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Geriatric Health Centers of Graz Win 30th Austrian State Prize for Corporate Quality
The Geriatric Health Centers of the City of Graz won the 2025 State Prize for Corporate Quality, Austria’s highest award for corporate excellence.
Eight Finalists Named for Austria’s 2025 State Prize for Corporate Quality
Austria has announced the eight finalists for the 2025 State Prize for Corporate Quality.
POSCH Celebrates Three Decades of Certification with Quality Austria
POSCH, a medium-sized machinery company from southern Austria, is celebrating 30 years of certification by Quality Austria Certification.
Quality Austria Recognizes Excellence in Three Award Categories
At an award event during the 30th Quality Austria Forum, three winners were honored for their contributions to quality.
Technology and Ecology Key to Unlocking Potential of Circular Economy
The second part of the "Circular Economy Uncovered" series by Quality Austria explores how technological and ecological approaches can make the circular economy a practical reality, emphasizing the importance of closing material cycles.
Austrian Standards Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Vienna Headquarters
Austrian Standards commemorated 40 years at its Vienna headquarters, highlighting its contributions to global standardization since 1984.
Expert Talks on Circular Economy at Austrian Standards
Austrian Standards, together with the Circular Economy Forum Austria, organized expert discussions on the circular economy.
Applications Open for Austria’s 2025 Corporate Quality Prize with New Excellence Framework
The competition for Austria’s highest award for corporate quality is calling for companies to apply for the 2025 edition.
First Circular Globe Certification Brings Beck’s Eder to Finals of Austrian Quality Champion Award
Christian Eder reached the finals of the Austrian Quality Champion 2024 award thanks to his groundbreaking project that introduced the Circular Globe standard at Beck.
TÜV Austria Acquires Italian ISARail SpA to Boost Rail Certification Services
TÜV Austria has expanded its reach into the rail sector by acquiring Italian ISARail SpA.
"Carinthian Employment Service" Wins National Business Quality Award
The Carinthian Employment Service (AMS Kärnten) took home the 2024 Austrian National Award for Business Quality.
Green is the New Cool: How Vertical Gardens Are Taking Over Austrian Cities
If you thought greenery was just for parks, think again.Global News

ISO 9001 Revision Moves to DIS Stage, Publication Expected by September
The draft of the sixth edition of ISO 9001 is now ready to enter the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with publication expected by late August or early September.
ISO/DIS 14001 Released, Refining EMS Scope, Risk Planning and Management Oversight
The Draft International Standard ISO/DIS 14001 has been released, marking a major step in the update of the world’s leading environmental management system (EMS) standard.
ISO 13485 Under Review as Industry Prepares for Potential Revision
The international standard for medical device quality systems, ISO 13485:2016, has entered its mandatory five-year systematic review, which concluded on June 5, 2025.
IFS Updates Doctrines for Logistics 3 and Broker 3.2 Standards
IFS has released updated versions of the IFS Logistics 3 Doctrine and IFS Broker 3.2 Doctrine.
Global Consultation Opens on ISO 32212 for Net Zero Transition in Finance
ISO has launched a global public consultation on ISO/DIS 32212, a draft international standard that offers financial institutions a unified, credible framework for developing net zero transition plans.
Quality Awards Spotlight Global Excellence at Quality Live 2025
Quality Live 2025, held in London on June 19, brought together nearly 500 professionals for a high-level conference and awards ceremony.
Enhancing Forensic Investigation With ISO 21043 Standards Series
A new set of international standards shows how standardization can improve the quality and reliability of hands-on work such as forensic investigation.
Stellantis Releases New Customer-Specific Requirements for Use With IATF 16949
Stellantis has released a new set of Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for use with IATF 16949, replacing earlier documents from its various divisions.
BRICS Meeting on Standardization Ends With Signing of Brasilia Declaration
The national standardization bodies of BRICS concluded their first in-person meeting under Brazil’s presidency with the signing of the Brasilia Declaration.
Two New Environmental Management Standards Published by ISO and IEC
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have released two new standards—ISO/TS 14076 and IEC 82474-1—
Producer Responsibility Standard Under Development
Sweden will lead the creation of a new global standard on producer responsibility, with the work coordinated by the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS).