Non-EU Companies to Face EU Sustainability Reporting With Unclear Scope by 2028

The European Union is moving forward with drafting sustainability reporting standards for non-EU businesses under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

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.

EU Adopts New Supply Chain Directive for Corporate Responsibility

The EU has enacted the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), mandating companies to ensure sustainable and ethical practices throughout their supply chains.

Expert Talks on Circular Economy at Austrian Standards

Austrian Standards, together with the Circular Economy Forum Austria, organized expert discussions on the circular economy.

EFSA Updates Guidance for Novel Food Applications in EU

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released an updated guide for novel food applications, clarifying scientific and administrative requirements.

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.

European Accreditation Updates Key Document List

The European Accreditation (EA) organization has published a revised version of EA-INF/01:2024, "List of EA Publications and International Documents."

EU Court Limits Organic Logo to Imports Meeting All Standards

The EU Court of Justice ruled that imported food can only display the European Union's organic production logo if it meets all EU production requirements.

Europe Moves to Delay New Deforestation Rules by a Year

The European Commission proposed on October 2 to delay the start of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by an additional 12 months.

CEN and CENELEC Launch New Technical Committee on Data Management and Innovation

CEN and CENELEC have established the joint technical committee JTC 25 to focus on data management, dataspaces, cloud, and edge computing.

New EU Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products Now in Force

The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) has officially entered into force across the European Union.

IEC Releases First Standard Fully Developed with OSD Platform

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released its first fully online-developed standard.

IFS Publishes New Guideline to Support Wholesale and Cash & Carry Audits

IFS has released a new guideline to help companies prepare for audits under the IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry 3 Standard.

Shift to Green Coding Responds to Rising Energy and Environmental Pressure

Green coding, the practice of designing and writing software that uses less energy, is becoming an important part of modern software development.

IATF Releases New Updates to Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved Stakeholder Communiqué SC-2025-003, announcing new Sanctioned Interpretations and Frequently Asked Questions for both the Rules 6th Edition and the automotive quality standard IATF 16949.

Codex Commission’s 48th Session Confirms Updates Across Core Food Safety Standards

The Codex Alimentarius Commission adopted major changes to international food-safety rules during its 48th session in Rome from November 10 to 14.

ISO 13485 Application Guide, TS 23485, Under Way After Standard Confirmed as Current

A new guide on how to apply ISO 13485 is moving through development shortly after the standard was reconfirmed in its 2016 version (no revision will be done), despite remaining unaligned with the Annex SL structure.

A Different Approach: China Strengthens Oversight of Certification Bodies from 2026

China has issued new regulations that directly target accredited certification bodies that ignore international requirements, and the new rules will take effect on January 1, 2026.

ISO and IEC Develop Global Standard to Embed Ecodesign in Medical Devices

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) are developing a new global standard to formally integrate ecodesign into the development of medical devices.

IFS Releases Updated Guideline for Effective Foreign Body Management

International Featured Standards (IFS) has issued an updated Guideline for an Effective Foreign Body Management,

Germany Heads Most ISO Secretariats But China Rapidly Gains Ground

Germany remains the world’s top country in international standardization, holding 17.1% of all ISO secretariats, according to the 2025 International Standardization Barometer published by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN).

Europe Now Conditionally Accepts FDA Inspections Conducted Abroad

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have entered a new stage of cooperation under their Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspections.

New International Standard in Development for Microbial Cultures and Probiotics

Work has begun within ISO to create a global standard that defines how microorganisms used in food and feed, such as bacteria, yeasts, and fungi, should be characterized and quality assured.

BS 30480 Launched as the World’s First Standard on Suicide Awareness in the Workplace

The world’s first standard dedicated to suicide awareness and prevention in the workplace, BS 30480, has been released by the British Standards Institution (BSI).