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Norway Takes the Helm of European Feed Analysis Standards Secretariat
Norway Takes the Helm of European Feed Analysis Standards Secretariat
Standard Norway (SN) has taken over the secretariat of a European Committee for Standardization (CEN) committee responsible for feed sampling and analysis,
UNE Magazine Issue 92 Celebrates 40 Years of Spanish Standardization
UNE Magazine Issue 92 Celebrates 40 Years of Spanish Standardization
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has published the latest edition of UNE Magazine.
BRCGS Seeks Nominations for 2026 Americas Awards
BRCGS Seeks Nominations for 2026 Americas Awards
Nominations are now open for the BRCGS Awards 2026 Americas, which recognize individuals and organizations that support BRCGS certification and contribute to food and product safety across the region.
Oslo Event Connects Future Experts in Electrotechnical Standardization From Across the Nordics
Oslo Event Connects Future Experts in Electrotechnical Standardization From Across the Nordics
The Nordic Electrotechnical Standardization Bodies (NOREK) brought together young professionals from Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland in Oslo on June 3–4 for Nordic Young Professionals 2026.
UKAS Begins Development of ISO 14067 Product Carbon Footprint Accreditation
UKAS Begins Development of ISO 14067 Product Carbon Footprint Accreditation
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has begun work toward a new accreditation program for organizations that validate and verify product carbon footprints under ISO 14067:2018.
Digital Identification and Product Passports Lecture Opens 'Standards Made Easy' Series
Digital Identification and Product Passports Lecture Opens 'Standards Made Easy' Series
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) and the Croatian Engineering Association (HIS) have launched the 'Standards Made Easy' lecture series, opening with an online session on digital identification and digital product passports.
First Pilot Completed Under China's New AI Manufacturing Evaluation Framework
First Pilot Completed Under China's New AI Manufacturing Evaluation Framework
The first pilot evaluation under China's newly implemented Artificial Intelligence + Manufacturing (AIQ) assessment scheme has been completed,
GET-UNE 29 Launched to Develop Strategic Industrial Autonomy Standard
GET-UNE 29 Launched to Develop Strategic Industrial Autonomy Standard
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) and Spain’s Ministry of Industry and Tourism (MINTUR) have launched GET-UNE 29,
Singapore Proposes ISO/IEC 42119-8 Standard for Generative AI Testing
Singapore Proposes ISO/IEC 42119-8 Standard for Generative AI Testing
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) have proposed ISO/IEC 42119-8, a new international standard for testing generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems. 
SIS Launches Digital Quality Seal for Standards Subscribers
SIS Launches Digital Quality Seal for Standards Subscribers
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has introduced a free digital quality seal for organizations that subscribe to SIS Abonnemang, its standards subscription service that provides access to standards and updates.
CEN, CENELEC and ETSI Start Work on Pan-European Certificate on Standardization
CEN, CENELEC and ETSI Start Work on Pan-European Certificate on Standardization
CEN, CENELEC and ETSI have launched a tender seeking experts to create a new Pan-European Certificate on Standardization.
USB Certification Becomes First Body Accredited by TÜRKAK for IFS and BRCGS
USB Certification Becomes First Body Accredited by TÜRKAK for IFS and BRCGS
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has granted its first accreditation under the International Featured Standards (IFS) and BRCGS food safety programs to USB Certification, making it the first certification body accredited by TÜRKAK for the schemes.

Global News

What to Expect With Revision of Benchmark Aerospace QM Standard as AS9100 Transitions to IA9100
What to Expect With Revision of Benchmark Aerospace QM Standard as AS9100 Transitions to IA9100
The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) is preparing the release of IA9100, the new quality management standard that will replace AS9100 for aviation, space, and defense.
ISO 27018 Updated to Strengthen Data Protection in Public Cloud Services
ISO 27018 Updated to Strengthen Data Protection in Public Cloud Services
The new ISO/IEC 27018:2025 is the third edition of the guideline for protecting personally identifiable information (PII) in public cloud services where providers act as data processors.
OECD Endorses GOTS, Recognizing Its Growing Social Dimension
OECD Endorses GOTS, Recognizing Its Growing Social Dimension
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has reviewed the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, 
IEC TS 60255-216-1 Standardizes Communication for Smart Grid Protection Devices
IEC TS 60255-216-1 Standardizes Communication for Smart Grid Protection Devices
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published a new standard that sets common rules for how protection devices in the power grid communicate digitally so they can work together reliably.
Addressing Biometric Fraud in Identity Documents With New ISO 20059
Addressing Biometric Fraud in Identity Documents With New ISO 20059
A new international standard, ISO/IEC 20059, has been launched to strengthen biometric systems against morphing attacks.
Global Report by Standards Australia and ISO Maps 1,122 Environmental Standards
Global Report by Standards Australia and ISO Maps 1,122 Environmental Standards
Standards Australia and the ISO have launched the first edition of the Global Environmental Data Standards Mapping report,
International Young Professionals Gather in Germany for DKE Camp on Smart Cities
International Young Professionals Gather in Germany for DKE Camp on Smart Cities
The DKE Young Professionals Camp 2025 brought together 18 young experts from 18 countries to explore how standards can foster innovation and sustainability, with smart cities as a central example.
IEEE SA Launches Interactive Platform for Popular Standards
IEEE SA Launches Interactive Platform for Popular Standards
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA), which operates under the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), has launched the Interactive Standards (IS) platform.
FSC Launches Survey on Revision of Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders
FSC Launches Survey on Revision of Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is revising its Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders and is calling for input through a public survey open until October 2, 2025.
ISO 9001 Revision: Draft International Standard Published, Public Inquiry Starts
ISO 9001 Revision: Draft International Standard Published, Public Inquiry Starts
The Draft International Standard (DIS) of ISO 9001 was published on August 27, 2025, moving the revision of the world’s most widely adopted quality management system standard into the inquiry phase.
QEC Global Becomes First Oxebridge Q001 Certification Body
QEC Global Becomes First Oxebridge Q001 Certification Body
Quality Evaluation Center (QEC Global) of Portugal has become the world’s first accredited certification body to offer Oxebridge Q001 certification services.
Global Standard Launches Consultation on New Responsible Textile Standard GRTS
Global Standard Launches Consultation on New Responsible Textile Standard GRTS
Global Standard has launched the public consultation for a new voluntary sustainability framework, the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS).
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