Quantum Computing Layer Model – First Technical Report by CEN and CENELEC JTC 22

CEN and CENELEC’s Joint Committee 22 on Quantum Technologies has launched its first publication, Technical Report CEN/CLC/TR 18202:2025, defining a layer model for universal gate-based quantum computing.

Fast-Tracking AI Standards for EU AI Act: CEN and CENELEC Adopt Special Package

CEN and CENELEC have adopted a special package of measures to speed up the creation of European standards supporting the EU AI Act.

Lek Receives Golden Q and Innovation Awards for Advancing Quality and Energy Efficiency

Lek, a pharmaceutical company and part of Sandoz, received the Golden Q Award from the Pomurje Association for Quality and the Gold Innovation Award from the Pomurje Chamber of Commerce.

Three ATS Updates Refine Accreditation Rules for Laboratories and Conformity Bodies

The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has issued three major updates concerning accredited and applicant conformity assessment bodies.

Germany’s Leading Standards Bodies Urge Integration of Technical Rules into Modernization Agenda

Germany’s three leading standardization organizations

ISO Survey Finds Italy Among Global Leaders in Key Management System Certifications

Italy reaffirmed its strong position in international standardization, ranking among the top three countries for six management system standards in the 2024 ISO Survey,

Burgenland, Vienna, and Lower Austria Recognize Top Companies at 2025 Leading Business Awards

Austria’s best-performing enterprises were honored at the Austria’s Leading Companies (ALC) 2025 regional awards, organized by Die Presse in cooperation with KSV1870 and PwC Austria.

Fifteen Czech Companies Introduced to the National Quality Program

Fifteen Czech companies were introduced this year to the government-backed National Program Česká kvalita during the Day with Quality event at the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MPO).

EU-ETS 2: Quality Austria Certification Becomes First Verification Body in the Country

Quality Austria Certification has been accredited as the first verification body in Austria for the new European Union Emissions Trading System for fuels and heating (EU-ETS 2).

Inside UKAS’s Digital Transformation of Accreditation

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is undertaking a major digital transformation to modernize how accreditation is delivered and managed.

Accessibility, Smart Cities, and New Translations Showcased in Autumn Issue of SIST e-Sporočila

The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) released the autumn edition of its online magazine e-Sporočila, which explores how standards shape accessibility, sustainability, and innovation in society.

UNI’s Obiettivo 9001 Platform Adds Two Articles Explaining Key Points and New Features in ISO 9001 Revision

Two new resources explaining the main updates in ISO/DIS 9001 have been released by the Italian Organization for Standardization (UNI) on its Obiettivo 9001 platform.

New CSSP Certification Offers Streamlined Verification for Sustainability and Green Claims

The TIC Council has introduced the Certification System for Sustainability Processes (CSSP), a new framework that provides independent certification for green claims and other sustainability-related practices.

ISO Opens 2025 Research Grant Call with Focus on Supply Chain Resilience

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has opened applications for the ISO Research Grant 2025, which awards 25,000 Swiss francs to a postgraduate student or team to conduct original research on the impacts of international standards.

UKAS Developing First Accreditation for United Nations SDG Impact Standards

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is developing a new accreditation project to support certification against the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)’s SDG Impact Standards.

Consumer Privacy by Design at Core of New International Standardization Subcommittee

A new subcommittee - ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 44 - has been created to develop international standards for consumer protection in the area of privacy by design.

ISO 59000 Series Backed as Tool to Replace Linear Model With Circular Economy

The sixth Circularity Gap Report from 2024 finds that only 7.2% of the global economy is circular, leaving 92.8% of resources locked in a linear system of extraction, use, and waste.

IATF Confirms Official Interpretations to Rules 6th Edition Through New Communiqué

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has released Stakeholder Communiqué SC-2025-001 to announce two new official interpretations to its Rules 6th Edition.

Tracking Revisions of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001—The Most Widely Used ISO Management Standards

The three most widely used ISO management system standards—ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001—are all in the process of being revised.

ISO 19011 Revision Adds Climate and Tech Focus to Management System Audits

The ISO 19011 standard, which outlines how to audit management systems, is being revised and is currently at the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage.

Regenagri Certification Helps Illycaffè Elevate Brazilian Coffee to Award-Winning Status

Illycaffè’s regenerative farming practices are reshaping the global coffee industry—bringing both environmental and quality gains.

Stellantis Unifies Supplier Scoring Guide for IATF 16949 Compliance

Stellantis has released an updated version of its Scorecard Quick Reference Guide for IATF 16949:2016, effective April 2025.

How Standards Make Chocolate Safe, Sustainable, and Delicious

As chocolate bunnies and eggs lined shelves this Easter, European and international standards were quietly working behind the scenes to ensure these sweet treats were safe, fair, and properly labeled.

Work continues on the ISO 9001 audit in Paris, addressing all feedback collected

Over 50 experts from more than 40 countries met in Paris from March 31 to April 4 to advance the revision of ISO 9001, the world’s most widely used quality management systems standard.