CEN Workshop Finalizes Drafts for Intelligent Road Intervention Processes, Public Commenting Phase Starts

Registered participants in the CEN Workshop on Intelligent Road Intervention Processes (IRIP) reached consensus on the final drafts of two CEN Workshop Agreements (CWAs).

European Machinery Regulation Progresses: Standardization Request Nears Completion, Full Implementation by 2027

The Standardisation Request on Machinery Regulation by the European Commission to CEN is nearing completion.

CEN-CENELEC Forms JTC 23 Committee for Personal Protective Equipment

CEN-CENELEC has established a new Joint Technical Committee (JTC 23) to create horizontal frameworks, guidelines, and tools for personal protective equipment (PPE).

CEN-CENELEC to Announce Winners of 6th Standards+Innovation Awards on December 10

The winners of the 6th Standards+Innovation Awards by CEN-CENELEC will be revealed on December 10 in Brussels.

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.

GFSI Opens Applications and Extends Deadline for BMRs v2024

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened applications for the Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 (BMRs v2024), the criteria used to evaluate and recognise food safety certification programmes worldwide.

PEFC Opens Consultation On Revised Project Sourcing Standard

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has opened a public consultation on its revised PEFC Project Sourcing standard, which is available for feedback until December 23, 2025.

Circular Design Process Aims to Transform the Global Textile and Fashion Industry

The global textile and fashion industry is under increasing pressure to reduce waste, improve material use, and meet new expectations from regulators and consumers.

Global Payments Shift to ISO 20022 in a Move to Improve Data Quality

Banks worldwide have completed the shift to the ISO 20022 payments standard, following SWIFT’s cutoff of older message formats on November 22.

ISO 10993-1 Update Raises Biological Safety Expectations for Medical Devices

The new ISO 10993-1:2025 from ISO brings substantial changes to how manufacturers plan and justify the biological safety of medical devices.

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.