Dekra First in Netherlands Accredited for IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Testing

DEKRA Certification B.V. has become the first organization in the Netherlands to be

NEN Goes Fully Digital With Standards Starting February 2026

The Dutch Standardization Institute NEN will stop publishing paper standards on February 1, 2026,

RvA Publishes Updated Accreditation Protocols for Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Healthcare IT Security

The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has issued new versions of three Specific Accreditation Protocols (SAPs).

NEN Explores Committee On Privacy By Design And Consumer Protection

NEN, the Dutch national standards body, is considering creating a standards committee on privacy by design and consumer protection.

First Medical Biobank Accreditation in Netherlands Underway as RvA Prepares for EA Evaluation

The first medical biobank in the Netherlands has applied for accreditation under ISO 20387.

NEN Explores Creation of Standards Committee for Pet Products

The Nederlands Normalisatie-instituut (NEN) is exploring the creation of a Dutch standards committee for pet products.

Dutch Experts Wanted for European Standard on Climate Services

The Netherlands is helping develop Europe’s first standard on climate services, aimed at ensuring clear and dependable climate information across the continent.

Comment Round Opens in Netherlands for Six Standards on Digital Product Passports

The Nederlands Normalisatie-instituut (NEN) has opened a national comment round for six draft European standards on digital product passports (DPPs).

Netherlands Begins Work on Certification Scheme for Smart Charging Electric Vehicles

The Netherlands is moving forward with a certification scheme for smart charging electric vehicles, building on the recently published NTA 8043.

NEN Setting Up New Committee and Standard for Energy Communities

NEN, the Dutch Standardization Institute, is setting up a new standards committee to develop a national standard,

Verne Health Earns Triple Certification for Information Security and Quality

Dutch healthcare technology company Verne Health, developer of the Verne EPD Platform for healthcare professionals and hospitals,

Climate Change Now Part of Management System Certification Audits

The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has clarified that climate change is now a required part of audits for management system certifications under ISO/IEC 17021-1.

41 WTO Countries Demand GLOBAC Changes as DAkkS Pushes to Delay ILAC Dissolution

A coalition of 41 national accreditation bodies from WTO member states -

Global Specification ISO 6254 Sets Out Framework for Transparent AI Decision-Making

A new international technical specification, ISO/IEC TS 6254:2025,

ISO 9002 Revision Reaches Working Draft Stage

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has prepared a Working Draft (WD) and a

IFS Publishes White Paper to Support Allergen Management During Food Audits

IFS has released a new white paper that compiles official references to help

Epeaswitzerland Issues Three Digital Product Passports as Global Standards Advance

Epeaswitzerland gmbh has announced that it has issued three digital product passports under its

Made in Germany Tops Global Rankings as Most Trusted Product Label

Despite reports that the ‘Made in Germany’ label is losing ground as companies look abroad,

CEN Developing New Specification for Textile Waste Collection and Sorting

Work has started on a new European Technical Specification (TS) for the collection, processing, sorting, and storage of used textiles and textile waste.

IEC Young Professionals Programme Names New Leaders for 2025

Three new leaders have been chosen to guide the next generation of experts in the International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) Young Professionals (YP) Programme.

ISO/DIS 20001 on Food Loss and Waste Management Enters Public Inquiry

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has opened a 12-week public inquiry on the draft standard ISO/DIS 20001, focused on reducing food loss and waste across the supply chain.

Four High-Impact ISO Standards Revision Tracker: Parallel Reviews Set for 2026 Completion

Four cornerstone standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) - ISO 9001, ISO 9000, ISO 19011, and ISO 14001

ISO 42005 and How to Master AI Impact Assessments: INCITS Launches Video Series

The InterNational Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS) has launched a YouTube video series to help organizations apply ISO 42005.

EA Approves Conditional Membership in Global Accreditation Cooperation - GLOBAC

The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has voted to apply for membership in the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (GLOBAC), but only if key governance changes are made.