Banja Luka Retains Business Friendly City Status With BFC SEE Recertification

Banja Luka has officially been confirmed as a city with a favorable business environment.

Standards Quest Game Now Available in Slovenian

The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) has announced that Standards Quest, an educational board game about standards development, is now available in Slovenian.

UNI Seeks Feedback on Accessibility and Usability Guidelines

A draft Reference Practice on accessibility and usability of products and services is now under public consultation until October 3, 2025.

Croatia Completes Transition as All Medical Laboratories Comply With Latest ISO 15189

All 17 accredited medical laboratories in Croatia have successfully demonstrated compliance with HRN EN ISO 15189:2022,

Institute for Standardization of Serbia Opens Public Consultation on Draft ISO/DIS 9001:2025

As stated in a release from the Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS),

USNC Current Summer Edition Highlights Education in Standards

The new Summer 2025 edition of the USNC Current focuses on how education and training can strengthen the standards workforce and prepare future leaders.

NIST Draft Guidelines Target Stronger Software Security

The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released Special Publication 1800-44, a draft set of practices aimed at improving security throughout the software development process.

Cybersecurity and High-Risk Country Policy Headline New Cofrac Compétences Issue

The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has published the second 2025 issue of its magazine Compétences.

ILNAS Issues Fifth Edition of Construction Standards Analysis

The Luxembourg Institute for Standardization, Accreditation, Safety, and Quality of Products and Services (ILNAS) has released the fifth edition of its Normative Analysis of the Construction Sector.

Canada Publishes Guides on Accessible Procurement of Goods and Services

Accessibility Standards Canada and Public Services and Procurement Canada have issued two technical guides that provide step-by-step advice on how to integrate accessibility into procurement.

DIN Publishes New Standard for Measuring Impact of Climate Protection Measures

The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has released DIN SPEC 91637, a new standard for measuring the impact of climate protection measures at local, regional, and national levels.

Peru Defines National Standard for Andean Cheese

The National Institute for Quality (Inacal) has approved the Peruvian Technical Standard NTP 105.004:2024 for regional cheeses, setting strict requirements for the production of Andean cheese.

Crucial Ways to Avoid Greenwashing - SGS White Paper

To avoid greenwashing while verifying environmental claims, it is crucial to understand various greenwashing tactics, including hidden trade-offs, lack of proof, vagueness, false labels, irrelevance, and outright lies.

IAF Publishes 2023 MLA Report

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) published its 2023 Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) Report, detailing peer evaluation activities to ensure confidence in the IAF MLA.

New discussion platform for national technical working groups - GlobalGAP

The National Technical Working Groups (NTWGs) under GLOBALG.A.P. are local platforms that help adapt and implement GLOBALG.A.P. standards in specific countries.

 FSSC 22000 Version 6 Updated to Include Critical Food Safety Parameters

The FSSC has released a new document interpreting the FSSC 22000 Version 6 standard, specifically regarding laboratory analyses for critical food safety parameters.

ISO 55000:2024 on Asset Management Vocabulary Published

The Standards Committee KS CASCO has announced the release of the updated ISO 55000:2024(en), "Asset Management — Vocabulary, Overview and Principles," effective from July 1, 2024.

ANAB Expands Its International Recognition with IAF MLA Signature

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has stepped up its global game.

IFS have updated IFS HPC Companion Guideline

Are you a label checker? If so, IFS HPC (International Featured Standard – Household/Personal/Care) Standards are your new best friend in ensuring that your household and personal care products are top-notch.

Annual Report for CEN and CENELEC 2023 Released in Digital Format

The 2023 Annual Report for CEN and CENELEC has been released, now available in a fully digital format.

New ISO 10009:2024 Standard on Quality Tools Released

The ISO has released a new standard, ISO 10009:2024, titled "Quality Management — Guidance for quality tools and their application", as announced by the Standards Committee KS CASCO on July 1, 2024.

 ISO Develops First International Standard for Net-Zero Emissions

The creation of the first international ISO standard for net-zero emissions is well underway, aiming to provide clarity and firm requirements for the transition towards a "net-zero" state.

As vegetarianism gains traction, certification becomes key

Even in the realm of eating, it seems there's a trend for everything. With a growing focus on sustainability, vegan and vegetarian diets are grabbing the global spotlight more than ever.

Understanding VDA 6.8 - Supply Chain Process Audit

Marko Stojković, Head of Quality Department at Schwing Stetter Smederevo, outlines the key features of VDA 6.8 - Supply Chain Process Audit.