Danish Experts Discuss Standards for Digital Product Information in Webinar

A webinar hosted by Danish Standards’ BIM Committee (S-808) is now available to watch or re-watch, offering insights into how digital product data and standards support the EU’s green transition and revised Construction Products Regulation (CPR).

Authentic Honey Guaranteed Under New Italian Standard Using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance

A new Italian standard aims to expose food fraud in honey by identifying added sugars using advanced technology.

France Qualité Sets Strategic Roadmap for Next Three Years

France Qualité, the national body representing quality professionals, has adopted a new roadmap for 2025–2027 to strengthen the role of quality in education, industry, and public policy.

Netherlands Takes the Reins on Global Carbon Capture, Transport, and Storage Standards

The Netherlands is driving international standardization of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS), with the Dutch Standardization Institute NEN coordinating efforts through the CEN/TC 474 committee.

Italy Launches Working Group to Develop Integrity Standard for Professionals

A new working group in Italy is preparing to turn a key set of professional integrity guidelines into a national technical standard.

EU Targets October Deadline for Revised Sustainability Reporting Standards

The European Commission has asked for a full rewrite of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) by October 31, in anticipation of reforms aimed at easing reporting burdens on businesses.

Croatia Promotes Voluntary Food Labels to Support Domestic Agriculture and Guide Consumers

Croatia’s Agriculture and Food Agency (HAPIH) oversees a voluntary labeling system for agricultural and food products aimed at strengthening domestic production.

CEN and CENELEC Accept EU Request for Machinery Regulation Standards

The European Commission’s standardization request to support the new EU Machinery Regulation has been formally accepted by CEN and CENELEC, launching a critical new phase in European standardization that runs through 2035.

KOTO Reaffirms Commitment to Ethical and Sustainable Practices With SMETA Certification

KOTO, a Slovenian food processing firm, has once again passed the SMETA (Sedex Membership Ethical Trade Audit), one of the most widely used ethical audit formats globally.

New RvA Document Clarifies Rules for Flexible Accreditation Scopes in Netherlands

The Accreditation Council of the Netherlands (RvA) has published a new document, RvA-T054, that explains how flexible scopes of accreditation should be handled.

NEN Seeks Dutch Experts to Explore National Standards for Ayurveda and Yoga

The Netherlands is exploring whether there is enough interest to develop national standards for Ayurveda and yoga.

Latest Issue of PKN News Explores Application of Standards in New and Emerging Fields

Standardization is becoming a critical driver of progress in fast-growing areas, according to the third 2025 issue of PKN News, published by the Polish Committee for Standardization.

ISO/IEC 27019:2024 just published

ISO/IEC 27019 has been updated to enhance cyber security controls for energy utilities.

Global Standards Bodies Announce 2025 AI Standards Summit

Three major organizations - IEC, ISO, and ITU - have announced the 2025 International AI Standards Summit as part of global efforts to standardize artificial intelligence, aligned with the Global Digital Compact.

ISO 45001 Revision Commences

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has initiated the revision of ISO 45001, the standard for occupational health and safety management systems.

IATF Issues Q&A and New Requirements for Rules 6th Edition

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has released a Q&A document addressing certification bodies' questions about the 6th Edition of its Rules.

EC Approves PEFC Standards for RED II Renewable Energy Compliance

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has achieved a significant milestone with the European Commission’s recognition of its new standards for renewable energy.

ISO 22336 Provides New Guidelines for Organizational Resilience

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22336, offering guidelines for organizations to create resilience policies and strategies.

Three New Life Cycle Assessment Standards Released by ISO

Three new ISO standards focused on life cycle assessment (LCA) have been published.

DIN Launches Pilot ISO Consultation on Resource-Efficient Software

The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has initiated a pilot consultation on resource-efficient software under a new ISO procedure.

Bluesign Label Guides Consumers to More Sustainable Fashion Choices

Sustainability is now a major concern in the fashion industry, and the bluesign product label helps consumers make eco-friendly choices.

2025 World Expo in Japan Secures Certification for Integrating Sustainability in Event Planning

The Japan Association for the 2025 World Expo, the organizer of the event, has achieved ISO 20121 certification, a globally recognized standard for sustainable event management.

Fingerprinting Standard Updated as Biometrics Expand Globally

The ISO/IEC 29794-4 standard for finger image quality has been updated to ensure that biometric data remains relevant in today’s environment.

ILAC and IAF Merge to Form GLOBAC, Aiming to Harmonize Global Accreditation

On October 9th, the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) officially merged to create a new global accreditation body called GLOBAC.