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France Qualité Launches Cybersecurity Commission, Seeks Volunteers
France Qualité AFQP, the national association promoting quality and performance in France, has launched a new commission focused on cybersecurity as part of its Made in Qualité think tank.
Dutch Experts Wanted for European Standard on Climate Services
The Netherlands is helping develop Europe’s first standard on climate services, aimed at ensuring clear and dependable climate information across the continent.
France Qualité Releases New Issue of Echanges on HR and Generational Engagement
The latest edition of Echanges magazine by France Qualité AFQP, the French association for quality and performance, centers on the role of human resources and generational diversity in driving quality and performance.
Accredia’s July Newsletter Highlights ESG Ratings, Water Quality, and Medical Lab Reliability
The July issue of the newsletter from Accredia, Italy’s national accreditation body, is now available and features a wide range of updates on accredited conformity assessment, digital innovation, and sustainability.
SELSA Intelligence Achieves ISO 22301 Certification for Business Continuity
SELSA Intelligence AG has been certified to ISO 22301 for business continuity management by Quality Austria, becoming one of the first in Austria’s insurance sector to do so.
New Version of AMC 05 Sets Updated Rules for Accreditation of Occupational Health and Safety Certifications
The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has issued a revised version of AMC 05,
Almawave Earns ISO 42001 Certification for Responsible Artificial Intelligence
Almawave, a data and AI company within the Almaviva Group, has received certification to ISO/IEC 42001, the international standard for responsible AI management.
Bulgaria Joins Global FSC Network for Sustainable Forest Management
Bulgaria is now officially part of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) global network, following the approval of the Sustainable Forests Association as an FSC network partner.
New INRS Guide and Online Tools Help Small Businesses Assess Work Risks
The French National Research and Safety Institute (INRS) has published a new guide to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) identify and reduce occupational risks.
Slovenia Offers Funding for Environmental and Sustainability Labels in Tourism Sector
Slovenia’s Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport has launched a new call for applications to support hospitality and tourism businesses with the costs of obtaining or renewing internationally recognized environmental and sustainability labels.
CEN’s Online Standards Development Tool Now Supports Entire Process
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has completed the full rollout of its Online Standards Development (OSD) tool, which now covers the entire process from project creation to final publication.
EU’s ESPR Sets Stage for Digital Product Passports, Repairability Rules and Phased Rollout
The European Union’s new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) took effect on July 18, 2024, setting the groundwork for far-reaching sustainability rules across nearly all products on the EU market.Global News
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
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 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
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, 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
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 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
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 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)
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
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.
