PCA Seeks Feedback on Update to Poland’s Central Accreditation System Document DA-01

The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has released for consultation a draft update of its DA-01 document, the central description of Poland’s accreditation system.

BSF 2025 Forum on Standardization in Lithuania Highlights Baltic Cooperation

The Baltic Forum on Standardization (BSF 2025) took place in Vilnius from September 3 to 5,

RvA Publishes Updated Accreditation Protocols for Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Healthcare IT Security

The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has issued new versions of three Specific Accreditation Protocols (SAPs).

TÜV Austria White Paper Details Trusted AI Framework for Safe and Certifiable Systems

TÜV Austria has released a new white paper presenting its Trusted AI Framework, a structured approach for evaluating and certifying artificial intelligence (AI) systems in safety-critical applications.

EU Acknowledges MSPO as Credible Sustainability Standard Supporting EUDR Compliance

The European Union (EU) has officially recognized the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification as a credible sustainability standard that supports compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

UNI Releases UNI 11919 Part 2 Dedicated to Sustainability Reporting

The Italian national standards body UNI has released UNI 11919-2:2025, a new standard that defines processes for sustainability reporting and accountability.

Luxembourg Forest Certification System Revised and Submitted for PEFC Assessment

The Luxembourg Forest Certification Scheme has been submitted to the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) for assessment.

First in Scotland: NHS Tayside Audiology Accredited Under IQIPS Standard

NHS Tayside’s Audiology Department has become the first in Scotland to achieve accreditation under the Improving Quality in Physiological Services (IQIPS) standard from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

You Can’t Replace Czech Quality: Latest Episode Examines Certification in Social Services

The latest episode of the series You Can’t Replace Czech Quality looked at social services and the meaning of certification in elderly and disability care.

FSC Revises Forest Standard in France, Banning Pesticides and Strengthening Climate Protections

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has approved a new Forest Stewardship Standard for metropolitan France, following four years of consultation, field testing, and collective reflection.

Serbia Begins Work on Project Management Standards: ISO 21500 Expected by Year End

Serbia is preparing to adopt the ISO project management standard series,

North Macedonia Calls for Public Consultation on ISO 9001 Draft

The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) has opened a public consultation on ISO/DIS 9001:2025,

As ISO 45001 Revision Advances, New Guidelines on Climate Risks and Leadership Are Being Developed

The ISO 45001 standard for workplace health and safety is undergoing revision, set for publication in March 2027.

Global Revision of ISO 14001 Enters Final Phase of Public Consultation

The global revision of ISO 14001, the world’s most widely used environmental management standard, has entered its final phase of public consultation.

First International Standard for Safe Wireless Power Transfer Published by IEC and IEEE

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) have jointly published IEC/IEEE 63184:2025, the first global standard to assess human exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) from wireless power transfer (WPT) systems.

ASC to Replace 12 Species-Specific Frameworks with New Unified Farm Standard

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has merged its twelve species-specific standards into a single ASC Farm Standard.

BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Consumer Products Issue 4

BRCGS has launched a public consultation to revise its Global Standard Consumer Products Issue 4, aiming to gather input from across the industry to improve the standard’s relevance and effectiveness.

GFSI Issues Call for Expert Auditors to Join Phase 2 of Development Effort

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has issued an extended call for highly experienced auditors to join the second phase of its Auditor Training and Professional Development (ATPD) governance initiative.

JETI Publishes Key Reports on Metaverse and Intelligent Computing

JETI, the dedicated ISO/IEC advisory group specialized in emerging technologies, has released two reports, focusing respectively on the Metaverse and Intelligent Computing.

As EU Faces US Tariff Risks, Quality Infrastructure Strengthens Economic Integration

An analysis by the Accredia Observatory highlights the risk of new US tariffs on European imports and emphasizes the crucial role of Quality Infrastructure (QI) in safeguarding Europe's integrated economy.

ISO Approves Plan to Develop 56012 Innovation Ecosystem Management Standard

ISO has approved a New Work Item Proposal (NWIP) to develop ISO 56012, a guidance standard on innovation ecosystem management.

Germany Declines to Join New Global Accreditation Organization GLOBAC

On February 26, 2025, the German Accreditation Advisory Board advised the Federal Government that Germany, through its national accreditation body (DAkkS), should not join the newly established Global Accreditation Cooperation (GLOBAC).

BRCGS Releases Module 11 to Align Packaging Standards with tms/HAVI Requirements

BRCGS has introduced Module 11 for its Packaging Materials Issue 7 Standard, developed in partnership with tms/HAVI.

Launch of Global Standards Consultation on PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing)

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is inviting experts worldwide to participate in an open consultation on Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services.