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SIST Autumn Initiatives Featured in CEN and CENELEC Newsletter
SIST Autumn Initiatives Featured in CEN and CENELEC Newsletter
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) has been highlighted in the latest issue of the CEN and CENELEC On the Spot newsletter for its upcoming autumn program.
Portugal Launches AI Assistant to Help Users Understand Standards
Portugal Launches AI Assistant to Help Users Understand Standards
The Portuguese Institute for Quality (IPQ) has launched NormIA, a 24/7 virtual assistant powered by artificial intelligence to help citizens and businesses understand and apply standards.
EFRAG Launches Consultation on Revised ESRS for Simpler Sustainability Reporting
EFRAG Launches Consultation on Revised ESRS for Simpler Sustainability Reporting
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has launched a 60-day public consultation on revised drafts of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).
France Qualité Launches Cybersecurity Commission, Seeks Volunteers
France Qualité Launches Cybersecurity Commission, Seeks Volunteers
France Qualité AFQP, the national association promoting quality and performance in France, has launched a new commission focused on cybersecurity as part of its Made in Qualité think tank.
Dutch Experts Wanted for European Standard on Climate Services
Dutch Experts Wanted for European Standard on Climate Services
The Netherlands is helping develop Europe’s first standard on climate services, aimed at ensuring clear and dependable climate information across the continent.
France Qualité Releases New Issue of Echanges on HR and Generational Engagement
France Qualité Releases New Issue of Echanges on HR and Generational Engagement
The latest edition of Echanges magazine by France Qualité AFQP, the French association for quality and performance, centers on the role of human resources and generational diversity in driving quality and performance.
Accredia’s July Newsletter Highlights ESG Ratings, Water Quality, and Medical Lab Reliability
Accredia’s July Newsletter Highlights ESG Ratings, Water Quality, and Medical Lab Reliability
The July issue of the newsletter from Accredia, Italy’s national accreditation body, is now available and features a wide range of updates on accredited conformity assessment, digital innovation, and sustainability.
SELSA Intelligence Achieves ISO 22301 Certification for Business Continuity
SELSA Intelligence Achieves ISO 22301 Certification for Business Continuity
SELSA Intelligence AG has been certified to ISO 22301 for business continuity management by Quality Austria, becoming one of the first in Austria’s insurance sector to do so.
New Version of AMC 05 Sets Updated Rules for Accreditation of Occupational Health and Safety Certifications
New Version of AMC 05 Sets Updated Rules for Accreditation of Occupational Health and Safety Certifications
The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has issued a revised version of AMC 05,
Almawave Earns ISO 42001 Certification for Responsible Artificial Intelligence
Almawave Earns ISO 42001 Certification for Responsible Artificial Intelligence
Almawave, a data and AI company within the Almaviva Group, has received certification to ISO/IEC 42001, the international standard for responsible AI management.
Bulgaria Joins Global FSC Network for Sustainable Forest Management
Bulgaria Joins Global FSC Network for Sustainable Forest Management
Bulgaria is now officially part of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) global network, following the approval of the Sustainable Forests Association as an FSC network partner.
New INRS Guide and Online Tools Help Small Businesses Assess Work Risks
New INRS Guide and Online Tools Help Small Businesses Assess Work Risks
The French National Research and Safety Institute (INRS) has published a new guide to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) identify and reduce occupational risks.

Global News

How to Verify Certificates to Avoid Fake Ones
How to Verify Certificates to Avoid Fake Ones
Swedac has outlined steps to verify certificates, focusing on two main types: certificates issued by notified bodies and certificates issued by accredited certification bodies.
First International Standard on ESG Indicators for Cities Revealed in Toronto
First International Standard on ESG Indicators for Cities Revealed in Toronto
The first international standard on ESG indicators for cities, ISO 37125, was unveiled at Toronto City Hall on November 1, 2024.
DeepEyeVision First to Be Validated by BSI's New AI Testing Service
DeepEyeVision First to Be Validated by BSI's New AI Testing Service
DeepEyeVision, Inc., a medtech startup, has become the first company globally to receive validation under BSI’s AI Algorithm Auditing & Dataset Testing (AA&DT) service.
Key Biocompatibility Medical Device Standard ISO 10993-1 Moves to Final Draft Stage
Key Biocompatibility Medical Device Standard ISO 10993-1 Moves to Final Draft Stage
The revision of ISO 10993-1 has progressed after the October 2024 meeting of ISO TC 194/WG1, and the updated standard is expected to be published mid-2025.
SGS Introduces All-in-One ESG Services Under "Impact Now" Initiative
SGS Introduces All-in-One ESG Services Under "Impact Now" Initiative
SGS has introduced Impact Now, a new portfolio offering a single source for comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) services.
INKplant, Kurt Zatloukal, and Maria Hartmann Claim 2024 CEN and CENELEC Standards+Innovation Awards
INKplant, Kurt Zatloukal, and Maria Hartmann Claim 2024 CEN and CENELEC Standards+Innovation Awards
The winners of the 6th Standards+Innovation Awards were announced on December 10, 2024, during the European Commission’s flagship event, Driving EU Prosperity, held in Brussels, Belgium.
ISO 9001 Revision Faces Continued Challenges with Second Draft
ISO 9001 Revision Faces Continued Challenges with Second Draft
The second Committee Draft (CD2) of the ISO 9001 standard, set for release in 2026, has been issued internally to participants in the revision process.
SA8000 Revision: Draft Reveals New Structure, Broader Scope, and Outcome-Based Focus
SA8000 Revision: Draft Reveals New Structure, Broader Scope, and Outcome-Based Focus
The draft of the new version of the SA8000 Standard - a globally recognized framework for managing social responsibility in the workplace - is released by Social Accountability International (SAI).
BSI Paper Proposes Contestability Tool to Enhance Digital Rights in AI
BSI Paper Proposes Contestability Tool to Enhance Digital Rights in AI
A recent paper from British Standards Institution (BSI) outlines how a standardized contestability tool could enhance digital rights and build trust in AI systems.
Global Food Safety Initiative Publishes Response to Stakeholder Consultation
Global Food Safety Initiative Publishes Response to Stakeholder Consultation
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has published its response to feedback on the proposed GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 (BMRs v2024).
SGS Leads the Way with Accreditation to FSC EUDR Regulatory Module
SGS Leads the Way with Accreditation to FSC EUDR Regulatory Module
SGS is among the first certification bodies accredited to the new Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Regulatory Module (FSC-STD-01-004).
BRCGS 2023-24 Annual Business Report Reveals Top Audit Non-Conformities
BRCGS 2023-24 Annual Business Report Reveals Top Audit Non-Conformities
The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has released its Annual Business Report for 2023-24, detailing key non-conformities (NCs) across its standards.
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