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AP Pension First in Denmark Certified to Equality and Diversity Standard DS 5001
AP Pension, a Danish pension provider, has become the first organization in Denmark to be certified under DS 5001, the national standard for equality and diversity.
Addressing the Threat of 'Forever Chemicals' Through Standards and Regulations
PFAS, or "forever chemicals" pose a significant environmental and health risk due to their persistence in water, air, and soil.
CROLAB Invites Laboratories to Participate in Wheat Toxin Testing
CROLAB's Food Section (SEH) is organizing an interlaboratory test to measure deoxynivalenol (DON) levels in wheat samples.
Dreni Group SH.P.K, got PEFC certificate
Company from Priština, Kosovo, Dreni Group SH.P.K, got PEFC certificate as one of pioneer companies in Kosovo.
EU Plans Import Ban on Food Not Meeting Its Standards
The European Commission is set to propose a ban on importing food products that do not comply with EU standards, aiming to protect local farmers.
EFSA Launches EU Model to Assess Pesticide Risks for Honey Bees
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has introduced ApisRAM.03, an advanced model designed to assess the impact of pesticides on honey bee colonies.
Latest Issue of PKN News Tackles Challenges of Safe Artificial Intelligence
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has released its latest monthly magazine, PKN News 2/2025, focusing on the safety and predictability of artificial intelligence (AI).
How Sweden Leverages Standards to Advance Sustainable Construction
Sweden is strengthening its efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the construction sector by half within five years, with standardization playing a key role.
DANAK Updates AB 10 Regulation for Laboratory Accreditation
The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has issued a revised version of its AB 10 regulation, which governs the accreditation of laboratories within a flexible scope.
New German Standard for ReqIF Simplifies Data Exchange
The newly released DIN DKE SPEC 99200 standardizes the interpretation of the Requirements Interchange Format (ReqIF), streamlining data exchange between companies.
Cofrac Announces Transition Plan for PASSI Version 2.2 Cybersecurity Audit Framework
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has announced the transition plan for version 2.2 of the PASSI (Information Systems Security Audit Service Providers) Requirements Framework, which was officially published by ANSSI on November 29, 2024.
February Certif' Info Issue Features Certification Program Requirements Update
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has released the February 2025 issue of its "Certif' info" newsletter, highlighting updates to the CERT REF 09 document and focusing on the development and structuring of certification programs.Global News
IEEE Launches Study Group on Humanoid Robot Standards
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Robotics & Automation Society (RAS) has initiated a study group to assess the current standards for humanoid robots.
CEN published CWA 18125:2024 ‘Trusted data transaction - part 1’
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has introduced CWA 18125:2024 ‘Trusted Data Transaction - Part 1’.
Feedback requested for guides ISO/IEC Guide 58-2019 and ISO/IEC Guide 63-2019
Comments on the systematic review of two guides are requested by October 18, 2024 and are collected by American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
ISO Proposes New area of Technical Activity: Creative Digital Design and Digital Marketing
ISO is getting creative! They’ve proposed new ISO technical committees for creative digital design and digital marketing, aiming to keep things as standardized as our morning coffee.
IFS released a complete review of their IFS Product and Food Defence Guideline (Version 2)
IFS has just released a complete review of their IFS Product and Food Defence Guideline (Version 2).
Seed Oil Free Certified Food Label Unveiled
The Seed Oil Free Alliance has introduced the "Seed Oil Free Certified" Standards and Certification Program in response to the widespread use of refined seed oils in the global food supply.
Standards support the implementation, testing and adoption of electronic health records
Standards support the implementation, testing, and adoption of electronic health records (EHRs).
Pirelli unveils world's first FSC-certified racing bicycle tyre
Pirelli has introduced the world's first FSC-certified racing bicycle tire, marking a significant step towards sustainable practices in the cycling industry.
CEN and CENELEC established a new coordination group on Hydrogen
The CEN and CENELEC Technical Boards have established a new Coordination Group on Hydrogen (CEN-CLC/COG H2) to ensure coherence across hydrogen-related standards.
New Consultation Opens for GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2024
GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) has opened a new consultation for its Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs) version 2024, inviting stakeholders to participate.
Crucial Ways to Avoid Greenwashing - SGS White Paper
To avoid greenwashing while verifying environmental claims, it is crucial to understand various greenwashing tactics, including hidden trade-offs, lack of proof, vagueness, false labels, irrelevance, and outright lies.
