CEN Merges Postal and Logistics Committees into Expanded Transport Standardization Body

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is merging its postal services committee into its transport and logistics committee, creating a single body covering transport, logistics, and postal services.

PCA Opens Consultation On Draft Update To DAK-08 For Railway Inspection Body Accreditation

The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has opened a public consultation on a draft update of the DAK-08 document,

First ISO Smart Warehousing Standard Project Approved With Chinese Leadership

The first ISO international standard project dedicated to smart warehousing, ISO/NP 26205, has been officially approved, with Chinese organizations taking a leading role.

China Sets National Plan To Advance Modern Logistics Standardization

Six Chinese government bodies have jointly issued a national plan for modern logistics standardization covering 2025–2027,

Two Upcoming Standards Set to Complete EN 17860 Series for Safer Cargo Bikes

A full set of seven European standards in the EN 17860 series covering cargo bikes for transporting people and goods is close to completion.

Vietnam Adopts EN 13816 Public Transport Quality Standard

Vietnam has issued TCVN 14314:2025 on public passenger transport services,

Germany Issues Two Key AI Standards for Autonomous Train Safety

Germany has introduced two pivotal standards to guide the safe integration of artificial intelligence in fully automated rail transport.

Revised Danish DS 21001 Railway Standard Sharpens Focus on Safety and ISO Integration

Danish Standards has released DS 21001:2025, an updated national standard for railway safety management systems in infrastructure work.

SEK Creates New Committee for Electrified Transport to Meet Climate Goals

The Swedish Electrotechnical Standardization Commission (SEK) has created a new committee, SK 4 – Sustainable Electrified Transport, to advance Sweden’s sustainability goals in transportation.

ISRSM Holds First Session of Technical Committee for Intelligent Transport Systems

The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) held the first session of its newly formed Technical Committee - TC for Intelligent Transport Systems (ISRSM TC 48) on December 12, 2024, at its headquarters.

Standard Norway Recruiting Experts for New Railway Standardization Committee

Standard Norway has announced the formation of a new committee to develop standards for railway infrastructure and rolling stock.

BSI Rolls Out New Road Condition Monitoring Standard to Keep UK Roads on Track

BSI has launched PAS 2161, a new specification to standardize the collection of road condition data across the UK.

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.

Core Industrial Safety Framework IEC 61508 Undergoes Major Revision

The IEC 61508 series, the international foundation for many industrial functional safety standards,

FSC Proposes New Rules for Certification Statements and Audit Duration

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on two draft Advice Notes that would update certification body requirements related to certification statements and minimum audit duration for Forest Management audits.

ILO Moves to Modernize International Labour Standards Reporting

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is preparing a major overhaul of how countries report on international labour standards.

ISO 9001 Revision Moves Into Formal FDIS Ballot Phase

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 9001 to the next step of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) approval process, with the project now listed at stage 50.20 following the earlier 50.00 status.

FSC Opens Consultation on Chain of Custody Revisions as Two Core Standards Reach Final Phase

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened consultation on revisions to five Chain of Custody (CoC) documents, with two core standards now entering the final consultation phase.

CanadaGAP Seeks GFSI Recognition for Updated Food Safety Programs

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation as CanadaGAP seeks recognition for updated food safety certification programs covering fruit and vegetable operations.

Efforts to Broaden Application of ISO 21378 Underway

Following last year’s confirmation of ISO 21378:2019, a standard for structured audit data collection and exchange, work within ISO/TC 295/WG 1 is now focused on broadening how the standard is applied across organizations.

ISO 14019-3 Working Draft Reviewed Ahead of October Stage Decision

The development of ISO 14019-3, a proposed international standard on sustainability information validation processes,