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European Standard EN 18061 Sets Rules for Second Life of EV Batteries
European Standard EN 18061 Sets Rules for Second Life of EV Batteries
A new European Standard, EN 18061:2025, establishes clear rules for the safe repair, reuse, and preparation for repurposing of electric vehicle (EV) batteries and modules.
With EU AI Act in Force, Standards Are Set to Drive Implementation
With EU AI Act in Force, Standards Are Set to Drive Implementation
The European Union’s AI Act, which entered into force in August 2024 as the world’s first comprehensive law on artificial intelligence,
Lumar Awarded for Sustainable Operations Among SMEs in Slovenia
Lumar Awarded for Sustainable Operations Among SMEs in Slovenia
Lumar, a Slovenian manufacturer of  prefabricated houses, received a special recognition for sustainable operations in the ESG Champion Slovenia 2025 selection.
Certificate for Authentic Croatian Products Awarded to 96 Family Farms Selling at Zagreb Markets
Certificate for Authentic Croatian Products Awarded to 96 Family Farms Selling at Zagreb Markets
Representatives of 96 family farms (OPGs) received the Croatian Farmers’ Products certificate confirming the authenticity of their domestic products sold at Zagreb markets.
PCA Seeks Feedback on Update to Poland’s Central Accreditation System Document DA-01
PCA Seeks Feedback on Update to Poland’s Central Accreditation System Document DA-01
The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has released for consultation a draft update of its DA-01 document, the central description of Poland’s accreditation system.
BSF 2025 Forum on Standardization in Lithuania Highlights Baltic Cooperation
BSF 2025 Forum on Standardization in Lithuania Highlights Baltic Cooperation
The Baltic Forum on Standardization (BSF 2025) took place in Vilnius from September 3 to 5,
RvA Publishes Updated Accreditation Protocols for Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Healthcare IT Security
RvA Publishes Updated Accreditation Protocols for Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Healthcare IT Security
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has issued new versions of three Specific Accreditation Protocols (SAPs).
TÜV Austria White Paper Details Trusted AI Framework for Safe and Certifiable Systems
TÜV Austria White Paper Details Trusted AI Framework for Safe and Certifiable Systems
TÜV Austria has released a new white paper presenting its Trusted AI Framework, a structured approach for evaluating and certifying artificial intelligence (AI) systems in safety-critical applications.
EU Acknowledges MSPO as Credible Sustainability Standard Supporting EUDR Compliance
EU Acknowledges MSPO as Credible Sustainability Standard Supporting EUDR Compliance
The European Union (EU) has officially recognized the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification as a credible sustainability standard that supports compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
UNI Releases UNI 11919 Part 2 Dedicated to Sustainability Reporting
UNI Releases UNI 11919 Part 2 Dedicated to Sustainability Reporting
The Italian national standards body UNI has released UNI 11919-2:2025, a new standard that defines processes for sustainability reporting and accountability.
Luxembourg Forest Certification System Revised and Submitted for PEFC Assessment
Luxembourg Forest Certification System Revised and Submitted for PEFC Assessment
The Luxembourg Forest Certification Scheme has been submitted to the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) for assessment.
You Can’t Replace Czech Quality: Latest Episode Examines Certification in Social Services
You Can’t Replace Czech Quality: Latest Episode Examines Certification in Social Services
The latest episode of the series You Can’t Replace Czech Quality looked at social services and the meaning of certification in elderly and disability care.

Global News

New Decision Tree Explains Food Safety Risk Levels in FSSC Version 2.0
New Decision Tree Explains Food Safety Risk Levels in FSSC Version 2.0
Foundation FSSC has published a new decision tree to help food businesses determine whether a control measure should be classified as a Critical Control Point (CCP) or an Operational Prerequisite Program (oPRP).
IAFP Honors Sobeys With 2025 Black Pearl Award for Food Safety Excellence
IAFP Honors Sobeys With 2025 Black Pearl Award for Food Safety Excellence
Sobeys Inc. has been named the 2025 recipient of the Black Pearl Award by the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP),
IAF Outlook May 2025 Spotlights UNIDO Partnership and Regional Developments in Africa
IAF Outlook May 2025 Spotlights UNIDO Partnership and Regional Developments in Africa
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published the May 2025 edition of its newsletter IAF Outlook, spotlighting major partnerships, technological advances, and accreditation efforts across regions.
Tech Giants Back New Standard to Clarify End-of-Life Security Timelines
Tech Giants Back New Standard to Clarify End-of-Life Security Timelines
A group of leading tech firms has proposed a new standard, called OpenEoX, to streamline how companies disclose product end-of-life and end-of-support dates.
ISO Launches Pilot Licensing Model With New Duties for Certification Bodies
ISO Launches Pilot Licensing Model With New Duties for Certification Bodies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a pilot of its Differentiated Licensing Model (DML), introducing major changes to how standards are accessed, priced, and controlled.
Sixteenth Meeting of WG 29 Advances ISO 9001 Revision
Sixteenth Meeting of WG 29 Advances ISO 9001 Revision
ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, the working group responsible for revising ISO 9001, met online for its sixteenth session on May 14, 2025.
IATF Celebrates 100,000 Certified Sites as Global Automotive Sector Raises the Bar
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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