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DAkkS Replaces Handwritten Signatures with Digital Seals to Improve Certificate Security
As of July 15, 2025, the Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS) has introduced digital seals on all certificates and notices,
France Stands Alone in EU in Allowing RED II Biomass After Deadline
The European Commission has clarified how countries should apply the Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III) after the May 21, 2025, transition deadline.
OLAS Unveils Strategy to Boost Accreditation’s Impact Through 2030
The Luxembourg Office for Accreditation and Surveillance (OLAS) has published its 2025–2030 strategy, reinforcing its role in supporting national economic growth, protecting health and the environment, and ensuring the competence and impartiality of accredited bodies.
Cofrac Updates Accreditation Guides for Pathology and Reproductive Biology Labs
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has released revised versions of two technical accreditation guides, SH GTA 03 and SH GTA 05, aligning them with the 2022 edition of the standard NF EN ISO 15189, the French version of the standard for quality and competence in medical laboratories.
Futura Agricola 2015 Winery Claims Four Landmark Food Certifications
Futura Agricola 2015, a young Apulian winery owned by the Vespa Vignaioli group, has achieved four landmark food-related certifications: BRCGS Food Safety, IFS Food, ISO 22005, and SQNPI.
Shaping Standards for Sustainable Cities: Young Professional Monika Heyder in the Spotlight
Monika Heyder, a Senior Expert in Green and Digital Transformation at ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, is featured in the second 2025 interview of the CEN and CENELEC Young Professionals in European Standardization series.
UNE Launches Committee to Advance Industrialized Construction Standards
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has formally created a technical subcommittee focused on industrialized construction to develop standards for this growing building method in Spain.
UNE, CEM and ENAC Convene to Boost Spain’s Quality Infrastructure
Spain’s key quality institutions met to reinforce their collaboration and outline new steps to strengthen the country’s quality infrastructure.
Bio-Digital Convergence and Biocomputers in Focus in July Issue of PKN News
The July issue of PKN News, published by the Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN),
Tuzla International Airport Receives Unlimited EASA Certification
Tuzla International Airport has officially been awarded permanent certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), confirming its full compliance with European aviation laws and practices.
UNI Opens Public Surveys to Review Three Reference Practice Documents in Services
The Italian National Standardization Body (UNI) has launched three public surveys to assess how the market has used three Reference Practice documents on services:
Lumar Recognized as Slovenia’s Best in Prefab Wood Homes with QUDAL Award
Lumar has been named the only recipient of the 2025–2026 QUDAL Quality Medal in the category of prefabricated wooden houses in Slovenia.Global News
Benchmark Organic Textile Standard GOTS Version 8.0 Open for Public Consultation
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), an internationally recognized certification standard for organic textiles, is currently under revision, with public consultation open for Version 8.0.
ISO 17025 Clarification: Standard Methods Don’t Require Validation Unless Modified
ISO has clarified that standard methods from organizations like ASTM are already validated and do not require extra testing by laboratories unless modified or used outside their intended purpose.
New ISO Subcommittee to Standardize Biological and Technical Component Integration
The ISO subcommittee for Microphysiological Systems (MPS) and Organ-on-Chip (OoC) has been approved and established under ISO/TC 276 Biotechnology.
Latest News About the ISO 9001 Revision
The Second Committee Draft (CD2) of ISO 9001 has been released for comments by SC 2 members.
Bureau Veritas and SGS Eye Merger to Form Certification Titan
French company Bureau Veritas and Swiss firm SGS are in advanced negotiations to merge, potentially creating a €32bn leader in testing and certification services.
IAF Issues Guidance on Tracking Food Certification Performance
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released Informative Document IAF ID 16, titled Development and Monitoring of KPIs in Food-Related Certification Schemes.
IAF Expands MLA to Cover Anti-Bribery and Compliance Systems
In December 2024, the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) expanded its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) to include Anti-Bribery Management Systems (ABMS) and Compliance Management Systems (CMS).
Why Standards for Content-Creating AI Are Essential
The growing adoption of GenAI - generative artificial intelligence systems that create new content such as text, images, and code - highlights the urgent need for governance standards to secure software supply chains.
Shedding Light on Sustainability: New Standard Advances Circular Economy in Lighting
BSI has released BS 8887-221:2024, a new standard aimed at advancing the circular economy in the lighting industry by supporting remanufacturing practices.
IEC 62309 - Used Parts within New Products
The recently updated IEC 62309 standard ensures that reused components within new products are safe, functional, and reliable.
Applications Open for ISO Next Generation Award 2025
ISO has announced the opening of applications for the prestigious Next Generation Award 2025, which recognizes young professionals from ISO members championing sustainability-driven standardization and collaborative approaches.
