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

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.

RvA Begins Publishing Updated Accreditation Protocols

The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has started releasing revised versions of its Specific Accreditation Protocols (SAPs), which provide required practical guidance for particular accreditation areas.

POSCH Celebrates Three Decades of Certification with Quality Austria

POSCH, a medium-sized machinery company from southern Austria, is celebrating 30 years of certification by Quality Austria Certification.

AFNOR Breaks Down Standard Revisions in Latest Newsletter, Experts Weigh In

France’s national standardization body AFNOR has published issue no. 16 of its newsletter, focusing on the importance of standard revisions and highlighting current updates to major international standards like ISO 9001, ISO 22000, and ISO 45001.

Bank of Italy Earns Certifications for Distance and Non-Formal Training

The Bank of Italy has received UNI ISO 29993:2019 and UNI ISO 29994:2021 certifications for its training services, confirming the quality and effectiveness of its educational programs.

Slovenia to Host Operational Excellence Forum 2025 on May 23

Operational Excellence Forum 2025 will take place on May 23 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, focusing on innovative strategies in manufacturing, sustainability, and leadership.

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.

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.

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,

Sixteenth Meeting of WG 29 Advances ISO 9001 Revision

ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, the working group responsible for revising ISO 9001, met online for its sixteenth session on May 14, 2025.

IATF Celebrates 100,000 Certified Sites as Global Automotive Sector Raises the Bar

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has surpassed 100,000 certified sites worldwide under the IATF 16949 standard, marking a significant milestone in automotive quality management.

FSSC Expands Development Program to Include Packaging and Strengthen Food Safety Support for SMEs

Foundation FSSC has released Version 2.0 of the FSSC Development Program, expanding its support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food sector.

ISO Proposes New Standard for Describing and Sharing Carbon Credit Data

A new proposal for the ISO/TS 32214 standard has been submitted to the ISO Technical Committee on Sustainable Finance (ISO/TC 322), aiming to create a common reference data model for describing and identifying carbon credit projects and units.

ISO Health Informatics Committee Launches Official LinkedIn Channel

The ISO Technical Committee on Health Informatics, ISO/TC 215, has launched its official LinkedIn page to connect professionals in digital health, standards, and data sharing.

Seven Pillars for Event Standards: New ISO Committee Proposed

A new ISO Technical Committee has been proposed for the international events industry.

Cutting-Edge Technologies Drive Urgent Creation of New Safety Standards

As cutting-edge technologies like AI, robotics, and 3D printing rapidly evolve, standards organizations are working urgently to develop new safety guidelines.

GLOBALG.A.P. Tests New Stakeholder-Created Environmental Solution on Farms

GLOBALG.A.P.'s new environmental sustainability solution is now being tested in real-world farm settings across Europe.

Revised SR10 Standard Strengthens Global Framework for Social Responsibility and ESG Integration

The SR10 standard for social responsibility and sustainable development helps organizations embed ethical, social, and environmental goals into their operations.

ISO 9001 Revision Moves Closer to Public Review Stage After April Meeting

The ISO working group ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, responsible for revising ISO 9001, met online on April 28, 2025, to address and resolve some of the remaining comments on the second committee draft.

Public Consultation Opens for Draft Revision of ISO 9000 Standard

The draft version of ISO 9000—covering fundamentals and vocabulary for quality management—is now open for public consultation ahead of its planned update.

FSSC 24000 Guidance Released for Managing Complaints and Grievances

The Foundation FSSC has published a new guidance document under the FSSC 24000 certification scheme, offering a structured approach for handling complaints and grievances from workers and other stakeholders.