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Family Businesses Invited to Apply for Czech Quality Award
Family Businesses Invited to Apply for Czech Quality Award
The Quality Council of the Czech Republic (RK ČR) has opened applications for the 2026 National Quality Award for Family Businesses, with submissions accepted until July 31, 2026.
ČAS Updates Procedures for Approving Electronic Records Management Software
ČAS Updates Procedures for Approving Electronic Records Management Software
The Czech Standardization Agency (ČAS) has updated the procedures and testing documents used to assess electronic records management systems (eSSL).
‘Day of ÚNMZ and ČAS’ Conference Highlights Data and Digitalization in Cities and Construction
‘Day of ÚNMZ and ČAS’ Conference Highlights Data and Digitalization in Cities and Construction
The Czech Office for Standards, Metrology and Testing (ÚNMZ) and the Czech Standardization Agency (ČAS) held the “Day of ÚNMZ and ČAS” conference in Prague on May 14, 
Czech National Awards Extend Application Deadline To April 21
Czech National Awards Extend Application Deadline To April 21
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIT) and the Quality Council of the Czech Republic (RKČR) have extended the application deadline for the 26th National Awards of the Czech Republic from March 31 to April 21, 2026.
Quality Council Of The Czech Republic Publishes Newsletter Reviewing Quality Initiatives From 2025
Quality Council Of The Czech Republic Publishes Newsletter Reviewing Quality Initiatives From 2025
The Quality Council of the Czech Republic and the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MPO) have published a newsletter summarizing the main activities carried out in 2025 to support quality, innovation, and responsible business practices in the country.
Czech Republic Proposes Technical Committee On Cybersecurity And Information Security
Czech Republic Proposes Technical Committee On Cybersecurity And Information Security
The Czech Standardization Agency (ČAS) has announced a proposal to establish a new technical standardization committee focused on cybersecurity and information security.
26th National Awards of the Czech Republic Invite Applications
26th National Awards of the Czech Republic Invite Applications
The 26th National Awards of the Czech Republic have officially opened, inviting organizations to apply for one of the country’s established national recognition programs focused on quality, responsibility, and sustainability. 
National Program Czech Quality Newsletter Reviews 2025 Activities and New Quality Labels
National Program Czech Quality Newsletter Reviews 2025 Activities and New Quality Labels
The National Program Czech Quality, a government-backed initiative of the Czech Republic,
ČSNMap Portal Goes Live, Linking Technical Standards With Czech Building Law
ČSNMap Portal Goes Live, Linking Technical Standards With Czech Building Law
The Czech Standardization Agency (ČAS) has launched the ČSNMap portal, a digital tool that for the first time directly links Czech Technical Standards (ČSN) with Czech building legislation.
Fifth Quality Conference in the Czech Republic Connects Nuclear Energy, Healthcare And Automotive Sectors
Fifth Quality Conference in the Czech Republic Connects Nuclear Energy, Healthcare And Automotive Sectors
The fifth edition of the Quality Conference was held on November 25–26, 2025, at Hotel Zámek Valeč in Valeč, in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic,
GORDIC GINIS Filing Service Earns First eSSL Certification in Czechia
GORDIC GINIS Filing Service Earns First eSSL Certification in Czechia
The GINIS electronic filing service from GORDIC has become the first system in Czechia to earn eSSL certification.
25th National Awards of the Czech Republic Honor ČEZ and Prague 13 as Absolute Winners
25th National Awards of the Czech Republic Honor ČEZ and Prague 13 as Absolute Winners
ČEZ and the Prague 13 Municipal District were named the absolute winners of the 25th National Quality Awards of the Czech Republic at a formal award ceremony held on November 20, 2025, in the Main Hall of the Wallenstein Palace in Prague.

Global News

SIS Offers Free Access to ISO 45001 Draft
SIS Offers Free Access to ISO 45001 Draft
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has made the proposed second edition of ISO 45001 - draft available for free download and public review,
 
ISO/DIS 9002 Ballot Opens for Comment
ISO/DIS 9002 Ballot Opens for Comment
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO/DIS 9002 for ballot, opening the international comment period on the revision of the guidance standard for applying ISO 9001. 
Public Consultation Opens on ISO 14060, First International Standard for Net Zero Alignment
Public Consultation Opens on ISO 14060, First International Standard for Net Zero Alignment
ISO 14060, the first international standard for net zero alignment, has entered public consultation.
EU Approves EN ISO 15223-1 for Medical Device and IVD Labeling
EU Approves EN ISO 15223-1 for Medical Device and IVD Labeling
The European Commission (EC) has approved EN ISO 15223-1, the standard used for symbols on medical device and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) labeling, for use in demonstrating compliance with EU requirements for these products.
GFSI Seeks Feedback on JFSM Recognition Under Benchmarking Requirements v2024
GFSI Seeks Feedback on JFSM Recognition Under Benchmarking Requirements v2024
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation on the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) application for recognition under GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
Chery Added as IATF's Third Asian Automotive Group Member
Chery Added as IATF's Third Asian Automotive Group Member
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved the addition of Chery Automobile, as a new member of IATF AISBL, making it the third Asian automotive group represented in the organization.
IFS Announces June Release of Progress Logistics Version 2
IFS Announces June Release of Progress Logistics Version 2
IFS will publish IFS Progress Logistics version 2 at the end of June, updating the program that helps companies prepare for IFS Logistics certification.
Third Cohort of Environmental Management Youth Leadership Group Kicks Off
Third Cohort of Environmental Management Youth Leadership Group Kicks Off
The third cohort of the ISO Environmental Management (ISO/TC 207) Youth Leadership Group (YLG 3.0) has held its kick-off meeting, bringing together more than 45 participants from around 30 countries.
ISO 9606 Requirements for Welder Qualification Under Revision
ISO 9606 Requirements for Welder Qualification Under Revision
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is revising ISO 9606, the international standard for qualification testing of welders performing fusion welding.
ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group Releases First AI-Focused Guidance
ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group Releases First AI-Focused Guidance
The ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group (APG) has published new guidance on auditing  quality management systems that use artificial intelligence, marking the group's first publication dedicated specifically to AI. 
ISO 10993-6 Standard for Implantation Testing Updated
ISO 10993-6 Standard for Implantation Testing Updated
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a revised edition of ISO 10993-6, expanding guidance for implantation studies used in the biological evaluation of medical devices.
All 12 Recognized Food Safety Program Owners Apply for GFSI Version 2024 Recognition
All 12 Recognized Food Safety Program Owners Apply for GFSI Version 2024 Recognition
The Consumer Goods Forum's Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has confirmed that all 12 previously recognized Certification Program Owners (CPOs) have applied for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
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