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End National Monopolies – Eurolab Urges Major Overhaul of EU Accreditation System
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.
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
External Evaluation Results for All Croatian Higher Education Institutions Released
External Evaluation Results for All Croatian Higher Education Institutions Released
The Agency for Science and Higher Education (AZVO) has released the results of external evaluations for all higher education institutions and scientific institutes operating within the Croatian higher education system.
VDA QMC Project Group Presents AI Framework for Quality Management
VDA QMC Project Group Presents AI Framework for Quality Management
The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) is developing a new VDA Volume on the use of artificial intelligence in quality management.
Standardizing Hospital Design Terminology with New UNI 11993
Standardizing Hospital Design Terminology with New UNI 11993
Italy’s national standards body UNI has published UNI 11993, a new standard that defines terminology for hospital and healthcare structures to
France Expands Sustainable Food Label to Restaurants and Caterers
France Expands Sustainable Food Label to Restaurants and Caterers
France has expanded its national anti-food waste label from the food distribution sector to include restaurants and catering services.
Italy Publishes Four Parts of National Adaptation of ISO/IEC 5259 AI Data Quality Standards
Italy Publishes Four Parts of National Adaptation of ISO/IEC 5259 AI Data Quality Standards
The Italian Organization for Standardization (UNI) has issued the national adaptation of ISO/IEC 5259, a four-part series focused on data quality for analytics and machine learning.
Circular Economy Solutions by Raimund Beck Presented in Austria’s Benchmark Meeting
Circular Economy Solutions by Raimund Beck Presented in Austria’s Benchmark Meeting
The Austrian Society for Quality (ÖVQ) held an online benchmark meeting, organized as a webinar, in cooperation with Quality Austria.
Swedac Showcases Digital Transformation at Kvalitetsmässan Quality Fair 2025
Swedac Showcases Digital Transformation at Kvalitetsmässan Quality Fair 2025
The Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (Swedac) will participate in Kvalitetsmässan (Quality Fair) 2025,
UNE Meeting Explores Key Updates to ISO/DIS 9001 Quality Management Standard
UNE Meeting Explores Key Updates to ISO/DIS 9001 Quality Management Standard
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) held an event on October 3 to review the draft version of the revised ISO 9001, focusing on the most relevant changes in the upcoming update of the quality management systems standard.
Cofrac Launches Accreditation for Greenhouse Gas Verification Under EU Carbon Scheme 2
Cofrac Launches Accreditation for Greenhouse Gas Verification Under EU Carbon Scheme 2
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has opened accreditation for verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emission declarations from regulated entities under the new European carbon market system,

Global News

International Young Professionals Gather in Germany for DKE Camp on Smart Cities
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
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
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
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
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.
Global Standard Launches Consultation on New Responsible Textile Standard GRTS
Global Standard Launches Consultation on New Responsible Textile Standard GRTS
Global Standard has launched the public consultation for a new voluntary sustainability framework, the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS).
Draft ISO 45010 Guidance on Menstruation and Menopause in the Workplace Open for Comment
Draft ISO 45010 Guidance on Menstruation and Menopause in the Workplace Open for Comment
A draft international standard, ISO/DIS 45010, has been released for public consultation to guide workplaces in supporting employees through menstruation and menopause.
Global Rules for Plant-Based Food Labeling Laid Out in New ISO 87000
Global Rules for Plant-Based Food Labeling Laid Out in New ISO 87000
The growing global demand for plant-based foods has led to the publication of ISO 8700:2025,
Latest Part of ISO 19650 Series Covers Health and Safety Information in BIM
Latest Part of ISO 19650 Series Covers Health and Safety Information in BIM
The latest part of the ISO 19650 series, ISO 19650-6:2025, sets out how health and safety information should be shared and used throughout the life cycle of buildings and infrastructure.
IECEE Celebrates 40 Years of Driving Product Safety and International Trade
IECEE Celebrates 40 Years of Driving Product Safety and International Trade
The IEC System of Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components (IECEE) is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
VDA 19.1 Yellow Book Published With Expanded Cleanliness Inspection Rules
VDA 19.1 Yellow Book Published With Expanded Cleanliness Inspection Rules
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has published the new English edition of the VDA 19.1 Yellow Book,
First Meeting of IWA 50 Launches Work on Hydrological Risk Standards
First Meeting of IWA 50 Launches Work on Hydrological Risk Standards
The first online meeting of IWA 50 will be held on October 7, marking the start of international work on guidelines and potential standards for managing floods, droughts, and water scarcity.
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