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Gorenje Receives Top EcoVadis Award for Sustainability Practices
Gorenje, part of Hisense Europe, has received the highest recognition from EcoVadis for 2025, earning its platinum award for sustainable business practices.
AFNOR Study Maps Changing Profile of Quality, Safety and Environment Professionals
Quality, Safety, and Environment (QSE) professionals in France are gaining strategic importance and broader responsibilities,
ASviS 2025 Report Highlights Role of Accreditation in Advancing 2030 Agenda Goals
A recently released ASviS 2025 Report by the Italian Alliance for Sustainable Development (ASviS) shows how accreditation and quality infrastructure can help turn the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda,
German Labs Group Welcomes Proposed Accreditation Reform Strategy, Calls for Clearer Plan
The Association of Independent Testing Laboratories (VUP) welcomed the German Industry Federation’s (BDI) proposal to reform Germany’s accreditation system but said the plan still lacks a clear reform roadmap.
SEK Launches Interactive Maps to Clarify Electrical Standards in Sweden
Swedish Electrotechnical Standard (SEK) has launched interactive standard maps to make it easier to understand and apply energy-related standards.
BioMar Certified under Sustainable Aquafeed Standard for French and Spanish Facilities
BioMar, a Denmark-based global producer of aquafeed, has been certified by DNV under the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Feed Standard for its facilities in Nersac, France, and Dueñas, Spain.
Three UNI Reference Practices on Workplace Safety and Asbestos Open for Stakeholder Review
The Italian National Standardization Body (UNI) has opened a public consultation to gather feedback on three Reference Practices that may be turned into full technical standards.
DIN, DQS and DGQ Join Forces to Guide Professionals Through ISO 9001 Transition
The revision of ISO 9001 and its German version is scheduled for publication in fall 2026, introducing updates expected to reflect evolving quality management practices.
European Standard EN 18065 Streamlines Use of Recycled Plastics Across EU
The new European standard EN 18065 establishes a unified data system to track the origin, properties, and recycling of plastics, making it easier to use recycled plastics across Europe.
End National Monopolies – Eurolab Urges Major Overhaul of EU Accreditation System
The European federation of laboratories, Eurolab, has published a position paper on the revision of the New Legislative Framework (NLF), urging the European Commission (EC) to modernize Regulation (EC) No 765/2008.
SIST Calling for Experts to Join Graphics and Petroleum Committees.
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) is inviting professionals to join two of its technical committees: SIST/TC GRT for Graphics Technology and SIST/TC NAD for Petroleum Products, Lubricants, and Related Products.
Croatia Adopts New Rules for Authorizing Two Types of Food and Feed Control Laboratories
The Ministry of Agriculture of Croatia has adopted a new regulation,Global News
What to Expect With Revision of Benchmark Aerospace QM Standard as AS9100 Transitions to IA9100
The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) is preparing the release of IA9100, the new quality management standard that will replace AS9100 for aviation, space, and defense.
ISO 27018 Updated to Strengthen Data Protection in Public Cloud Services
The new ISO/IEC 27018:2025 is the third edition of the guideline for protecting personally identifiable information (PII) in public cloud services where providers act as data processors.
OECD Endorses GOTS, Recognizing Its Growing Social Dimension
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has reviewed the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0,
IEC TS 60255-216-1 Standardizes Communication for Smart Grid Protection Devices
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published a new standard that sets common rules for how protection devices in the power grid communicate digitally so they can work together reliably.
Addressing Biometric Fraud in Identity Documents With New ISO 20059
A new international standard, ISO/IEC 20059, has been launched to strengthen biometric systems against morphing attacks.
Global Report by Standards Australia and ISO Maps 1,122 Environmental Standards
Standards Australia and the ISO have launched the first edition of the Global Environmental Data Standards Mapping report,
International Young Professionals Gather in Germany for DKE Camp on Smart Cities
The DKE Young Professionals Camp 2025 brought together 18 young experts from 18 countries to explore how standards can foster innovation and sustainability, with smart cities as a central example.
IEEE SA Launches Interactive Platform for Popular Standards
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA), which operates under the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), has launched the Interactive Standards (IS) platform.
FSC Launches Survey on Revision of Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is revising its Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders and is calling for input through a public survey open until October 2, 2025.
ISO 9001 Revision: Draft International Standard Published, Public Inquiry Starts
The Draft International Standard (DIS) of ISO 9001 was published on August 27, 2025, moving the revision of the world’s most widely adopted quality management system standard into the inquiry phase.
QEC Global Becomes First Oxebridge Q001 Certification Body
Quality Evaluation Center (QEC Global) of Portugal has become the world’s first accredited certification body to offer Oxebridge Q001 certification services.
