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Spain Revises UNE 19601 to Help Organizations Prevent Criminal Offenses
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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.
AFNOR Launches New Tool to Measure Quality Culture in Organizations
AFNOR Launches New Tool to Measure Quality Culture in Organizations
The AFNOR Group has introduced a new tool—the Quality Culture Barometer—designed to help organizations assess employee engagement and alignment with their internal quality culture.

Global News

Shedding Light on Sustainability: New Standard Advances Circular Economy in Lighting
Shedding Light on Sustainability: New Standard Advances Circular Economy in Lighting
BSI has released BS 8887-221:2024, a new standard aimed at advancing the circular economy in the lighting industry by supporting remanufacturing practices.
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.
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