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North Macedonia Calls for Public Consultation on ISO 9001 Draft
The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) has opened a public consultation on ISO/DIS 9001:2025,
HZN E-Glasilo 8/2025 Highlights Electric Vehicle Charging, Laser Safety and European Quality Infrastructure
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has released the August edition of its e-Glasilo (8/2025) together with the Bulletin on normative documents.
Latest ISBIH Glasnik 2/25 Bulletin Brings News on Biorobots Inspired by Animals
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has released its Glasnik 2/25 Bulletin,
Bijelo Polje and Žabljak Earn BFC SEE Certification as Business Friendly Communities
Bijelo Polje and Žabljak in Montenegro have been awarded the prestigious Business Friendly Certificate in South East Europe (BFC SEE),
NSAI Opens Consultation on EU eInvoicing Standard
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has launched a public consultation on the revised draft of prEN 16931-1, the European standard on electronic invoicing.
Norway Publishes Standard for Technology Enabling Independent Living
Standard Norway has released NS-EN 17999, a new standard giving requirements, recommendations, and guidance for Accessible Systems for Living Independently (ASLI).
UKAS Moves Forward With Accreditation for AI Management Systems
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is advancing its work on accreditation for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS),
DAkkS Launches Calibration Label to Strengthen Trust and Transparency
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has introduced the new DAkkS calibration label, a protected trademark that accredited calibration laboratories can now use to mark their services.
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.Global News
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.
Germany Declines to Join New Global Accreditation Organization GLOBAC
On February 26, 2025, the German Accreditation Advisory Board advised the Federal Government that Germany, through its national accreditation body (DAkkS), should not join the newly established Global Accreditation Cooperation (GLOBAC).
BRCGS Releases Module 11 to Align Packaging Standards with tms/HAVI Requirements
BRCGS has introduced Module 11 for its Packaging Materials Issue 7 Standard, developed in partnership with tms/HAVI.
