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New Version of AMC 05 Sets Updated Rules for Accreditation of Occupational Health and Safety Certifications
New Version of AMC 05 Sets Updated Rules for Accreditation of Occupational Health and Safety Certifications
The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has issued a revised version of AMC 05,
Almawave Earns ISO 42001 Certification for Responsible Artificial Intelligence
Almawave Earns ISO 42001 Certification for Responsible Artificial Intelligence
Almawave, a data and AI company within the Almaviva Group, has received certification to ISO/IEC 42001, the international standard for responsible AI management.
Bulgaria Joins Global FSC Network for Sustainable Forest Management
Bulgaria Joins Global FSC Network for Sustainable Forest Management
Bulgaria is now officially part of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) global network, following the approval of the Sustainable Forests Association as an FSC network partner.
New INRS Guide and Online Tools Help Small Businesses Assess Work Risks
New INRS Guide and Online Tools Help Small Businesses Assess Work Risks
The French National Research and Safety Institute (INRS) has published a new guide to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) identify and reduce occupational risks.
Slovenia Offers Funding for Environmental and Sustainability Labels in Tourism Sector
Slovenia Offers Funding for Environmental and Sustainability Labels in Tourism Sector
Slovenia’s Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport has launched a new call for applications to support hospitality and tourism businesses with the costs of obtaining or renewing internationally recognized environmental and sustainability labels.
CEN’s Online Standards Development Tool Now Supports Entire Process
CEN’s Online Standards Development Tool Now Supports Entire Process
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has completed the full rollout of its Online Standards Development (OSD) tool, which now covers the entire process from project creation to final publication.
EU’s ESPR Sets Stage for Digital Product Passports, Repairability Rules and Phased Rollout
EU’s ESPR Sets Stage for Digital Product Passports, Repairability Rules and Phased Rollout
The European Union’s new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) took effect on July 18, 2024, setting the groundwork for far-reaching sustainability rules across nearly all products on the EU market.
CROLAB’s New E-Glasilo Previews 20th Laboratory Competence Conference in Zadar
CROLAB’s New E-Glasilo Previews 20th Laboratory Competence Conference in Zadar
The Croatian Association of Laboratories (CROLAB) has published the July 2025 issue of its E-Glasilo, featuring a preview of the 20th International Conference on Laboratory Competence.
EU Commission Launches Nature Credits to Reward Ecosystem Protection and Boost Rural Income
EU Commission Launches Nature Credits to Reward Ecosystem Protection and Boost Rural Income
The European Commission has unveiled a Roadmap towards Nature Credits, a new voluntary and certified tool designed to attract private investment in biodiversity protection and generate income for farmers, foresters, and local communities.
Austrian Companies Invited to Compete for 2026 State Prize for Corporate Quality
Austrian Companies Invited to Compete for 2026 State Prize for Corporate Quality
Entries are now open for the 2026 State Prize for Corporate Quality, Austria’s highest recognition for organizational excellence. 
EU Seeks Experts for Cybersecurity Certification Working Group
EU Seeks Experts for Cybersecurity Certification Working Group
The European Union is moving ahead with plans to certify Managed Security Services (MSS) and has launched a call for experts to join the working group that will design the new EUMSS certification scheme.
DAkkS Replaces Handwritten Signatures with Digital Seals to Improve Certificate Security
DAkkS Replaces Handwritten Signatures with Digital Seals to Improve Certificate Security
As of July 15, 2025, the Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS) has introduced digital seals on all certificates and notices,

Global News

Regenagri Certification Helps Illycaffè Elevate Brazilian Coffee to Award-Winning Status
Regenagri Certification Helps Illycaffè Elevate Brazilian Coffee to Award-Winning Status
Illycaffè’s regenerative farming practices are reshaping the global coffee industry—bringing both environmental and quality gains.
Stellantis Unifies Supplier Scoring Guide for IATF 16949 Compliance
Stellantis Unifies Supplier Scoring Guide for IATF 16949 Compliance
Stellantis has released an updated version of its Scorecard Quick Reference Guide for IATF 16949:2016, effective April 2025.
How Standards Make Chocolate Safe, Sustainable, and Delicious
How Standards Make Chocolate Safe, Sustainable, and Delicious
As chocolate bunnies and eggs lined shelves this Easter, European and international standards were quietly working behind the scenes to ensure these sweet treats were safe, fair, and properly labeled.
Work continues on the ISO 9001 audit in Paris, addressing all feedback collected
Work continues on the ISO 9001 audit in Paris, addressing all feedback collected
Over 50 experts from more than 40 countries met in Paris from March 31 to April 4 to advance the revision of ISO 9001, the world’s most widely used quality management systems standard.
Chennai to Host FSSC Summit Spotlighting Social Management Standards
Chennai to Host FSSC Summit Spotlighting Social Management Standards
Foundation FSSC will host its upcoming summit in Chennai, India on April 25, 2025, under the theme "Building Global Trust with Social Management System Standards."
Record Surge in Technical Regulations Strains Global Trade
Record Surge in Technical Regulations Strains Global Trade
A record 1,334 technical regulations were reported by World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries in the first quarter of 2025—the highest ever for a single quarter.
Italy’s Recipe Against Food Fraud: Supply Chain Crackdown with Tougher Sanctions and Even Wiretaps
Italy’s Recipe Against Food Fraud: Supply Chain Crackdown with Tougher Sanctions and Even Wiretaps
Italy has approved a new bill to strengthen its fight against food fraud through tighter controls, expanded inspections, and even the use of undercover investigations and wiretaps.
IAF ML 4 Issue 9 Updates Procedures for Accreditation and Regional Group Recognition
IAF ML 4 Issue 9 Updates Procedures for Accreditation and Regional Group Recognition
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released Issue 9 of IAF ML 4:2025,
IEC Launches White Label App as Part of Smart Initiative to Improve Access to Standards
IEC Launches White Label App as Part of Smart Initiative to Improve Access to Standards
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has launched its new White Label app, now available to IEC National Committee (NC) members as part of its broader digital transformation strategy.
BRCGS Publishes Two New Guides to Help Firms Improve Packaging and Hygiene Standards
BRCGS Publishes Two New Guides to Help Firms Improve Packaging and Hygiene Standards
BRCGS has released two new guidance documents aimed at improving safety and compliance in packaging and protective clothing practices.
RvA List Unifies Key Accreditation Documents, From Global to National Levels
RvA List Unifies Key Accreditation Documents, From Global to National Levels
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has released a new document that brings together accreditation requirements from global, regional, and national levels.
Call for Future Leaders: IEC Opens Nominations for 2025 Young Professionals Programme
Call for Future Leaders: IEC Opens Nominations for 2025 Young Professionals Programme
The International Electrotechnical Commission is calling on national committees to submit nominations for the 2025 edition of the IEC Young Professionals Programme.
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