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Podravka Achieves ISO 50001 Certification for Energy Efficiency
Podravka Achieves ISO 50001 Certification for Energy Efficiency
Podravka d.d., a leading Croatian food company, has achieved ISO 50001 certification in recognition of its efforts to improve energy efficiency and reduce consumption.
NIS 2 Compliance Projects Spread Across Croatia
NIS 2 Compliance Projects Spread Across Croatia
In recent months, a growing number of organizations across Croatia have started projects to align with the NIS 2 Directive and the national Cybersecurity Act, aiming to improve cyber resilience and business continuity.
EU Tightens Certification Rules for Renewable Synthetic Fuels
EU Tightens Certification Rules for Renewable Synthetic Fuels
Certification of renewable fuels of non-biogenic origin (RFNBOs) has become essential under European Union rules, especially following the shift from the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) to RED III.
Comment Round Opens in Netherlands for Six Standards on Digital Product Passports
Comment Round Opens in Netherlands for Six Standards on Digital Product Passports
The Nederlands Normalisatie-instituut (NEN) has opened a national comment round for six draft European standards on digital product passports (DPPs).
UNE Magazine June Edition: Focus on National Strategy, Criminal Compliance and Anti-Bribery
UNE Magazine June Edition: Focus on National Strategy, Criminal Compliance and Anti-Bribery
The June 2025 edition of the UNE Magazine highlights Spain’s national quality strategy and recent updates to standards that promote ethical and responsible business conduct, especially in criminal compliance and anti-bribery.
SIS Launches New Tool to Help Companies Report Sustainability Work
SIS Launches New Tool to Help Companies Report Sustainability Work
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has launched an updated version of its self-declaration tool, SIS/TS 2:2025, designed to help organizations report their sustainability efforts in a clear, credible, and comparable way.
Standards Fuel Austria’s Economic Growth with Billion-Euro Boost
Standards Fuel Austria’s Economic Growth with Billion-Euro Boost
A new study by the GAW Institute shows that standards play a major role in Austria’s economy, contributing about 1 billion euros per year to GDP growth.
South German Quality Day Tackles Cybercrime, AI and Psychological Safety
South German Quality Day Tackles Cybercrime, AI and Psychological Safety
The 4th South German Quality Day was held on June 27 in Stuttgart, bringing together quality professionals for a sold-out event focused on emerging challenges in the field.
Germany and India to Host 10th Annual Quality Infrastructure Meeting in New Delhi
Germany and India to Host 10th Annual Quality Infrastructure Meeting in New Delhi
The 10th Annual Meeting of the Indo-German Working Group on Quality Infrastructure will take place on July 16, 2025, at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi.
Final Technical Discussions on C++26 Programming Language Standard Held in Sofia
Final Technical Discussions on C++26 Programming Language Standard Held in Sofia
The June 16–21 meeting of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 22’s WG 21 working group was held in Sofia,
French Quality Day Honors Transformative Initiatives Across Sectors
French Quality Day Honors Transformative Initiatives Across Sectors
The 2025 French Quality Day, held June 18 in Paris at ESQESE–ICP, highlighted how collective commitment drives organizational change.
Cofrac Opens Renewal Process for Certification Committee Members
Cofrac Opens Renewal Process for Certification Committee Members
The French Accreditation Committee, Cofrac, has started the renewal process for its Certification Section Committee, with current member mandates ending in December 2025.

Global News

Global Revision of ISO 14001 Enters Final Phase of Public Consultation
Global Revision of ISO 14001 Enters Final Phase of Public Consultation
The global revision of ISO 14001, the world’s most widely used environmental management standard, has entered its final phase of public consultation.
First International Standard for Safe Wireless Power Transfer Published by IEC and IEEE
First International Standard for Safe Wireless Power Transfer Published by IEC and IEEE
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) have jointly published IEC/IEEE 63184:2025, the first global standard to assess human exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) from wireless power transfer (WPT) systems.
ASC to Replace 12 Species-Specific Frameworks with New Unified Farm Standard
ASC to Replace 12 Species-Specific Frameworks with New Unified Farm Standard
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has merged its twelve species-specific standards into a single ASC Farm Standard.
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Consumer Products Issue 4
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Consumer Products Issue 4
BRCGS has launched a public consultation to revise its Global Standard Consumer Products Issue 4, aiming to gather input from across the industry to improve the standard’s relevance and effectiveness.
GFSI Issues Call for Expert Auditors to Join Phase 2 of Development Effort
GFSI Issues Call for Expert Auditors to Join Phase 2 of Development Effort
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has issued an extended call for highly experienced auditors to join the second phase of its Auditor Training and Professional Development (ATPD) governance initiative.
JETI Publishes Key Reports on Metaverse and Intelligent Computing
JETI Publishes Key Reports on Metaverse and Intelligent Computing
JETI, the dedicated ISO/IEC advisory group specialized in emerging technologies, has released two reports, focusing respectively on the Metaverse and Intelligent Computing.
As EU Faces US Tariff Risks, Quality Infrastructure Strengthens Economic Integration
As EU Faces US Tariff Risks, Quality Infrastructure Strengthens Economic Integration
An analysis by the Accredia Observatory highlights the risk of new US tariffs on European imports and emphasizes the crucial role of Quality Infrastructure (QI) in safeguarding Europe's integrated economy.
ISO Approves Plan to Develop 56012 Innovation Ecosystem Management Standard
ISO Approves Plan to Develop 56012 Innovation Ecosystem Management Standard
ISO has approved a New Work Item Proposal (NWIP) to develop ISO 56012, a guidance standard on innovation ecosystem management.
Germany Declines to Join New Global Accreditation Organization GLOBAC
Germany Declines to Join New Global Accreditation Organization GLOBAC
On February 26, 2025, the German Accreditation Advisory Board advised the Federal Government that Germany, through its national accreditation body (DAkkS), should not join the newly established Global Accreditation Cooperation (GLOBAC).
BRCGS Releases Module 11 to Align Packaging Standards with tms/HAVI Requirements
BRCGS Releases Module 11 to Align Packaging Standards with tms/HAVI Requirements
BRCGS has introduced Module 11 for its Packaging Materials Issue 7 Standard, developed in partnership with tms/HAVI.
Launch of Global Standards Consultation on PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing)
Launch of Global Standards Consultation on PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing)
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is inviting experts worldwide to participate in an open consultation on Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services.
First Global Standard for Child-Friendly Services for Victims of Violence Released by ISO
First Global Standard for Child-Friendly Services for Victims of Violence Released by ISO
In a historic move, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has introduced WA 49:2025, the first international guidelines for child-friendly services aimed at supporting victims of violence.
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