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Stronger Guidance for Food Waste Diagnosis Released in France
The CTCPA, France’s Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products, has released an updated version of its guide for diagnosing food waste.
Need QSE Talent? AFNOR BAO Connects Firms With Interim Managers Who Work Alongside Teams
he French Standardization Association (AFNOR) has launched AFNOR BAO, a service that matches businesses with seasoned experts in quality, safety, and environment (QSE) to help manage change and meet ISO certification goals.
Cofrac Starts Accrediting Bodies to Verify Sustainability Data Under CSRD
Cofrac has opened accreditation for verifying sustainability information under the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) (EU) 2022/2464.
France Qualité Sets Strategic Roadmap for Next Three Years
France Qualité, the national body representing quality professionals, has adopted a new roadmap for 2025–2027 to strengthen the role of quality in education, industry, and public policy.
France Calls for Experts to Join Effort on New ISO Standard for Nanofertilizer Safety
AFNOR is calling on experts to join the French national committee AFNOR/X457 Nanotechnologies to help shape the future of agriculture by contributing to the development of ISO 24864,
France Approves Strict Update to Nutri-Score Food Labels Amid Criticism
Despite criticism over its impact on traditional products, France has approved a stricter version of the Nutri-Score food labelling system to help consumers easily recognize products high in sugar and salt.
Addressing the Threat of 'Forever Chemicals' Through Standards and Regulations
PFAS, or "forever chemicals" pose a significant environmental and health risk due to their persistence in water, air, and soil.
Cofrac Announces Transition Plan for PASSI Version 2.2 Cybersecurity Audit Framework
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has announced the transition plan for version 2.2 of the PASSI (Information Systems Security Audit Service Providers) Requirements Framework, which was officially published by ANSSI on November 29, 2024.
February Certif' Info Issue Features Certification Program Requirements Update
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has released the February 2025 issue of its "Certif' info" newsletter, highlighting updates to the CERT REF 09 document and focusing on the development and structuring of certification programs.
Lights, Camera, Sustainability! AFNOR Spec 2308 Guides Greener Productions
Nine months after its release at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, AFNOR Spec 2308 is being adopted by professionals in film, audiovisual, and advertising sectors to promote more responsible filming practices.
Cofrac's Omega Pilot Highlights Benefits of Personalized Accreditation
The French accreditation body, Cofrac, has released findings from the pilot phase of its Omega Project, which demonstrated the benefits of longer evaluation intervals, risk-focused assessments, and personalized evaluation processes.
Groupama Earns Engagé RSE Label for Sustainability Through AFNOR's Assessment
Groupama, a leader in mutual insurance, has earned the Engagé RSE label for sustainability at the "confirmed" level, following a rigorous evaluation by AFNOR Certification.Global News
ISO Annual Meeting 2025 Heads to Rwanda
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Annual Meeting 2025 will take place from October 6 to 10 in Kigali, Rwanda,
IEC Survey Shows Global Citizens Demand Stronger Action on Renewable Energy
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released a new study showing overwhelming public support for a more sustainable future,
EA Legal Opinion Confirms GLOBAC Must Amend Statutes for EU Compliance
A legal review commissioned by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has concluded that the planned international body GLOBAC must amend its documents to comply with European Union law.
What to Expect With Revision of Benchmark Aerospace QM Standard as AS9100 Transitions to IA9100
The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) is preparing the release of IA9100, the new quality management standard that will replace AS9100 for aviation, space, and defense.
ISO 27018 Updated to Strengthen Data Protection in Public Cloud Services
The new ISO/IEC 27018:2025 is the third edition of the guideline for protecting personally identifiable information (PII) in public cloud services where providers act as data processors.
OECD Endorses GOTS, Recognizing Its Growing Social Dimension
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has reviewed the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0,
IEC TS 60255-216-1 Standardizes Communication for Smart Grid Protection Devices
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published a new standard that sets common rules for how protection devices in the power grid communicate digitally so they can work together reliably.
Addressing Biometric Fraud in Identity Documents With New ISO 20059
A new international standard, ISO/IEC 20059, has been launched to strengthen biometric systems against morphing attacks.
Global Report by Standards Australia and ISO Maps 1,122 Environmental Standards
Standards Australia and the ISO have launched the first edition of the Global Environmental Data Standards Mapping report,
International Young Professionals Gather in Germany for DKE Camp on Smart Cities
The DKE Young Professionals Camp 2025 brought together 18 young experts from 18 countries to explore how standards can foster innovation and sustainability, with smart cities as a central example.
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.
