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SIST Study Shows How Standards Help Slovenian Companies Compete
Standards are helping Slovenian companies—especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Serbia’s KS CASCO Reviews Draft of ISO 19011 Management Systems Auditing Standard
Serbia’s national mirror committee to ISO CASCO has reviewed the draft of ISO DIS 19011, Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems,
Montenegro’s ISME Hosts Open Week to Promote Standards
The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) is marking 18 years of work with a week-long open house event titled “A Day for Standards. A Day for You.”
IATF Mandates New Online Registration With CCAA for IATF 16949 Auditors in Mainland China
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has released a new registration process for IATF 16949 third-party auditors working in mainland China,
EQIN Concept Note Sets Framework for Europe’s Quality Infrastructure Cooperation
CEN and CENELEC, together with major European partners, have released a joint concept note outlining the European Quality Infrastructure Network (EQIN).
Slovenia Hosts Certification Bodies for 37th IQNET General Assembly in Ljubljana
The 37th General Assembly of IQNET, the international network of certification bodies, was held in Ljubljana from May 26 to 30, 2025.
Third European Halal Congress in Sarajevo to Promote Global Exchange of Knowledge
The third edition of the European Halal Congress will be held on June 16–17, 2025, at Hotel Hills in Sarajevo.
China Aims to Strengthen Autonomous Driving and EV Standards in 2025
China will prioritize the development of national standards for autonomous driving and electric vehicle safety in 2025, according to a new document from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
Bank of Namibia Upgrades National Payment System to ISO 20022
The Bank of Namibia has successfully transitioned its Namibia Interbank Settlement System (NISS) to the ISO 20022 global payment messaging standard, effective May 12, 2025.
UNE Magazine May 2025 Issue Spotlights AI Standard, Data Governance, and Quality Infrastructure
The May 2025 edition of UNE Magazine, published by the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE), is now available online.
Vietnam Issues TCVN 14397 to Guide Evaluation of Policy Outputs
Vietnam has issued TCVN 14397:2025—developed by the Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality of Viet Nam (STAMEQ)—to provide a structured and measurable approach to evaluating public policy outcomes.
Draft NEN 4400 Standard on Foreign Labor Compliance Available for Comment
A revised draft of NEN 4400-2 has been published for public comment by the Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN).Global News
ISO Develops Two Standards for eDNA Analysis in Aquatic Life Research
ISO is developing two international standards to improve the reliability of environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques used to study aquatic life and assess water quality.
Renault Group Updates Quality Requirements for IATF 16949
Renault Group has updated its Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for IATF 16949:2016, effective March 14, 2025.
BRCGS Invites Experts to Join Technical Working Group for Consumer Products Issue 5
BRCGS is calling for industry professionals to join its Technical Working Group (TWG) to help revise the Consumer Products Standard, currently at Issue 4, which was launched in 2016.
FSSC 22000 Certification Body Applications Paused Due to High Demand
The Foundation FSSC has announced a 12-month pause on new applications from Certification Bodies (CBs) for the FSSC 22000 Scheme, effective from March 14, 2025, to March 14, 2026.
UNECE Recommendations Aim to Enhance Conformity Data Exchange and Product Transparency
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) has released two significant documents that could shape global trade and sustainability frameworks.
ISO 37001 Updated to Strengthen Anti-Bribery Efforts Worldwide
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 37001:2025, an updated anti-bribery management system standard aimed at strengthening integrity, ethical leadership, and governance in organizations worldwide.
GLOBALG.A.P. to Meet All Three Pillars of FSI "Basket of Standards" for Flowers Soon
In 2025, GLOBALG.A.P. will align its solutions with all three pillars of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative's (FSI) "Basket of Standards", enhancing responsible sourcing in the floriculture sector.
ISO 27028 Expected in 2025: New Framework for Tailoring Security Attributes
ISO is currently developing ISO 27028, a guideline on attributes aligned with ISO/IEC 27002:2022.
FSSC Launches Resource Library for Social Sustainability Consultants
Foundation FSSC has launched the FSSC 24000 Consultants Resource Library to support consultants specializing in the social component of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) management.
IFS Commodity List Helps Businesses Assess Risks—Brochure Explains How
The IFS Commodity List plays a key role in the IFS Supply Chain Processes Check, an annual assessment that ensures companies have effective processes to analyze commodity-related risks.
PEFC Seeks Feedback on Three New RED III Standards
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is inviting stakeholders worldwide to comment on three newly developed standards under the Renewable Energy Directive 2023/2413 (RED III).
