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Slovenia Opens Voucher Scheme Covering Up to 60 Percent of Certification Costs
Slovenia Opens Voucher Scheme Covering Up to 60 Percent of Certification Costs
The Slovenian Enterprise Fund (SPS) has opened a new call offering co-financing for companies seeking certification under the “V10 – Voucher for Obtaining Certifications” scheme,
CERTINALIA First in Spain Accredited for IEC 62443 Industrial Cybersecurity Certification
CERTINALIA First in Spain Accredited for IEC 62443 Industrial Cybersecurity Certification
The Spanish National Accreditation Body (ENAC) has accredited CERTINALIA as the first entity in Spain to certify cybersecurity in industrial automation and control systems (IACS) under the UNE-EN IEC 62443 series.
Italy Starts Work on UNI Practice for Economic and Operational Performance Control
Italy Starts Work on UNI Practice for Economic and Operational Performance Control
The Italian Organization for Standardization (UNI) is starting work on a new reference practice for management control systems, aiming to provide a structured way to monitor economic and operational performance. 
Algeria and Malta Accreditation Bodies Pass EA Peer Reviews
Algeria and Malta Accreditation Bodies Pass EA Peer Reviews
The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) confirmed that ALGERAC and NAB-Malta have passed peer reviews by its Multilateral Agreement Council (MAC).
Portugal Joins International Group on Certification of Personnel Competence in IECEE
Portugal Joins International Group on Certification of Personnel Competence in IECEE
The Portuguese Institute for Quality (IPQ) has joined Working Group 34 (WG 34) on certification of personnel competence within the IECEE system.
ISO 22000 Draft Gets French Translation
ISO 22000 Draft Gets French Translation
A French translation of the Draft International Standard (DIS) for ISO 22000, which sets requirements for food safety management systems, has now been completed as part of the revision led by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 
April PKN News Issue Examines Governing Autonomous AI Systems
April PKN News Issue Examines Governing Autonomous AI Systems
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) centers its April 2026 issue of its PKN News publication on how standards are adapting to the rapid shift toward artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can act and decide independently.
RvA Updates Prisma Reporting Tool for Assessment Reporting
RvA Updates Prisma Reporting Tool for Assessment Reporting
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has launched an updated version of its Prisma Reporting Tool, introducing changes to how assessment findings, deviations, and reports are structured and presented.
European Standard Proposal Aims to Clarify Product Lifespan Claims
European Standard Proposal Aims to Clarify Product Lifespan Claims
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is considering a new standard that would help organizations worldwide better justify and communicate how long their products are expected to last.
EN 18140 Sets Common Terms for Nature-Based Solutions
EN 18140 Sets Common Terms for Nature-Based Solutions
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published EN 18140, a European standard that defines common terms and classifications for nature-based solutions (NbS),
All Phases Of Cultural Heritage Conservation Covered With New EN 16853
All Phases Of Cultural Heritage Conservation Covered With New EN 16853
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published EN 16853:2026,
EN 15978 Harmonizes Building Environmental Performance Assessment
EN 15978 Harmonizes Building Environmental Performance Assessment
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published EN 15978:2026,

Global News

ISO Launches Interactive Dashboard with Over 1,100 Environmental Standards
ISO Launches Interactive Dashboard with Over 1,100 Environmental Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a new interactive dashboard that brings together more than 1,100 International Standards linked to environmental data.
EcoVadis Recognizes FSSC 24000 Social Certification Scheme
EcoVadis Recognizes FSSC 24000 Social Certification Scheme
EcoVadis has recognized the FSSC 24000 Social Management System Scheme as a valid certificate under the Labor and Human Rights topic, allowing certified companies to use it directly in EcoVadis sustainability assessments.
IEEE Makes Its AI Standards Available Through New Global Exchange
IEEE Makes Its AI Standards Available Through New Global Exchange
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) has added its portfolio of artificial intelligence standards to the new International AI Standards Exchange, a central platform created to support responsible AI development worldwide.
IVECO Group Updates Customer Requirements for IATF 16949 Suppliers
IVECO Group Updates Customer Requirements for IATF 16949 Suppliers
IVECO Group has updated its Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs) for organizations certified to IATF 16949, setting new expectations for how suppliers manage quality, testing, sustainability, and supply disruptions.
Public Consultation Opens on Revised FSC Chain of Custody Standards
Public Consultation Opens on Revised FSC Chain of Custody Standards
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on the revision of its Chain of Custody standards, with comments accepted until January 25, 2026.
ISO/DIS 9001 Approved with Overwhelming Global Support, Reports SIS
ISO/DIS 9001 Approved with Overwhelming Global Support, Reports SIS
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) reports that ISO member countries have approved the Draft International Standard ISO 9001:2026 with 97 percent voting in favor,
First Global Standard To Measure Pharmaceutical Impact: PAS 2090 Launched
First Global Standard To Measure Pharmaceutical Impact: PAS 2090 Launched
The UK’s national standards body BSI has published the first global standard for measuring the environmental impact of medicines.
GLOBALG.A.P. Recognizes Eight Schemes in 2025 Benchmarking Round
GLOBALG.A.P. Recognizes Eight Schemes in 2025 Benchmarking Round
Eight agriculture and floriculture schemes have secured recognized status as GLOBALG.A.P. benchmarked schemes for 2025, giving producers accepted ways to meet market requirements without duplicate audits.
First ISO/IEC 5259-3 Certification for AI Data Quality Management Published
First ISO/IEC 5259-3 Certification for AI Data Quality Management Published
AI Clearing has become the first organization to earn certification under ISO/IEC 5259-3, the new international standard for managing data quality in artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
GFSI Opens Applications and Extends Deadline for BMRs v2024
GFSI Opens Applications and Extends Deadline for BMRs v2024
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened applications for the Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 (BMRs v2024), the criteria used to evaluate and recognise food safety certification programmes worldwide.
PEFC Opens Consultation On Revised Project Sourcing Standard
PEFC Opens Consultation On Revised Project Sourcing Standard
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has opened a public consultation on its revised PEFC Project Sourcing standard, which is available for feedback until December 23, 2025.
Circular Design Process Aims to Transform the Global Textile and Fashion Industry
Circular Design Process Aims to Transform the Global Textile and Fashion Industry
The global textile and fashion industry is under increasing pressure to reduce waste, improve material use, and meet new expectations from regulators and consumers.
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