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UK to Tighten Post-Market Rules for Medical Devices Starting June 2025
The UK’s new Post-Market Surveillance (PMS) regulations for medical and in vitro diagnostic devices will come into force on June 16, 2025.
ENEA Releases Technical Standards to Support Circular Economy and Industrial Symbiosis
Italy’s National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA) has published a new guide collecting voluntary technical standards to help companies and organizations apply industrial symbiosis
Bulgarian Lab Experts in Construction Propose Update to Standard on Soil Testing
A proposal to update BDS 15130:1980 on soil testing with a circular plate loading method has been submitted to the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS).
UK Using New Guidance To Ensure Food Authenticity and Fight Food Fraud
A new standard has been published by BSI to help improve trust in food products and reduce the risk of misleading claims in the food and feed supply chain.
France Calls for Experts to Join Effort on New ISO Standard for Nanofertilizer Safety
AFNOR is calling on experts to join the French national committee AFNOR/X457 Nanotechnologies to help shape the future of agriculture by contributing to the development of ISO 24864,
New Accredia Marks System Now in Force for Bodies and Laboratories
A new system for accreditation marks came into effect on January 20 for all entities accredited by Accredia, Italy’s national accreditation body.
Montenegro Launches Two Public Consultations on Nearly 500 Standards
The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) has opened two new public consultations covering a total of 492 standards and related documents.
"Zelena Slovenija" Organizes Free Online Conference on Sustainable Packaging and EU Rules
Zelena Slovenija is organizing a free professional conference on Innovations and Trends in Sustainable Packaging Solutions on March 27, 2025.
Brčko Hosts Roundtable on Organic Farming and Certification
A roundtable on organic farming and certification was held in Brčko as part of the Green&Healthy BiH project.
France Approves Strict Update to Nutri-Score Food Labels Amid Criticism
Despite criticism over its impact on traditional products, France has approved a stricter version of the Nutri-Score food labelling system to help consumers easily recognize products high in sugar and salt.
Environmental Sustainability in Construction: Italian Guide UNI/PdR 13 Opens for Public Review
A new update to UNI/PdR 13, the guideline for environmental sustainability in construction, is now open for public consultation until March 28, 2025.
UNE Event Introduces Plan for New School Anti-Bullying Standard
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) hosted an information event on March 11 to introduce a new initiative aimed at creating a management standard to tackle bullying in schools.Global News
Annual Report for CEN and CENELEC 2023 Released in Digital Format
The 2023 Annual Report for CEN and CENELEC has been released, now available in a fully digital format.
New ISO 10009:2024 Standard on Quality Tools Released
The ISO has released a new standard, ISO 10009:2024, titled "Quality Management — Guidance for quality tools and their application", as announced by the Standards Committee KS CASCO on July 1, 2024.
ISO Develops First International Standard for Net-Zero Emissions
The creation of the first international ISO standard for net-zero emissions is well underway, aiming to provide clarity and firm requirements for the transition towards a "net-zero" state.
As vegetarianism gains traction, certification becomes key
Even in the realm of eating, it seems there's a trend for everything. With a growing focus on sustainability, vegan and vegetarian diets are grabbing the global spotlight more than ever.
Understanding VDA 6.8 - Supply Chain Process Audit
Marko Stojković, Head of Quality Department at Schwing Stetter Smederevo, outlines the key features of VDA 6.8 - Supply Chain Process Audit.
ANSI Highlights ISO 17516:2014 - Microbiology of Cosmetic Products
Ensuring Cosmetic Safety: Understanding Microbiological Contamination
IFS Broker and IFS PACsecure Earn Global Recognition
What do you call a factory that makes good products? A satisfactory!
ANSI Seeks Comments on New ISO Technical Committee Proposal for Customer Contact Centers
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), as the U.S. member body to ISO, is soliciting feedback until July 5 on a draft proposal for a new ISO technical committee (TC) focused on customer contact centers (CCC).
