Italy Launches Working Group to Develop Integrity Standard for Professionals

A new working group in Italy is preparing to turn a key set of professional integrity guidelines into a national technical standard.

EU Targets October Deadline for Revised Sustainability Reporting Standards

The European Commission has asked for a full rewrite of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) by October 31, in anticipation of reforms aimed at easing reporting burdens on businesses.

Trebinje Starts Implementing CAF Standard to Boost Quality in Administration

The City of Trebinje has started applying the CAF standard to improve quality management in its public administration.

Honey Testing Halted in Serbia as Beekeepers Claim Deliberate Obstruction

The analysis of honey quality and safety in Serbia has been halted for over a month, according to the Union of Beekeeping Organizations of Serbia (SPOS),

Croatia Promotes Voluntary Food Labels to Support Domestic Agriculture and Guide Consumers

Croatia’s Agriculture and Food Agency (HAPIH) oversees a voluntary labeling system for agricultural and food products aimed at strengthening domestic production.

North Macedonia Proposes New Technical Committee on Security and Resilience

The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) has launched a procedure to form a new technical committee, ISRSM TC 49 – Security and Resilience.

ISS Launches New Sections in First 2025 Edition of Standardization Bulletin

The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has released the first 2025 edition of its Standardizacija bulletin, featuring a refreshed layout and two new sections for clearer, more engaging content.

Bosnian Accreditation Body Hosts Meeting to Harmonize Calibration Labs with International Policies

The Bosnian Institute for Accreditation (BATA) held an online harmonization meeting on March 21, 2025, 

CEN and CENELEC Accept EU Request for Machinery Regulation Standards

The European Commission’s standardization request to support the new EU Machinery Regulation has been formally accepted by CEN and CENELEC, launching a critical new phase in European standardization that runs through 2035.

KOTO Reaffirms Commitment to Ethical and Sustainable Practices With SMETA Certification

KOTO, a Slovenian food processing firm, has once again passed the SMETA (Sedex Membership Ethical Trade Audit), one of the most widely used ethical audit formats globally.

New RvA Document Clarifies Rules for Flexible Accreditation Scopes in Netherlands

The Accreditation Council of the Netherlands (RvA) has published a new document, RvA-T054, that explains how flexible scopes of accreditation should be handled.

Public Consultation Opens in Norway on Patient Pathway Standard for Diagnostic Imaging

A draft Norwegian version of a new European standard for the patient pathway in diagnostic imaging is now open for public consultation until May 1.

Revision of ISO 22000 Expected by 2027

The international standard ISO 22000, which addresses food safety management systems, is set to undergo a significant revision by 2027.

ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024: New Guidelines for Remote Auditing of Management Systems

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published the ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024,

IAF Endorses GlobalGAP's Latest Food Safety Standard - IFA v6

Looks like the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) just gave a big thumbs up to GlobalGAP's new standard.

GFSI call for Applications to join the GFSI Steering Committee

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened applications for retail members to join its Steering Committee.

New Standard for EUDR DDS Module Published by PEFC

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has released a new standard for the European Union's Deforestation-free Supply Chain Regulation (EUDR) Due Diligence System (DDS) Module.

New Green Marks Tackle Carbon Footprints

Ever wondered if your favorite product’s carbon footprint is like your ex’s excuses—full of holes?

IEEE Launches Study Group on Humanoid Robot Standards

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Robotics & Automation Society (RAS) has initiated a study group to assess the current standards for humanoid robots.

CEN published CWA 18125:2024 ‘Trusted data transaction - part 1’

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has introduced CWA 18125:2024 ‘Trusted Data Transaction - Part 1’.

Feedback requested for guides ISO/IEC Guide 58-2019 and ISO/IEC Guide 63-2019

Comments on the systematic review of two guides are requested by October 18, 2024 and are collected by American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

ISO Proposes New area of Technical Activity: Creative Digital Design and Digital Marketing

ISO is getting creative! They’ve proposed new ISO technical committees for creative digital design and digital marketing, aiming to keep things as standardized as our morning coffee.

IFS released a complete review of their IFS Product and Food Defence Guideline (Version 2)

IFS has just released a complete review of their IFS Product and Food Defence Guideline (Version 2).

Seed Oil Free Certified Food Label Unveiled

The Seed Oil Free Alliance has introduced the "Seed Oil Free Certified" Standards and Certification Program in response to the widespread use of refined seed oils in the global food supply.