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).

ISO 45001 Accident Reporting Rules Simplified in Austria From 2026

Since January 1, 2026, organizations certified to ISO 45001 in Austria apply simplified rules for reporting serious workplace accidents and breaches of worker protection laws.

Macedonia Adopts ISO 37003 Anti-Fraud Standard

North Macedonia has adopted ISO 37003:2025 as a national standard, published as MKS ISO 37003:2025, making international guidance on fraud control management systems available at national level.

Montenegro Opens Two Public Consultations in Early 2026

The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) has opened two public consultations in January 2026,

European Accreditation Publishes Policy on Geographical Indications PDO, PGI and TSG

The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has published a new policy EA-3/02, setting out how certification bodies for geographical indications are accredited,

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.

What to Expect With Revision of Benchmark Aerospace QM Standard as AS9100 Transitions to IA9100

The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) is preparing the release of IA9100, the new quality management standard that will replace AS9100 for aviation, space, and defense.

ISO 27018 Updated to Strengthen Data Protection in Public Cloud Services

The new ISO/IEC 27018:2025 is the third edition of the guideline for protecting personally identifiable information (PII) in public cloud services where providers act as data processors.

OECD Endorses GOTS, Recognizing Its Growing Social Dimension

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has reviewed the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, 

IEC TS 60255-216-1 Standardizes Communication for Smart Grid Protection Devices

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published a new standard that sets common rules for how protection devices in the power grid communicate digitally so they can work together reliably.

Addressing Biometric Fraud in Identity Documents With New ISO 20059

A new international standard, ISO/IEC 20059, has been launched to strengthen biometric systems against morphing attacks.

Global Report by Standards Australia and ISO Maps 1,122 Environmental Standards

Standards Australia and the ISO have launched the first edition of the Global Environmental Data Standards Mapping report,

International Young Professionals Gather in Germany for DKE Camp on Smart Cities

The DKE Young Professionals Camp 2025 brought together 18 young experts from 18 countries to explore how standards can foster innovation and sustainability, with smart cities as a central example.