Bosnia and Herzegovina Adopts ISO 42001 for Managing Artificial Intelligence

The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has officially adopted ISO/IEC 42001:2023 as a national standard under the designation BAS ISO/IEC 42001:2025.

CEN Opens Public Comment on Draft Guideline for Defect-Free Manufacturing

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has opened a 30-day public consultation on a proposed CEN Workshop Agreement (CWA) that sets out principles and requirements for achieving zero-defect manufacturing (ZDM).

ATS Completes First Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Verifiers

The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has carried out its first-ever assessment of a body applying for verification of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reports.

Mercata VT Becomes First in Serbia Verified to ISO 14064-1 for Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Mercata VT has become the first company in Serbia to be verified under ISO 14064-1, the international standard for quantifying and managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

From Cage Fights to Consoles: AFNOR Kicks Off Standardization for Emerging Sports

Voluntary standardization is gaining ground in new sports sectors, as AFNOR launches efforts to define technical requirements for MMA cages and flooring, pump track infrastructure, and esports event setups.

Netherlands Begins Work on Certification Scheme for Smart Charging Electric Vehicles

The Netherlands is moving forward with a certification scheme for smart charging electric vehicles, building on the recently published NTA 8043.

White Paper Analyzes EU Carbon Rules and Their Impact on Chinese Companies

The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) and other members of the International Carbon Accounting and Verification Council (ICAVC),

France Releases Experimental Standard to Support Shift to Electronic Invoicing

France has released the voluntary experimental standard XP Z12-014 to help businesses transition to electronic invoicing and comply with upcoming national requirements.

Helping Quantum Technologies Speak the Same Language: Denmark Launches New Specification

Danish Standards has published DS/PAS 21008-1:2025, a new specification designed to help quantum technologies "speak the same language" by introducing a shared framework for describing and classifying the supporting technologies that make quantum systems work.

Almaviva Group Receives ESG Recognition and ISO 37001 Certification from DNV

Almaviva Group has become the second company in the world to receive ESG Recognition from DNV, confirming its commitment to responsible governance and sustainability.

SMI Group and CSQA Celebrate First ISO 42001 Certification in Italy

SMI Group has become the first company in Italy to be certified by CSQA for compliance with the ISO/IEC 42001 standard for Artificial Intelligence Management System.

UKAS Retains EA Status After Successful Peer Review

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), the UK’s national accreditation body, has successfully maintained its status as a signatory to the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) Multilateral Agreement (EA MLA).

Key Biocompatibility Medical Device Standard ISO 10993-1 Moves to Final Draft Stage

The revision of ISO 10993-1 has progressed after the October 2024 meeting of ISO TC 194/WG1, and the updated standard is expected to be published mid-2025.

SGS Introduces All-in-One ESG Services Under "Impact Now" Initiative

SGS has introduced Impact Now, a new portfolio offering a single source for comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) services.

INKplant, Kurt Zatloukal, and Maria Hartmann Claim 2024 CEN and CENELEC Standards+Innovation Awards

The winners of the 6th Standards+Innovation Awards were announced on December 10, 2024, during the European Commission’s flagship event, Driving EU Prosperity, held in Brussels, Belgium.

ISO 9001 Revision Faces Continued Challenges with Second Draft

The second Committee Draft (CD2) of the ISO 9001 standard, set for release in 2026, has been issued internally to participants in the revision process.

SA8000 Revision: Draft Reveals New Structure, Broader Scope, and Outcome-Based Focus

The draft of the new version of the SA8000 Standard - a globally recognized framework for managing social responsibility in the workplace - is released by Social Accountability International (SAI).

BSI Paper Proposes Contestability Tool to Enhance Digital Rights in AI

A recent paper from British Standards Institution (BSI) outlines how a standardized contestability tool could enhance digital rights and build trust in AI systems.

Global Food Safety Initiative Publishes Response to Stakeholder Consultation

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has published its response to feedback on the proposed GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 (BMRs v2024).

SGS Leads the Way with Accreditation to FSC EUDR Regulatory Module

SGS is among the first certification bodies accredited to the new Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Regulatory Module (FSC-STD-01-004).

BRCGS 2023-24 Annual Business Report Reveals Top Audit Non-Conformities

The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has released its Annual Business Report for 2023-24, detailing key non-conformities (NCs) across its standards.

IFS Updates Wholesale and Cash & Carry Standard to Version 3

International Featured Standards (IFS) has released version 3 of its Wholesale and Cash & Carry standard, marking its first update in eight years.

Climate Change’s Growing Influence on Quality and the Revision of ISO 9001

Climate change is increasingly shaping quality management, with ISO 9001 now mandating its inclusion in management systems.

ISO 22329 Standard Guides Organizations on Social Media Use in Emergencies

The standard ISO 22329:2021, which focuses on social media in emergency management, provides vital guidance for governmental and non-governmental organizations.