EQIN Concept Note Sets Framework for Europe’s Quality Infrastructure Cooperation

CEN and CENELEC, together with major European partners, have released a joint concept note outlining the European Quality Infrastructure Network (EQIN).

Slovenia Hosts Certification Bodies for 37th IQNET General Assembly in Ljubljana

The 37th General Assembly of IQNET, the international network of certification bodies, was held in Ljubljana from May 26 to 30, 2025.

UNE Magazine May 2025 Issue Spotlights AI Standard, Data Governance, and Quality Infrastructure

The May 2025 edition of UNE Magazine, published by the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE), is now available online.

Draft NEN 4400 Standard on Foreign Labor Compliance Available for Comment

A revised draft of NEN 4400-2 has been published for public comment by the Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN).

Poland Marks Standardization Day With AI-Focused Conference in Warsaw

The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) celebrated the 15th edition of Standardization Day on May 20 with a conference in Warsaw focused on artificial intelligence, cyber threats, and information management.

TV Show Celebrating Czech Quality Returns in June for Fifth Season

The TV show "You Can’t Replace Czech Quality" returns to CNN Prima News from June to December 2025, bringing stories of Czech companies known for exceptional quality and innovation.

Accredia Joins National Statistical System as Certification Data Gains Official Status

Accredia has officially b Italy’s National Statistical System (SISTAN), the national network that coordinates the production of official statistical information.

Study Reveals Motives Behind Serbian Honey Testing Lab Destruction

A comprehensive study on food fraud in Serbia and Croatia reveals insights into the recent destruction of Europe's only EIM-IRMS system accredited lab for honey testing.

NEN to Launch New Subcommittee for Climate Scenarios in Infrastructure Planning

The Dutch standardization body NEN will establish a new subcommittee in July 2025 to develop a pre-standard on how climate scenarios should be used in infrastructure planning, especially for vital networks.

NATO Membership Triggers Sweden's Defense Accreditation and Standards Updates

Sweden has updated its certification and accreditation requirements in the defense sector following its full NATO membership in March 2024.

France Slips in Global Standards Rankings as China Climbs to Third, AFNOR Report Finds

France has dropped to fifth place in ISO secretariat rankings, while China has risen to third, signaling a major shift in global standardization influence, according to AFNOR’s 2025 International Barometer.

First Hungarian Version of VDA 6.8 Supply Chain Guide Released

The first official Hungarian translation of VDA 6.8—a guide for auditing supply chain processes in the automotive industry—has been published.

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.

AFNOR Spec: New Standard for Simplifying Digital App Development with "Low-Code/No-Code"

The Syndicat Français des Professionnels du NoCode (SFPN), backed by AFNOR, has launched AFNOR Spec, a new technical document dedicated to "Low Code and No Code" (LCNC) technology.

ISO Committee for Risk Management Reports Progress on ISO 31000 Revision at London Plenary

The ISO Technical Committee 262 (TC262) for Risk Management recently convened in London.

Chinese Toilet Paper Supplier "Join Bums" Loses FSC Certification Over False Bamboo Claims

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has suspended the certification of "Join Bums" for falsely claiming that its bamboo toilet paper rolls were FSC 100% certified.

New IEC Technical Specification Enhances Reliability Metrics for Wind Power Systems

The IEC TS 61400-26-4:2024 technical specification, “Wind Power Generation System Part 26-4: Reliability of Wind Power Generation System,” has been released,

FSC Opens Consultations on Certification Body Requirements for Forest Management and Chain of Custody

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched a public consultation on updates to certification body requirements,

New Guide 17 Video Released to Boost SME Involvement in Standardization

CEN and CENELEC, in collaboration with Small Business Standards (SBS), have released a video to promote Guide 17, which addresses challenges SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) face in standard development.

Transition to GLOBAC: IAF and ILAC Set January 2026 for Unified Global Accreditation

IAF and ILAC have confirmed the unification of global accreditation under GLOBAC, with operations set to begin in January 2026.

GFSI Clarifies: SMART Version 6.0 of IFA Aquaculture Principles Not Recognized Due to Remote Audits

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) stated that it does not recognize GLOBALG.A.P’s IFA Principles and Criteria for Aquaculture – version 6.0.

McDonald’s Tightens Standards with New Code of Conduct, Imposes SMETA 7.0 on Suppliers

McDonald's is introducing a new Code of Conduct to elevate ethical and compliance standards across its operations, while also enforcing the stricter Sedex SMETA 7.0 protocol for its suppliers.

Safer Airspace: CEN Releases CWA 18150:2024 to Address Drone Misuse in Sensitive Areas

The new CWA 18150:2024 standard by CEN introduces a unified testing methodology for detecting, tracking, and identifying drones, 

C2C Certified Circularity Introduced to Boost Product Design Aligned with Circular Economy Goals

The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute has introduced C2C Certified Circularity, a new certification designed to encourage companies to create products aligned with circular economy principles.