SELSA Intelligence Achieves ISO 22301 Certification for Business Continuity

SELSA Intelligence AG has been certified to ISO 22301 for business continuity management by Quality Austria, becoming one of the first in Austria’s insurance sector to do so.

Austrian Companies Invited to Compete for 2026 State Prize for Corporate Quality

Entries are now open for the 2026 State Prize for Corporate Quality, Austria’s highest recognition for organizational excellence. 

Standards Fuel Austria’s Economic Growth with Billion-Euro Boost

A new study by the GAW Institute shows that standards play a major role in Austria’s economy, contributing about 1 billion euros per year to GDP growth.

Geriatric Health Centers of Graz Win 30th Austrian State Prize for Corporate Quality

The Geriatric Health Centers of the City of Graz won the 2025 State Prize for Corporate Quality, Austria’s highest award for corporate excellence.

Eight Finalists Named for Austria’s 2025 State Prize for Corporate Quality

Austria has announced the eight finalists for the 2025 State Prize for Corporate Quality.

POSCH Celebrates Three Decades of Certification with Quality Austria

POSCH, a medium-sized machinery company from southern Austria, is celebrating 30 years of certification by Quality Austria Certification.

Quality Austria Recognizes Excellence in Three Award Categories

At an award event during the 30th Quality Austria Forum, three winners were honored for their contributions to quality.

Technology and Ecology Key to Unlocking Potential of Circular Economy

The second part of the "Circular Economy Uncovered" series by Quality Austria explores how technological and ecological approaches can make the circular economy a practical reality, emphasizing the importance of closing material cycles.

Austrian Standards Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Vienna Headquarters

Austrian Standards commemorated 40 years at its Vienna headquarters, highlighting its contributions to global standardization since 1984.

Expert Talks on Circular Economy at Austrian Standards

Austrian Standards, together with the Circular Economy Forum Austria, organized expert discussions on the circular economy.

Applications Open for Austria’s 2025 Corporate Quality Prize with New Excellence Framework

The competition for Austria’s highest award for corporate quality is calling for companies to apply for the 2025 edition.

First Circular Globe Certification Brings Beck’s Eder to Finals of Austrian Quality Champion Award

Christian Eder reached the finals of the Austrian Quality Champion 2024 award thanks to his groundbreaking project that introduced the Circular Globe standard at Beck.

Geely Auto Breaks Ground With First Global ISO 8800 AI Safety Certification

Geely Auto has received the world’s first certification under the new ISO/PAS 8800:2024 standard for AI safety in road vehicles.

First Meeting of IWA 50 Launches Work on Hydrological Risk Standards

The first online meeting of IWA 50 will be held on October 7, marking the start of international work on guidelines and potential standards for managing floods, droughts, and water scarcity.

NIST Publishes New Cryptography Standard to Protect Small Devices

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finalized its NIST SP 800-232, a new standard to secure small, resource-limited electronics against cyberattacks.

CSQ Releases Cannabis Standards for Retail and Warehousing & Distribution, Updates Supplements

Cannabis Safety and Quality (CSQ) has released new safety and quality standards for retail, warehousing and distribution, along with updated requirements for dietary supplement products.

China’s Zenith-Ward Pathfinders Team Wins Top Award at International Standards Olympiad

The 20th International Standards Olympiad, organized by the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS),

EASI Model Becomes First Sustainability Governance Scheme Accredited by Accredia

The EASI Model has been introduced as the first governance scheme accredited by Accredia and open to independent certification.

Core Medical Device Safety Standard IEC 60601-1 Overhaul Puts Software, Connectivity and AI in Focus

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has launched a major revision of its foundational medical device safety standard, IEC 60601-1.

Geneva Meeting on Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Ends Without Agreement

The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) met in Geneva from August 5 to 15 to finalize a global, legally binding treaty on plastic pollution.

IAF Issues Framework for Tackling Risks of Counterfeit Certificates

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released IAF ID 17:2025, a new informative document that provides a framework for managing risks related to counterfeit certificates.

SGS Launches Guidances to Support Transition to New Versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

SGS has released two new guidance resources to help organizations prepare for the upcoming revisions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, both scheduled for release in 2026.

Revised ISO 30500 Standard Boosts Sustainable Sanitation in Non-Sewered Areas

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a revised version of ISO 30500, the international standard for non-sewered sanitation systems.

ISO 22002 PRP Standards on Food Safety Overhauled With New Umbrella and Sectoral Updates

The ISO 22002-100:2025 standard on prerequisite programmes (PRPs) for food safety introduces a common framework for hygiene and safety practices across the food, feed, and packaging supply chain, forming the new foundation of the ISO 22002 series.