Gender Equality, ICT Security, ESG, And EU Rules In The January Accredia Letter

The January edition of Accredia Letterr, the monthly newsletter of Italy’s national accreditation body,

27th International Quality Symposium Planned For March 2026 In Šibenik

The Croatian Quality Managers Society (HDMK) has announced the 27th International Symposium “Quality – Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow”, scheduled for March 25–27, 2026, in Šibenik, Croatia.

Applications Open for Quality Oscar 2026 Business Excellence Awards

Applications are now open for the Quality Oscar (Oskar kvaliteta) 2026, Serbia’s national award for business excellence, recognizing profit and nonprofit organizations based on demonstrated organizational performance and results.

HZN And CROLAB Publish New E-Newsletters With Updates From Standards And Laboratories

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) and the Association of Croatian Laboratories CROLAB have published new editions of their electronic newsletters,

NEN Nearing Full Shift To Digital Standards In February 2026

From February 1, 2026, NEN, the Netherlands’ national standards body, will supply its standards only in digital form, ending the sale of printed standards.

NS 9410 Aquaculture Environmental Monitoring Standard Set for Revision

Norway is preparing to revise NS 9410, its national standard for monitoring seabed impacts from marine aquaculture, and is inviting experts to take part in the work.

Made Green in Italy Opens New Application Window in January 2026

Italy has opened a new application window for the Made Green in Italy scheme, allowing companies to apply for support for product environmental footprint projects from January 12 to January 26, 2026.

ANSES Publishes Reference Framework for Drafting Hygiene and HACCP Guides

The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES) has published a new reference framework

National Program Czech Quality Newsletter Reviews 2025 Activities and New Quality Labels

The National Program Czech Quality, a government-backed initiative of the Czech Republic,

UNI Releases PdR 185 for Managing Projects Across Organizations

UNI, the Italian standards body, has released UNI/PdR 185, a new reference practice that defines requirements for how organizations manage projects and prepare for certification of a Project Management System.

AFNOR Celebrates 100 Years of Trust With Yearlong Program in 2026

The AFNOR Group, founded in 1926 as the Association française de normalisation, is marking its 100th anniversary throughout 2026,

Juan Manuel Benito And Nuria Martín Chivelet Receive IEC 1906 Awards

Two Spanish experts, Juan Manuel Benito and Nuria Martín Chivelet, have received the IEC 1906 Awards for 2025 in recognition of their contributions to international electrotechnical standardization under the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

Four High-Impact ISO Standards Revision Tracker: Parallel Reviews Set for 2026 Completion

Four cornerstone standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) - ISO 9001, ISO 9000, ISO 19011, and ISO 14001

ISO 42005 and How to Master AI Impact Assessments: INCITS Launches Video Series

The InterNational Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS) has launched a YouTube video series to help organizations apply ISO 42005.

EA Approves Conditional Membership in Global Accreditation Cooperation - GLOBAC

The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has voted to apply for membership in the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (GLOBAC), but only if key governance changes are made.

ISO and GHG Protocol Join Forces to Create Unified Global Standards for Carbon Accounting

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) have announced

IFS Introduces Deforestation Check to Support EUDR Compliance

IFS has launched the Deforestation Check Self-assessment to help businesses prepare for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

ISO Establishes Committee to Develop Standards for Event Industry

A new international standards committee, ISO/TC 354, has been created to establish best practices for the global event industry.

Global Standard for Textile Publishes Version 4.0 of Requirements for Certification Bodies

The Global Standard has released Version 4.0 of its approval procedure and requirements for Certification Bodies.

IAF and ILAC Publish New Issue of IAF/ILAC A2 for Evaluating Accreditation Bodies

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) have published a new issue of IAF/ILAC A2:

South Korea Leads Release of ISO 18960 Standard on Third Party Payment Security

South Korea has led the development of ISO 18960:2025, a new international standard that sets security guidelines for third party payment service providers.

ISO Annual Meeting 2025 Heads to Rwanda

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Annual Meeting 2025 will take place from October 6 to 10 in Kigali, Rwanda,

IEC Survey Shows Global Citizens Demand Stronger Action on Renewable Energy

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released a new study showing overwhelming public support for a more sustainable future,

EA Legal Opinion Confirms GLOBAC Must Amend Statutes for EU Compliance

A legal review commissioned by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has concluded that the planned international body GLOBAC must amend its documents to comply with European Union law.