Addressing the Threat of 'Forever Chemicals' Through Standards and Regulations

PFAS, or "forever chemicals" pose a significant environmental and health risk due to their persistence in water, air, and soil.

How Sweden Leverages Standards to Advance Sustainable Construction

Sweden is strengthening its efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the construction sector by half within five years, with standardization playing a key role.

CQC Issues First Certifications for Solid Waste Treatment and Water Efficiency Under Dual Carbon Policy

In line with China’s dual carbon policy, the China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has issued its first certifications for Solid Waste Treatment Management and Water Efficiency Management.

Dutch Involvement in European Sustainability Standards: Strong Foundation, But More Industry Support Essential

In a recent interview, Emiel Janssen, consultant at NEN, discussed the Netherlands’ role in shaping European sustainability standards.

Dutch Experts Sought for New European Circular Construction Standards

The European standards committee CEN/TC 350/SC 1 has established five new working groups to develop standards for circular design, material efficiency, and reuse in the construction sector.

CEN and CENELEC Seek Experts for Industrial Symbiosis Working Groups

CEN and CENELEC, in partnership with DIN, are inviting experts to join Working Groups (WGs) for the development of the Industrial Symbiosis (IS) Standardization Roadmap under the Horizon Europe RISERS project.

CEN and CENELEC Release Brochure on Trusted Standards to Prevent Greenwashing in Environmental Claims

Consumers often struggle to interpret sustainability labels, making it difficult to differentiate genuine environmental efforts from marketing claims.

Dutch Energy Sector Pushes for Circular Infrastructure as NEN Supports Transition

The Dutch energy sector is taking significant steps toward a circular economy to reduce the use of raw materials like aluminum, copper, and steel.

Inmetro Offers Exclusive License for Nanocarbon Technology to Drive Decarbonization

The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) have announced an exclusive licensing opportunity for a new technology that converts lignin, a common waste product in paper and biofuel production, into nanocarbon.

Upcoming Guidance to Pave the Way for Emission-Free Construction Sites in Denmark

A new guidance, DS/INF, is being developed to promote emission-free construction sites in Denmark, creating a shared understanding and framework for the industry.

Hydrogen Codes and Standards Roadmap Positions Canada for Clean Energy Growth

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has published the Canadian Hydrogen Codes and Standards Roadmap to support the deployment of hydrogen technologies.

BSI Updates PAS 402 to Improve Waste Management and Boost Circular Economy

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has revised its waste resource management specification, PAS 402:2025, to help businesses enhance recycling quality, reduce compliance costs, and simplify data reporting.

IVECO Group Updates Customer Requirements for IATF 16949 Suppliers

IVECO Group has updated its Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs) for organizations certified to IATF 16949, setting new expectations for how suppliers manage quality, testing, sustainability, and supply disruptions.

Public Consultation Opens on Revised FSC Chain of Custody Standards

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on the revision of its Chain of Custody standards, with comments accepted until January 25, 2026.

ISO/DIS 9001 Approved with Overwhelming Global Support, Reports SIS

The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) reports that ISO member countries have approved the Draft International Standard ISO 9001:2026 with 97 percent voting in favor,

First Global Standard To Measure Pharmaceutical Impact: PAS 2090 Launched

The UK’s national standards body BSI has published the first global standard for measuring the environmental impact of medicines.

GLOBALG.A.P. Recognizes Eight Schemes in 2025 Benchmarking Round

Eight agriculture and floriculture schemes have secured recognized status as GLOBALG.A.P. benchmarked schemes for 2025, giving producers accepted ways to meet market requirements without duplicate audits.

First ISO/IEC 5259-3 Certification for AI Data Quality Management Published

AI Clearing has become the first organization to earn certification under ISO/IEC 5259-3, the new international standard for managing data quality in artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

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.