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Last Month to Switch to New Accredia Accreditation Mark
Accredited bodies and laboratories in Italy have less than a month left to complete the transition to the new Accredia marks system.
Cofrac Invites Experts to Join Inspection Accreditation Commission
The French Accreditation Committee (Comité Français d’Accréditation, Cofrac) will renew its Inspection Accreditation Commission as the mandate of current members ends on December 31, 2025.
Public Consultation Opens on Luxembourg Forest Certification Scheme
The PEFC Luxembourg Forest Certification Scheme has been submitted to the PEFC for endorsement, with a public consultation open until November 2, 2025.
South Bohemian Region Opens Social Responsibility Award Applications for 2025
The South Bohemian Region in the Czech Republic has launched the fifth edition of its Governor’s Award for Social Responsibility (CSR) 2025.
Telekom Slovenije Earns Gold Recognition for Cybersecurity
Telekom Slovenije has received a gold-level cybersecurity award from CyberVadis,
A1 Slovenija Receives Gold Certificate for Tap Water Initiative
A1 Slovenija, one of the country’s leading telecommunications providers,
Standards Quest Game Now Available in Slovenian
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) has announced that Standards Quest, an educational board game about standards development, is now available in Slovenian.
UNI Seeks Feedback on Accessibility and Usability Guidelines
A draft Reference Practice on accessibility and usability of products and services is now under public consultation until October 3, 2025.
Croatia Completes Transition as All Medical Laboratories Comply With Latest ISO 15189
All 17 accredited medical laboratories in Croatia have successfully demonstrated compliance with HRN EN ISO 15189:2022,
Cybersecurity and High-Risk Country Policy Headline New Cofrac Compétences Issue
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has published the second 2025 issue of its magazine Compétences.
ILNAS Issues Fifth Edition of Construction Standards Analysis
The Luxembourg Institute for Standardization, Accreditation, Safety, and Quality of Products and Services (ILNAS) has released the fifth edition of its Normative Analysis of the Construction Sector.
DIN Publishes New Standard for Measuring Impact of Climate Protection Measures
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has released DIN SPEC 91637, a new standard for measuring the impact of climate protection measures at local, regional, and national levels.Global News
UNECE Recommendations Aim to Enhance Conformity Data Exchange and Product Transparency
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) has released two significant documents that could shape global trade and sustainability frameworks.
ISO 37001 Updated to Strengthen Anti-Bribery Efforts Worldwide
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 37001:2025, an updated anti-bribery management system standard aimed at strengthening integrity, ethical leadership, and governance in organizations worldwide.
GLOBALG.A.P. to Meet All Three Pillars of FSI "Basket of Standards" for Flowers Soon
In 2025, GLOBALG.A.P. will align its solutions with all three pillars of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative's (FSI) "Basket of Standards", enhancing responsible sourcing in the floriculture sector.
ISO 27028 Expected in 2025: New Framework for Tailoring Security Attributes
ISO is currently developing ISO 27028, a guideline on attributes aligned with ISO/IEC 27002:2022.
FSSC Launches Resource Library for Social Sustainability Consultants
Foundation FSSC has launched the FSSC 24000 Consultants Resource Library to support consultants specializing in the social component of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) management.
IFS Commodity List Helps Businesses Assess Risks—Brochure Explains How
The IFS Commodity List plays a key role in the IFS Supply Chain Processes Check, an annual assessment that ensures companies have effective processes to analyze commodity-related risks.
PEFC Seeks Feedback on Three New RED III Standards
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is inviting stakeholders worldwide to comment on three newly developed standards under the Renewable Energy Directive 2023/2413 (RED III).
Portugal Pioneers the First Global Standard for Startup Quality and Innovation
The Portuguese Standardization Body, Instituto Português da Qualidade (IPQ) has launched NP 4595, a pioneering standard designed to help startups improve quality management and innovation.
IFS Updates Guideline for Logistics Audit Checklist
IFS has updated its Guideline for the IFS Logistics Audit Checklist to align with IFS Logistics version 3.
Volvo and GM Update Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949
Volvo Group and General Motors have updated their customer-specific requirements (CSRs) for IATF 16949, the automotive quality management system standard.
IRIS Certification News: Railway Quality Management Upgrades with Rev. 4 and Siemens Mobility’s Gold Award
The International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS) underwent significant updates with the implementation of Revision 4 in April 2024, introducing key changes to improve quality management for railway sector companies.
