DANAK Updates Asset Management Accreditation Guidance

The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has revised AMC 42, its guidance on accreditation scopes for asset management certification bodies.

Oslo Event Connects Future Experts in Electrotechnical Standardization From Across the Nordics

The Nordic Electrotechnical Standardization Bodies (NOREK) brought together young professionals from Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland in Oslo on June 3–4 for Nordic Young Professionals 2026.

'The Nordic Region Sets the Standard' Initiative Targets Green and Digital Transition

The national standards bodies of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden have launched a joint initiative called The Nordic Region Sets the Standard to strengthen cooperation on the green and digital transition.

Large Danish Companies Face ISO 50001 Certification Deadline

The Danish Standards (DS) is warning companies to prepare for new legal energy management requirements that take effect in Denmark by August 1.

DANAK Updates Customer Portal With Improved Usability and Gradual Enhancements

The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has introduced a new version of its customer portal, 

Danish Standards Celebrate A Century Of Standardization

The Danish national standards body DS is celebrating its 100th anniversary, marking a century of work supporting safety, trade, and innovation in Denmark. 

DANAK Updates AMC 15 Guidance On Accreditation Field Visits Including EMAS

The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has published a revised edition of accreditation message AMC 15, which sets out the scope of DANAK’s field visits used to assess accredited certification bodies and verifiers.

Danish Standards Launches Guide To Prepare Companies For Digital Product Passport

Danish Standards (DS) has launched a new guide to help companies prepare for upcoming EU requirements related to the Digital Product Passport (DPP).

Revised AMC 40 Removes Earlier Restrictions on Accreditation Scopes

The Danish Accreditation Fund, DANAK, has issued a new edition of AMC 40 that removes earlier restrictions that limited which activities certification bodies could cover under their accreditation for quality, environmental, OH&S, and energy management systems.

Denmark Aligns Accreditation Rules for Referral Laboratories and Specialists With ISO 15189

Denmark has revised its national accreditation rules for the use of referral laboratories and external specialists to align with the Danish version of ISO 15189:2022 for medical laboratories.

Danish Standards Introduces AI Search Tool for Standards

Danish Standards (DS) has developed a new AI-based search tool to make standards search easier and more relevant for organizations.

How Denmark Became The Only Country To Certify Its EU Presidency To ISO 20121

Denmark’s EU Council Presidency in the second half of 2025 was certified to ISO 20121, the international standard for sustainable management of events and meetings. 

SIS Opens Draft ISO 9002 for Public Comment

The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has opened public access to the draft version of ISO 9002, allowing organizations and quality professionals to read and comment on the official guidance for applying ISO 9001 before the document is finalized.

Busy Week Brings Four Automotive Quality Updates

It has been a busy week for automotive quality, with four significant updates released for the sector.

ISO 33400:2026 Sets International Vocabulary for Reference Materials

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 33400:2026, updating the international vocabulary for reference materials (RM) and certified reference materials (CRM).

TIC Council Backs ISO 14019 as Framework for Sustainability Assurance

The International Association for Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC Council) has published a paper urging policymakers to recognize the ISO 14019 series as the framework for sustainability assurance,

IFS Updates Progress Scoring Guide for Food and Logistics Programs

International Featured Standards (IFS) has updated its Progress Scoring System brochure following the recent launch of IFS Progress Logistics 2.

CQI Announces International Quality Awards 2026 Winners

The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) announced the winners of the International Quality Awards 2026 during the Quality Live event in London on June 25,

IAQG Centralizes Aerospace Auditor Authentication

The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) has centralized the authentication of aerospace quality management system auditors, replacing the previous network of independent Auditor Authentication Bodies (AABs).

FSC Revised Trademark Standard Takes Effect

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched a new online training course to support implementation of its revised trademark standard, FSC-STD-50-001 V3-0, which takes effect on July 1, 2026. 

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

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

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

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.