Peru Hosts ISO/TC 176 Plenary and Quality Forum for Small Enterprises

Peru has become a global meeting point for quality management this week,

Italy Updates White Certificate Rules to Reward Energy Efficiency

Italy has revised its white certificates – the country’s main policy tool for promoting energy efficiency through tradable savings certificates.

JSA Updates Special Page on ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Revisions

The Japanese Standards Association (JSA) has renewed its dedicated web page providing the latest information on the ongoing revisions of

France Launches Voluntary Environmental Cost Label for Textile Products

France has introduced a new voluntary system for labeling the environmental cost of clothing, effective October 1, 2025.

Three Decades of Quality: Henkel Maribor Marks ISO 9001 Certification Milestone

Henkel Maribor has celebrated 30 years of ISO 9001 certification, reaffirming its long-term commitment to quality management and continuous improvement.

KS CASCO Reviews ISO 9001 Revision, Approves Serbian Translation of ISO 21500

KS CASCO, the Committee for Conformity Assessment and Quality Management under the Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS),

HZN Publishes New E-Newsletter, Major Conferences and Quantum Cybersecurity Highlighted

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) released the September 2025 edition of HZN e-Glasilo,

Aerosediment Program under ISO 17043 and ISO 13528 Announced for Montenegrin Laboratories

The Accreditation Body of Montenegro (ATCG) announced that the Association of Chemical Engineers of Serbia (SHI) will organize the 2025 Aerosediment Program,

CEN Launches Development of EN 17483-5 on Health Security Services

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has begun work on EN 17483-5, a new standard focusing on health security services for the healthcare sector.

Horizon Europe Calls for Standardization Proposals, Several Closing in November

The European Commission is calling for project proposals that incorporate standardization activities under Horizon Europe, its main program for research and innovation.

European Accreditation Celebrates 25 Years of Strengthening Quality Infrastructure

The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) is marking its 25th anniversary, celebrating a quarter-century of

Cofrac Opens Accreditation for Energy Audit Certification

The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has opened accreditation for a new certification covering energy audit services in buildings, processes, and transport.

Global Revision of ISO 14001 Enters Final Phase of Public Consultation

The global revision of ISO 14001, the world’s most widely used environmental management standard, has entered its final phase of public consultation.

First International Standard for Safe Wireless Power Transfer Published by IEC and IEEE

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) have jointly published IEC/IEEE 63184:2025, the first global standard to assess human exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) from wireless power transfer (WPT) systems.

ASC to Replace 12 Species-Specific Frameworks with New Unified Farm Standard

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has merged its twelve species-specific standards into a single ASC Farm Standard.

BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Consumer Products Issue 4

BRCGS has launched a public consultation to revise its Global Standard Consumer Products Issue 4, aiming to gather input from across the industry to improve the standard’s relevance and effectiveness.

GFSI Issues Call for Expert Auditors to Join Phase 2 of Development Effort

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has issued an extended call for highly experienced auditors to join the second phase of its Auditor Training and Professional Development (ATPD) governance initiative.

JETI Publishes Key Reports on Metaverse and Intelligent Computing

JETI, the dedicated ISO/IEC advisory group specialized in emerging technologies, has released two reports, focusing respectively on the Metaverse and Intelligent Computing.

As EU Faces US Tariff Risks, Quality Infrastructure Strengthens Economic Integration

An analysis by the Accredia Observatory highlights the risk of new US tariffs on European imports and emphasizes the crucial role of Quality Infrastructure (QI) in safeguarding Europe's integrated economy.

ISO Approves Plan to Develop 56012 Innovation Ecosystem Management Standard

ISO has approved a New Work Item Proposal (NWIP) to develop ISO 56012, a guidance standard on innovation ecosystem management.

Germany Declines to Join New Global Accreditation Organization GLOBAC

On February 26, 2025, the German Accreditation Advisory Board advised the Federal Government that Germany, through its national accreditation body (DAkkS), should not join the newly established Global Accreditation Cooperation (GLOBAC).

BRCGS Releases Module 11 to Align Packaging Standards with tms/HAVI Requirements

BRCGS has introduced Module 11 for its Packaging Materials Issue 7 Standard, developed in partnership with tms/HAVI.

Launch of Global Standards Consultation on PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing)

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is inviting experts worldwide to participate in an open consultation on Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services.

First Global Standard for Child-Friendly Services for Victims of Violence Released by ISO

In a historic move, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has introduced WA 49:2025, the first international guidelines for child-friendly services aimed at supporting victims of violence.