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SIST Announces Free Access to Mandatory Standards Starting January 2025
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
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
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
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
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.
Korea and Germany Collaborate on Standards to Tackle Climate Crisis
Korea and Germany Collaborate on Standards to Tackle Climate Crisis
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) and Germany’s DIN and DKE co-hosted the Korea-Germany Standards Cooperation Forum 2024 on November 22, in Seoul.
SIST Event: Connecting and Shaping the Future of Standardization
SIST Event: Connecting and Shaping the Future of Standardization
On December 5, 2024, the SIST Technical Working Body (TDT) Presidents’ event took place at the Crystal Palace Conference Hall in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
EU Adopts Construction Products Regulation with Focus on Digitalization and Circular Economy
EU Adopts Construction Products Regulation with Focus on Digitalization and Circular Economy
The EU has adopted a new Construction Products Regulation, marking a milestone in efforts to modernize and enhance sustainability in the construction sector.
EU Sets USB-C as Standard Charger for Mobile Devices
EU Sets USB-C as Standard Charger for Mobile Devices
The European Union has mandated USB-C as the standard charging port for a wide range of electronic devices, ensuring a single, universal charging solution across the bloc.
Netherlands Updates Standard for IT Security in Healthcare
Netherlands Updates Standard for IT Security in Healthcare
The updated Dutch standard for information security in healthcare is now available on the NEN Connect, the platform of the Netherlands' national standards organization.
Public Input Sought for French Eco-Design Standard Aimed at Helping Producers Go Green
Public Input Sought for French Eco-Design Standard Aimed at Helping Producers Go Green
France is seeking public input for the revision of the AFNOR standard NF X30-264, which aims to equip companies with the necessary tools to implement effective eco-design strategies.
Technology and Ecology Key to Unlocking Potential of Circular Economy
Technology and Ecology Key to Unlocking Potential of Circular Economy
The second part of the "Circular Economy Uncovered" series by Quality Austria explores how technological and ecological approaches can make the circular economy a practical reality, emphasizing the importance of closing material cycles.
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