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First Medical Biobank Accreditation in Netherlands Underway as RvA Prepares for EA Evaluation
The first medical biobank in the Netherlands has applied for accreditation under ISO 20387.
First Revised FSC Risk Assessment Released for Romania
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has released the first revised Risk Assessment for Romania, which became effective on August 28, 2025.
15 Slovenian Schools and Kindergartens Earn Green Flag Label for Sustainability
Fifteen Slovenian schools and kindergartens have been awarded the international environmental symbol Green Flag for the first time.
Polish PCA Gains IAF Recognition for Anti-Bribery Certification
The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has expanded its role under the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) Multilateral Agreement (MLA) to include certification of anti-bribery management systems.
INAB Summer 2025 Newsletter Published
The Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) has released its Summer 2025 newsletter,
NEN Explores Creation of Standards Committee for Pet Products
The Nederlands Normalisatie-instituut (NEN) is exploring the creation of a Dutch standards committee for pet products.
Free Standard Improves Data Sharing in Swedish Education
Sweden’s National Agency for Education (Skolverket) is making a national data exchange standard freely available to schools and training providers to boost digitalization and improve how educational information is shared.
Italy Opens Consultation on Sustainable Digital Communication Draft
The Italian National Standardization Body (UNI) has opened a public consultation on a new draft practice, Digital Sustainability of Communication and Advertising.
DAkkS Completes ISO 15189 Transition With All Medical Labs in Germany Retaining Accreditation
The Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS), Germany’s national accreditation body, has successfully completed the nationwide changeover to the revised DIN EN ISO 15189 standard for medical laboratories.
Italy’s OCSI Gains Accreditation to Issue EU Cybersecurity Certificates
The Information Security Certification Body (OCSI) of Italy’s National Cybersecurity Agency (ACN) has obtained accreditation from Accredia to issue European cybersecurity certificates under the new EUCC certification scheme.
Draft on Applying EN 45554 Repairability Concepts in Automotive Electronics Open for Comment
CEN and CENELEC have released a draft text for public review that applies repairability concepts to automotive electronics, focusing on electronic stability program (ESP) control units as a case study.
Pair of New European EN 15999 Standards Safeguard Cultural Heritage
Two new European Standards from the EN 15999 series have been released to help museums and cultural institutions protect valuable artifacts.Global News
IATF Celebrates 100,000 Certified Sites as Global Automotive Sector Raises the Bar
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has surpassed 100,000 certified sites worldwide under the IATF 16949 standard, marking a significant milestone in automotive quality management.
FSSC Expands Development Program to Include Packaging and Strengthen Food Safety Support for SMEs
Foundation FSSC has released Version 2.0 of the FSSC Development Program, expanding its support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food sector.
ISO Proposes New Standard for Describing and Sharing Carbon Credit Data
A new proposal for the ISO/TS 32214 standard has been submitted to the ISO Technical Committee on Sustainable Finance (ISO/TC 322), aiming to create a common reference data model for describing and identifying carbon credit projects and units.
ISO Health Informatics Committee Launches Official LinkedIn Channel
The ISO Technical Committee on Health Informatics, ISO/TC 215, has launched its official LinkedIn page to connect professionals in digital health, standards, and data sharing.
Seven Pillars for Event Standards: New ISO Committee Proposed
A new ISO Technical Committee has been proposed for the international events industry.
Cutting-Edge Technologies Drive Urgent Creation of New Safety Standards
As cutting-edge technologies like AI, robotics, and 3D printing rapidly evolve, standards organizations are working urgently to develop new safety guidelines.
GLOBALG.A.P. Tests New Stakeholder-Created Environmental Solution on Farms
GLOBALG.A.P.'s new environmental sustainability solution is now being tested in real-world farm settings across Europe.
Revised SR10 Standard Strengthens Global Framework for Social Responsibility and ESG Integration
The SR10 standard for social responsibility and sustainable development helps organizations embed ethical, social, and environmental goals into their operations.
ISO 9001 Revision Moves Closer to Public Review Stage After April Meeting
The ISO working group ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, responsible for revising ISO 9001, met online on April 28, 2025, to address and resolve some of the remaining comments on the second committee draft.
Public Consultation Opens for Draft Revision of ISO 9000 Standard
The draft version of ISO 9000—covering fundamentals and vocabulary for quality management—is now open for public consultation ahead of its planned update.
FSSC 24000 Guidance Released for Managing Complaints and Grievances
The Foundation FSSC has published a new guidance document under the FSSC 24000 certification scheme, offering a structured approach for handling complaints and grievances from workers and other stakeholders.
