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How Sweden Leverages Standards to Advance Sustainable Construction
Sweden is strengthening its efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the construction sector by half within five years, with standardization playing a key role.
RISE Becomes First in Sweden to Certify Universal Design Compliance
Swedish organizations can now obtain certification for accessibility efforts, as RISE has become the first entity accredited by SWEDAC to certify compliance with the universal design standard SS-EN 17161.
Sweden Developing First Business Preparedness Standard as Part of Crisis Resilience Efforts
Sweden is leveraging standardization to enhance national resilience in the face of extreme crises and war.
SEK Creates New Committee for Electrified Transport to Meet Climate Goals
The Swedish Electrotechnical Standardization Commission (SEK) has created a new committee, SK 4 – Sustainable Electrified Transport, to advance Sweden’s sustainability goals in transportation.
Fourth Edition of Swedish Handbook for Medical Gas Facilities Published
The Swedish Standards Institute (SIS) has released the fourth edition of SIS Handbook 370: Safety Standard for Medical Gas Facilities.
Swedac Conducts First Assessments Under Updated ISO 15189 Standard
The 2022 version of the ISO 15189 standard has been implemented, and Swedac began inspections of medical laboratories against it in January 2024.
Swedac Team Underscores Value of Collaboration After EA Peer Review
Swedac hosted a European Accreditation (EA) peer review in mid-October to assess its compliance with international accreditation standards.
Swedac Revokes Synlab's Accreditation in Clinical Pathology
Swedac revoked Synlab Sverige AB's accreditation in clinical pathology following the identification of serious deficiencies that could negatively impact public health.
SIS Recognizes Excellence in Standardization Efforts
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) awarded its annual Standardization Awards to honor outstanding contributions in standardization.
NSAI Partners With RISE Sweden to Launch Certification Scheme for Innovation Management Professionals
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has launched a new Certification for Innovation Management Professionals, designed to enhance innovation capabilities across diverse industries.
Sweden Sets New Requirements for Electricity Meters Used in Origin Guarantees
Starting January 1, 2025, all new electricity meters installed to verify guarantees of origin (source of electricity) must meet SWEDAC’s updated regulatory standards.
Efforts in Sweden to Establish European Standard for Safer Clothing Production
The Swedish Consumers' Association aims to make clothing production safer.Global News
Six Changes Reshape ISO 17020 Requirements For Inspection Bodies
The 2026 revision of ISO/IEC 17020 introduces structural and conceptual updates that will affect how inspection bodies operate, particularly in areas such as independence, impartiality, complaints handling, and management systems.
IFS Strengthens Audit Consistency With Good Audit Practices Guideline Version 2
IFS has released Good Audit Practices Guideline Version 2 to support auditors in delivering more consistent, high quality and effective audits across all IFS Standards.
TIC Council Sets Principles For Digitalization Of Assurance Services
TIC Council, the global trade association representing the independent third-party testing, inspection and certification sector,
ISO Launches ISO 14092 Climate Adaptation Planning Standard For Local Governments And Communities
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14092:2026, a new International Standard that sets clear requirements and guidance for climate change adaptation planning by local governments and communities.
ISO 9002 Revision: Second Working Draft Completed
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has completed the second Working Draft of its ISO 9002 revision, marking further progress in updating the guidance to reflect changes in ISO 9001.
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Nears Release with Major Food Safety Updates
FSSC 22000, a global food safety certification scheme developed by the Foundation FSSC, is moving toward Version 7, a major update that will reshape how food businesses manage safety, align with new global requirements, and prepare for future industry demands.
ISO 45001 Second Committee Draft Version Highlights Safety Culture and Workplace Wellbeing
The revision of ISO 45001 has advanced with the publication of the second version of the first Committee Draft, maintaining the standard at the Committee Draft stage and reflecting feedback from the first international enquiry.
ISO 23662 on Vegetarian and Vegan Foods Enters Periodic Review
ISO 23662:2021, the international standard that defines criteria for vegetarian and vegan foods, has entered its periodic review phase, giving stakeholders the opportunity to decide whether it should remain unchanged or be revised.
PEFC Circular Materials Task Force Established, Experts and Stakeholders Invited to Apply
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has established its PEFC Circular Materials Task Force and is inviting nominations for membership by March 18, 2026.
ASTM Develops WK91420 Guide for Artificial Intelligence in HR
ASTM International is developing a new guide, WK91420, to set clearer standards for artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment and hiring, aimed at reducing bias and improving fairness.
ISO 9001 Revision Advances After Review of 1,700 DIS Comments
The revision of ISO 9001 has moved into a decisive stage, with international experts completing the review of comments on the Draft International Standard (DIS) and confirming that the new edition is on track for publication in September 2026.
