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Polish Standards Body Marks a Century of Achievement and Innovation
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2024, a year filled with events highlighting its legacy and future role in shaping the economy and society.
Cofrac's Omega Pilot Highlights Benefits of Personalized Accreditation
The French accreditation body, Cofrac, has released findings from the pilot phase of its Omega Project, which demonstrated the benefits of longer evaluation intervals, risk-focused assessments, and personalized evaluation processes.
Deadline Extended for 33rd Quality and Excellence Conference in Portorož
The 33rd Conference on Quality and Excellence in Portorož has extended the deadline for paper submissions to January 24, 2025.
SMART Phase 1 Launches, Taking Standards Drafting to Enquiry Stage
CEN and CENELEC have initiated the first phase of their SMART project, aiming to modernize the drafting and implementation of European standards.
Modica PGI Chocolate Sets Another Benchmark with QR Code Digital Passport
Modica PGI Chocolate has introduced a QR Code-based digital passport, further enhancing transparency and consumer engagement.
Luxembourg Meeting Focuses on Draft AI Standards for EU Regulation
ILNAS hosted a meeting focused on advancing draft standards to support Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (AI Act) which establishes harmonized rules for artificial intelligence systems, particularly high-risk applications.
Soils Take Center Stage in Latest BDS Compass Magazine
The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) has dedicated the latest issue of its online magazine, BDS Compass, to the critical topic of soil standardization.
Groupama Earns Engagé RSE Label for Sustainability Through AFNOR's Assessment
Groupama, a leader in mutual insurance, has earned the Engagé RSE label for sustainability at the "confirmed" level, following a rigorous evaluation by AFNOR Certification.
SIST Spreading the Team of Young Standardization Ambassadors
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) has announced its new Standardization Ambassadors for 2025.
Dr. Oetker Earns Halal Certification for Products Manufactured in Hungary
Dr. Oetker, a well-known food manufacturer specializing in baking and dessert products, has obtained Halal certification for 26 of its products manufactured in Hungary.
Croatian Accreditation Agency Revises Frequency of Surveillance Assessments
The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) announced that changes to the frequency of regular surveillance assessments came into effect on January 8, 2025.
€132 Million Allocated to Promote Sustainable Agri-Food Products from the EU
The European Commission has allocated €132 million to promote sustainable and high-quality agri-food products from the European Union (EU) and expand their global market presence.Global News

IFS Publishes Updated Broker 3.2 Guideline and Remote Auditing Protocol
The International Featured Standards (IFS) has released new documents for IFS Broker version 3.2, providing both a guideline for auditors and an audit protocol for remote auditing.
IEC Introduces First Standard for Industrial Digital Twins, More Parts in Development
The IEC has published IEC 63278-1, the first standard in a projected series for industrial "digital twins".
New Standard Brings Safety to Wetlaid Nonwoven Machinery
ISO 22291:2022, a new safety standard for wetlaid nonwoven machinery, was developed by companies Voith and Trützschler in collaboration with Austrian Standards.
ANSI Pushes for Copyright Protections of Standards Incorporated into Laws
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has made a legal effort to support the protection of copyright for privately-developed standards that are incorporated by reference into law.
IAF’s Monthly Newsletter September 2024 "Outlook" Explores New Standards and Trends
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published the September 2024 edition of "Outlook".
First ISO Standard for Learning and Development Metrics Sets New Benchmark
The first ISO standard for Learning and Development metrics sets a new benchmark for how organizations can measure the impact of their training programs.
IFS Food 8 Gains GFSI Recognition
IFS Food Standard version 8 has achieved recognition against GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020, providing global trust in its certification.
GFSI Opens Consultation for Food Safety Auditors Framework
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has launched a consultation on a professional development framework for food safety auditors.
UNIDO Launches Paper on Climate Action and Quality Standards
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has launched a new paper highlighting the value of accreditation and standardization in building trust and improving climate data.
Empowering the Consumer to Avoid "Greenwashing" or Fake "Green Marketing"
Consumers who care about buying products that cause less environmental harm can now do so with the help of trustworthy environmental claims.
Guidelines Launched to Contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced new guidelines to help organizations align their operations with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).