New European Standard for Household Appliance Safety Released

At the end of 2023, the European standard EN IEC 60335-1:2023/A11:2023, which focuses on the safety of household electrical appliances, was officially issued.

Spain’s Top Quality Organizations Meet to Boost Infrastructure Plans

The three most important bodies of Spain's standards system held a working meeting to advance the nation's infrastructure as part of the 2023 collaboration protocol.

Spain Embraces Updated Guidelines for Sustainable Event Management

Spain has introduced a new standard for event sustainability management, which emphasizes the social legacy of events, inclusiveness, and children's rights.

Safe Food Australia Guide Covers All Aspects of Food Safety

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has published Safe Food Australia: A Guide to the Food Safety Standards,

France Sets Out to Standardize Hemp Production

France is working on setting standards for hemp production, aiming to bring clarity and structure to the growing CBD industry.

New DAkkS Portal Makes Accreditation Easier

DAkkS, Germany’s national accreditation body, has launched its new "DAkkS Port" portal to simplify the accreditation process for its clients.

Salvador Becomes the First Brazilian Capital to Certify Sustainability Indicators

The capital of Bahia, Salvador, received a certificate from the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) for its compliance with urban services, quality of life, and smart city indicators.

Danish Companies Can Now Register Sustainability Auditor Choices

Danish companies can now officially register their selected sustainability auditors, as new rules came into force on 1 June 2024.

Brazil Updates Environmental Management Standard

The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has released a new amendment to its environmental management systems standard.

Inmetro Accredits First Lab in Brazil's Northern Region

Inmetro has accredited the Laboratory of Product Testing (LabEP) at the University of the State of Amazonas (UEA).

First Circular Globe Certification Brings Beck’s Eder to Finals of Austrian Quality Champion Award

Christian Eder reached the finals of the Austrian Quality Champion 2024 award thanks to his groundbreaking project that introduced the Circular Globe standard at Beck.

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.