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ISO 20001 Food Waste Standard Poised to Become License to Operate
A new international standard on food loss and waste management could soon become
Estonia Adopts Forest Stewardship Standard After Nine-Year Development
Estonia has adopted its first national Forest Stewardship Standard (FSS), set to become effective on January 1, 2026.
National Event in Dublin to Examine Impact of Standardization on Workplace Conditions
A national event focused on how standardization shapes workplace conditions will take place in Dublin on October 22.
EU Standardization Revision: Proposed Regulation Aims to Accelerate and Democratize Process
The European Commission (EC) has launched a public consultation on the planned revision of Regulation (EU) No. 1025/2012 on European standardization,
How CE Marking Secures Toy Safety in Europe
With the new Toy Safety Regulation set to replace the current directive,
Education and Research in Focus at 10th Balkan Standardization Conference in Timisoara
The 10th Balkan Conference on Standardization, organized by the Romanian Standards Association (ASRO) was held in
Croatia’s ESG Rating Awards 2025 Recognize Sustainability Leaders in Six Categories
The Croatian Chamber of Economy (HGK) has presented its 2025 ESG Awards,
NEN Goes Fully Digital With Standards Starting February 2026
The Dutch Standardization Institute NEN will stop publishing paper standards on February 1, 2026,
Sweden Links Upcoming Preparedness Standard to Supply Security
An upcoming standard is taking shape in Sweden to improve public procurement security and support the country’s total defense readiness.
Quality Austria Academy Becomes License Partner of VDA QMC in Austria
Quality Austria Academy will take over as the official license partner of the VDA Quality Management Center (VDA QMC)
DIN Invites Public Comments on ISO 9001 Draft
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has opened the public comment phase in Germany for the revised draft of ISO 9001,
Strengthening Protection of Cultural Heritage Exhibits With New UNI EN 15991 Standards
The Italian national standards body UNI has adopted EN 15991 parts 1 and 2, dedicated to the safety and preservation of cultural heritage objects on display.Global News
Launch of Global Standards Consultation on PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing)
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is inviting experts worldwide to participate in an open consultation on Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services.
First Global Standard for Child-Friendly Services for Victims of Violence Released by ISO
In a historic move, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has introduced WA 49:2025, the first international guidelines for child-friendly services aimed at supporting victims of violence.
ISO Develops Two Standards for eDNA Analysis in Aquatic Life Research
ISO is developing two international standards to improve the reliability of environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques used to study aquatic life and assess water quality.
Renault Group Updates Quality Requirements for IATF 16949
Renault Group has updated its Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for IATF 16949:2016, effective March 14, 2025.
BRCGS Invites Experts to Join Technical Working Group for Consumer Products Issue 5
BRCGS is calling for industry professionals to join its Technical Working Group (TWG) to help revise the Consumer Products Standard, currently at Issue 4, which was launched in 2016.
FSSC 22000 Certification Body Applications Paused Due to High Demand
The Foundation FSSC has announced a 12-month pause on new applications from Certification Bodies (CBs) for the FSSC 22000 Scheme, effective from March 14, 2025, to March 14, 2026.
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.
