Last Month to Switch to New Accredia Accreditation Mark

Accredited bodies and laboratories in Italy have less than a month left to complete the transition to the new Accredia marks system.

Cofrac Invites Experts to Join Inspection Accreditation Commission

The French Accreditation Committee (Comité Français d’Accréditation, Cofrac) will renew its Inspection Accreditation Commission as the mandate of current members ends on December 31, 2025.

Russian Institute Launches AUM Online Platform for Standardization Training

The Russian Institute of Standardization (RST) has launched the Automated Training Workplace (AUM) of the shared resource center for standards "Standardization Ecosystem".

Public Consultation Opens on Luxembourg Forest Certification Scheme

The PEFC Luxembourg Forest Certification Scheme has been submitted to the PEFC for endorsement, with a public consultation open until November 2, 2025.

South Bohemian Region Opens Social Responsibility Award Applications for 2025

The South Bohemian Region in the Czech Republic has launched the fifth edition of its Governor’s Award for Social Responsibility (CSR) 2025.

CEN and CENELEC Young Professionals Series: Tiphanie Bent Stresses Value of Standards for AI and Finance

The latest feature in the Meet Young Professionals in European Standardization series by CEN and CENELEC introduces Tiphanie Bent from Switzerland.

Serbia’s State Auditor Finds Security Failures in Social Insurance Registry

The State Audit Institution (DRI) has found that the Central Registry of Compulsory Social Insurance (CROSO) has not established a proper system for managing information security.

Telekom Slovenije Earns Gold Recognition for Cybersecurity

Telekom Slovenije has received a gold-level cybersecurity award from CyberVadis,

A1 Slovenija Receives Gold Certificate for Tap Water Initiative

A1 Slovenija, one of the country’s leading telecommunications providers,

Banja Luka Retains Business Friendly City Status With BFC SEE Recertification

Banja Luka has officially been confirmed as a city with a favorable business environment.

Standards Quest Game Now Available in Slovenian

The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) has announced that Standards Quest, an educational board game about standards development, is now available in Slovenian.

UNI Seeks Feedback on Accessibility and Usability Guidelines

A draft Reference Practice on accessibility and usability of products and services is now under public consultation until October 3, 2025.

IAF Outlook May 2025 Spotlights UNIDO Partnership and Regional Developments in Africa

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published the May 2025 edition of its newsletter IAF Outlook, spotlighting major partnerships, technological advances, and accreditation efforts across regions.

Tech Giants Back New Standard to Clarify End-of-Life Security Timelines

A group of leading tech firms has proposed a new standard, called OpenEoX, to streamline how companies disclose product end-of-life and end-of-support dates.

ISO Launches Pilot Licensing Model With New Duties for Certification Bodies

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a pilot of its Differentiated Licensing Model (DML), introducing major changes to how standards are accessed, priced, and controlled.

Sixteenth Meeting of WG 29 Advances ISO 9001 Revision

ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, the working group responsible for revising ISO 9001, met online for its sixteenth session on May 14, 2025.

IATF Celebrates 100,000 Certified Sites as Global Automotive Sector Raises the Bar

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has surpassed 100,000 certified sites worldwide under the IATF 16949 standard, marking a significant milestone in automotive quality management.

FSSC Expands Development Program to Include Packaging and Strengthen Food Safety Support for SMEs

Foundation FSSC has released Version 2.0 of the FSSC Development Program, expanding its support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food sector.

ISO Proposes New Standard for Describing and Sharing Carbon Credit Data

A new proposal for the ISO/TS 32214 standard has been submitted to the ISO Technical Committee on Sustainable Finance (ISO/TC 322), aiming to create a common reference data model for describing and identifying carbon credit projects and units.

ISO Health Informatics Committee Launches Official LinkedIn Channel

The ISO Technical Committee on Health Informatics, ISO/TC 215, has launched its official LinkedIn page to connect professionals in digital health, standards, and data sharing.

Seven Pillars for Event Standards: New ISO Committee Proposed

A new ISO Technical Committee has been proposed for the international events industry.

Cutting-Edge Technologies Drive Urgent Creation of New Safety Standards

As cutting-edge technologies like AI, robotics, and 3D printing rapidly evolve, standards organizations are working urgently to develop new safety guidelines.

GLOBALG.A.P. Tests New Stakeholder-Created Environmental Solution on Farms

GLOBALG.A.P.'s new environmental sustainability solution is now being tested in real-world farm settings across Europe.

Revised SR10 Standard Strengthens Global Framework for Social Responsibility and ESG Integration

The SR10 standard for social responsibility and sustainable development helps organizations embed ethical, social, and environmental goals into their operations.