How DAkkS Applies the EA MLA Mark in Germany

The German accreditation body  (DAkkS) can now offer a combined accreditation symbol together with the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA), based on the EA Multilateral Agreement (MLA) mark published on September 1, 2025.

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.

SAC Names National Coordinators for Five ISO Technical Bodies and Assigns Two Secretariat Roles

The Standardization Administration of China (SAC) has appointed national organizations to coordinate China’s participation in five ISO technical bodies.

Brazilian Football Confederation Renews ISO 9001 Quality Management Certification

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has renewed its ISO 9001 quality management system certification following an assessment conducted by the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT), 

Baldrige Performance Excellence Program Transitions to Two Private-Sector Partners

Beginning with the 2026 award cycle, most operational responsibilities for the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program will shift to two private-sector organizations, while federal authorities retain ownership and oversight of the framework and award process.

AFNOR Publishes SPEC 2406 Guide on Building a Positive Food Safety Culture

The French Association for Standardization (AFNOR) has published AFNOR SPEC 2406, a practical guide designed to support managers in implementing a positive food safety culture.

Victoria Police Forensics Services Department Achieves ISO 21043-2 Forensic Accreditation

Victoria Police Forensics Services Department has achieved accreditation to ISO 21043-2:2018, becoming only the second facility in Australia to be assessed against this international forensic standard.

Future of Standardization Highlighted in the Latest Issue of UNI’s STANDARD Magazine

The latest issue of STANDARD, the magazine published by the Italian National Standardization Body (UNI),

Dutch Stakeholders Invited to Review Water Sampling Standard NEN-EN-ISO 19458

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has opened a consultation asking Dutch stakeholders whether the water sampling standard NEN-EN-ISO 19458 should be revised, with input open until February 19, 2026.

PKN Holds Hands-On Standardization Workshop for Young Professionals

The Young Professionals in Standardization 2025 workshop brought together young experts in Poland to gain practical experience with how standardization works in real settings.

State Regional Standards Center of Nizhny Novgorod Marks 125-Year Anniversary

The State Regional Center for Standardization, Metrology, and Testing of the Nizhny Novgorod Region (NNCSM) marked its 125-year anniversary at an official gathering,

NBN Upgrades Standards Platform to Improve User Experience

The Belgian Bureau for Standardization (NBN) has upgraded its standards platform to help organizations manage standards more easily and with greater clarity.