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Spain Launches Website to Strengthen Quality Infrastructure
Spain has introduced a new website to emphasize the importance of a robust Quality Infrastructure (QI), which is essential for economic progress and societal well-being.
New Accreditation Scheme for Renewable Gas Inspections in Spain
ENAC, in collaboration with Enagás, Spain’s Technical Manager of the Gas System, has introduced an accreditation scheme for inspecting renewable gas production facilities.
UNE Advocates ISO Standards for Circular Economy at Peruvian Manufacturing Seminar
Representatives of the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) promoted circular economy principles and ISO standards at a seminar in Peru.
New UNE Report Compiles Standards Supporting the Circular Economy
The Spanish Standardization Association (UNE) has released the report Standards Supporting the Circular Economy, developed by the UNE Circular Economy Advisory Committee.
ENAC Accredits Carburos Metálicos as First CRM Producer for Gas Mixtures
ENAC has granted the first accreditation as a producer of gas mixture Certified Reference Materials (CRM) to Carburos Metálicos under the UNE-EN ISO 17034 standard.
Three Spanish Experts Recognized with IEC 1906 Awards
In 2024, three experts from Spain were honored with IEC 1906 Awards by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), whose national representative is the Spanish Association for Standardization, UNE.
Celebrating a Quarter Century of Spanish in ISO Standards
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the first Spanish Translation Task Force (STTF) established to translate ISO standards into Spanish.
DEKRA First to Earn ENAC Accreditation for Cryptographic Module Certification
DEKRA Testing and Certification has become the first entity accredited by ENAC to certify the security of cryptographic modules under the ISO/IEC 19790 standard.
ENAC Hosts Meetings on Environmental Accreditation in Madrid
The Spanish National Accreditation Entity (ENAC) hosted a two-day event featuring meetings of key European bodies to discuss environmental accreditation.
Pereira Seafood Products Achieves Top IFS Food Certification for 8th Year
Pereira Productos del Mar (Pereira Seafood Products) has earned the top mark of "Higher Level" in IFS Food certification for the 8th consecutive year, achieving a score of 96.22% this year.
New UNE 197301 Standard Sets Framework for Mediation in Spain
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) and the General Council of Technical Industrial Engineering of Spain (COGITI) introduced the new UNE 197301 standard on October 10.
CAAE First in Spain to Provide COSMOS Certificates for Organic Cosmetics
CAAE Certification is now the first entity in Spain accredited to certify products under the international COSMOS scheme for organic and natural cosmetics.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).
