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New INRS Guide and Online Tools Help Small Businesses Assess Work Risks
The French National Research and Safety Institute (INRS) has published a new guide to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) identify and reduce occupational risks.
Serbian Chamber of Commerce Launches National ESG Platform Powered by AI
The Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PKS) has launched ESGstandard,the country’s first national digital platform for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) self‑assessment and improvement.
Slovenia Offers Funding for Environmental and Sustainability Labels in Tourism Sector
Slovenia’s Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport has launched a new call for applications to support hospitality and tourism businesses with the costs of obtaining or renewing internationally recognized environmental and sustainability labels.
CEN’s Online Standards Development Tool Now Supports Entire Process
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has completed the full rollout of its Online Standards Development (OSD) tool, which now covers the entire process from project creation to final publication.
EU’s ESPR Sets Stage for Digital Product Passports, Repairability Rules and Phased Rollout
The European Union’s new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) took effect on July 18, 2024, setting the groundwork for far-reaching sustainability rules across nearly all products on the EU market.
CROLAB’s New E-Glasilo Previews 20th Laboratory Competence Conference in Zadar
The Croatian Association of Laboratories (CROLAB) has published the July 2025 issue of its E-Glasilo, featuring a preview of the 20th International Conference on Laboratory Competence.
EU Commission Launches Nature Credits to Reward Ecosystem Protection and Boost Rural Income
The European Commission has unveiled a Roadmap towards Nature Credits, a new voluntary and certified tool designed to attract private investment in biodiversity protection and generate income for farmers, foresters, and local communities.
Austrian Companies Invited to Compete for 2026 State Prize for Corporate Quality
Entries are now open for the 2026 State Prize for Corporate Quality, Austria’s highest recognition for organizational excellence.
EU Seeks Experts for Cybersecurity Certification Working Group
The European Union is moving ahead with plans to certify Managed Security Services (MSS) and has launched a call for experts to join the working group that will design the new EUMSS certification scheme.
Digital Standardization for Children’s Products Headlines July Issue of Standards and Quality
The July issue of Standards and Quality, a professional magazine covering standardization and quality topics in Russia,
DAkkS Replaces Handwritten Signatures with Digital Seals to Improve Certificate Security
As of July 15, 2025, the Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS) has introduced digital seals on all certificates and notices,
France Stands Alone in EU in Allowing RED II Biomass After Deadline
The European Commission has clarified how countries should apply the Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III) after the May 21, 2025, transition deadline.Global News
Draft of ISO 17024 for Certification of Persons Wins Overwhelming Approval
The draft of ISO/IEC 17024, a conformity assessment standard for certifying persons, has been approved by ISO, IEC, and CEN.
New ISO Agreement Proposed to Align Global Greenhouse Gas Accounting Rules
A new ISO International Workshop Agreement (IWA) has been proposed to harmonize greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting standards for industrial products and improve the comparability of emissions data across global supply chains.
Two New Papers Map AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards
The AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards Collaboration (AMAS) released two major papers on July 11 at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva.
TIC Market Expected to Reach USD 282.76 Billion by 2030
The global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) market is projected to grow from USD 239.48 billion in 2025 to USD 282.76 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.
Public Comments Open on Draft Revision of ISO 20252 Market Research Standard
A revised draft of ISO 20252—covering vocabulary and service requirements for market, opinion and social research—is under international review, with ISO member bodies invited to submit feedback by September 4.
SQF Edition 10 Coming in August With Focus on Culture, Risk, and Monitoring
The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), the organization behind the SQF Program, will publish Edition 10 of its code in August 2025.
ISO 42006 Brings Clear Requirements for Auditing AI Management Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published ISO/IEC 42006:2025, setting requirements for bodies that audit and certify Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS) under ISO/IEC 42001.
IFS Publishes New Doctrine and Product Chart to Support HPC Version 3 Audits
IFS has released two new documents to support audits under the Home and Personal Care (HPC) Version 3 standard:
Small Defense Suppliers Warned to Strengthen Cybersecurity or Risk Losing Contracts
Small and medium enterprises supplying the US Department of Defense are being urged to seek third-party support to meet rising cybersecurity demands under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
GLOBALG.A.P. Launches IFA v6 Smart Standards for Crops and Propagation Material
GLOBALG.A.P. has released two new product categories under the Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) version 6 plants scope.
Proposal Aims to Modernize How ISO Standards Are Classified and Organized
Germany’s national standards body, DIN, has proposed the development of ISO/NP TS 26019, which would update the International Classification for Standards (ICS).
