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NATO Membership Triggers Sweden's Defense Accreditation and Standards Updates
Sweden has updated its certification and accreditation requirements in the defense sector following its full NATO membership in March 2024.
France Slips in Global Standards Rankings as China Climbs to Third, AFNOR Report Finds
France has dropped to fifth place in ISO secretariat rankings, while China has risen to third, signaling a major shift in global standardization influence, according to AFNOR’s 2025 International Barometer.
First Hungarian Version of VDA 6.8 Supply Chain Guide Released
The first official Hungarian translation of VDA 6.8—a guide for auditing supply chain processes in the automotive industry—has been published.
Les Jardins du Cloître in Marseille Pursues ISO 20121 Certification for Sustainable Events
Les Jardins du Cloître, an eco-responsible bistronomic restaurant in Marseille,
Spain Revises UNE 19601 to Help Organizations Prevent Criminal Offenses
Spain has released a revised version of UNE 19601, a national standard for criminal compliance management.
Croatia Passes Peer Review, Remains in EA Multilateral Accreditation Agreement
The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) has retained its status as a signatory to the European co-operation for Accreditation Multilateral Agreement (EA MLA),
EU Preparing Standards for AI Act Compliance on High-Risk Systems
Organizations that develop or use high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) systems will need to comply with the EU’s AI Act by August 2, 2026.
CEN Launches VeriFish Workshop to Improve Communication on Seafood Sustainability
CEN has launched a new Workshop called VeriFish to help organizations communicate more clearly about how seafood is produced and why it is sustainable.
Slovenia Invites Experts to Shape Four New International Standards
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) is inviting Slovenian professionals to contribute to the development of four new international and European standards in the fields of safety, digital product data, and sports equipment.
Abysalto Successfully Recertified to Six ISO Standards
Abysalto, , a Croatia-based provider of IT services and consulting, has successfully renewed its certifications for six ISO standards, confirming its ongoing commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, information security, and records management.
Netherlands Developing Universal Foundation for Faster, Smarter EV Charging Stations
A new Dutch Technical Agreement (NTA) is currently being developed to standardize the foundation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations,
Simplified Sustainability Reporting Now Available for Sweden’s Small Enterprises
Sweden has introduced a new self-declaration to make sustainability reporting easier for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).Global News
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
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
Ensuring Cosmetic Safety: Understanding Microbiological Contamination
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
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).
