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Five Experts Honored in 19th Edition of Paolo Scolari Award
At the end of its 2025 General Assembly of Members, the Italian national standardization body UNI awarded five individuals the Paolo Scolari Award.
Hamburg Standard Aims to Cut Housing Construction Costs by Rethinking Rules
The German city of Hamburg is introducing the Hamburg Standard to make housing more affordable by streamlining planning, allowing flexible use of rules, and accelerating permit processes.
CSRD Timeline Postponed as Voluntary Sustainability Efforts Gain Ground
The European Union has officially postponed key Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) deadlines for most companies, allowing additional time to strengthen environmental, social, and governance commitments.
Miren Kras Among Top 100 Global Green Destinations for 2024
Miren Kras has been recognized as one of the world’s Top 100 destinations for sustainable tourism in 2024.
iQwood Wins Slovenia’s Top Environmental Quality Mark for Construction
The 2025 Environmental Quality Mark in Construction (Znak kakovosti v graditeljstvu – ZKG) has been awarded to iQwood for its adhesive-free wooden building elements.
Few in Serbia Know About the Product Safety Alert System Nepro
Consumers in Serbia have little awareness of how to find out if products on the market are unsafe, even though the country has a functioning alert system.
Montenegro Opens Refund Call for Organic Certification and Control Costs
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of Montenegro has announced a public call to refund costs related to control and certification in organic production for this year, with a total of 170,000 euros allocated.
North Macedonia Adopts National Version of ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Standard
A new national standard, MKS ISO 37001:2025, has been published in North Macedonia to help organizations prevent, detect, and respond to bribery.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Invites Input on 2025–2027 Standardization Strategy
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has launched a public call for contributions to its Strategic Plan for the Adoption of Bosnian Standards for the period 2025–2027.
ISBIH Publishes Bulletin Featuring Net-Zero, Carbon Footprint, and Smart Grid Topics
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has released issue 4/2024 of its bulletin, Glasnik,
Croatian Standards Institute Forms Subcommittee on Quantum-Resistant Cybersecurity
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has created a new subcommittee focused on quantum and quantum-resistant cybersecurity.
Serbia Submits Comments on ISO 17020 Draft Standard for Inspection Bodies
KS CASCO, Serbia’s national mirror committee on conformity assessment, has finalized its analysis and submitted comments on the Draft International Standard (DIS) version of ISO/IEC 17020, as reported on April 30.Global News
World’s First International Standard for Stem Cell Data Released
The world’s first international standard for stem cell data, ISO 8472-1, has been officially released, addressing the lack of global regulations for stem cell data management and sharing.
ISO Unveils Framework for Implementing ESG Principles at COP29 - IWA 48 published
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) introduced the ESG Implementation Principles at COP29 on November 14, 2024.
KPMG Australia First Globally to Earn BSI AI Management Certification
KPMG Australia has become the first organization worldwide to receive certification from BSI for its AI management system.
Standards Organizations Unite at COP29 to Drive Climate Action; launched first-ever Standards Pavilion
International standards organizations have joined forces to highlight the critical role of standards in accelerating climate action at COP29.
ISO Begins Review of ISO 22000 to Address New Food Safety Trends
The ISO 22000 standard, which sets food safety management system requirements, has entered its review phase to adapt to emerging global trends and industry needs.
IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry Version 3 Launching in November with Major Updates
IFS has announced the upcoming release of IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry version 3, aimed at enhancing safety and quality for wholesalers, cash & carry businesses, and packaging companies.
AFNOR Spec: New Standard for Simplifying Digital App Development with "Low-Code/No-Code"
The Syndicat Français des Professionnels du NoCode (SFPN), backed by AFNOR, has launched AFNOR Spec, a new technical document dedicated to "Low Code and No Code" (LCNC) technology.
ISO Committee for Risk Management Reports Progress on ISO 31000 Revision at London Plenary
The ISO Technical Committee 262 (TC262) for Risk Management recently convened in London.
Chinese Toilet Paper Supplier "Join Bums" Loses FSC Certification Over False Bamboo Claims
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has suspended the certification of "Join Bums" for falsely claiming that its bamboo toilet paper rolls were FSC 100% certified.
New IEC Technical Specification Enhances Reliability Metrics for Wind Power Systems
The IEC TS 61400-26-4:2024 technical specification, “Wind Power Generation System Part 26-4: Reliability of Wind Power Generation System,” has been released,
FSC Opens Consultations on Certification Body Requirements for Forest Management and Chain of Custody
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched a public consultation on updates to certification body requirements,
