Netherlands Updates Accreditation Protocols for Inspection, Energy Verification, and Asbestos Removal

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

New Pair of Dutch Standards on Aquatic Ecology Clarify Water Quality Assessments

Two new Dutch standards have been published to support ecological assessments of water quality.

Netherlands Takes the Reins on Global Carbon Capture, Transport, and Storage Standards

The Netherlands is driving international standardization of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS), with the Dutch Standardization Institute NEN coordinating efforts through the CEN/TC 474 committee.

New RvA Document Clarifies Rules for Flexible Accreditation Scopes in Netherlands

The Accreditation Council of the Netherlands (RvA) has published a new document, RvA-T054, that explains how flexible scopes of accreditation should be handled.

NEN Seeks Dutch Experts to Explore National Standards for Ayurveda and Yoga

The Netherlands is exploring whether there is enough interest to develop national standards for Ayurveda and yoga.

Zwolle Breaks Ground with First PEFC Trees outside Forests Certification

The municipality of Zwolle in the Netherlands has become the first to receive the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) Trees outside Forests (TOF) certificate, marking a milestone in sustainable tree management beyond traditional forests.

NEN Seeks Dutch Experts for In Vitro Diagnostics Standards Committee

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is seeking Dutch experts to join its In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) standards committee.

NEN Initiates Development of Sustainability Guidelines for Medical Devices

In April 2025, the Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) will begin creating a Dutch Practical Guideline (NPR) focused on the sustainability of medical devices.

Dutch Experts Sought for New 'Chain of Custody' Standards

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is seeking Dutch experts to contribute to the development of new 'chain of custody' standards, specifically ISO 13662 'Mass Balance' and ISO 13659 'Book and Claim'.

Dutch Involvement in European Sustainability Standards: Strong Foundation, But More Industry Support Essential

In a recent interview, Emiel Janssen, consultant at NEN, discussed the Netherlands’ role in shaping European sustainability standards.

Dutch Experts Sought for New European Circular Construction Standards

The European standards committee CEN/TC 350/SC 1 has established five new working groups to develop standards for circular design, material efficiency, and reuse in the construction sector.

Dutch Energy Sector Pushes for Circular Infrastructure as NEN Supports Transition

The Dutch energy sector is taking significant steps toward a circular economy to reduce the use of raw materials like aluminum, copper, and steel.

Global ACI Explains Which IAF and ILAC Documents Remain in Force During Transition

The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has published a cross-reference tableshowing the status of former International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) publications.

Standards Behind the FIFA World Cup 2026

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico,

CEN and CENELEC Open Nominations for 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards

The 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards are now accepting nominations for individuals and projects that have contributed to standardization through research, innovation and education.

PEFC Launches Project Sourcing Certification for Construction Projects

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has launched a new Project Sourcing certification program for the construction sector.

Development Begins on ISO 59001 Circular Economy Management Standard

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has begun development of ISO 59001, a future certifiable management system standard for the circular economy.

ISO 32212 Introduces Net Zero Transition Planning Framework for Finance

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 32212:2026,

ISO 45010 Workplace Menstruation and Menopause Guidance Advances to Final Approval Stage

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced ISO 45010, which provides guidance on menstruation and menopause in the workplace, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard - FDIS stage.

ISO Considers New Committee for Tunnel Design

A proposal to create a dedicated ISO technical committee for tunnel design is under consideration.

FSC Invites Feedback on Four Active Consultations

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is inviting feedback on four active consultations.

CQI Launches Knowledge Hub for Quality Professionals

The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) has launched a new Knowledge Hub that brings together quality information, learning resources and industry insights in one place.

July 15 Deadline Nears for GMP+ Certificates Issued by DNV Italy and LL-C

GMP+ International has warned companies GMP+ Feed certificates issued by DNV Business Assurance Italy S.R.L. or LL-C Certification Czech Republic a.s. that

ISO 9000 and ISO 19011 Revised: New Guidance for Quality and Auditing

Two cornerstone standards for quality management and auditing have been revised, with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) publishing new editions of ISO 9000 and ISO 19011.