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Medical Implants Lead BIS Standards Watch 32 Episode
Medical implant safety and performance are the central topic of the 32nd edition of Standards Watch by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS),
EU Court Upholds Copyright for Standards While Requiring Free Access to Check Compliance
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that access to standards cannot be restricted where they are needed to verify compliance with EU law, while confirming that harmonized European standards remain protected by copyright.
Results of EU Consultation on Standardization Regulation: Calls to Cut Delays and Simplify Processes
The results of the European Commission’s consultation on revising the European Standardization Regulation (EU) No. 1025/2012 confirm high trust in the system,
Japan Invites Bids to Strengthen Academia’s Role in Standardization
The Japanese Standards Association (JSA) has opened a call for contractors to carry out a 2026 project aimed at strengthening academia’s role in standardization.
Slovenia Opens Voucher Scheme Covering Up to 60 Percent of Certification Costs
The Slovenian Enterprise Fund (SPS) has opened a new call offering co-financing for companies seeking certification under the “V10 – Voucher for Obtaining Certifications” scheme,
Philippine Society for Quality Opens Nominations for Three Awards
The Philippine Society for Quality (PSQ), a national organization that promotes quality management practices and professional development,
Canada Introduces Level 1 Cybersecurity Certification for Defence Suppliers
The Government of Canada has introduced Level 1 of the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC),
China Targets AI, Data And Advanced Manufacturing in New National Standardization Pilot Program
The Standardization Administration of China (SAC) has opened applications for its 2026 national standardization pilot program,
CERTINALIA First in Spain Accredited for IEC 62443 Industrial Cybersecurity Certification
The Spanish National Accreditation Body (ENAC) has accredited CERTINALIA as the first entity in Spain to certify cybersecurity in industrial automation and control systems (IACS) under the UNE-EN IEC 62443 series.
Italy Starts Work on UNI Practice for Economic and Operational Performance Control
The Italian Organization for Standardization (UNI) is starting work on a new reference practice for management control systems, aiming to provide a structured way to monitor economic and operational performance.
Singapore Honors Partners Advancing Standards And Accreditation
The Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), Singapore Standards Council (SSC), and Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) recognized 49 partners for their contributions to national standardization and accreditation efforts.
Baoyan Chan Monastery Earns DnB ESG Registered Status
Baoyan Chan Monastery Shan Jue Meditation Center has achieved ESG Registered status from Dun & Bradstreet (D&B), marking its alignment with environmental, social, and governance principles through a structured ESG framework.Global News
How IEEE’s Cybersecurity Certification Supports Connected Medical Devices
The IEEE Standards Association is advancing efforts to safeguard connected medical devices through its IEEE Medical Device Cybersecurity Certification Program.
ISO 42005 Sets Global Framework for AI System Impact Assessment
ISO and IEC have released ISO/IEC 42005:2025, a new international standard that helps organizations assess how AI systems affect individuals and society.
New Decision Tree Explains Food Safety Risk Levels in FSSC Version 2.0
Foundation FSSC has published a new decision tree to help food businesses determine whether a control measure should be classified as a Critical Control Point (CCP) or an Operational Prerequisite Program (oPRP).
IAFP Honors Sobeys With 2025 Black Pearl Award for Food Safety Excellence
Sobeys Inc. has been named the 2025 recipient of the Black Pearl Award by the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP),
IAF Outlook May 2025 Spotlights UNIDO Partnership and Regional Developments in Africa
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published the May 2025 edition of its newsletter IAF Outlook, spotlighting major partnerships, technological advances, and accreditation efforts across regions.
Tech Giants Back New Standard to Clarify End-of-Life Security Timelines
A group of leading tech firms has proposed a new standard, called OpenEoX, to streamline how companies disclose product end-of-life and end-of-support dates.
ISO Launches Pilot Licensing Model With New Duties for Certification Bodies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a pilot of its Differentiated Licensing Model (DML), introducing major changes to how standards are accessed, priced, and controlled.
Sixteenth Meeting of WG 29 Advances ISO 9001 Revision
ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, the working group responsible for revising ISO 9001, met online for its sixteenth session on May 14, 2025.
IATF Celebrates 100,000 Certified Sites as Global Automotive Sector Raises the Bar
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has surpassed 100,000 certified sites worldwide under the IATF 16949 standard, marking a significant milestone in automotive quality management.
FSSC Expands Development Program to Include Packaging and Strengthen Food Safety Support for SMEs
Foundation FSSC has released Version 2.0 of the FSSC Development Program, expanding its support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food sector.
ISO Proposes New Standard for Describing and Sharing Carbon Credit Data
A new proposal for the ISO/TS 32214 standard has been submitted to the ISO Technical Committee on Sustainable Finance (ISO/TC 322), aiming to create a common reference data model for describing and identifying carbon credit projects and units.
