Latest Issue of PKN News Explores Application of Standards in New and Emerging Fields

Standardization is becoming a critical driver of progress in fast-growing areas, according to the third 2025 issue of PKN News, published by the Polish Committee for Standardization.

TD Yarmarka Earns Russian NSS Management System Certification

TD Yarmarka, a Russian food company, has successfully passed management system certification under the National Certification System (NSS), overseen by the Russian Institute for Standardization.

UNE and UNDP Session Examines Global Standards to Accelerate Sustainable Development Goals

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) hosted a session on March 24 to present new global standards that help organizations contribute to the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Sweden Steps Up Support for Ukraine’s Quality Infrastructure and EU Goals

Sweden is deepening its cooperation with Ukraine to help build the country’s quality infrastructure and support its EU accession process.

Inmetro Expands Brazil’s Quality Infrastructure With 15 New Projects in 2025

The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) is making major investments to upgrade Brazil’s quality infrastructure, especially in remote regions where only 15% of the market is currently under surveillance.

Free Danish Standards Webinar Explains EU Rules Backing Greener Construction

A free webinar hosted by Danish Standards explains how new EU laws and standards support greener building practices.

UK to Tighten Post-Market Rules for Medical Devices Starting June 2025

The UK’s new Post-Market Surveillance (PMS) regulations for medical and in vitro diagnostic devices will come into force on June 16, 2025.

ENEA Releases Technical Standards to Support Circular Economy and Industrial Symbiosis

Italy’s National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA) has published a new guide collecting voluntary technical standards to help companies and organizations apply industrial symbiosis

World-First Seaweed Feed Standard Drives Australia Toward Net Zero

Australia has released a world-first standard for seaweed-based livestock feed, aiming to reduce methane emissions and support Net Zero goals.

Bulgarian Lab Experts in Construction Propose Update to Standard on Soil Testing

A proposal to update BDS 15130:1980 on soil testing with a circular plate loading method has been submitted to the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS).

Saudi Arabia Ensures Water Quality Through ISO 17025 Accredited Labs, Case Study Shows

Saudi Arabia is improving water quality through accreditation of 16 Saudi Water Authority (SWA) laboratories to ISO/IEC 17025.

NIST Seeks Public Input on Draft Guidance for 5G Cybersecurity

NIST’s National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) is asking for public comments on its draft Executive Summary outlining key recommendations for securing 5G networks.