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,

Applications Open for Russia’s 2025 Standardizer of the Year Award

The application period has begun for the seventh annual Standardizer of the Year award, 

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).

Eight Finalists Named for Austria’s 2025 State Prize for Corporate Quality

Austria has announced the eight finalists for the 2025 State Prize for Corporate Quality.

Italy Opens Preliminary Inquiry for Seventeen Standards on Safety, Sustainability, and Emerging Needs

The Italian national standardization body UNI  has launched a preliminary public inquiry for 17 proposed standards, open from May 8 to May 22, 2025.

First Global Standard for Child-Friendly Services for Victims of Violence Released by ISO

In a historic move, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has introduced WA 49:2025, the first international guidelines for child-friendly services aimed at supporting victims of violence.

ISO Develops Two Standards for eDNA Analysis in Aquatic Life Research

ISO is developing two international standards to improve the reliability of environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques used to study aquatic life and assess water quality.

Renault Group Updates Quality Requirements for IATF 16949

Renault Group has updated its Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for IATF 16949:2016, effective March 14, 2025.

BRCGS Invites Experts to Join Technical Working Group for Consumer Products Issue 5

BRCGS is calling for industry professionals to join its Technical Working Group (TWG) to help revise the Consumer Products Standard, currently at Issue 4, which was launched in 2016.

FSSC 22000 Certification Body Applications Paused Due to High Demand

The Foundation FSSC has announced a 12-month pause on new applications from Certification Bodies (CBs) for the FSSC 22000 Scheme, effective from March 14, 2025, to March 14, 2026.

UNECE Recommendations Aim to Enhance Conformity Data Exchange and Product Transparency

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) has released two significant documents that could shape global trade and sustainability frameworks.

ISO 37001 Updated to Strengthen Anti-Bribery Efforts Worldwide

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 37001:2025, an updated anti-bribery management system standard aimed at strengthening integrity, ethical leadership, and governance in organizations worldwide.

GLOBALG.A.P. to Meet All Three Pillars of FSI "Basket of Standards" for Flowers Soon

In 2025, GLOBALG.A.P. will align its solutions with all three pillars of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative's (FSI) "Basket of Standards", enhancing responsible sourcing in the floriculture sector.

ISO 27028 Expected in 2025: New Framework for Tailoring Security Attributes

ISO is currently developing ISO 27028, a guideline on attributes aligned with ISO/IEC 27002:2022.

FSSC Launches Resource Library for Social Sustainability Consultants

Foundation FSSC has launched the FSSC 24000 Consultants Resource Library to support consultants specializing in the social component of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) management.

IFS Commodity List Helps Businesses Assess Risks—Brochure Explains How

The IFS Commodity List plays a key role in the IFS Supply Chain Processes Check, an annual assessment that ensures companies have effective processes to analyze commodity-related risks.

PEFC Seeks Feedback on Three New RED III Standards

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is inviting stakeholders worldwide to comment on three newly developed standards under the Renewable Energy Directive 2023/2413 (RED III).