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Ten QM Software Providers to Present Their Tools at SAQ-QUALICON Event
Ten QM Software Providers to Present Their Tools at SAQ-QUALICON Event
SAQ-QUALICON is organizing a free online Tool Arena on December 10, 2026, where 10 providers will present their own quality management software.
Kuehne+Nagel Earns ESG Recognition Backed by Four Certifications
Kuehne+Nagel Earns ESG Recognition Backed by Four Certifications
Global logistics and supply chain company Kuehne+Nagel has received Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Recognition from DNV,
Switzerland Launches Coby AI Tool for Standards Work
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.
Switzerland Revises Rules for Food Origin Labeling
Switzerland Revises Rules for Food Origin Labeling
Switzerland has revised its rules on how food can claim a Swiss origin, publishing the updated ordinance with changes that take effect on January 1, 2026.
CEN and CENELEC Young Professionals Series: Tiphanie Bent Stresses Value of Standards for AI and Finance
CEN and CENELEC Young Professionals Series: Tiphanie Bent Stresses Value of Standards for AI and Finance
The latest feature in the Meet Young Professionals in European Standardization series by CEN and CENELEC introduces Tiphanie Bent from Switzerland.
Swiss Experts Sought for Digital Product Passport Standards
Swiss Experts Sought for Digital Product Passport Standards
The Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) is inviting Swiss experts to help develop standards for the European Union's Digital Product Passport (DPP).
SAS Launches New "Services and Environment Unit"
SAS Launches New "Services and Environment Unit"
The Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS) has launched a new department, Services and Environment (ASDU), effective December 1, 2024.
New Swiss Standard Improves Proficiency Assessments for Hiring
New Swiss Standard Improves Proficiency Assessments for Hiring
A new Swiss standard, SN 33430, has been introduced to improve the quality and effectiveness of job-related proficiency assessments.
SNV Calls for Experts to Shape ISO GPS Standards
SNV Calls for Experts to Shape ISO GPS Standards
The Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) has launched a call for applications, inviting specialists to join the development and revision of ISO GPS (Geometrical Product Specifications) standards.
The Swiss Takeover: How SNV Took the Helm of ISO Wormgearing Standards Committee
The Swiss Takeover: How SNV Took the Helm of ISO Wormgearing Standards Committee
The Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) has assumed the secretariat management of the ISO/TC 60/SC 1 standards committee.
SAS Passes EA Peer Evaluation, Scope of Accreditation Expanded
SAS Passes EA Peer Evaluation, Scope of Accreditation Expanded
The Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS) has successfully passed its eighth peer evaluation by the European Cooperation for Accreditation (EA).
Swiss Experts Needed for Revision of ISO 45001 Standard on Workplace Safety
Swiss Experts Needed for Revision of ISO 45001 Standard on Workplace Safety
The Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) has issued a call for experts to participate in the revision of the ISO 45001 standard, which focuses on occupational safety and health management systems.

Global News

ISO 45010 Becomes First International Standard on Menstruation and Menopause at Work
ISO 45010 Becomes First International Standard on Menstruation and Menopause at Work
ISO has published ISO 45010, the first International Standard focused on supporting employees experiencing menstruation and menopause at work.
Digital Identity Standards Now Freely Accessible Worldwide
Digital Identity Standards Now Freely Accessible Worldwide
Key ISO and IEC digital identity standards, including the ISO/IEC 18013 and ISO/IEC 23220 series, are now freely accessible worldwide through a new sponsorship model set up by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the OpenWallet Foundation (OWF).
GFSI Opens Consultation on FSSC 22000 Version 7 Against 2024 Benchmarking Requirements
GFSI Opens Consultation on FSSC 22000 Version 7 Against 2024 Benchmarking Requirements
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public consultation on the recently updated FSSC 22000 Version 7 as part of its assessment against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
Accreditation Bodies Roll Out ISO 14001 Transition Plans
Accreditation Bodies Roll Out ISO 14001 Transition Plans
Accreditation bodies are putting the ISO 14001:2026 transition timetable into practice, with Norwegian Accreditation (NA) among the latest to publish detailed arrangements for certification bodies moving to the revised environmental management systems standard.
ISO Considers Three Tourism Proposals on Restaurant Evaluation, Tourist Guides and AI
ISO Considers Three Tourism Proposals on Restaurant Evaluation, Tourist Guides and AI
Three tourism standardization proposals are now under consideration at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), covering restaurant evaluation, professional tourist guide services and the use of artificial intelligence with tourism destination data. 
ISO 14002-3 Released as Guidance on Climate Change
ISO 14002-3 Released as Guidance on Climate Change
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 14002-3:2026, new guidance to help organizations using ISO 14001 address climate change through their environmental management systems.
AIQI Publishes First AI Use Case for Management System Certification Decisions
AIQI Publishes First AI Use Case for Management System Certification Decisions
The Artificial Intelligence Quality Infrastructure (AIQI) Consortium has published a new use case examining how AI could support management system certification decisions, including the risks, limitations and controls that conformity assessment bodies may need to consider.
ISO 11462-1:2026 Updates Statistical Process Control to Reduce Process Variation
ISO 11462-1:2026 Updates Statistical Process Control to Reduce Process Variation
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 11462-1:2026, updating guidance on statistical process control (SPC) to help organizations improve the stability and capability of their processes.
Codex Sets New Labelling Rules for Multipacks and Outer Packaging
Codex Sets New Labelling Rules for Multipacks and Outer Packaging
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) has adopted new requirements for foods sold in multipacks or grouped together in one outer package, clarifying what information must appear on the packaging consumers see when buying the product.
SBTi Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 Adds New Rules for Corporate Climate Targets, Reporting and Carbon Removals
SBTi Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 Adds New Rules for Corporate Climate Targets, Reporting and Carbon Removals
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) published Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard on June 11, introducing new requirements for how companies set climate targets, plan their transition to net zero, report progress and deal with emissions that remain.
CSA Group to Sell Testing and Certification Business to Kiwa
CSA Group to Sell Testing and Certification Business to Kiwa
Kiwa and CSA Group have agreed on a deal worth around $1.5 billion for Kiwa to acquire CSA Group’s testing, inspection and certification business, significantly expanding the Dutch company’s presence in North America.
ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026 Creates Common Framework for How Smart Cities Use Data
ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026 Creates Common Framework for How Smart Cities Use Data
ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026, published in July, provides a common international framework for how smart cities can make better use of data across urban governance and services.
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