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Croatia Adopts New Rules for Authorizing Two Types of Food and Feed Control Laboratories
The Ministry of Agriculture of Croatia has adopted a new regulation,
External Evaluation Results for All Croatian Higher Education Institutions Released
The Agency for Science and Higher Education (AZVO) has released the results of external evaluations for all higher education institutions and scientific institutes operating within the Croatian higher education system.
VDA QMC Project Group Presents AI Framework for Quality Management
The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) is developing a new VDA Volume on the use of artificial intelligence in quality management.
Standardizing Hospital Design Terminology with New UNI 11993
Italy’s national standards body UNI has published UNI 11993, a new standard that defines terminology for hospital and healthcare structures to
France Expands Sustainable Food Label to Restaurants and Caterers
France has expanded its national anti-food waste label from the food distribution sector to include restaurants and catering services.
Italy Publishes Four Parts of National Adaptation of ISO/IEC 5259 AI Data Quality Standards
The Italian Organization for Standardization (UNI) has issued the national adaptation of ISO/IEC 5259, a four-part series focused on data quality for analytics and machine learning.
Circular Economy Solutions by Raimund Beck Presented in Austria’s Benchmark Meeting
The Austrian Society for Quality (ÖVQ) held an online benchmark meeting, organized as a webinar, in cooperation with Quality Austria.
Swedac Showcases Digital Transformation at Kvalitetsmässan Quality Fair 2025
The Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (Swedac) will participate in Kvalitetsmässan (Quality Fair) 2025,
UNE Meeting Explores Key Updates to ISO/DIS 9001 Quality Management Standard
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) held an event on October 3 to review the draft version of the revised ISO 9001, focusing on the most relevant changes in the upcoming update of the quality management systems standard.
Cofrac Launches Accreditation for Greenhouse Gas Verification Under EU Carbon Scheme 2
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has opened accreditation for verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emission declarations from regulated entities under the new European carbon market system,
Prague to Host 25th National Quality Awards of the Czech Republic
The 25th edition of the Czech Republic’s National Quality Awards will take place on November 20, 2025, in the Main Hall of the Wallenstein Palace, seat of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic.
MannTek Wins Sweden’s Standardization Award 2025
MannTek, a Swedish company specializing in couplings for cryogenic fuels such as liquid hydrogen, has won the 2025 Standardization Award from the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS).Global News
Cutting-Edge Technologies Drive Urgent Creation of New Safety Standards
As cutting-edge technologies like AI, robotics, and 3D printing rapidly evolve, standards organizations are working urgently to develop new safety guidelines.
GLOBALG.A.P. Tests New Stakeholder-Created Environmental Solution on Farms
GLOBALG.A.P.'s new environmental sustainability solution is now being tested in real-world farm settings across Europe.
Revised SR10 Standard Strengthens Global Framework for Social Responsibility and ESG Integration
The SR10 standard for social responsibility and sustainable development helps organizations embed ethical, social, and environmental goals into their operations.
ISO 9001 Revision Moves Closer to Public Review Stage After April Meeting
The ISO working group ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, responsible for revising ISO 9001, met online on April 28, 2025, to address and resolve some of the remaining comments on the second committee draft.
Public Consultation Opens for Draft Revision of ISO 9000 Standard
The draft version of ISO 9000—covering fundamentals and vocabulary for quality management—is now open for public consultation ahead of its planned update.
FSSC 24000 Guidance Released for Managing Complaints and Grievances
The Foundation FSSC has published a new guidance document under the FSSC 24000 certification scheme, offering a structured approach for handling complaints and grievances from workers and other stakeholders.
IFS Launches New ESG Compliance Check to Tackle Supply Chain Risks
IFS has introduced the IFS ESG Compliance Check, a tool designed to help companies manage environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks in their supply chains.
SA8000 Overhaul Centers on Worker Rights, Privacy and Living Wages
The SA8000 standard on workplace social accountability is undergoing a major revision, with the new SA8000:2026 expected to be finalized by the end of next year.
ISO Developing Malnutrition Care Standard for Hospitals in Developing Countries
A new international standard is being developed to help hospitals in developing countries better prevent, detect, and treat malnutrition—a condition affecting nearly half of all hospital patients worldwide.
ISO, IEC, and ITU Publish April 2025 Listings of Standardization Projects
A coordinated list of major standardization projects was released for April 2025, covering new and ongoing work across a wide range of technical areas.
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Emerges as Leading Standard for AI Connectivity
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is rapidly becoming a key framework for linking artificial intelligence (AI) systems with the tools and data they depend on.
