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Sweden Links Upcoming Preparedness Standard to Supply Security
Sweden Links Upcoming Preparedness Standard to Supply Security
An upcoming standard is taking shape in Sweden to improve public procurement security and support the country’s total defense readiness.
Quality Austria Academy Becomes License Partner of VDA QMC in Austria
Quality Austria Academy Becomes License Partner of VDA QMC in Austria
Quality Austria Academy will take over as the official license partner of the VDA Quality Management Center (VDA QMC)
DIN Invites Public Comments on ISO 9001 Draft
DIN Invites Public Comments on ISO 9001 Draft
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has opened the public comment phase in Germany for the revised draft of ISO 9001,
Strengthening Protection of Cultural Heritage Exhibits With New UNI EN 15991 Standards
Strengthening Protection of Cultural Heritage Exhibits With New UNI EN 15991 Standards
The Italian national standards body UNI has adopted EN 15991 parts 1 and 2, dedicated to the safety and preservation of cultural heritage objects on display.
How Aromatherapy Relies on Standards: New BDS Compass Issue
How Aromatherapy Relies on Standards: New BDS Compass Issue
The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) released the latest issue of its magazine BDS Compass, focused on aromatherapy and essential oils.
Luxembourg Expands Internationally Recognized Calibration Capabilities
Luxembourg Expands Internationally Recognized Calibration Capabilities
The Institut National de Métrologie du Luxembourg (ILNAS) has expanded its internationally recognized calibration and measurement capabilities (CMCs) in the field of electricity and magnetism.
PKN September Newsletter Showcases National Competition on Standards in Education
PKN September Newsletter Showcases National Competition on Standards in Education
Polski Komitet Normalizacyjny (PKN) has released the September issue of its newsletter Wiadomości PKN, highlighting the National Competition "Standardization and Me".
Arshin App Released for Easy Access to Measuring Instrument Verification in Russia
Arshin App Released for Easy Access to Measuring Instrument Verification in Russia
The Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology (Rosstandart) in Russia has released a mobile app called Arshin,
INAB Survey Seeks Views on Future of Accreditation in Ireland
INAB Survey Seeks Views on Future of Accreditation in Ireland
The Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) is rolling out a nationwide survey in September 2025 to gather views on the value and future direction of accreditation in Ireland.
Sustainability Landmark: PEFC-Certified Area in Friuli Venezia Giulia Surpasses 100,000 Hectares
Sustainability Landmark: PEFC-Certified Area in Friuli Venezia Giulia Surpasses 100,000 Hectares
Friuli Venezia Giulia, a region in northeastern Italy, has surpassed 100,000 hectares of sustainably managed forests certified under the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC).
European Standard EN 18061 Sets Rules for Second Life of EV Batteries
European Standard EN 18061 Sets Rules for Second Life of EV Batteries
A new European Standard, EN 18061:2025, establishes clear rules for the safe repair, reuse, and preparation for repurposing of electric vehicle (EV) batteries and modules.
With EU AI Act in Force, Standards Are Set to Drive Implementation
With EU AI Act in Force, Standards Are Set to Drive Implementation
The European Union’s AI Act, which entered into force in August 2024 as the world’s first comprehensive law on artificial intelligence,

Global News

International Quality Awards 2025 Finalists Announced by CQI
International Quality Awards 2025 Finalists Announced by CQI
The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) has announced the finalists for the International Quality Awards 2025, recognizing excellence across nine categories.
BRCGS Updates Module 10 on Plastic Pellet Loss Prevention for Packaging Materials Issue 7
BRCGS Updates Module 10 on Plastic Pellet Loss Prevention for Packaging Materials Issue 7
BRCGS has released an updated version of Module 10 on plastic pellet loss prevention, now aligned with Issue 7 of the BRCGS Packaging Materials Standard.
SGS Delivers First Pilot OECD Certification Audit to Curb Illicit Trade in Free Trade Zones
SGS Delivers First Pilot OECD Certification Audit to Curb Illicit Trade in Free Trade Zones
SGS has completed the first-ever pilot certification audit of a Free Trade Zone (FTZ) under the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) Certification Programme.
IEC to Enhance Smart Energy Roadmap in 2025 with Updates on Grid Resilience and Demand Response
IEC to Enhance Smart Energy Roadmap in 2025 with Updates on Grid Resilience and Demand Response
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Systems Committee for Smart Energy (SyC Smart Energy) updated the Smart Energy Roadmap in December 2024.
As ISO 45001 Revision Advances, New Guidelines on Climate Risks and Leadership Are Being Developed
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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.
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