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Netherlands Updates Accreditation Protocols for Inspection, Energy Verification, and Asbestos Removal
Netherlands Updates Accreditation Protocols for Inspection, Energy Verification, and Asbestos Removal
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has issued new versions of three Specific Accreditation Protocols:
Global Conference in Berlin to Tackle Quality Infrastructure’s Role in Germany’s Economic Competitiveness
Global Conference in Berlin to Tackle Quality Infrastructure’s Role in Germany’s Economic Competitiveness
A major international conference will be held in Berlin on May 15, 2025, to explore how quality infrastructure supports Germany’s economic competitiveness and enables fair global trade.
New Pair of Dutch Standards on Aquatic Ecology Clarify Water Quality Assessments
New Pair of Dutch Standards on Aquatic Ecology Clarify Water Quality Assessments
Two new Dutch standards have been published to support ecological assessments of water quality.
How Germany’s New Government Coalition Shapes the Country’s Standardization Course
How Germany’s New Government Coalition Shapes the Country’s Standardization Course
After weeks of negotiations, Germany’s new coalition government has signed a four-year agreement outlining its key policy goals.
ENEA Contributes to EU Effort for Sustainable Soil Management and Climate Resilience
ENEA Contributes to EU Effort for Sustainable Soil Management and Climate Resilience
ENEA, the Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, contributed to the European Joint Programme EJP SOIL, a major EU-funded research initiative involving 26 countries.
Corporate Mobility Roles Clarified in New Italian UNI 11977 Standard
Corporate Mobility Roles Clarified in New Italian UNI 11977 Standard
The new UNI 11977:2025 standard has been published,
Public Input Invited on Updated Irish Rules for Buildings Damaged by Faulty Concrete Blocks
Public Input Invited on Updated Irish Rules for Buildings Damaged by Faulty Concrete Blocks
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has launched a public consultation for the second edition of I.S. 465,
Slovenia Launches National Center to Accelerate Circular Economy Transition
Slovenia Launches National Center to Accelerate Circular Economy Transition
Slovenia has launched the Slovenian Center for Circular Economy (SCKG) to help companies and communities shift from a linear to a circular economy.
Smart Upgrade for Sicily’s Pistacchio di Raffadali Geographical Label of Origin
Smart Upgrade for Sicily’s Pistacchio di Raffadali Geographical Label of Origin
The Pistacchio di Raffadali DOP, a product with a geographical label of origin from a famous growing area in Sicily, is rolling out a mandatory Digital Passport and updated Control Plan for all producers starting next harvest season.
DIN SPEC 66336 Strengthens Digital Government Services in Germany
DIN SPEC 66336 Strengthens Digital Government Services in Germany
Germany has introduced DIN SPEC 66336 to raise the quality of digital public services.
LGAI First in Spain to Certify Under EUCC Cybersecurity Scheme
LGAI First in Spain to Certify Under EUCC Cybersecurity Scheme
LGAI Technological Center has become the first certification body in Spain accredited to operate under the European cybersecurity certification scheme, EUCC.
Czech Quality Council Releases Newsletter Recapping Key Achievements from 2024
Czech Quality Council Releases Newsletter Recapping Key Achievements from 2024
The Quality Council of the Czech Republic has released a new newsletter summarizing its major achievements in 2024.

Global News

IFS have updated IFS HPC Companion Guideline
IFS have updated IFS HPC Companion Guideline
Are you a label checker? If so, IFS HPC (International Featured Standard – Household/Personal/Care) Standards are your new best friend in ensuring that your household and personal care products are top-notch.
Annual Report for CEN and CENELEC 2023 Released in Digital Format
Annual Report for CEN and CENELEC 2023 Released in Digital Format
The 2023 Annual Report for CEN and CENELEC has been released, now available in a fully digital format.
New ISO 10009:2024 Standard on Quality Tools Released
New ISO 10009:2024 Standard on Quality Tools Released
The ISO has released a new standard, ISO 10009:2024, titled "Quality Management — Guidance for quality tools and their application", as announced by the Standards Committee KS CASCO on July 1, 2024.
 ISO Develops First International Standard for Net-Zero Emissions
 ISO Develops First International Standard for Net-Zero Emissions
The creation of the first international ISO standard for net-zero emissions is well underway, aiming to provide clarity and firm requirements for the transition towards a "net-zero" state.
As vegetarianism gains traction, certification becomes key
As vegetarianism gains traction, certification becomes key
Even in the realm of eating, it seems there's a trend for everything. With a growing focus on sustainability, vegan and vegetarian diets are grabbing the global spotlight more than ever.
Understanding VDA 6.8 - Supply Chain Process Audit
Understanding VDA 6.8 - Supply Chain Process Audit
Marko Stojković, Head of Quality Department at Schwing Stetter Smederevo, outlines the key features of VDA 6.8 - Supply Chain Process Audit.
ANSI Highlights ISO 17516:2014 - Microbiology of Cosmetic Products
ANSI Highlights ISO 17516:2014 - Microbiology of Cosmetic Products
Ensuring Cosmetic Safety: Understanding Microbiological Contamination
IFS Broker and IFS PACsecure Earn Global Recognition
IFS Broker and IFS PACsecure Earn Global Recognition
What do you call a factory that makes good products? A satisfactory!
ANSI Seeks Comments on New ISO Technical Committee Proposal for Customer Contact Centers
ANSI Seeks Comments on New ISO Technical Committee Proposal for Customer Contact Centers
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), as the U.S. member body to ISO, is soliciting feedback until July 5 on a draft proposal for a new ISO technical committee (TC) focused on customer contact centers (CCC).
Paving the Way for Our Electromagnetic Future - IEC
Paving the Way for Our Electromagnetic Future - IEC
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published an article titled "Paving the Way for Our Electromagnetic Future."
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