News European Union


Selected News

NSAI Seeks Feedback on Potential Revisions to ISO 13485 for Medical Device Quality
NSAI Seeks Feedback on Potential Revisions to ISO 13485 for Medical Device Quality
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is inviting users of ISO 13485:2016 to share their input on possible revisions through a survey.
UNE Leads Spanish Translation of IWA 48 Framework for Implementing ESG Principles
UNE Leads Spanish Translation of IWA 48 Framework for Implementing ESG Principles
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has led the translation of IWA 48, the global ESG (environmental, social, and governance) standard into Spanish, making it freely accessible for application across all Spanish-speaking countries.
Sweden Makes Natural Value Inventory Standards Freely Available
Sweden Makes Natural Value Inventory Standards Freely Available
The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvårdsverket) has purchased free access to standards developed by the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) for natural value inventories, aiming to improve quality and enhance biodiversity protection.
Italy Establishes National Reference Laboratory for Food Improvers
Italy Establishes National Reference Laboratory for Food Improvers
The Italian Ministry of Health has launched the National Reference Laboratory for Food Improvers (LNR-FIA) to enhance food safety regarding additives, enzymes, and flavorings.
CROLAB E-Newsletter Covers Conference Highlights, Accreditation Updates, and Food Testing
CROLAB E-Newsletter Covers Conference Highlights, Accreditation Updates, and Food Testing
CROLAB, the Croatian Laboratories Association, has released its latest e-newsletter, E-Glasilo CROLAB No. 1/2025, dated February 2025.
Polish Center for Accreditation Seeks Feedback on Updated Certification Guidelines
Polish Center for Accreditation Seeks Feedback on Updated Certification Guidelines
The Polish Center for Accreditation (PCA) has released a draft update to the DACP-01 document, Accreditation of Bodies Certifying Persons, and is inviting comments until March 14, 2025.
NEN Initiates Development of Sustainability Guidelines for Medical Devices
NEN Initiates Development of Sustainability Guidelines for Medical Devices
In April 2025, the Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) will begin creating a Dutch Practical Guideline (NPR) focused on the sustainability of medical devices.
Spain Launches Website to Strengthen Quality Infrastructure
Spain Launches Website to Strengthen Quality Infrastructure
Spain has introduced a new website to emphasize the importance of a robust Quality Infrastructure (QI), which is essential for economic progress and societal well-being.
Germany Launches Standard for Sustainable Investment Criteria
Germany Launches Standard for Sustainable Investment Criteria
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has released DIN 77236-2, establishing uniform criteria for evaluating sustainable financial products.
Italy Adopts ISO 14072 and ISO 14075 Life Cycle Assessment Standards
Italy Adopts ISO 14072 and ISO 14075 Life Cycle Assessment Standards
Italy has officially adopted the life cycle assessment (LCA) standards UNI ISO 14072:2025 and UNI ISO 14075:2025, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability.
Dutch Experts Sought for New 'Chain of Custody' Standards
Dutch Experts Sought for New 'Chain of Custody' Standards
The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is seeking Dutch experts to contribute to the development of new 'chain of custody' standards, specifically ISO 13662 'Mass Balance' and ISO 13659 'Book and Claim'.
Swedish and Icelandic Accreditation Bodies Extend Collaboration for 2025
Swedish and Icelandic Accreditation Bodies Extend Collaboration for 2025
Since 2022, Swedac and Iceland's national accreditation body, ISAC, have collaborated to support ISAC's accreditation efforts.

Global News

ANSI Highlights ISO 17516:2014 - Microbiology of Cosmetic Products
ANSI Highlights ISO 17516:2014 - Microbiology of Cosmetic Products
Ensuring Cosmetic Safety: Understanding Microbiological Contamination
IFS Broker and IFS PACsecure Earn Global Recognition
IFS Broker and IFS PACsecure Earn Global Recognition
What do you call a factory that makes good products? A satisfactory!
ANSI Seeks Comments on New ISO Technical Committee Proposal for Customer Contact Centers
ANSI Seeks Comments on New ISO Technical Committee Proposal for Customer Contact Centers
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), as the U.S. member body to ISO, is soliciting feedback until July 5 on a draft proposal for a new ISO technical committee (TC) focused on customer contact centers (CCC).
Paving the Way for Our Electromagnetic Future - IEC
Paving the Way for Our Electromagnetic Future - IEC
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published an article titled "Paving the Way for Our Electromagnetic Future."
We use Cookies