New Version of AMC 05 Sets Updated Rules for Accreditation of Occupational Health and Safety Certifications

The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has issued a revised version of AMC 05,

Almawave Earns ISO 42001 Certification for Responsible Artificial Intelligence

Almawave, a data and AI company within the Almaviva Group, has received certification to ISO/IEC 42001, the international standard for responsible AI management.

Bulgaria Joins Global FSC Network for Sustainable Forest Management

Bulgaria is now officially part of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) global network, following the approval of the Sustainable Forests Association as an FSC network partner.

BSI and Kantara Join Pilot for Digital Identity Accreditation

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has announced that two organizations have joined the pilot program to seek accreditation to certify against the UK’s national digital identity framework.

New INRS Guide and Online Tools Help Small Businesses Assess Work Risks

The French National Research and Safety Institute (INRS) has published a new guide to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) identify and reduce occupational risks.

Serbian Chamber of Commerce Launches National ESG Platform Powered by AI

The Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PKS) has launched ESGstandard,the country’s first national digital platform for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) self‑assessment and improvement.

Slovenia Offers Funding for Environmental and Sustainability Labels in Tourism Sector

Slovenia’s Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport has launched a new call for applications to support hospitality and tourism businesses with the costs of obtaining or renewing internationally recognized environmental and sustainability labels.

CEN’s Online Standards Development Tool Now Supports Entire Process

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has completed the full rollout of its Online Standards Development (OSD) tool, which now covers the entire process from project creation to final publication.

EU’s ESPR Sets Stage for Digital Product Passports, Repairability Rules and Phased Rollout

The European Union’s new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) took effect on July 18, 2024, setting the groundwork for far-reaching sustainability rules across nearly all products on the EU market.

CROLAB’s New E-Glasilo Previews 20th Laboratory Competence Conference in Zadar

The Croatian Association of Laboratories (CROLAB) has published the July 2025 issue of its E-Glasilo, featuring a preview of the 20th International Conference on Laboratory Competence.

EU Commission Launches Nature Credits to Reward Ecosystem Protection and Boost Rural Income

The European Commission has unveiled a Roadmap towards Nature Credits, a new voluntary and certified tool designed to attract private investment in biodiversity protection and generate income for farmers, foresters, and local communities.

Austrian Companies Invited to Compete for 2026 State Prize for Corporate Quality

Entries are now open for the 2026 State Prize for Corporate Quality, Austria’s highest recognition for organizational excellence. 

OIML Marks 70th Anniversary with Special Logo in 2025

The International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) will celebrate its 70th Anniversary in 2025, commemorating the signing of its Convention on October 12, 1955.

New Joint Committee for Smart and Sustainable Cities Proposed

A proposal for a new joint technical committee (JTC) under ISO and IEC focusing on Smart and Sustainable Cities and Communities has been submitted by AFNOR.

NIST Issues Three Standards to Secure Data Against Future Quantum Threats

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) finalized three quantum-resistant algorithm standards this summer, marking a major milestone in preparing for quantum-powered encryption threats.

SQF Food Safety Edition 10 to Be Released in July 2025

As 2025 begins, the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) has announced the release of SQF Edition 10 in July 2025, with implementation for auditing scheduled for the first half of 2026.

Revised FSC Ecosystem Services Procedure V2-0 Published to Highlight Positive Forest Management Impacts

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published an updated framework to demonstrate the positive impacts of sustainable forest management on ecosystems.

Report Highlights Role of Quality Infrastructure in Scaling Net Zero

A new report highlights how the Quality Infrastructure (QI) can accelerate the transition to net zero emissions.

Luxembourg Launches PCDS Platform to Strengthen Circular Economy Transparency

Luxembourg has unveiled its Product Circularity Data Sheet (PCDS) platform, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed to ensure supply chain transparency by standardizing circular data of products.

GFSI Unveils Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 to Enhance Food Safety Worldwide

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has launched its updated Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs) version 2024, setting a new standard for global food safety.

More Standards Needed for Greener Heavy Transport

Efforts to electrify heavy transport face significant challenges due to the absence of common standards.

Should standards become free and available to all?

- EU Commission and Standardization Bodies Seek Solutions for Access to Harmonized Standards -

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Registered in New Zealand

The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated or GLOBAC, was officially registered as a legal entity on December 6, 2024, in New Zealand.

How to Verify Certificates to Avoid Fake Ones

Swedac has outlined steps to verify certificates, focusing on two main types: certificates issued by notified bodies and certificates issued by accredited certification bodies.