News United Kingdom


Selected News

First in UK: Projective Group Verified for BSI Net Zero Pathway
First in UK: Projective Group Verified for BSI Net Zero Pathway
"Projective Group" has become the first UK organization to complete Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reporting under the British Standards Institution’s (BSI) Net Zero Pathway.
UKAS to Develop Accreditation for Certifying Healthcare Quality Management
UKAS to Develop Accreditation for Certifying Healthcare Quality Management
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is proposing to develop accreditation under ISO/IEC 17021-1.
New UK Guidelines Strengthen Safeguarding Practices
New UK Guidelines Strengthen Safeguarding Practices
British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced BS 25800:2023,a new set of guidelines for UK organizations to follow step-by-step processes aimed at protecting vulnerable people.
11 Verification Bodies Achieve Accreditation for UK MRV Scheme
11 Verification Bodies Achieve Accreditation for UK MRV Scheme
The UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) has confirmed that 11 Verification Bodies have achieved accreditation under the UK's Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) Scheme for shipping emissions.
BSI Unveils New Data-Driven Standard for Smart Cities
BSI Unveils New Data-Driven Standard for Smart Cities
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched BS ISO/IEC 17917:2024, a new standard focused on improving data management in smart cities.
Scottish Research Center Earns World-Class Accreditation for Mechanical Testing
Tottenham Hotspur Scores Sustainability Goal with New Certification
Tottenham Hotspur Scores Sustainability Goal with New Certification
Tottenham Hotspur is no stranger to winning, but this time, they’ve scored off the field by becoming
New Guidance: A Roadmap for ESG Reporting—No More Guesswork
New Guidance: A Roadmap for ESG Reporting—No More Guesswork
Corporate social responsibility just got a little clearer.
NHS Requires Antibiotic Suppliers to Meet New AMR Certification Standard
NHS Requires Antibiotic Suppliers to Meet New AMR Certification Standard
The NHS is stepping up its fight against superbugs by setting a new standard for antibiotic suppliers.

Global News

Standards Pavilion Expands at COP30 with Broader Coalition on Climate Policy and Finance
Standards Pavilion Expands at COP30 with Broader Coalition on Climate Policy and Finance
The Standards Pavilion has opened at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, where 21 international organizations are discussing how standards can support measurable climate action.
ISO 13485 Stays Unchanged as Revision Committee Rejects Annex SL Alignment
ISO 13485 Stays Unchanged as Revision Committee Rejects Annex SL Alignment
The medical device quality management standard ISO 13485 will remain unchanged, as ISO’s Technical Committee in charge, ISO/TC 210, decided not to align it with Annex SL, ISO’s harmonized structure
ISO 14054 Introduces First Global Framework for Natural Capital Accounting
ISO 14054 Introduces First Global Framework for Natural Capital Accounting
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a new global standard, ISO 14054:2025, to help organizations measure, value, and account for their interactions with nature.
ISO 27404 Sets Global Framework for Cybersecurity Labels on Consumer IoT
Iceland Proposes New ISO Committee for Children’s Rights Management
Iceland Proposes New ISO Committee for Children’s Rights Management
The Icelandic Standards (IST) has submitted a proposal to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to establish a new technical committee, ISO/TC on Children’s Rights Management.
IFAN 2025 Survey Finds Cost and Complexity Still Blocking Standards Use
IFAN 2025 Survey Finds Cost and Complexity Still Blocking Standards Use
The International Federation of Standards Users (IFAN) has released its 2025 International Standards Users Survey, drawing insights from a record 861 organizations worldwide.
IEEE Reveals 2025 Award Winners for Excellence in Standards Development
IEEE Reveals 2025 Award Winners for Excellence in Standards Development
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) announced the 2025 recipients of its annual awards, recognizing individuals and groups who made significant contributions to international standards.
IAF and ILAC Replaced at Year End as New Global Accreditation Body Takes Over
IAF and ILAC Replaced at Year End as New Global Accreditation Body Takes Over
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) will begin dissolution processes on January 1, 2026,
ISO 17620 published to support global biodiversity preservation and sustainable development
ISO 17620 published to support global biodiversity preservation and sustainable development
A new international standard, ISO 17620:2025, has been published to help ensure that development projects protect, preserve, and enhance biodiversity worldwide.
IATA Launches Integrated Sustainability Program for Airlines
IATA Launches Integrated Sustainability Program for Airlines
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has introduced the Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP), a comprehensive certification and assessment framework tailored for airlines.
UL Solutions Expands ECOLOGO Certification to Industrial and Energy Equipment
UL Solutions Expands ECOLOGO Certification to Industrial and Energy Equipment
UL Solutions has expanded its ECOLOGO certification program to cover industrial and energy automation equipment, helping manufacturers verify sustainability claims through science-based, multi-attribute standards.
PEFC Launches Consultation on Updated Project Sourcing Standard and Requirements
PEFC Launches Consultation on Updated Project Sourcing Standard and Requirements
PEFC International has opened a 60-day public consultation, running from October 24 to December 23, to review proposed updates to its project certification requirements.
We use Cookies