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Danish Version of ISO 20121 for Events and Meetings Released
The revised global standard for sustainability in the event, meeting, sports, and experience industries, ISO 20121:2024, has been translated into Danish.
Netherlands Updates Standard for Street Name and House Number Signs
The Dutch Standards Institute (NEN) has published a revised standard that more clearly defines functional requirements for street name signs and house number signs.
Croatia Commits €20 Million to Support Certification of Small and Medium Businesses
The Croatian Ministry of Economy announced on December 23, 2024, a call for applications for grants under the program Support for Business Certification and Management System Implementation.
SIST Wraps Up 2024 with Final E-Newsletter Showcasing Progress
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) released the final issue of its e-newsletter for 2024, showcasing notable accomplishments and initiatives in standardization.
New EU Regulation for Sustainable Packaging Targets Waste Reduction and Reuse
The European Council has approved a new Regulation on packaging and packaging waste, aiming to reduce waste generation across the EU.
Italy Launches First Specifications for Animal Welfare, Making SQNBA Fully Certifiable Framework
Italy has launched the first five technical specifications of the National Animal Welfare Quality System (SQNBA), focusing on beef cattle, dairy cattle, and free-range pigs.
SIST Announces Free Access to Mandatory Standards Starting January 2025
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) has announced that it will provide free access to obligatory standards starting January 1, 2025.
SEK Creates New Committee for Electrified Transport to Meet Climate Goals
The Swedish Electrotechnical Standardization Commission (SEK) has created a new committee, SK 4 – Sustainable Electrified Transport, to advance Sweden’s sustainability goals in transportation.
New UNE Report Compiles Standards Supporting the Circular Economy
The Spanish Standardization Association (UNE) has released the report Standards Supporting the Circular Economy, developed by the UNE Circular Economy Advisory Committee.
NEN to Develop Standard for Ecological Health of Dutch Waters
The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has announced the creation of a new standard for phytoplankton measurements in Dutch inland waters, beginning in 2025.
Dutch Standard on Ultraviolet Sterilization of Medical Devices Open for Comments
The The Dutch standardization body (NEN) is inviting comments on its draft standard, NEN 8281.
