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Pivovarna Laško Union Wins Two Sustainability Recognitions
Pivovarna Laško Union Wins Two Sustainability Recognitions
Pivovarna Laško Union has been named ESG Champion of Slovenia 2025 and has also received a five star Green Star certificate, two national recognitions linked to its sustainability performance.
HZN First 2026 Newsletter Highlights Appointment of New Director
HZN First 2026 Newsletter Highlights Appointment of New Director
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has released the first 2026 issue of issue of HZN e-glasilo, its official e-newsletter,
High Interest Across Europe As EN 18286 AI Management Standard Draws Over 1,000 Comments
High Interest Across Europe As EN 18286 AI Management Standard Draws Over 1,000 Comments
A forthcoming European management system standard for artificial intelligence, EN 18286, aimed at quality management systems for high-risk AI systems, has attracted more than 1,000 comments during its public consultation.
Indian Government Extends Quality Certification Fee Concessions For Small Firms By Three Years
Indian Government Extends Quality Certification Fee Concessions For Small Firms By Three Years
India’s government will extend fee concessions for quality certification by three years to support small and medium enterprises and strengthen its manufacturing base.
China Launches Global AI Standards Library And Terminology Database
China Launches Global AI Standards Library And Terminology Database
China has officially introduced a global artificial intelligence standards library and a global AI terminology database, consolidating key standards and definitions to support the development and coordination of AI standardization work.
Inacal Clarifies Only Certificates With Its Symbol Are Officially Accredited In Peru
Inacal Clarifies Only Certificates With Its Symbol Are Officially Accredited In Peru
Peru’s National Institute of Quality has clarified that only ISO certificates bearing its accreditation symbol are officially recognized under its national accreditation system.
Zaire Garcia Wins Terry Burgess Assessor of the Year Award
Zaire Garcia Wins Terry Burgess Assessor of the Year Award
Zaire Garcia has won the Ninth Annual Terry Burgess Assessor of the Year Award from the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) for his leadership in assessments and strong commitment to mentoring others.
UNI Establishes Technical Commission on Governance and Compliance
UNI Establishes Technical Commission on Governance and Compliance
The Italian standards body has created UNI/CT 062, to strengthen the link between governance and compliance and align national work with international standards.
EU Creates First Voluntary Framework For Certifying Permanent Carbon Removals
EU Creates First Voluntary Framework For Certifying Permanent Carbon Removals
The European Union (EU) has adopted its first voluntary framework for permanent carbon removals, setting EU-wide rules for how carbon dioxide removals are measured, verified, and certified.
France Launches Work On National Anti Food Waste Label For Agrifood Companies
France Launches Work On National Anti Food Waste Label For Agrifood Companies
France has launched work on a new reference framework for the National Anti Food Waste Label aimed at agrifood companies, extending a state-backed scheme created under the AGEC law to reduce food waste across the supply chain.
Thailand Establishes National Halal Food Standard Across Entire Food Chain
Thailand Establishes National Halal Food Standard Across Entire Food Chain
Thailand has formally established a national Halal food standard that applies to the entire food chain, from raw material acceptance to food service.
Bangladesh Accreditation Board Joins IAF as Accreditation Body Member
Bangladesh Accreditation Board Joins IAF as Accreditation Body Member
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has announced that the Bangladesh Accreditation Board (BAB) has joined as an Accreditation Body Member.

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Draft Revision of ISO 17020 for Inspection Bodies Open for Voting
Draft Revision of ISO 17020 for Inspection Bodies Open for Voting
The ISO International Organization for Standardization Committee on Conformity Assessment (CASCO) has released a draft revision of ISO/IEC 17020, which sets competence requirements for inspection bodies.
Survey Launched to Improve ISO 59000 Circular Economy Standards
Survey Launched to Improve ISO 59000 Circular Economy Standards
The ISO/TC 323 Technical Committee on Circular Economy has launched a survey, open from February 4 to April 4, 2025, to gather feedback on three foundational standards within its scope - ISO 59004, ISO 59010, and ISO 59020.
ETSI Creates Group to Define 6G Standards, Welcomes Expert Contributions
ETSI Creates Group to Define 6G Standards, Welcomes Expert Contributions
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has launched a new working group to define the requirements for the upcoming sixth-generation (6G) mobile network.
FSC Clarifies Misconceptions Amid Illegal Timber Trade Concerns, Notably From Russia
FSC Clarifies Misconceptions Amid Illegal Timber Trade Concerns, Notably From Russia
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) decided to address the current misconceptions regarding its certification system, particularly in relation to illegal timber trade and supply chain transparency.
Ford Updates Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 and PPAP, Strengthening Supplier Compliance
Ford Updates Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 and PPAP, Strengthening Supplier Compliance
Ford has updated its Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for IATF 16949 and the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), effective February 6, 2025.
SGS Earns NABCB Accreditation for Environmental Claim Verification
SGS Earns NABCB Accreditation for Environmental Claim Verification
SGS has received accreditation from India’s National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), strengthening its ability to support clients with reliable environmental data.
IFS Introduces Tool to Enhance Supply Chain Risk Management
IFS Introduces Tool to Enhance Supply Chain Risk Management
IFS has launched the IFS Supply Chain Processes Check, a tool to help suppliers identify and manage risks in their supply chains.
ISO 59040 Sets New Circular Economy Standard for Product Circularity Data Sheets
ISO 59040 Sets New Circular Economy Standard for Product Circularity Data Sheets
On February 3, 2025, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released ISO 59040:2025, titled Circular Economy — Product Circularity Data Sheet.
New JPEG Trust Standard Combats Deepfakes and Strengthens Media Credibility
New JPEG Trust Standard Combats Deepfakes and Strengthens Media Credibility
A new standard called JPEG Trust has been introduced to help identify authentic photos and videos, aiming to combat the spread of deepfakes.
IAF Adds Validation and Verification to ICT Use in Conformity Assessments
IAF Adds Validation and Verification to ICT Use in Conformity Assessments
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released Issue 3 of its Mandatory Document 4 (MD 4), expanding the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in conformity assessments to now include validation and verification processes.
IFRS Foundation Releases Guide for Climate-Related Reporting Under ISSB Standards
IFRS Foundation Releases Guide for Climate-Related Reporting Under ISSB Standards
The IFRS Foundation has released a guide to help companies report climate-related information in line with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards.
Guide on Coordinating Cybersecurity Incident Responses Now Available
Guide on Coordinating Cybersecurity Incident Responses Now Available
A new framework, ISO/IEC 27035-4:2024, has been released to help organizations coordinate their response to cybersecurity incidents affecting multiple partners.
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