PKN Holds Hands-On Standardization Workshop for Young Professionals

The Young Professionals in Standardization 2025 workshop brought together young experts in Poland to gain practical experience with how standardization works in real settings.

State Regional Standards Center of Nizhny Novgorod Marks 125-Year Anniversary

The State Regional Center for Standardization, Metrology, and Testing of the Nizhny Novgorod Region (NNCSM) marked its 125-year anniversary at an official gathering,

NBN Upgrades Standards Platform to Improve User Experience

The Belgian Bureau for Standardization (NBN) has upgraded its standards platform to help organizations manage standards more easily and with greater clarity.

IRAM-V Seal as a Guarantee of Animal-Free Products in Argentina

The IRAM-V Seal is a certification that guarantees products marketed as vegan or plant-based are free from components of animal origin, giving consumers in Argentina a clear and independent reference beyond self-declared claims.

AFQ Certification Launched to Verify Antioxidant Activity and Bioactivity in Foods

A new international certification scheme called Activity FoodOxys Quality (AFQ) has been launched in Greece to verify the antioxidant activity and bioactivity of food products and food raw materials,

Parco Nord Milano Becomes First in Italy to Earn PEFC Certification for Urban Greenery

Parco Nord Milano has become the first organization in Italy to obtain PEFC certification specifically for the sustainable management of urban greenery, covering all its urban and peri-urban green areas.

Diwan Singh Kholia on Winter Electrical Appliance Standards in Latest BIS Standards Watch

The latest episode of the Standards Watch series by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) explains why safety standards are especially important for winter electrical appliances such as room heaters and water heaters,

FAW-Volkswagen Earns ISO 37301 Compliance Management Certification

FAW-Volkswagen has received ISO 37301 Compliance Management System certification from SGS during the 8th China International Import Expo in Shanghai.

Trinidad and Tobago Issues First Metrology Practitioner Certifications

The Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) has issued the country’s first certifications under its national metrology registration scheme, marking an important step in strengthening national quality infrastructure.

Fiji Gets FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard

Fiji has adopted an FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard, setting a national framework for responsible forest management and a clear pathway toward Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification.

Italy Adopts Three ISO 27000 Series Standards to Boost Privacy and Information Security

Italy has adopted three new standards from the ISO/IEC 27000 series on information security management,

HZN November e-Glasilo Highlights Bosnian Delegation Visit And Biodiversity Standard

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has published the November edition of its e-Glasilo, the penultimate issue of the official gazette for 2025.

First ISO Standard for Learning and Development Metrics Sets New Benchmark

The first ISO standard for Learning and Development metrics sets a new benchmark for how organizations can measure the impact of their training programs.

IFS Food 8 Gains GFSI Recognition

IFS Food Standard version 8 has achieved recognition against GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020, providing global trust in its certification.

GFSI Opens Consultation for Food Safety Auditors Framework

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has launched a consultation on a professional development framework for food safety auditors.

UNIDO Launches Paper on Climate Action and Quality Standards

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has launched a new paper highlighting the value of accreditation and standardization in building trust and improving climate data.

Empowering the Consumer to Avoid "Greenwashing" or Fake "Green Marketing"

Consumers who care about buying products that cause less environmental harm can now do so with the help of trustworthy environmental claims.

Guidelines Launched to Contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced new guidelines to help organizations align their operations with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

IEC Releases New Technical Report on Measurement Uncertainty in Metrology

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released the IEC TR 63519:2024, aimed at addressing measurement uncertainty in metrology.

ISO Publishes First Innovation Management System Standard

ISO has introduced its latest standard, ISO 56001:2024, marking the first edition of the international standard for innovation management systems.

Lovehoney Group Led the Creation of a Global Safety Standard for Personal Pleasure Devices

Lovehoney Group, together with its brand We-Vibe, has been instrumental in developing ISO 3533, the global standard for personal-pleasure-devices toy safety.

FSSC 22000 Version 6 Recognized against GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020

FSSC 22000 version 6 has officially been recognized against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020.

ISO Publishes 17035 - Guidelines for Validation and Verification Programmes

ISO announced the release of ISO/IEC TS 17035:2024 on September 1, 2024.

PEFC launches new global standard for forest management certification

PEFC has introduced the ST 1004 standard, establishing uniform requirements for certification bodies conducting sustainable forest management certifications.