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Consumers Distrust Green Labels as EU Lacks Unified Verification System
The European Commission has found that 53% of environmental claims on products are unverified, as the EU lacks a unified system for their verification.
Experts Wanted for Development of European Assessment Methods for Soil and Waste
The European standardization organization CEN and its technical committee TC 444 are hosting a workshop in Prague on May 15. 2025 to launch Working Group 8 “Assessment”.
European Commission Releases Four Reports from High-Level Forum on Standardization
The European Commission has published four new reports from the High-Level Forum on European Standardization (HLF), offering recommendations to enhance standardization across various sectors.
MASE Launches Call to Promote 'Made Green in Italy' Product Certification
The Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has announced a call for proposals to encourage participation in the voluntary "Made Green in Italy" program,
UNE Advocates ISO Standards for Circular Economy at Peruvian Manufacturing Seminar
Representatives of the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) promoted circular economy principles and ISO standards at a seminar in Peru.
Dutch Accreditation Council Updates Guidelines on Proficiency Testing
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has released an updated version of its document RvA-T030-NL, titled "Proficiency Testing, External Quality Assessment & Interlaboratory Comparisons."
First European Standard for Steel Reuse Marks Milestone for Circular Economy
The first European technical specification for reusing load-bearing steel in construction has been published as CEN/TS 1090-201:2024.
Sweden Developing First Business Preparedness Standard as Part of Crisis Resilience Efforts
Sweden is leveraging standardization to enhance national resilience in the face of extreme crises and war.
Leader Needed: NEN Seeks Chair for Assistance Dogs Standards Committee
The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is looking for a chairperson to lead the Assistance Dogs Standards Committee in the Netherlands.
NEN Seeks Dutch Experts for International E-Sports Standards Development
The national standardization body of the Netherlands, NEN, is seeking Dutch experts to contribute to the development of international standards for e-sports under ISO/TC 83, focusing on sports and recreational facilities and equipment.
New NSAI Committee to Shape Standards for Ireland’s Bioeconomy
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has established NSAI/TC 169 - Bioeconomy, a national committee aimed at supporting the development and review of standards in this field.
