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New Edition of "Certif' Info" Released by Cofrac
New Edition of "Certif' Info" Released by Cofrac
The French Accreditation Committee (COFRAC) has issued the September 2024 edition of "Certif' Info", its newsletter on certification section updates.
TÜV Nord Recognized as Germany's First Compliance Certifier
TÜV Nord Recognized as Germany's First Compliance Certifier
TÜV Nord is the first certification company in Germany to receive accreditation for certifying compliance management systems according to ISO 37301.
Verus Certificación Accredited as Spain’s First Welding Quality Certifier
Verus Certificación Accredited as Spain’s First Welding Quality Certifier
Verus Certificación has become the first organization in Spain to be accredited by ENAC to certify welding quality in metallic materials.
EU Court Limits Organic Logo to Imports Meeting All Standards
EU Court Limits Organic Logo to Imports Meeting All Standards
The EU Court of Justice ruled that imported food can only display the European Union's organic production logo if it meets all EU production requirements.
Europe Moves to Delay New Deforestation Rules by a Year
Europe Moves to Delay New Deforestation Rules by a Year
The European Commission proposed on October 2 to delay the start of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by an additional 12 months.
Croatian Quality Label Guarantees Fresh, Locally Grown Vegetables
Croatian Quality Label Guarantees Fresh, Locally Grown Vegetables
The "Proven Quality – Croatia" label now certifies fresh vegetables entirely grown in Croatia, ensuring high standards and enhanced production oversight for consumers.
Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) Launches e-Accreditation Application for Digital Business
Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) Launches e-Accreditation Application for Digital Business
The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) has launched its e-Accreditation application as part of its new system aimed at the digitalization of business processes.
CEN and CENELEC Launch New Technical Committee on Data Management and Innovation
CEN and CENELEC Launch New Technical Committee on Data Management and Innovation
CEN and CENELEC have established the joint technical committee JTC 25 to focus on data management, dataspaces, cloud, and edge computing.
ENAC Grants AGQ Labs First Accreditation for Waste Treatment Evaluation
ENAC Grants AGQ Labs First Accreditation for Waste Treatment Evaluation
The Spanish National Accreditation Entity (ENAC) has granted the first accreditation to AGQ Labs for evaluating the efficiency of waste treatment before it’s sent to landfills.
Spain Joins Global Gender Equality Effort with Translated Guidance
Spain Joins Global Gender Equality Effort with Translated Guidance
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has released the Spanish version of the first-ever global guidance for gender equality, just weeks after the global version was made available.
"Stokvis Tapes" Partners with "orgavision" to Optimize Operations with Digital Quality Management
"Stokvis Tapes" Partners with "orgavision" to Optimize Operations with Digital Quality Management
Stokvis Tapes, a producer of self-adhesive solutions and precision stamped parts, partnered with orgavision to implement a digital quality management system that significantly improves efficiency.
Cofrac Launches New Podcast To Modernize Communication Efforts
Cofrac Launches New Podcast To Modernize Communication Efforts
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has launched a podcast titled "The Voice of Accreditation" to innovate its communication with accredited organizations, members of bodies, evaluators, and the general public.