Support HPC Version 3 Audits
IFS has released two new documents to support audits under the Home and Personal Care (HPC) Version 3 standard:
Small Defense Suppliers Warned to Strengthen Cybersecurity or Risk Losing Contracts
Small Defense Suppliers Warned to Strengthen Cybersecurity or Risk Losing Contracts
Small and medium enterprises supplying the US Department of Defense are being urged to seek third-party support to meet rising cybersecurity demands under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
GLOBALG.A.P. Launches IFA v6 Smart Standards for Crops and Propagation Material
GLOBALG.A.P. Launches IFA v6 Smart Standards for Crops and Propagation Material
GLOBALG.A.P. has released two new product categories under the Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) version 6 plants scope.
Proposal Aims to Modernize How ISO Standards Are Classified and Organized
Proposal Aims to Modernize How ISO Standards Are Classified and Organized
Germany’s national standards body, DIN, has proposed the development of ISO/NP TS 26019, which would update the International Classification for Standards (ICS).
Geely’s New Customer Requirements and Scorecard Now in Effect
Geely’s New Customer Requirements and Scorecard Now in Effect
Geely Holding Group’s updated Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs) and Scorecard Quick Reference Guide officially took effect on July 1, 2025.
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