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New Pair of Dutch Standards on Aquatic Ecology Clarify Water Quality Assessments
New Pair of Dutch Standards on Aquatic Ecology Clarify Water Quality Assessments
Two new Dutch standards have been published to support ecological assessments of water quality.
How Germany’s New Government Coalition Shapes the Country’s Standardization Course
How Germany’s New Government Coalition Shapes the Country’s Standardization Course
After weeks of negotiations, Germany’s new coalition government has signed a four-year agreement outlining its key policy goals.
ENEA Contributes to EU Effort for Sustainable Soil Management and Climate Resilience
ENEA Contributes to EU Effort for Sustainable Soil Management and Climate Resilience
ENEA, the Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, contributed to the European Joint Programme EJP SOIL, a major EU-funded research initiative involving 26 countries.
Corporate Mobility Roles Clarified in New Italian UNI 11977 Standard
Corporate Mobility Roles Clarified in New Italian UNI 11977 Standard
The new UNI 11977:2025 standard has been published,
Public Input Invited on Updated Irish Rules for Buildings Damaged by Faulty Concrete Blocks
Public Input Invited on Updated Irish Rules for Buildings Damaged by Faulty Concrete Blocks
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has launched a public consultation for the second edition of I.S. 465,
Slovenia Launches National Center to Accelerate Circular Economy Transition
Slovenia Launches National Center to Accelerate Circular Economy Transition
Slovenia has launched the Slovenian Center for Circular Economy (SCKG) to help companies and communities shift from a linear to a circular economy.
Smart Upgrade for Sicily’s Pistacchio di Raffadali Geographical Label of Origin
Smart Upgrade for Sicily’s Pistacchio di Raffadali Geographical Label of Origin
The Pistacchio di Raffadali DOP, a product with a geographical label of origin from a famous growing area in Sicily, is rolling out a mandatory Digital Passport and updated Control Plan for all producers starting next harvest season.
DIN SPEC 66336 Strengthens Digital Government Services in Germany
DIN SPEC 66336 Strengthens Digital Government Services in Germany
Germany has introduced DIN SPEC 66336 to raise the quality of digital public services.
LGAI First in Spain to Certify Under EUCC Cybersecurity Scheme
LGAI First in Spain to Certify Under EUCC Cybersecurity Scheme
LGAI Technological Center has become the first certification body in Spain accredited to operate under the European cybersecurity certification scheme, EUCC.
Czech Quality Council Releases Newsletter Recapping Key Achievements from 2024
Czech Quality Council Releases Newsletter Recapping Key Achievements from 2024
The Quality Council of the Czech Republic has released a new newsletter summarizing its major achievements in 2024.
Luxembourg Working on Retail Space Standard, Seeks Industry Input
Luxembourg Working on Retail Space Standard, Seeks Industry Input
Luxembourg has started developing a new national standard to define and calculate commercial property surfaces.
Cofrac Starts Accrediting Bodies to Verify Sustainability Data Under CSRD
Cofrac Starts Accrediting Bodies to Verify Sustainability Data Under CSRD
Cofrac has opened accreditation for verifying sustainability information under the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) (EU) 2022/2464.

Global News

Standards Pavilion Highlights Role of Standards in Advancing Climate Action at COP29
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 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
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 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 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.
ISO 9001 Revision Progresses Toward 2026 Release
ISO 9001 Revision Progresses Toward 2026 Release
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has extended the development timeline for the ISO 9001 standard, now aiming for a September 2026 publication.
World’s First International Standard for Stem Cell Data Released
World’s First International Standard for Stem Cell Data Released
The world’s first international standard for stem cell data, ISO 8472-1, has been officially released, addressing the lack of global regulations for stem cell data management and sharing.
ISO Unveils Framework for Implementing ESG Principles at COP29 - IWA 48 published
ISO Unveils Framework for Implementing ESG Principles at COP29 - IWA 48 published
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) introduced the ESG Implementation Principles at COP29 on November 14, 2024.
KPMG Australia First Globally to Earn BSI AI Management Certification
KPMG Australia First Globally to Earn BSI AI Management Certification
KPMG Australia has become the first organization worldwide to receive certification from BSI for its AI management system.
Standards Organizations Unite at COP29 to Drive Climate Action; launched first-ever Standards Pavilion 
Standards Organizations Unite at COP29 to Drive Climate Action; launched first-ever Standards Pavilion 
International standards organizations have joined forces to highlight the critical role of standards in accelerating climate action at COP29.
ISO Begins Review of ISO 22000 to Address New Food Safety Trends
ISO Begins Review of ISO 22000 to Address New Food Safety Trends
The ISO 22000 standard, which sets food safety management system requirements, has entered its review phase to adapt to emerging global trends and industry needs.
IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry Version 3 Launching in November with Major Updates
IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry Version 3 Launching in November with Major Updates
IFS has announced the upcoming release of IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry version 3, aimed at enhancing safety and quality for wholesalers, cash & carry businesses, and packaging companies.
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