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Future of Standardization Highlighted in the Latest Issue of UNI’s STANDARD Magazine
The latest issue of STANDARD, the magazine published by the Italian National Standardization Body (UNI),
Dutch Stakeholders Invited to Review Water Sampling Standard NEN-EN-ISO 19458
The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has opened a consultation asking Dutch stakeholders whether the water sampling standard NEN-EN-ISO 19458 should be revised, with input open until February 19, 2026.
PKN Holds Hands-On Standardization Workshop for Young Professionals
The Young Professionals in Standardization 2025 workshop brought together young experts in Poland to gain practical experience with how standardization works in real settings.
State Regional Standards Center of Nizhny Novgorod Marks 125-Year Anniversary
The State Regional Center for Standardization, Metrology, and Testing of the Nizhny Novgorod Region (NNCSM) marked its 125-year anniversary at an official gathering,
NBN Upgrades Standards Platform to Improve User Experience
The Belgian Bureau for Standardization (NBN) has upgraded its standards platform to help organizations manage standards more easily and with greater clarity.
AFQ Certification Launched to Verify Antioxidant Activity and Bioactivity in Foods
A new international certification scheme called Activity FoodOxys Quality (AFQ) has been launched in Greece to verify the antioxidant activity and bioactivity of food products and food raw materials,
Parco Nord Milano Becomes First in Italy to Earn PEFC Certification for Urban Greenery
Parco Nord Milano has become the first organization in Italy to obtain PEFC certification specifically for the sustainable management of urban greenery, covering all its urban and peri-urban green areas.
Italy Adopts Three ISO 27000 Series Standards to Boost Privacy and Information Security
Italy has adopted three new standards from the ISO/IEC 27000 series on information security management,
HZN November e-Glasilo Highlights Bosnian Delegation Visit And Biodiversity Standard
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has published the November edition of its e-Glasilo, the penultimate issue of the official gazette for 2025.
Latest SIST Podcast Episode With Mira Kos Skubic Explains How Standards Protect Consumers
Mira Kos Skubic, PhD, an expert in consumer protection, nutrition, and standardization, is the guest of episode 5 of the SIST Podcast, which explains how standards affect everyday consumer choices and safety.
EN 16309 Revision Gives Broader Scope To Social Performance Of Buildings
The European standard for assessing the social performance of buildings, EN 16309:2014+A1:2014, is being revised to take a broader and more integrated approach.
Croatian Standards Institute Marks 20 Years Of Standardization Work
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN), Croatia’s national standards body, has marked its 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of work to strengthen standardization across the country.Global News
ISO/DIS 14001 Released, Refining EMS Scope, Risk Planning and Management Oversight
The Draft International Standard ISO/DIS 14001 has been released, marking a major step in the update of the world’s leading environmental management system (EMS) standard.
ISO 13485 Under Review as Industry Prepares for Potential Revision
The international standard for medical device quality systems, ISO 13485:2016, has entered its mandatory five-year systematic review, which concluded on June 5, 2025.
IFS Updates Doctrines for Logistics 3 and Broker 3.2 Standards
IFS has released updated versions of the IFS Logistics 3 Doctrine and IFS Broker 3.2 Doctrine.
Global Consultation Opens on ISO 32212 for Net Zero Transition in Finance
ISO has launched a global public consultation on ISO/DIS 32212, a draft international standard that offers financial institutions a unified, credible framework for developing net zero transition plans.
Quality Awards Spotlight Global Excellence at Quality Live 2025
Quality Live 2025, held in London on June 19, brought together nearly 500 professionals for a high-level conference and awards ceremony.
Enhancing Forensic Investigation With ISO 21043 Standards Series
A new set of international standards shows how standardization can improve the quality and reliability of hands-on work such as forensic investigation.
Stellantis Releases New Customer-Specific Requirements for Use With IATF 16949
Stellantis has released a new set of Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for use with IATF 16949, replacing earlier documents from its various divisions.
BRICS Meeting on Standardization Ends With Signing of Brasilia Declaration
The national standardization bodies of BRICS concluded their first in-person meeting under Brazil’s presidency with the signing of the Brasilia Declaration.
Two New Environmental Management Standards Published by ISO and IEC
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have released two new standards—ISO/TS 14076 and IEC 82474-1—
Producer Responsibility Standard Under Development
Sweden will lead the creation of a new global standard on producer responsibility, with the work coordinated by the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS).
Codex Committee on General Principles Meets in Lille to Discuss Updates to Procedural Manual
Delegates from around the world gathered in Lille, France from June 2 to 6 for the 34th Session of the Codex Committee on General Principles (CCGP34), where they discussed proposed updates to the Codex Alimentarius Procedural Manual.
