Dutch Initiative Aims to Close Standards Gap in Responsible Risk Profiling Algorithms

NEN, the Dutch standardization institute, is launching the development of a Dutch Technical Agreement (NTA) to guide organizations in the responsible use of risk profiling algorithms.

NEN Seeks Public Input on Revised Non-Standard Emission Measurement Guideline NPR 8117

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is inviting stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposed revision of NPR 8117,

Dutch Accreditation Council Updates Guidelines on Proficiency Testing

The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has released an updated version of its document RvA-T030-NL, titled "Proficiency Testing, External Quality Assessment & Interlaboratory Comparisons."

Leader Needed: NEN Seeks Chair for Assistance Dogs Standards Committee

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is looking for a chairperson to lead the Assistance Dogs Standards Committee in the Netherlands.

NEN Seeks Dutch Experts for International E-Sports Standards Development

The national standardization body of the Netherlands, NEN, is seeking Dutch experts to contribute to the development of international standards for e-sports under ISO/TC 83, focusing on sports and recreational facilities and equipment.

Netherlands Updates Standard for Street Name and House Number Signs

The Dutch Standards Institute (NEN) has published a revised standard that more clearly defines functional requirements for street name signs and house number signs.

NEN to Develop Standard for Ecological Health of Dutch Waters

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has announced the creation of a new standard for phytoplankton measurements in Dutch inland waters, beginning in 2025.

Dutch Standard on Ultraviolet Sterilization of Medical Devices Open for Comments

The The Dutch standardization body (NEN) is inviting comments on its draft standard, NEN 8281.

Netherlands Updates Standard for IT Security in Healthcare

The updated Dutch standard for information security in healthcare is now available on the NEN Connect, the platform of the Netherlands' national standards organization.

New Dutch Standard for Environmental Hygiene of Soil, Sludge, and Groundwater

The Netherlands' national standards organization, NEN, has introduced NEN 6693, a new standard for the environmental hygiene of soil, sludge, and groundwater.

NEN Seeks Stakeholders for New International Biodiversity Standard in Food Industry

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is inviting stakeholders to help shape a new ISO standard focused on biodiversity practices within the food industry.

ISO 9002 Revision Reaches Public Comment Stage

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 9002 to the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, opening the project for wider review and feedback.

Global ACI Sets 36-Month Transition for ISO/IEC 17024:2026

The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has established a 36-month transition period for ISO/IEC 17024:2026, the newly revised international standard for bodies that certify individuals.

PAS 96:2026 Updates Food Defence Guidance for Emerging Threats

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published PAS 96:2026, a fully revised edition of its food defence guide.

BRCGS Updates Meat Supply Chain Assurance Module

The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has updated its Additional Module 11: Meat Supply Chain Assurance.

ISO 29997 Offers First International Framework for Quality Internships

ISO 29997:2025 provides the first international framework designed to help organizations deliver higher-quality internships through clearer planning, management and evaluation practices.

Experts Behind ISO 14001:2026 Explain New Focus on Climate, Biodiversity and Results

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has outlined the most important changes in ISO 14001:2026,

New ISO/IEC 15408 and 18045 Editions Update Common Criteria Framework

ISO/IEC 15408-1:2026 and ISO/IEC 18045:2026 have been published, updating the Common Criteria framework, an international system used to evaluate the security of IT products.

FDA Partially Recognizes ISO 10993-1:2025 for Medical Devices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has partially recognized ISO 10993-1:2025, the latest edition of the international standard used to assess the biological safety of medical devices.

Licensing Instead of Sales: ISO Changes How Standards Are Used

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is preparing to replace its traditional standards sales approach with a licensing model that would give users defined rights to use standards content instead of broad unrestricted access.

BRCGS Updates Food Safety, Packaging, Storage, and Broker Rules to Meet New GFSI Requirements

BRCGS has updated certification requirements for its Food Safety, Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution, and Agents and Brokers standards,

ISO 45001 Revision Signals Changes in How Companies Manage Workplace Safety

The revision of ISO 45001 is expected to push companies beyond traditional workplace safety management by placing greater emphasis on mental health, organizational resilience, safety culture, and climate-related risks.

International Olympic Committee Certified to ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Standard

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been re-certified to ISO 20121:2024 for sustainability management at the corporate events it directly organizes and finances, including IOC Sessions, conferences, Olympic Day activities, and commission meetings.