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PCA Opens Consultation on Revised Biobank Accreditation Program
Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has opened a public consultation on a revised version of its DABB-01 accreditation program for biobanks, introducing clearer rules for accreditation scope descriptions and updates aligned with PN-EN ISO 20387:2021-01.
SEK Launches KravSmart Digital Standards Platform
SEK Svensk Elstandard (SEK) has introduced SEK KravSmart, a new digital platform designed to make electrical standards easier to search, use, and integrate into daily work.
Italy Adopts ISO 22367:2026 for Medical Laboratory Risk Management
The Italian National Standardization Body (UNI) has published the Italian adoption of ISO 22367:2026, the revised international guidance standard for risk management in medical laboratories.
Dutch Initiative Prepares New Committee on Medical Device Environmental Impact
The Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is preparing a new committee focused on methods for assessing the environmental impact of medical devices, with the aim of helping shape Dutch input into future European and international standardization work.
Italy Updates Sustainable Aquaculture Rules With Stricter Traceability Requirements
Italy’s Ministry of Agriculture has updated the production specifications for the National Livestock Quality System (SQNZ) “Sustainable Aquaculture” scheme, which sets the certification requirements for participating producers.
AFNOR Event Brings Together Financial Organizations Holding ‘Committed to CSR’ Label
The French Association for Standardization (AFNOR) brought together financial organizations holding its ‘Committed to CSR’ label during a national meeting in Paris focused on sustainability reporting,
NEN Seeks Members for Flexible, Demountable Infrastructure Standards
The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is seeking members for new working groups that will further develop three Dutch Technical Agreements (NTAs) related to industrial, flexible, and demountable (IFD) infrastructure construction methods.
Rhum Bologne First Distillery in Guadeloupe to Earn ISO 22000 Certification
Rhum Bologne, a rum distillery in the French Caribbean territory of Guadeloupe, has received ISO 22000 certification for its food safety management system, becoming the first distillery on the island to achieve the certification.
ISO 14001:2026 and Autonomous Transport Lead May Issue of PKN News
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has released the May 2026 issue of PKN News, focusing on how standards are helping organizations and public systems respond to fast-changing technological and environmental challenges.
San Sebastián Becomes First Spanish City Certified for Entrepreneurial Talent
AENOR, a Spanish standards and conformity assessment organization, has certified San Sebastián as the first “City for Entrepreneurial Talent” in the country,
Dell Technologies First in Ireland to Earn ISO 56001 Certification
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) announced that Dell Technologies has become the first organization in the country to earn ISO 56001 certification for innovation management systems.
Lamborghini Recognized for Environmental, Social and Governance Practices
Automobili Lamborghini has received ESG Recognition from DNV, for using certified management systems to support its environmental, social, and governance commitments.Global News
International Olympic Committee Certified to ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Standard
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been re-certified to ISO 20121:2024 for sustainability management at the corporate events it directly organizes and finances, including IOC Sessions, conferences, Olympic Day activities, and commission meetings.
Core Industrial Safety Framework IEC 61508 Undergoes Major Revision
The IEC 61508 series, the international foundation for many industrial functional safety standards,
FSC Proposes New Rules for Certification Statements and Audit Duration
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on two draft Advice Notes that would update certification body requirements related to certification statements and minimum audit duration for Forest Management audits.
ILO Moves to Modernize International Labour Standards Reporting
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is preparing a major overhaul of how countries report on international labour standards.
ISO 9001 Revision Moves Into Formal FDIS Ballot Phase
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 9001 to the next step of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) approval process, with the project now listed at stage 50.20 following the earlier 50.00 status.
FSC Opens Consultation on Chain of Custody Revisions as Two Core Standards Reach Final Phase
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened consultation on revisions to five Chain of Custody (CoC) documents, with two core standards now entering the final consultation phase.
CanadaGAP Seeks GFSI Recognition for Updated Food Safety Programs
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation as CanadaGAP seeks recognition for updated food safety certification programs covering fruit and vegetable operations.
Efforts to Broaden Application of ISO 21378 Underway
Following last year’s confirmation of ISO 21378:2019, a standard for structured audit data collection and exchange, work within ISO/TC 295/WG 1 is now focused on broadening how the standard is applied across organizations.
ISO 14019-3 Working Draft Reviewed Ahead of October Stage Decision
The development of ISO 14019-3, a proposed international standard on sustainability information validation processes,
First Nuclear Decommissioning Standard Approved for ISO Development
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) will lead development of the world’s first international standard for nuclear power plant decommissioning after its proposal was approved as a new ISO work item.
Public Consultation Opens for Revised ISO 19650-3 BIM Standard
A public consultation has opened for the revised draft of ISO 19650-3, the part of the ISO 19650 series focused on information management during the operational phase of built assets.
