News Austria


Selected News

Eight Finalists Named for Austria’s 2025 State Prize for Corporate Quality
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
"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
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 Launches Pilot Licensing Model With New Duties for Certification Bodies
ISO Launches Pilot Licensing Model With New Duties for Certification Bodies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a pilot of its Differentiated Licensing Model (DML), introducing major changes to how standards are accessed, priced, and controlled.
Sixteenth Meeting of WG 29 Advances ISO 9001 Revision
Sixteenth Meeting of WG 29 Advances ISO 9001 Revision
ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, the working group responsible for revising ISO 9001, met online for its sixteenth session on May 14, 2025.
IATF Celebrates 100,000 Certified Sites as Global Automotive Sector Raises the Bar
IATF Celebrates 100,000 Certified Sites as Global Automotive Sector Raises the Bar
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has surpassed 100,000 certified sites worldwide under the IATF 16949 standard, marking a significant milestone in automotive quality management.
FSSC Expands Development Program to Include Packaging and Strengthen Food Safety Support for SMEs
FSSC Expands Development Program to Include Packaging and Strengthen Food Safety Support for SMEs
Foundation FSSC has released Version 2.0 of the FSSC Development Program, expanding its support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food sector.
ISO Proposes New Standard for Describing and Sharing Carbon Credit Data
ISO Proposes New Standard for Describing and Sharing Carbon Credit Data
A new proposal for the ISO/TS 32214 standard has been submitted to the ISO Technical Committee on Sustainable Finance (ISO/TC 322), aiming to create a common reference data model for describing and identifying carbon credit projects and units.
ISO Health Informatics Committee Launches Official LinkedIn Channel
ISO Health Informatics Committee Launches Official LinkedIn Channel
The ISO Technical Committee on Health Informatics, ISO/TC 215, has launched its official LinkedIn page to connect professionals in digital health, standards, and data sharing.
Seven Pillars for Event Standards: New ISO Committee Proposed
Seven Pillars for Event Standards: New ISO Committee Proposed
A new ISO Technical Committee has been proposed for the international events industry.
Cutting-Edge Technologies Drive Urgent Creation of New Safety Standards
Cutting-Edge Technologies Drive Urgent Creation of New Safety Standards
As cutting-edge technologies like AI, robotics, and 3D printing rapidly evolve, standards organizations are working urgently to develop new safety guidelines.
GLOBALG.A.P. Tests New Stakeholder-Created Environmental Solution on Farms
GLOBALG.A.P. Tests New Stakeholder-Created Environmental Solution on Farms
GLOBALG.A.P.'s new environmental sustainability solution is now being tested in real-world farm settings across Europe.
Revised SR10 Standard Strengthens Global Framework for Social Responsibility and ESG Integration
Revised SR10 Standard Strengthens Global Framework for Social Responsibility and ESG Integration
The SR10 standard for social responsibility and sustainable development helps organizations embed ethical, social, and environmental goals into their operations.
ISO 9001 Revision Moves Closer to Public Review Stage After April Meeting
ISO 9001 Revision Moves Closer to Public Review Stage After April Meeting
The ISO working group ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, responsible for revising ISO 9001, met online on April 28, 2025, to address and resolve some of the remaining comments on the second committee draft.
Public Consultation Opens for Draft Revision of ISO 9000 Standard
Public Consultation Opens for Draft Revision of ISO 9000 Standard
The draft version of ISO 9000—covering fundamentals and vocabulary for quality management—is now open for public consultation ahead of its planned update.
We use Cookies