New UNI Guide Unites ISO 27001 and NIST Framework for Stronger Cyber Defense

The Italian national standards body UNI has published UNI/PdR 174:2025, a new guideline to help organizations improve their digital resilience.

French Labels That Guarantee Food Quality and Origin Explained

An infographic published by France’s Ministry of Agriculture clearly explains the country’s system of quality and origin labels, used to certify over 1,100 food and agricultural products.

EU Updates Certification Templates for Imported Animal-Based Foods

The European Union has updated the certificate templates required for importing and transiting certain animals and animal-derived foods.

Podravka Factory Achieves BRCGS Certification Following Audit

Podravka’s Vegeta, Soup, and Pasta Factory has successfully passed the BRCGS Food Safety audit, confirming that its product range meets the highest global standards for food safety and quality.

Plenary Meeting in France Reviews Draft Standards for European Quantum Technologies

The CEN-CENELEC Joint Technical Committee 22 (CEN/CLC/JTC 22) on quantum technologies held its plenary meeting from April 14 to 16, 2025, in Saint-Denis, France.

KANSAI HELIOS Wins Gold for Sustainable Resin Innovation in Slovenia

KANSAI HELIOS Slovenija announced it has received the gold award from the Styrian Chamber of Commerce for its sustainable resin developed for coil coating applications.

UNE Seeks Two Experts to Help Draft EU Standard on EV Charging Accessibility

The Spanish Standardization Association (UNE) has launched an open call for tenders to hire two experts to help draft a new European standard on accessibility at electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

Germany Issues Two Key AI Standards for Autonomous Train Safety

Germany has introduced two pivotal standards to guide the safe integration of artificial intelligence in fully automated rail transport.

Three Major Updates on UNI’s Obiettivo 9001 Platform Tracking ISO 9001 Revision

The Italian national standardization body UNI has published new content on its Obiettivo 9001 platform, offering early insight into changes expected in the upcoming revision of ISO 9001.

ILNAS Sets Up New Cloud and Data Standards Commission, Updates Info and Comms Report

Luxembourg’s standards body (ILNAS) has introduced its new National Standardization Commission (ILNAS/NSC 05) for Cloud and Data.

AFNOR Breaks Down Standard Revisions in Latest Newsletter, Experts Weigh In

France’s national standardization body AFNOR has published issue no. 16 of its newsletter, focusing on the importance of standard revisions and highlighting current updates to major international standards like ISO 9001, ISO 22000, and ISO 45001.

Stronger Guidance for Food Waste Diagnosis Released in France

The CTCPA, France’s Technical Center for the Conservation of Agricultural Products, has released an updated version of its guide for diagnosing food waste.

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.

New Standard for EUDR DDS Module Published by PEFC

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has released a new standard for the European Union's Deforestation-free Supply Chain Regulation (EUDR) Due Diligence System (DDS) Module.

New Green Marks Tackle Carbon Footprints

Ever wondered if your favorite product’s carbon footprint is like your ex’s excuses—full of holes?

IEEE Launches Study Group on Humanoid Robot Standards

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Robotics & Automation Society (RAS) has initiated a study group to assess the current standards for humanoid robots.

CEN published CWA 18125:2024 ‘Trusted data transaction - part 1’

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has introduced CWA 18125:2024 ‘Trusted Data Transaction - Part 1’.

Feedback requested for guides ISO/IEC Guide 58-2019 and ISO/IEC Guide 63-2019

Comments on the systematic review of two guides are requested by October 18, 2024 and are collected by American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

ISO Proposes New area of Technical Activity: Creative Digital Design and Digital Marketing

ISO is getting creative! They’ve proposed new ISO technical committees for creative digital design and digital marketing, aiming to keep things as standardized as our morning coffee.