Accredia’s July Newsletter Highlights ESG Ratings, Water Quality, and Medical Lab Reliability

The July issue of the newsletter from Accredia, Italy’s national accreditation body, is now available and features a wide range of updates on accredited conformity assessment, digital innovation, and sustainability.

SELSA Intelligence Achieves ISO 22301 Certification for Business Continuity

SELSA Intelligence AG has been certified to ISO 22301 for business continuity management by Quality Austria, becoming one of the first in Austria’s insurance sector to do so.

New Version of AMC 05 Sets Updated Rules for Accreditation of Occupational Health and Safety Certifications

The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has issued a revised version of AMC 05,

Almawave Earns ISO 42001 Certification for Responsible Artificial Intelligence

Almawave, a data and AI company within the Almaviva Group, has received certification to ISO/IEC 42001, the international standard for responsible AI management.

Bulgaria Joins Global FSC Network for Sustainable Forest Management

Bulgaria is now officially part of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) global network, following the approval of the Sustainable Forests Association as an FSC network partner.

BSI and Kantara Join Pilot for Digital Identity Accreditation

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has announced that two organizations have joined the pilot program to seek accreditation to certify against the UK’s national digital identity framework.

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.

GAEI, a New Tool to Measure Accreditation Capability Worldwide

The latest IAF Outlook newsletter introduces the Global Accreditation Experience Index (GAEI), a new tool measuring accreditation capability worldwide.

BSI Unveils Free Net-Zero Guide to Help SMEs Cut Emissions

BSI has launched a free standard to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) develop net-zero transition plans.

Update of IFS Split Audit Protocol puts sharper Risk Controls and Planning in Focus

IFS has released version 2 of its Split Audit Protocol, providing updated guidance for audits conducted both on-site and remotely.

IAF Releases January Outlook Newsletter: Updates on MLA Expansion, COP 29, and Leadership Strategies

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published its latest Outlook newsletter, featuring significant updates in accreditation and conformity assessment.

GM Tightens Supplier Rules With Stricter Inspections and New Reporting

General Motors (GM) has revised its Customer Specific Requirements for IATF 16949, effective January 31, 2025.

No Deal! SGS and Bureau Veritas End Merger Negotiations

SGS and Bureau Veritas have ended merger talks without reaching an agreement, which could have created a €32 billion leader in testing and certification services.

PEFC Launches Survey to Revise Project Certification Requirements

PEFC has opened a survey to gather stakeholder feedback on updating its Project Certification requirements.

Benchmark Organic Textile Standard GOTS Version 8.0 Open for Public Consultation

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), an internationally recognized certification standard for organic textiles, is currently under revision, with public consultation open for Version 8.0.

ISO 17025 Clarification: Standard Methods Don’t Require Validation Unless Modified

ISO has clarified that standard methods from organizations like ASTM are already validated and do not require extra testing by laboratories unless modified or used outside their intended purpose.

New ISO Subcommittee to Standardize Biological and Technical Component Integration

The ISO subcommittee for Microphysiological Systems (MPS) and Organ-on-Chip (OoC) has been approved and established under ISO/TC 276 Biotechnology.

Latest News About the ISO 9001 Revision

The Second Committee Draft (CD2) of ISO 9001 has been released for comments by SC 2 members.

Bureau Veritas and SGS Eye Merger to Form Certification Titan

French company Bureau Veritas and Swiss firm SGS are in advanced negotiations to merge, potentially creating a €32bn leader in testing and certification services.