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European Commission Officially Recognizes PEFC RED II Certification
The European Commission has officially recognized the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) as compliant with the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II).
Consumers Distrust Green Labels as EU Lacks Unified Verification System
The European Commission has found that 53% of environmental claims on products are unverified, as the EU lacks a unified system for their verification.
Experts Wanted for Development of European Assessment Methods for Soil and Waste
The European standardization organization CEN and its technical committee TC 444 are hosting a workshop in Prague on May 15. 2025 to launch Working Group 8 “Assessment”.
European Commission Releases Four Reports from High-Level Forum on Standardization
The European Commission has published four new reports from the High-Level Forum on European Standardization (HLF), offering recommendations to enhance standardization across various sectors.
MASE Launches Call to Promote 'Made Green in Italy' Product Certification
The Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has announced a call for proposals to encourage participation in the voluntary "Made Green in Italy" program,
UNE Advocates ISO Standards for Circular Economy at Peruvian Manufacturing Seminar
Representatives of the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) promoted circular economy principles and ISO standards at a seminar in Peru.
Dutch Accreditation Council Updates Guidelines on Proficiency Testing
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has released an updated version of its document RvA-T030-NL, titled "Proficiency Testing, External Quality Assessment & Interlaboratory Comparisons."
First European Standard for Steel Reuse Marks Milestone for Circular Economy
The first European technical specification for reusing load-bearing steel in construction has been published as CEN/TS 1090-201:2024.
Sweden Developing First Business Preparedness Standard as Part of Crisis Resilience Efforts
Sweden is leveraging standardization to enhance national resilience in the face of extreme crises and war.
Leader Needed: NEN Seeks Chair for Assistance Dogs Standards Committee
The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is looking for a chairperson to lead the Assistance Dogs Standards Committee in the Netherlands.
NEN Seeks Dutch Experts for International E-Sports Standards Development
The national standardization body of the Netherlands, NEN, is seeking Dutch experts to contribute to the development of international standards for e-sports under ISO/TC 83, focusing on sports and recreational facilities and equipment.
New NSAI Committee to Shape Standards for Ireland’s Bioeconomy
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has established NSAI/TC 169 - Bioeconomy, a national committee aimed at supporting the development and review of standards in this field.Global News
Bluesign Label Guides Consumers to More Sustainable Fashion Choices
Sustainability is now a major concern in the fashion industry, and the bluesign product label helps consumers make eco-friendly choices.
2025 World Expo in Japan Secures Certification for Integrating Sustainability in Event Planning
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Expo, the organizer of the event, has achieved ISO 20121 certification, a globally recognized standard for sustainable event management.
Fingerprinting Standard Updated as Biometrics Expand Globally
The ISO/IEC 29794-4 standard for finger image quality has been updated to ensure that biometric data remains relevant in today’s environment.
ILAC and IAF Merge to Form GLOBAC, Aiming to Harmonize Global Accreditation
On October 9th, the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) officially merged to create a new global accreditation body called GLOBAC.
Swiss Expert Interviewed on Transition to New Global Standard for Machinery Safety
ISO 13849, an international standard for the safety of machine control systems, is being updated to its new version, ISO 13849-1:2023.
Global Standardization Bodies Combine New Proposals in One Place for Easier Access
Three global standardization bodies, ISO, ITU-T, and IEC, have brought their latest Joint standard proposals together in one place.
New Information Security Certification Rules Trigger Global Transition
The launch of ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024 has triggered a transition for accredited certification bodies.
World Standards Day 2024 Celebrates Shared Vision for a Better World
On October 14th, the global community will celebrate World Standards Day, highlighting the role of international standards in creating a connected, secure, and sustainable world.
Forest Stewardship Council Opens Consultation on Accreditation Standards Revision
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched a public consultation on the revision of its general accreditation standard and two related procedures.
GLOBALG.A.P. Primary Farm Assurance Version 6 Published with Six-Month Transition Period
The new version 6 of the Primary Farm Assurance (PFA) program by GLOBALG.A.P. was published on 11 September 2024 and will replace the previous version on 1 March 2025.
Swiss Stock Exchange Launches Climate Equity Flag for Environmentally Responsible Companies
SIX Swiss Exchange has introduced its new "1.5 °C Climate Equity Flag", an important step toward identifying companies that align with climate goals set out in the Paris Agreement.
