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.

South Bohemian Region Opens Social Responsibility Award Applications for 2025

The South Bohemian Region in the Czech Republic has launched the fifth edition of its Governor’s Award for Social Responsibility (CSR) 2025.

CEN and CENELEC Young Professionals Series: Tiphanie Bent Stresses Value of Standards for AI and Finance

The latest feature in the Meet Young Professionals in European Standardization series by CEN and CENELEC introduces Tiphanie Bent from Switzerland.

Serbia’s State Auditor Finds Security Failures in Social Insurance Registry

The State Audit Institution (DRI) has found that the Central Registry of Compulsory Social Insurance (CROSO) has not established a proper system for managing information security.

Telekom Slovenije Earns Gold Recognition for Cybersecurity

Telekom Slovenije has received a gold-level cybersecurity award from CyberVadis,

A1 Slovenija Receives Gold Certificate for Tap Water Initiative

A1 Slovenija, one of the country’s leading telecommunications providers,

Banja Luka Retains Business Friendly City Status With BFC SEE Recertification

Banja Luka has officially been confirmed as a city with a favorable business environment.

Standards Quest Game Now Available in Slovenian

The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) has announced that Standards Quest, an educational board game about standards development, is now available in Slovenian.

UNI Seeks Feedback on Accessibility and Usability Guidelines

A draft Reference Practice on accessibility and usability of products and services is now under public consultation until October 3, 2025.

Croatia Completes Transition as All Medical Laboratories Comply With Latest ISO 15189

All 17 accredited medical laboratories in Croatia have successfully demonstrated compliance with HRN EN ISO 15189:2022,

Institute for Standardization of Serbia Opens Public Consultation on Draft ISO/DIS 9001:2025

As stated in a release from the Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS),

Cybersecurity and High-Risk Country Policy Headline New Cofrac Compétences Issue

The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has published the second 2025 issue of its magazine Compétences.

First Global Standard for Child-Friendly Services for Victims of Violence Released by ISO

In a historic move, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has introduced WA 49:2025, the first international guidelines for child-friendly services aimed at supporting victims of violence.

ISO Develops Two Standards for eDNA Analysis in Aquatic Life Research

ISO is developing two international standards to improve the reliability of environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques used to study aquatic life and assess water quality.

Renault Group Updates Quality Requirements for IATF 16949

Renault Group has updated its Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for IATF 16949:2016, effective March 14, 2025.

BRCGS Invites Experts to Join Technical Working Group for Consumer Products Issue 5

BRCGS is calling for industry professionals to join its Technical Working Group (TWG) to help revise the Consumer Products Standard, currently at Issue 4, which was launched in 2016.

FSSC 22000 Certification Body Applications Paused Due to High Demand

The Foundation FSSC has announced a 12-month pause on new applications from Certification Bodies (CBs) for the FSSC 22000 Scheme, effective from March 14, 2025, to March 14, 2026.

UNECE Recommendations Aim to Enhance Conformity Data Exchange and Product Transparency

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) has released two significant documents that could shape global trade and sustainability frameworks.

ISO 37001 Updated to Strengthen Anti-Bribery Efforts Worldwide

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 37001:2025, an updated anti-bribery management system standard aimed at strengthening integrity, ethical leadership, and governance in organizations worldwide.

GLOBALG.A.P. to Meet All Three Pillars of FSI "Basket of Standards" for Flowers Soon

In 2025, GLOBALG.A.P. will align its solutions with all three pillars of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative's (FSI) "Basket of Standards", enhancing responsible sourcing in the floriculture sector.

ISO 27028 Expected in 2025: New Framework for Tailoring Security Attributes

ISO is currently developing ISO 27028, a guideline on attributes aligned with ISO/IEC 27002:2022.

FSSC Launches Resource Library for Social Sustainability Consultants

Foundation FSSC has launched the FSSC 24000 Consultants Resource Library to support consultants specializing in the social component of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) management.

IFS Commodity List Helps Businesses Assess Risks—Brochure Explains How

The IFS Commodity List plays a key role in the IFS Supply Chain Processes Check, an annual assessment that ensures companies have effective processes to analyze commodity-related risks.

PEFC Seeks Feedback on Three New RED III Standards

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is inviting stakeholders worldwide to comment on three newly developed standards under the Renewable Energy Directive 2023/2413 (RED III).