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France Launches Work On National Anti Food Waste Label For Agrifood Companies
France has launched work on a new reference framework for the National Anti Food Waste Label aimed at agrifood companies, extending a state-backed scheme created under the AGEC law to reduce food waste across the supply chain.
Revised AMC 40 Removes Earlier Restrictions on Accreditation Scopes
The Danish Accreditation Fund, DANAK, has issued a new edition of AMC 40 that removes earlier restrictions that limited which activities certification bodies could cover under their accreditation for quality, environmental, OH&S, and energy management systems.
Edu4Standards.eu Project Establishes European Student Association for Standardization
CEN and CENELEC are establishing the first European student association dedicated to standardization and inviting students to help co-create it.
Slovenian Employers Awarded Socially Responsible Employer Certificates
Twenty-eight Slovenian companies and organizations received the Socially Responsible Employer certificate at a formal ceremony held on December 1, 2025, at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia (GZS).
Denmark Aligns Accreditation Rules for Referral Laboratories and Specialists With ISO 15189
Denmark has revised its national accreditation rules for the use of referral laboratories and external specialists to align with the Danish version of ISO 15189:2022 for medical laboratories.
HZN Publishes Work Programme For National Standardization Activities In 2026
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has published its Work Programme for 2026, setting out the national standardization projects it plans to develop, revise, or complete during the year, in line with European Union rules and international trade commitments.
Danish Standards Introduces AI Search Tool for Standards
Danish Standards (DS) has developed a new AI-based search tool to make standards search easier and more relevant for organizations.
26th National Awards of the Czech Republic Invite Applications
The 26th National Awards of the Czech Republic have officially opened, inviting organizations to apply for one of the country’s established national recognition programs focused on quality, responsibility, and sustainability.
NEN Seeks Experts for Clinical Research Standards Committee
The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is inviting experts to join its Clinical Research standards committee to help shape international standards for clinical investigations of medical devices.
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Highlight Quality Systems in Italy
Italy’s preparations for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are bringing quality and trust systems into sharp focus,
Registration Opens for the 31st Quality Austria Forum in Salzburg
Registration is now open for the 31st Quality Austria Forum, which will take place on March 18, 2026, in Salzburg,
FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard Approved for Hungary
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has approved a new Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Hungary, introducing a single national framework for responsible forest management that will take effect on May 1, 2026.Global News
ISO 22095 Parts 2 And 3 Define Rules For Material Tracking Chain Of Custody Models
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22095-2 and ISO 22095-3, two new international standards that
CSR Labels and ISO 26000 Linked to Improved Business Performance
A new international study by Responsibility Europe finds that organizations using recognized CSR (corporate social responsibility) labels outperform others economically and organizationally, confirming the growing importance of CSR frameworks and ISO 26000 worldwide.
Work Begins on Two Agrifood Data System Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has started work on two new international standards for agrifood data systems through ISO/TC 347, focused on crop data definitions and data exchange in greenhouse production.
ISO 17024 Enters Final Publication Stage
The revision of ISO/IEC 17024, the international standard that sets requirements for bodies certifying persons, has entered its final publication stage, with release expected in March 2026.
MDSAP Updates Audit Approach Toward Risk-Based Assessments
The Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) has updated its audit approach, marking a notable shift in how medical device manufacturers are evaluated across participating regulatory jurisdictions.
AIAG–VDA Release Harmonized SPC Yellow Volume for Automotive Industry
The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) have released a joint Statistical Process Control (SPC) Manual.
IAF Adds ISO 14067 Product Carbon Footprint To Its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has decided to include ISO 14067 in its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (IAF MLA), extending mutual recognition to
BRCGS Publishes FAQ For Packaging Materials Issue 7
BRCGS has released a new frequently asked questions (FAQ) document to support the implementation of the Global Standard Packaging Materials Issue 7.
GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 Audits Now Available for Combinable Crops and Plant Propagation Material
GLOBALG.A.P. has confirmed that audits are now available under Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) version 6 for combinable crops and plant propagation material, two product categories within the IFA certification framework.
LEAF Updates Its Marque Standard With Version 17.0 For Sustainable Agriculture
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has launched version 17.0 of the LEAF Marque Standard, introducing updated requirements for sustainable agriculture as the scheme continues to expand globally.
Revised ISO 2859-1 Brings Formal Skip-Lot Rules and New Curve Methods
The third edition of ISO 2859-1 has been published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), marking the first major revision of the international acceptance sampling standard in 27 years.
