Call for Members: SIST Launches Digital Product Passport Standards Committee

Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) is calling for experts to join its new technical committee SIST/TC DPP, focused on Digital Product Passports (DPP).

Climate Change Now Part of Management System Certification Audits

The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has clarified that climate change is now a required part of audits for management system certifications under ISO/IEC 17021-1.

UNE Honors Outstanding Contributors with 2025 Standardization Awards

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has presented its 2025 Standardization Awards, recognizing individuals and organizations for their exceptional work in technical committees.

VDA QMC Symposium Explores China Speed and Auto Crisis Challenges

“China Speed” was a central theme at the recent symposium hosted by the Quality Management Center (VDA QMC) of the German Association of the Automotive Industry,

Ireland Considers Food Safety Labels for Restaurants and Shops

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has launched a public consultation on creating a national food hygiene rating scheme that would require businesses to display their inspection results using numbers, letters, or symbols.

ISO 14001 Certified Sites on the Rise in Italy, Shows Environmental Yearbook 2024

The number of sites in Italy certified under the Italian version of ISO 14001 rose by 17% in 2023, reaching 31,687.

Call for Feedback on Changes to Bulgarian Yogurt Standard

The Bulgarian Ministry of Agriculture and Food (MAF) has proposed changes to BDS 12:2024, the national standard for Bulgarian yogurt.

Cofrac Unveils Major Shake-Up of Laboratory Units in 100th Edition of Compétences

The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has announced a significant restructuring of its Laboratory section, featured in the 100th issue of its magazine Compétences.

Türkiye, Lithuania and Croatia Join PEFC Forest Certification System

Türkiye, Lithuania and Croatia have each received official endorsement from the PEFC Alliance, opening the way for the expansion of PEFC-certified forest areas in all three countries.

Xayn Becomes First German Company Certified to ISO 42001 for AI Management

Xayn, a Berlin-based AI startup, is the first company in Germany to receive certification to ISO/IEC 42001,

Six Dutch Organizations Gain New Accreditations in May 2025

The Dutch Accreditation Council RvA has announced six new accreditations granted in May 2025, covering areas such as energy performance, fire safety, geotechnical testing, and pressure equipment inspections.

May Issue of AccrediaLetter Highlights Cybersecurity, AI in Labs, and National Accreditation Growth

The May edition of AccrediaLetter, the newsletter of the Italian Accreditation Body - Accredia,

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.

IFS released a complete review of their IFS Product and Food Defence Guideline (Version 2)

IFS has just released a complete review of their IFS Product and Food Defence Guideline (Version 2).

Seed Oil Free Certified Food Label Unveiled

The Seed Oil Free Alliance has introduced the "Seed Oil Free Certified" Standards and Certification Program in response to the widespread use of refined seed oils in the global food supply.

Standards support the implementation, testing and adoption of electronic health records

Standards support the implementation, testing, and adoption of electronic health records (EHRs).

Pirelli unveils world's first FSC-certified racing bicycle tyre

Pirelli has introduced the world's first FSC-certified racing bicycle tire, marking a significant step towards sustainable practices in the cycling industry.