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Austrian State Prize Winner Shares Practical Advice for Future Applicants
Austrian State Prize Winner Shares Practical Advice for Future Applicants
Executives from the Geriatric Health Centers of the City of Graz (GGZ), winner of the 2025 Austrian State Prize for Business Quality, share lessons from their quality journey and offer practical advice for organizations planning to apply for the next edition of the award.
Applications Open for Quality Austria’s 2026 Quality Awards
Applications Open for Quality Austria’s 2026 Quality Awards
The call for entries is now open for the 2026 Quality Awards organized by Quality Austria and the Austrian Association for Quality (ÖVQ).
Circular Economy Solutions by Raimund Beck Presented in Austria’s Benchmark Meeting
Circular Economy Solutions by Raimund Beck Presented in Austria’s Benchmark Meeting
The Austrian Society for Quality (ÖVQ) held an online benchmark meeting, organized as a webinar, in cooperation with Quality Austria.
Burgenland, Vienna, and Lower Austria Recognize Top Companies at 2025 Leading Business Awards
Burgenland, Vienna, and Lower Austria Recognize Top Companies at 2025 Leading Business Awards
Austria’s best-performing enterprises were honored at the Austria’s Leading Companies (ALC) 2025 regional awards, organized by Die Presse in cooperation with KSV1870 and PwC Austria.
EU-ETS 2: Quality Austria Certification Becomes First Verification Body in the Country
EU-ETS 2: Quality Austria Certification Becomes First Verification Body in the Country
Quality Austria Certification has been accredited as the first verification body in Austria for the new European Union Emissions Trading System for fuels and heating (EU-ETS 2).
Vienna Testing Department Earns ISO 37301 Compliance Certification
Vienna Testing Department Earns ISO 37301 Compliance Certification
The City of Vienna’s Department MA 39, Austria’s oldest testing, inspection, and certification body, has been certified for its compliance management system under ISO 37301.
16th Quality Austria Food Forum Highlights New Sustainability and Packaging Rules
16th Quality Austria Food Forum Highlights New Sustainability and Packaging Rules
The 16th Quality Austria Food Forum, held on September 30, brought together around 100 experts to discuss
Quality Austria Academy Becomes License Partner of VDA QMC in Austria
Quality Austria Academy Becomes License Partner of VDA QMC in Austria
Quality Austria Academy will take over as the official license partner of the VDA Quality Management Center (VDA QMC)
TÜV Austria White Paper Details Trusted AI Framework for Safe and Certifiable Systems
TÜV Austria White Paper Details Trusted AI Framework for Safe and Certifiable Systems
TÜV Austria has released a new white paper presenting its Trusted AI Framework, a structured approach for evaluating and certifying artificial intelligence (AI) systems in safety-critical applications.
SELSA Intelligence Achieves ISO 22301 Certification for Business Continuity
SELSA Intelligence Achieves ISO 22301 Certification for Business Continuity
SELSA Intelligence AG has been certified to ISO 22301 for business continuity management by Quality Austria, becoming one of the first in Austria’s insurance sector to do so.
Austrian Companies Invited to Compete for 2026 State Prize for Corporate Quality
Austrian Companies Invited to Compete for 2026 State Prize for Corporate Quality
Entries are now open for the 2026 State Prize for Corporate Quality, Austria’s highest recognition for organizational excellence. 
Standards Fuel Austria’s Economic Growth with Billion-Euro Boost
Standards Fuel Austria’s Economic Growth with Billion-Euro Boost
A new study by the GAW Institute shows that standards play a major role in Austria’s economy, contributing about 1 billion euros per year to GDP growth.

Global News

Global ACI Delays Launch of New MRA Mark Pending Trademark Registration
Global ACI Delays Launch of New MRA Mark Pending Trademark Registration
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has paused the launch of its new Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA) Mark while trademark registrations are completed across member economies.
Major Changes Coming to ISO/IEC Standard-Development Rules
Major Changes Coming to ISO/IEC Standard-Development Rules
ISO and IEC will put a major rewrite of ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 into effect on October 5, changing the common rules used to develop, maintain and manage international standards and other publications.
ISO 20001 Set for Publication as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
ISO 20001 Set for Publication as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
ISO 20001, the world’s first ISO management system standard dedicated to food loss and waste reduction, is scheduled for publication on September 29, 2026, marking the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.
Upcoming ISO/UNDP 53001 Sets First Management System Requirements for the SDGs
Upcoming ISO/UNDP 53001 Sets First Management System Requirements for the SDGs
ISO/UNDP 53001, set for publication in September 2026, will provide the first management system requirements specifically for organizations seeking to manage and improve their contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
VDA Releases VDA 5.4 Draft for Fastening Measurement Tools
VDA Releases VDA 5.4 Draft for Fastening Measurement Tools
The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) has released VDA 5.4, Interface for measuring tools in fastening technology, as a Yellow Volume for industry feedback.
ISO/CASCO Clarifies: ISO/IEC 17025 Does Not Require Labs to Treat Accreditation Bodies as Suppliers
ISO/CASCO Clarifies: ISO/IEC 17025 Does Not Require Labs to Treat Accreditation Bodies as Suppliers
The maintenance group of the International Organization for Standardization’s Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO) has clarified that ISO/IEC 17025:2017 does not require laboratories to treat their accreditation bodies as external service providers subject to the standard’s supplier controls.
JFS-C Standard Version 3.2 Gains GFSI Recognition Under 2024 Benchmarking Requirements
JFS-C Standard Version 3.2 Gains GFSI Recognition Under 2024 Benchmarking Requirements
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized JFS-C Standard Version 3.2 from the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) against its 2024 Benchmarking Requirements.
21st International Standards Olympiad Held in Korea
21st International Standards Olympiad Held in Korea
The 21st International Standards Olympiad brought together 105 middle-and high-school students from 11 countries in the Republic of Korea for a three-day competition and hands-on experience with international standardization.
ISO Environmental Management Committee Seeks Global Input for 2027-30 Plan
ISO Environmental Management Committee Seeks Global Input for 2027-30 Plan
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 207 (ISO/TC 207), Environmental management, has launched a global consultation to help set its priorities for 2027-30.
DIS Ballot for ISO 30401 Knowledge Management Revision Closes September 17
DIS Ballot for ISO 30401 Knowledge Management Revision Closes September 17
ISO 30401, the international standard for knowledge management systems, is currently at the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with voting on the proposed second edition due to close September 17, 2026.
IFS Publishes PPWR White Paper and Launches Self-Assessment as EU Rules Take Effect
IFS Publishes PPWR White Paper and Launches Self-Assessment as EU Rules Take Effect
International Featured Standards (IFS) has published a new PPWR white paper and launched a self-assessment tool as the first requirements of the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) took effect on August 12, 2026.
ISO 22000 Draft Approved With 98% Support, Comments Review Set for November
ISO 22000 Draft Approved With 98% Support, Comments Review Set for November
The revision of ISO 22000, the international standard for food safety management systems, has cleared its Draft International Standard (DIS) ballot with 98% positive votes.
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