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Environmental Sustainability in Construction: Italian Guide UNI/PdR 13 Opens for Public Review
A new update to UNI/PdR 13, the guideline for environmental sustainability in construction, is now open for public consultation until March 28, 2025.
UNE Event Introduces Plan for New School Anti-Bullying Standard
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) hosted an information event on March 11 to introduce a new initiative aimed at creating a management standard to tackle bullying in schools.
Wine Sustainability Standard Equalitas Now Recognizes Diversity Ark Certification for Biodiversity
Equalitas, the sustainability standard in the wine sector, now recognizes Diversity Ark certification for meeting its soil biodiversity requirement.
Quality Austria Recognizes Excellence in Three Award Categories
At an award event during the 30th Quality Austria Forum, three winners were honored for their contributions to quality.
Danish Standards Webinar Explores ISO 81346 Series Updates
Danish Standards has released a free webinar covering the latest updates and initiatives related to the ISO/IEC 81346 series.
Slovenia Calls for Experts to Join Ongoing International and European Standardization Work
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) is inviting experts to contribute to the development of new international and European standards across multiple industries.
Public Call to Award 'Croatian Island Product' Label for 2025
The Croatian Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds has opened applications for the "Croatian Island Product" (HOP) label in 2025.
Zwolle Breaks Ground with First PEFC Trees outside Forests Certification
The municipality of Zwolle in the Netherlands has become the first to receive the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) Trees outside Forests (TOF) certificate, marking a milestone in sustainable tree management beyond traditional forests.
New CEN-CENELEC Workshop Aims to Improve Repairability in the Automotive Industry
CEN and CENELEC have launched a new workshop to explore how EN 45554 can be applied in the automotive sector, focusing on the repairability of electronic components.
Sweden Introduces Certification for Inclusive Design with New Standard
A new Swedish standard, SS-EN 17161, now enables organizations to certify their management systems for inclusive design, ensuring that products, services, and environments are accessible to a broader range of users.
NEN Seeks Dutch Experts for In Vitro Diagnostics Standards Committee
The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is seeking Dutch experts to join its In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) standards committee.
UNI Publishes National Standardization Program 2025, Compiling All National Projects
The Italian National Standardization Body (UNI) has released the National Standardization Program 2025, providing a comprehensive overview of ongoing standardization activities.Global News
SGS Leads the Way with Accreditation to FSC EUDR Regulatory Module
SGS is among the first certification bodies accredited to the new Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Regulatory Module (FSC-STD-01-004).
BRCGS 2023-24 Annual Business Report Reveals Top Audit Non-Conformities
The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has released its Annual Business Report for 2023-24, detailing key non-conformities (NCs) across its standards.
IFS Updates Wholesale and Cash & Carry Standard to Version 3
International Featured Standards (IFS) has released version 3 of its Wholesale and Cash & Carry standard, marking its first update in eight years.
Climate Change’s Growing Influence on Quality and the Revision of ISO 9001
Climate change is increasingly shaping quality management, with ISO 9001 now mandating its inclusion in management systems.
ISO 22329 Standard Guides Organizations on Social Media Use in Emergencies
The standard ISO 22329:2021, which focuses on social media in emergency management, provides vital guidance for governmental and non-governmental organizations.
ADNOC’s CO2 Storage Site Becomes First in the Middle East Certified by DNV
DNV has certified the feasibility of ADNOC’s West Aquifer CO2 storage site in the UAE, marking a milestone in the region’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) efforts.
Standards Pavilion Highlights Role of Standards in Advancing Climate Action at COP29
The Standards Pavilion at COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, showcased the critical role of international standards in turning climate commitments into measurable actions.
BSI Introduces Digital Seal for Three Types of Medical Device Certificates
BSI announced the introduction of a digital seal for its MDR, IVDR, and UKCA certificates for medical devices starting November 2024.
IATF Releases New Sanctioned Interpretations for Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has announced the release of Sanctioned Interpretations (SIs) for both the Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949.
BRCGS Releases Interpretation Guidelines for Issue 7 of Packaging Materials Standard
BRCGS has released the Interpretation Guidelines for Issue 7 of the Packaging Materials Standard, providing additional context and guidance for each clause.
AFNOR Spec 2315 Lays Groundwork for Regenerative Economy Standardization
AFNOR has introduced AFNOR Spec 2315, a pivotal document designed to anchor the concept of a regenerative economy in standardization.
