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Sweden Launches TS 560 Certification Based on ISO 56001 to Strengthen Innovation Management
Swedac has approved TS 560, a new national certification scheme that enables Swedish organizations to demonstrate structured innovation management practices.
DKE Opens Office in Nanjing to Boost Sino-German Standardization Ties
The German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE) officially opened a new office in Nanjing, China on April 16, 2025, aiming to deepen international cooperation in electrotechnical standardization.
Need QSE Talent? AFNOR BAO Connects Firms With Interim Managers Who Work Alongside Teams
he French Standardization Association (AFNOR) has launched AFNOR BAO, a service that matches businesses with seasoned experts in quality, safety, and environment (QSE) to help manage change and meet ISO certification goals.
UNI Publishes New Standard to Improve Indoor Air Quality and Building Efficiency
A new Italian standard offers practical guidance for measuring and improving indoor air quality in homes, offices, and schools.
Netherlands Updates Accreditation Protocols for Inspection, Energy Verification, and Asbestos Removal
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has issued new versions of three Specific Accreditation Protocols:
Global Conference in Berlin to Tackle Quality Infrastructure’s Role in Germany’s Economic Competitiveness
A major international conference will be held in Berlin on May 15, 2025, to explore how quality infrastructure supports Germany’s economic competitiveness and enables fair global trade.
New Pair of Dutch Standards on Aquatic Ecology Clarify Water Quality Assessments
Two new Dutch standards have been published to support ecological assessments of water quality.
How Germany’s New Government Coalition Shapes the Country’s Standardization Course
After weeks of negotiations, Germany’s new coalition government has signed a four-year agreement outlining its key policy goals.
ENEA Contributes to EU Effort for Sustainable Soil Management and Climate Resilience
ENEA, the Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, contributed to the European Joint Programme EJP SOIL, a major EU-funded research initiative involving 26 countries.
Corporate Mobility Roles Clarified in New Italian UNI 11977 Standard
The new UNI 11977:2025 standard has been published,
Public Input Invited on Updated Irish Rules for Buildings Damaged by Faulty Concrete Blocks
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has launched a public consultation for the second edition of I.S. 465,
Slovenia Launches National Center to Accelerate Circular Economy Transition
Slovenia has launched the Slovenian Center for Circular Economy (SCKG) to help companies and communities shift from a linear to a circular economy.Global News
ISO Publishes 17035 - Guidelines for Validation and Verification Programmes
ISO announced the release of ISO/IEC TS 17035:2024 on September 1, 2024.
PEFC launches new global standard for forest management certification
PEFC has introduced the ST 1004 standard, establishing uniform requirements for certification bodies conducting sustainable forest management certifications.
BRCGS Global Standard for ETRS Recognized Under IAF MLA
The BRCGS Global Standard for Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing has been officially recognized under the International Accreditation Forum’s (IAF) Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) as of July 9, 2024.
New ISO Working Group Formed for ISO 31000 Revision
ISO forms new working group to revise ISO 31000 risk management standard.
New DIN/TS 92004 Standard Aims to Strengthen Trust in AI Systems
To build trust in artificial intelligence, the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has introduced DIN/TS 92004.
New Guidance on Auditing Resources Released by ISO Auditing Practices Group (APG)
The ISO Auditing Practices Group (APG) has released the second edition of its guidance on auditing resources.
The geopolitics of technology standards: historical context for US, EU and Chinese approaches
As The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) reports:
Revision of ISO 22000 Expected by 2027
The international standard ISO 22000, which addresses food safety management systems, is set to undergo a significant revision by 2027.
ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024: New Guidelines for Remote Auditing of Management Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published the ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024,
IAF Endorses GlobalGAP's Latest Food Safety Standard - IFA v6
Looks like the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) just gave a big thumbs up to GlobalGAP's new standard.
GFSI call for Applications to join the GFSI Steering Committee
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened applications for retail members to join its Steering Committee.
