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You Can’t Replace Czech Quality: Latest Episode Examines Certification in Social Services
The latest episode of the series You Can’t Replace Czech Quality looked at social services and the meaning of certification in elderly and disability care.
FSC Revises Forest Standard in France, Banning Pesticides and Strengthening Climate Protections
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has approved a new Forest Stewardship Standard for metropolitan France, following four years of consultation, field testing, and collective reflection.
Serbia Begins Work on Project Management Standards: ISO 21500 Expected by Year End
Serbia is preparing to adopt the ISO project management standard series,
North Macedonia Calls for Public Consultation on ISO 9001 Draft
The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) has opened a public consultation on ISO/DIS 9001:2025,
HZN E-Glasilo 8/2025 Highlights Electric Vehicle Charging, Laser Safety and European Quality Infrastructure
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has released the August edition of its e-Glasilo (8/2025) together with the Bulletin on normative documents.
Latest ISBIH Glasnik 2/25 Bulletin Brings News on Biorobots Inspired by Animals
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has released its Glasnik 2/25 Bulletin,
Bijelo Polje and Žabljak Earn BFC SEE Certification as Business Friendly Communities
Bijelo Polje and Žabljak in Montenegro have been awarded the prestigious Business Friendly Certificate in South East Europe (BFC SEE),
NSAI Opens Consultation on EU eInvoicing Standard
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has launched a public consultation on the revised draft of prEN 16931-1, the European standard on electronic invoicing.
Norway Publishes Standard for Technology Enabling Independent Living
Standard Norway has released NS-EN 17999, a new standard giving requirements, recommendations, and guidance for Accessible Systems for Living Independently (ASLI).
UKAS Moves Forward With Accreditation for AI Management Systems
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is advancing its work on accreditation for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS),
DAkkS Launches Calibration Label to Strengthen Trust and Transparency
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has introduced the new DAkkS calibration label, a protected trademark that accredited calibration laboratories can now use to mark their services.
Last Month to Switch to New Accredia Accreditation Mark
Accredited bodies and laboratories in Italy have less than a month left to complete the transition to the new Accredia marks system.Global News
ISO 27028 Expected in 2025: New Framework for Tailoring Security Attributes
ISO is currently developing ISO 27028, a guideline on attributes aligned with ISO/IEC 27002:2022.
FSSC Launches Resource Library for Social Sustainability Consultants
Foundation FSSC has launched the FSSC 24000 Consultants Resource Library to support consultants specializing in the social component of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) management.
IFS Commodity List Helps Businesses Assess Risks—Brochure Explains How
The IFS Commodity List plays a key role in the IFS Supply Chain Processes Check, an annual assessment that ensures companies have effective processes to analyze commodity-related risks.
PEFC Seeks Feedback on Three New RED III Standards
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is inviting stakeholders worldwide to comment on three newly developed standards under the Renewable Energy Directive 2023/2413 (RED III).
Portugal Pioneers the First Global Standard for Startup Quality and Innovation
The Portuguese Standardization Body, Instituto Português da Qualidade (IPQ) has launched NP 4595, a pioneering standard designed to help startups improve quality management and innovation.
IFS Updates Guideline for Logistics Audit Checklist
IFS has updated its Guideline for the IFS Logistics Audit Checklist to align with IFS Logistics version 3.
Volvo and GM Update Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949
Volvo Group and General Motors have updated their customer-specific requirements (CSRs) for IATF 16949, the automotive quality management system standard.
IRIS Certification News: Railway Quality Management Upgrades with Rev. 4 and Siemens Mobility’s Gold Award
The International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS) underwent significant updates with the implementation of Revision 4 in April 2024, introducing key changes to improve quality management for railway sector companies.
Draft Revision of ISO 17020 for Inspection Bodies Open for Voting
The ISO International Organization for Standardization Committee on Conformity Assessment (CASCO) has released a draft revision of ISO/IEC 17020, which sets competence requirements for inspection bodies.
Survey Launched to Improve ISO 59000 Circular Economy Standards
The ISO/TC 323 Technical Committee on Circular Economy has launched a survey, open from February 4 to April 4, 2025, to gather feedback on three foundational standards within its scope - ISO 59004, ISO 59010, and ISO 59020.
ETSI Creates Group to Define 6G Standards, Welcomes Expert Contributions
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has launched a new working group to define the requirements for the upcoming sixth-generation (6G) mobile network.
