Yad Mordechai Becomes Only Israeli Olive Oil Producer With SII Standards Mark

The Standards Institution of Israel (SII) has awarded Yad Mordechai an official Standards Mark certificate for its olive oil products, recognizing the company as the only producer currently holding the mark. 

Belgrade to Host Quality and Supply Chain Conference on May 27-28 in organization of Nelt Group

Nelt Group in support of the Belgrade Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PK Belgrade) will hold a two-day conference on quality management and supply chain practices on May 27-28 in Belgrade.

China Introduces First Provincial High-Quality Dataset Certification Program

China has introduced its first provincial-level High-Quality Dataset Inclusive Evaluation and Certification Program in Jiangsu Province, with the initiative formally launched at a conference in Wuxi on April 23. 

SIS Highlights Five Major Changes in Revised ISO 14001

The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has published an analysis by standard expert and trainer Mikael Johansson outlining five areas organizations may need to reassess in the revised ISO 14001:2026 standard.

Proposed Standards Committee On 'Made in Europe' Criteria, Sovereignty and Resilience

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has proposed creating a new CEN and CENELEC Joint Technical Committee to define how “made in Europe” criteria should be assessed and verified,

DGQ Survey Examines Career Development in Quality Management

The German Society for Quality (DGQ) has opened a short survey examining how professionals enter and develop careers in quality management and quality assurance, as

Switzerland Launches Coby AI Tool for Standards Work

The Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) has launched Coby, a specialized artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed for professionals working with standards and regulatory requirements.

Italy Publishes National Versions of ISO/IEC 17020 and 17024 Conformity Assessment Standards

The Italian National Unification Body (UNI) has published the Italian-language national versions of recently updated ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17024, replacing the previous 2012 editions. 

ABNT Launches Written Version of #ABNTTalks Podcast

The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has launched #ABNTTalks, a new written-content format that turns podcast-style conversations into text articles focused on standards, professional development, and business-related topics.

EN 18120 Series Published to Support Design of Plastic Packaging for Recycling

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published the EN 18120 series, a new set of European standards that guide the design of plastic packaging for recycling.

ANSI and America Makes Report Tracks Progress on 35 Additive Manufacturing Standards Gaps

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and manufacturing innovation institute America Makes have released a new report on additive manufacturing standards gaps that shows progress on 35 of the 141 gaps identified in their 2023 roadmap.

‘Faktor Q’ Podcast Launches With Episode on Quality Culture in ISO 9001:2026

The German trade publication QZ has launched its new “Faktor Q” podcast with a first episode arguing that the upcoming ISO 9001:2026 update will make quality culture a more assessable part of quality management and leadership responsibility.

IEEE SA Launches Interactive Platform for Popular Standards

The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA), which operates under the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), has launched the Interactive Standards (IS) platform.

FSC Launches Survey on Revision of Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is revising its Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders and is calling for input through a public survey open until October 2, 2025.

ISO 9001 Revision: Draft International Standard Published, Public Inquiry Starts

The Draft International Standard (DIS) of ISO 9001 was published on August 27, 2025, moving the revision of the world’s most widely adopted quality management system standard into the inquiry phase.

QEC Global Becomes First Oxebridge Q001 Certification Body

Quality Evaluation Center (QEC Global) of Portugal has become the world’s first accredited certification body to offer Oxebridge Q001 certification services.

Global Standard Launches Consultation on New Responsible Textile Standard GRTS

Global Standard has launched the public consultation for a new voluntary sustainability framework, the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS).

Draft ISO 45010 Guidance on Menstruation and Menopause in the Workplace Open for Comment

A draft international standard, ISO/DIS 45010, has been released for public consultation to guide workplaces in supporting employees through menstruation and menopause.

Global Rules for Plant-Based Food Labeling Laid Out in New ISO 87000

The growing global demand for plant-based foods has led to the publication of ISO 8700:2025,

Latest Part of ISO 19650 Series Covers Health and Safety Information in BIM

The latest part of the ISO 19650 series, ISO 19650-6:2025, sets out how health and safety information should be shared and used throughout the life cycle of buildings and infrastructure.

IECEE Celebrates 40 Years of Driving Product Safety and International Trade

The IEC System of Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components (IECEE) is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

VDA 19.1 Yellow Book Published With Expanded Cleanliness Inspection Rules

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has published the new English edition of the VDA 19.1 Yellow Book,

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.