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Modica PGI Chocolate Sets Another Benchmark with QR Code Digital Passport
Modica PGI Chocolate Sets Another Benchmark with QR Code Digital Passport
Modica PGI Chocolate has introduced a QR Code-based digital passport, further enhancing transparency and consumer engagement.
Luxembourg Meeting Focuses on Draft AI Standards for EU Regulation
Luxembourg Meeting Focuses on Draft AI Standards for EU Regulation
ILNAS hosted a meeting focused on advancing draft standards to support Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (AI Act) which establishes harmonized rules for artificial intelligence systems, particularly high-risk applications.
Soils Take Center Stage in Latest BDS Compass Magazine
Soils Take Center Stage in Latest BDS Compass Magazine
The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) has dedicated the latest issue of its online magazine, BDS Compass, to the critical topic of soil standardization.
Groupama Earns Engagé RSE Label for Sustainability Through AFNOR's Assessment
Groupama Earns Engagé RSE Label for Sustainability Through AFNOR's Assessment
Groupama, a leader in mutual insurance, has earned the Engagé RSE label for sustainability at the "confirmed" level, following a rigorous evaluation by AFNOR Certification.
Minsk Hosts International Forum on Quality and Competitiveness
Minsk Hosts International Forum on Quality and Competitiveness
The international forum "Quality in Everything - The Key to Competitiveness and State Prosperity" opened in Minsk on November 27, 2024.
Russian Forest Industry Switches to National Certification System Following Sanctions
Russian Forest Industry Switches to National Certification System Following Sanctions
The Russian Institute of Standardization has announced that forest industry companies are transitioning to the National Forest Certification System (NSFC) following the suspension of international FSC certificates in 2022.
SIST Spreading the Team of Young Standardization Ambassadors
SIST Spreading the Team of Young Standardization Ambassadors
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) has announced its new Standardization Ambassadors for 2025.
Serbia Releases ESG Framework Translation Following Recent Global Publication
Serbia Releases ESG Framework Translation Following Recent Global Publication
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has published the national translation of ISO’s IWA 48:2024, a framework for applying ESG principles.
Dr. Oetker Earns Halal Certification for Products Manufactured in Hungary
Dr. Oetker Earns Halal Certification for Products Manufactured in Hungary
Dr. Oetker, a well-known food manufacturer specializing in baking and dessert products, has obtained Halal certification for 26 of its products manufactured in Hungary.
Croatian Accreditation Agency Revises Frequency of Surveillance Assessments
Croatian Accreditation Agency Revises Frequency of Surveillance Assessments
The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) announced that changes to the frequency of regular surveillance assessments came into effect on January 8, 2025.
€132 Million Allocated to Promote Sustainable Agri-Food Products from the EU
€132 Million Allocated to Promote Sustainable Agri-Food Products from the EU
The European Commission has allocated €132 million to promote sustainable and high-quality agri-food products from the European Union (EU) and expand their global market presence.
December Issue of HZN e-Bulletin Features Expert Council Session and Student Visit
December Issue of HZN e-Bulletin Features Expert Council Session and Student Visit
The December 2024 issue of the HZN e-bulletin is now available, featuring updates on recent activities and milestones.

Global News

IEC 62309 - Used Parts within New Products
IEC 62309 - Used Parts within New Products
The recently updated IEC 62309 standard ensures that reused components within new products are safe, functional, and reliable.
Applications Open for ISO Next Generation Award 2025
Applications Open for ISO Next Generation Award 2025
ISO has announced the opening of applications for the prestigious Next Generation Award 2025, which recognizes young professionals from ISO members championing sustainability-driven standardization and collaborative approaches.
OIML Marks 70th Anniversary with Special Logo in 2025
OIML Marks 70th Anniversary with Special Logo in 2025
The International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) will celebrate its 70th Anniversary in 2025, commemorating the signing of its Convention on October 12, 1955.
New Joint Committee for Smart and Sustainable Cities Proposed
New Joint Committee for Smart and Sustainable Cities Proposed
A proposal for a new joint technical committee (JTC) under ISO and IEC focusing on Smart and Sustainable Cities and Communities has been submitted by AFNOR.
NIST Issues Three Standards to Secure Data Against Future Quantum Threats
NIST Issues Three Standards to Secure Data Against Future Quantum Threats
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) finalized three quantum-resistant algorithm standards this summer, marking a major milestone in preparing for quantum-powered encryption threats.
SQF Food Safety Edition 10 to Be Released in July 2025
SQF Food Safety Edition 10 to Be Released in July 2025
As 2025 begins, the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) has announced the release of SQF Edition 10 in July 2025, with implementation for auditing scheduled for the first half of 2026.
Revised FSC Ecosystem Services Procedure V2-0 Published to Highlight Positive Forest Management Impacts
Revised FSC Ecosystem Services Procedure V2-0 Published to Highlight Positive Forest Management Impacts
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published an updated framework to demonstrate the positive impacts of sustainable forest management on ecosystems.
Report Highlights Role of Quality Infrastructure in Scaling Net Zero
Report Highlights Role of Quality Infrastructure in Scaling Net Zero
A new report highlights how the Quality Infrastructure (QI) can accelerate the transition to net zero emissions.
Luxembourg Launches PCDS Platform to Strengthen Circular Economy Transparency
Luxembourg Launches PCDS Platform to Strengthen Circular Economy Transparency
Luxembourg has unveiled its Product Circularity Data Sheet (PCDS) platform, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed to ensure supply chain transparency by standardizing circular data of products.
GFSI Unveils Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 to Enhance Food Safety Worldwide
GFSI Unveils Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 to Enhance Food Safety Worldwide
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has launched its updated Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs) version 2024, setting a new standard for global food safety.
More Standards Needed for Greener Heavy Transport
More Standards Needed for Greener Heavy Transport
Efforts to electrify heavy transport face significant challenges due to the absence of common standards.
Should standards become free and available to all?
Should standards become free and available to all?
- EU Commission and Standardization Bodies Seek Solutions for Access to Harmonized Standards -
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