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Accredia’s July Newsletter Highlights ESG Ratings, Water Quality, and Medical Lab Reliability
Accredia’s July Newsletter Highlights ESG Ratings, Water Quality, and Medical Lab Reliability
The July issue of the newsletter from Accredia, Italy’s national accreditation body, is now available and features a wide range of updates on accredited conformity assessment, digital innovation, and sustainability.
SELSA Intelligence Achieves ISO 22301 Certification for Business Continuity
SELSA Intelligence Achieves ISO 22301 Certification for Business Continuity
SELSA Intelligence AG has been certified to ISO 22301 for business continuity management by Quality Austria, becoming one of the first in Austria’s insurance sector to do so.
New Version of AMC 05 Sets Updated Rules for Accreditation of Occupational Health and Safety Certifications
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 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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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.

Global News

Global Food Safety Initiative Publishes Response to Stakeholder Consultation
Global Food Safety Initiative Publishes Response to Stakeholder Consultation
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has published its response to feedback on the proposed GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 (BMRs v2024).
SGS Leads the Way with Accreditation to FSC EUDR Regulatory Module
SGS Leads the Way with Accreditation to FSC EUDR Regulatory Module
SGS is among the first certification bodies accredited to the new Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Regulatory Module (FSC-STD-01-004).
BRCGS 2023-24 Annual Business Report Reveals Top Audit Non-Conformities
BRCGS 2023-24 Annual Business Report Reveals Top Audit Non-Conformities
The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has released its Annual Business Report for 2023-24, detailing key non-conformities (NCs) across its standards.
IFS Updates Wholesale and Cash & Carry Standard to Version 3
IFS Updates Wholesale and Cash & Carry Standard to Version 3
International Featured Standards (IFS) has released version 3 of its Wholesale and Cash & Carry standard, marking its first update in eight years.
Climate Change’s Growing Influence on Quality and the Revision of ISO 9001
Climate Change’s Growing Influence on Quality and the Revision of ISO 9001
Climate change is increasingly shaping quality management, with ISO 9001 now mandating its inclusion in management systems.
ISO 22329 Standard Guides Organizations on Social Media Use in Emergencies
ISO 22329 Standard Guides Organizations on Social Media Use in Emergencies
The standard ISO 22329:2021, which focuses on social media in emergency management, provides vital guidance for governmental and non-governmental organizations.
ADNOC’s CO2 Storage Site Becomes First in the Middle East Certified by DNV
ADNOC’s CO2 Storage Site Becomes First in the Middle East Certified by DNV
DNV has certified the feasibility of ADNOC’s West Aquifer CO2 storage site in the UAE, marking a milestone in the region’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) efforts.
Standards Pavilion Highlights Role of Standards in Advancing Climate Action at COP29
Standards Pavilion Highlights Role of Standards in Advancing Climate Action at COP29
The Standards Pavilion at COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, showcased the critical role of international standards in turning climate commitments into measurable actions.
BSI Introduces Digital Seal for Three Types of Medical Device Certificates
BSI Introduces Digital Seal for Three Types of Medical Device Certificates
BSI announced the introduction of a digital seal for its MDR, IVDR, and UKCA certificates for medical devices starting November 2024.
IATF Releases New Sanctioned Interpretations for Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949
IATF Releases New Sanctioned Interpretations for Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has announced the release of Sanctioned Interpretations (SIs) for both the Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949.
BRCGS Releases Interpretation Guidelines for Issue 7 of Packaging Materials Standard
BRCGS Releases Interpretation Guidelines for Issue 7 of Packaging Materials Standard
BRCGS has released the Interpretation Guidelines for Issue 7 of the Packaging Materials Standard, providing additional context and guidance for each clause.
AFNOR Spec 2315 Lays Groundwork for Regenerative Economy Standardization
AFNOR Spec 2315 Lays Groundwork for Regenerative Economy Standardization
AFNOR has introduced AFNOR Spec 2315, a pivotal document designed to anchor the concept of a regenerative economy in standardization.
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