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EU Expands Laboratory Oversight for Highest Risk In Vitro Diagnostic Devices
The European Union (EU) has expanded oversight of Class D in vitro diagnostic medical devices under Regulation (EU) 2017/746, known as the In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR).
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).
Quality Austria and ÖVQ Announce Finalists for DACH Quality Awards 2026
Quality Austria and the Austrian Association for Quality Assurance (ÖVQ) have announced the finalists for the 2026 Quality Awards, recognizing leading professionals, young talents, and teams across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland).
COSA Method Certification Debuts with CSQA as First Authorized Body
A new COSA Method certification has been introduced to measure and strengthen food safety culture in agri-food companies.
France Qualité Launches Project Group to Develop White Paper on Integrated CSR
France Qualité, a French association that promotes quality management and organizational performance,
UNI Opens 20th Edition of Paolo Scolari Award with February 26 Deadline
The Italian National Standardization Body (UNI) has launched the 20th edition of the Paolo Scolari Award (Premio Paolo Scolari),
ENAC Grants First Accreditations for EU ETS 2 Emissions Trading Regime
The Spanish National Accreditation Entity (ENAC) has granted the first accreditations for verifiers under the upcoming EU ETS 2 emissions trading regime, which will apply to buildings, road transport, and other sectors.
Europe Develops Standard on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is developing a new standard on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) to align how producer responsibility systems are applied across EU countries and reduce barriers for companies operating in multiple markets.
SIST Invites Entrepreneurs to Free Seminar on Using Standards for Market Entry
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) is hosting a free seminar to help entrepreneurs place products on the market with fewer risks and fewer barriers.
Pivovarna Laško Union Wins Two Sustainability Recognitions
Pivovarna Laško Union has been named ESG Champion of Slovenia 2025 and has also received a five star Green Star certificate, two national recognitions linked to its sustainability performance.
HZN First 2026 Newsletter Highlights Appointment of New Director
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has released the first 2026 issue of issue of HZN e-glasilo, its official e-newsletter,
High Interest Across Europe As EN 18286 AI Management Standard Draws Over 1,000 Comments
A forthcoming European management system standard for artificial intelligence, EN 18286, aimed at quality management systems for high-risk AI systems, has attracted more than 1,000 comments during its public consultation.Global News
ISO PAS 45007 Provides Guidance on Climate-Related OH&S Risks
ISO has published ISO/PAS 45007:2026, a new document that helps organizations address occupational health and safety risks linked to climate change and climate action.
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9
BRCGS has opened a public consultation on Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9, inviting stakeholders to comment on the current version of the standard as part of the revision process toward the next issue.
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launched, Replacing IAF and ILAC
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated officially began operations on January 1, 2026, establishing a single international accreditation body that
Global Method to Measure Low-Carbon Electricity Defined in PAS 247
A new specification published by the British Standards Institution (BSI), PAS 247, establishes a common method to measure electricity produced by fossil-fuel power plants
ISO 29481 Part Two Defines Practical Digital Communication for BIM
ISO 29481-2:2025 has been officially published, setting out how practical digital communication can be implemented in building information modeling (BIM) and infrastructure projects, as well as in other asset-related use cases across all life cycle stages.
ISO 22544 Sets a Common Vocabulary For Laboratory Design
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22544:2025, an International Standard that defines a shared vocabulary for laboratory design to improve clarity and consistency in how laboratories are planned, built, and used.
Upcoming IFS Local Food Safety Check Addresses Needs of Small-Scale Food Businesses
IFS is preparing to introduce IFS Local, a new food safety check designed for small-scale food processing businesses,
A Fresh Fit for Fashion as ISO Launches Global Clothing Size System
A recently published ISO standard, ISO 8559-2:2025, gives the global clothing size system a makeover by replacing national size labels with clear body measurements to support more consistent sizing worldwide.
ISO Publishes Two New Resources on Consumer Voices in AI and Emerging Technologies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released two new resources aimed at strengthening the role of consumers in the standardization of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies.
ISO/TS 14064-4 Introduced to Support Greenhouse Gas Reporting
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/TS 14064-4, a new technical specification designed to help organizations apply ISO 14064-1 more consistently when measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions.
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation on Consumer Products Issue 5 Draft
BRCGS has opened a public consultation on the draft of Global Standard Consumer Products Issue 5, marking the first full revision of the standard since 2016 and setting the direction for how non-food consumer products will be certified in the coming years.
