Accredia Joins National Statistical System as Certification Data Gains Official Status

Accredia has officially b Italy’s National Statistical System (SISTAN), the national network that coordinates the production of official statistical information.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Proposes New Technical Committee for Postal Services Standards

The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has launched an initiative to establish BAS/TC 67, a new national technical committee for postal services.

Study Reveals Motives Behind Serbian Honey Testing Lab Destruction

A comprehensive study on food fraud in Serbia and Croatia reveals insights into the recent destruction of Europe's only EIM-IRMS system accredited lab for honey testing.

NEN to Launch New Subcommittee for Climate Scenarios in Infrastructure Planning

The Dutch standardization body NEN will establish a new subcommittee in July 2025 to develop a pre-standard on how climate scenarios should be used in infrastructure planning, especially for vital networks.

Russia Now Requires Local Representative for Foreign Medical Device Registration

Foreign manufacturers with medical devices registered in Russia must appoint a Russian Authorized Representative (RUS REP) or update existing representative details by August 31, 2025.

NATO Membership Triggers Sweden's Defense Accreditation and Standards Updates

Sweden has updated its certification and accreditation requirements in the defense sector following its full NATO membership in March 2024.

France Slips in Global Standards Rankings as China Climbs to Third, AFNOR Report Finds

France has dropped to fifth place in ISO secretariat rankings, while China has risen to third, signaling a major shift in global standardization influence, according to AFNOR’s 2025 International Barometer.

First Hungarian Version of VDA 6.8 Supply Chain Guide Released

The first official Hungarian translation of VDA 6.8—a guide for auditing supply chain processes in the automotive industry—has been published.

Public Consultation Opens for BS 30480 Suicide Prevention Guide in the Workplace

A draft of BS 30480, a new British Standard offering guidance on suicide prevention, intervention, and support in the workplace, is open for public comment until July 16, 2025.

Les Jardins du Cloître in Marseille Pursues ISO 20121 Certification for Sustainable Events

Les Jardins du Cloître, an eco-responsible bistronomic restaurant in Marseille,

Spain Revises UNE 19601 to Help Organizations Prevent Criminal Offenses

Spain has released a revised version of UNE 19601, a national standard for criminal compliance management.

Croatia Passes Peer Review, Remains in EA Multilateral Accreditation Agreement

The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) has retained its status as a signatory to the European co-operation for Accreditation Multilateral Agreement (EA MLA),