Marjanca Repše Wins Slovenia’s 2025 Environmental Sustainability Manager Award

Marjanca Repše, Director of Management Systems at BSH Home Appliances d.o.o. Nazarje, has been awarded the title of Environmental Sustainability Manager 2025.

NEN Setting Up New Committee and Standard for Energy Communities

NEN, the Dutch Standardization Institute, is setting up a new standards committee to develop a national standard,

Germany Starts Countdown to 50 Years of Standardization Treaty With New Campaign

The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has started the countdown to the 50th anniversary of the Standards Agreement between the Federal Republic of Germany and DIN,

Corporate Culture Tops Agenda at North German Quality Day in Hamburg

At the North German Quality Day conference in Hamburg, participants rated corporate culture and leadership as far more important than standards and rules, suggesting a possible shift in thinking within quality management.

Geriatric Health Centers of Graz Win 30th Austrian State Prize for Corporate Quality

The Geriatric Health Centers of the City of Graz won the 2025 State Prize for Corporate Quality, Austria’s highest award for corporate excellence.

Polish Committee for Standardization Warns of Unauthorized Use of Its Trademarks

The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has issued a warning about the unauthorized use of its trademarks, including its logo, on stamps and documents circulated by third parties.

UK Outlines When Mandatory Non-EU Labeling Will Apply

The United Kingdom has outlined how it will implement mandatory "Not for EU" labeling on certain products sold domestically.

UNI Invites Input on Turning Recycling Verification Practice Into a Formal Standard

UNI is inviting market participants to share their experiences with UNI/PdR 88:2020,

Corporate Sustainability: UNI and Accredia Publish Guide for Reliable Reporting

UNI and Accredia have released a new brochure to help companies prepare transparent and trustworthy sustainability reports.

Spain Reaffirms Leadership in Essential Oils With New ISO Standard Initiatives

Spain continued to demonstrate its leadership in the ISO/TC 54 Essential Oils committee by launching initiatives for three new standards and the revision of one existing standard.

UKAS Celebrates 30th Anniversary by Highlighting SME Empowerment

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, marking three decades of helping organizations strengthen trust, improve performance, and compete internationally.

Verne Health Earns Triple Certification for Information Security and Quality

Dutch healthcare technology company Verne Health, developer of the Verne EPD Platform for healthcare professionals and hospitals,

BRCGS Updates Module 10 on Plastic Pellet Loss Prevention for Packaging Materials Issue 7

BRCGS has released an updated version of Module 10 on plastic pellet loss prevention, now aligned with Issue 7 of the BRCGS Packaging Materials Standard.

SGS Delivers First Pilot OECD Certification Audit to Curb Illicit Trade in Free Trade Zones

SGS has completed the first-ever pilot certification audit of a Free Trade Zone (FTZ) under the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) Certification Programme.

IEC to Enhance Smart Energy Roadmap in 2025 with Updates on Grid Resilience and Demand Response

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Systems Committee for Smart Energy (SyC Smart Energy) updated the Smart Energy Roadmap in December 2024.

As ISO 45001 Revision Advances, New Guidelines on Climate Risks and Leadership Are Being Developed

The ISO 45001 standard for workplace health and safety is undergoing revision, set for publication in March 2027.

Global Revision of ISO 14001 Enters Final Phase of Public Consultation

The global revision of ISO 14001, the world’s most widely used environmental management standard, has entered its final phase of public consultation.

First International Standard for Safe Wireless Power Transfer Published by IEC and IEEE

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) have jointly published IEC/IEEE 63184:2025, the first global standard to assess human exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) from wireless power transfer (WPT) systems.

ASC to Replace 12 Species-Specific Frameworks with New Unified Farm Standard

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has merged its twelve species-specific standards into a single ASC Farm Standard.

BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Consumer Products Issue 4

BRCGS has launched a public consultation to revise its Global Standard Consumer Products Issue 4, aiming to gather input from across the industry to improve the standard’s relevance and effectiveness.

GFSI Issues Call for Expert Auditors to Join Phase 2 of Development Effort

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has issued an extended call for highly experienced auditors to join the second phase of its Auditor Training and Professional Development (ATPD) governance initiative.

JETI Publishes Key Reports on Metaverse and Intelligent Computing

JETI, the dedicated ISO/IEC advisory group specialized in emerging technologies, has released two reports, focusing respectively on the Metaverse and Intelligent Computing.

As EU Faces US Tariff Risks, Quality Infrastructure Strengthens Economic Integration

An analysis by the Accredia Observatory highlights the risk of new US tariffs on European imports and emphasizes the crucial role of Quality Infrastructure (QI) in safeguarding Europe's integrated economy.

ISO Approves Plan to Develop 56012 Innovation Ecosystem Management Standard

ISO has approved a New Work Item Proposal (NWIP) to develop ISO 56012, a guidance standard on innovation ecosystem management.