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AFNOR Study Maps Changing Profile of Quality, Safety and Environment Professionals
AFNOR Study Maps Changing Profile of Quality, Safety and Environment Professionals
Quality, Safety, and Environment (QSE) professionals in France are gaining strategic importance and broader responsibilities,
ASviS 2025 Report Highlights Role of Accreditation in Advancing 2030 Agenda Goals
ASviS 2025 Report Highlights Role of Accreditation in Advancing 2030 Agenda Goals
A recently released ASviS 2025 Report by the Italian Alliance for Sustainable Development (ASviS) shows how accreditation and quality infrastructure can help turn the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda,
German Labs Group Welcomes Proposed Accreditation Reform Strategy, Calls for Clearer Plan
German Labs Group Welcomes Proposed Accreditation Reform Strategy, Calls for Clearer Plan
The Association of Independent Testing Laboratories (VUP) welcomed the German Industry Federation’s (BDI) proposal to reform Germany’s accreditation system but said the plan still lacks a clear reform roadmap.
SEK Launches Interactive Maps to Clarify Electrical Standards in Sweden
SEK Launches Interactive Maps to Clarify Electrical Standards in Sweden
Swedish Electrotechnical Standard (SEK) has launched interactive standard maps to make it easier to understand and apply energy-related standards.
Norway Integrates Termlex Standards Database into National Terminology Portal
Norway Integrates Termlex Standards Database into National Terminology Portal
Norway has made standardized technical language easier to access by integrating Termlex,
BioMar Certified under Sustainable Aquafeed Standard for French and Spanish Facilities
BioMar Certified under Sustainable Aquafeed Standard for French and Spanish Facilities
BioMar, a Denmark-based global producer of aquafeed, has been certified by DNV under the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Feed Standard for its facilities in Nersac, France, and Dueñas, Spain.
Three UNI Reference Practices on Workplace Safety and Asbestos Open for Stakeholder Review
Three UNI Reference Practices on Workplace Safety and Asbestos Open for Stakeholder Review
The Italian National Standardization Body (UNI) has opened a public consultation to gather feedback on three Reference Practices that may be turned into full technical standards.
DIN, DQS and DGQ Join Forces to Guide Professionals Through ISO 9001 Transition
DIN, DQS and DGQ Join Forces to Guide Professionals Through ISO 9001 Transition
The revision of ISO 9001 and its German version is scheduled for publication in fall 2026, introducing updates expected to reflect evolving quality management practices.
European Standard EN 18065 Streamlines Use of Recycled Plastics Across EU
European Standard EN 18065 Streamlines Use of Recycled Plastics Across EU
The new European standard EN 18065 establishes a unified data system to track the origin, properties, and recycling of plastics, making it easier to use recycled plastics across Europe.
End National Monopolies – Eurolab Urges Major Overhaul of EU Accreditation System
End National Monopolies – Eurolab Urges Major Overhaul of EU Accreditation System
The European federation of laboratories, Eurolab, has published a position paper on the revision of the New Legislative Framework (NLF), urging the European Commission (EC) to modernize Regulation (EC) No 765/2008.
SIST Calling for Experts to Join Graphics and Petroleum Committees.
SIST Calling for Experts to Join Graphics and Petroleum Committees.
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) is inviting professionals to join two of its technical committees: SIST/TC GRT for Graphics Technology and SIST/TC NAD for Petroleum Products, Lubricants, and Related Products.
Hemp Use in Food Explored at TAIEX Workshop in North Macedonia
Hemp Use in Food Explored at TAIEX Workshop in North Macedonia
The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) organized a two-day workshop on October 29-30 focused on the use of hemp in food production,

Global News

Updated ISO 21001 for Educational Management Moves Focus to Learners and Sustainability
Updated ISO 21001 for Educational Management Moves Focus to Learners and Sustainability
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the second edition of its Educational Organizations Management Systems (EOMS) standard, ISO 21001:2025.
First Global Standard for Organizational Biodiversity Action: ISO 17298 Launched in Kigali
First Global Standard for Organizational Biodiversity Action: ISO 17298 Launched in Kigali
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 17298, the world’s first international standard to help organizations take measurable and accountable action on biodiversity.
FAO Introduces New Guide on Anticipating Future Food Safety Risks
FAO Introduces New Guide on Anticipating Future Food Safety Risks
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has published a new guide that explains how
Global Climate Reporting Standards and Frameworks Mapped by Datamaran
Global Climate Reporting Standards and Frameworks Mapped by Datamaran
Datamaran, a provider of ESG risk and regulatory intelligence, released an infographic and accompanying report providing a global overview of climate change reporting standards and frameworks.
BRCGS Revamps Online Directory to Enhance Supplier Management
BRCGS Revamps Online Directory to Enhance Supplier Management
The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has launched an upgraded version of its online Directory, introducing Directory Pro and a new API service to
ISO Survey 2024 Released as China’s Return Skews Global Results
ISO Survey 2024 Released as China’s Return Skews Global Results
The 2024 edition of the ISO Survey marks a major shift in how global certification data is collected -
Final Weeks Before Transition Deadline for ISO 27001: Act by End of October
Final Weeks Before Transition Deadline for ISO 27001: Act by End of October
The deadline for transitioning to the new ISO/IEC 27001:2022 version of the international information security management standard is approaching fast.
Public Consultation Opens on ISO 15614-1 Welding Procedures Standard
Public Consultation Opens on ISO 15614-1 Welding Procedures Standard
The draft version of ISO/DIS 15614-1:2025, a key international standard for specifying and qualifying welding procedures for metallic materials, is now open for public consultation.
SQF Delays Release of Edition 10 as Benchmarking Timeline Shifts
SQF Delays Release of Edition 10 as Benchmarking Timeline Shifts
The release of Edition 10 of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Code has been postponed due to
FSC Opens Consultations on Core Forest Management Standards
FSC Opens Consultations on Core Forest Management Standards
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched public consultations on proposed revisions to its
Inclusive Conformity Assessment and Instant Verification Highlighted in New IAF Outlook Issue
Inclusive Conformity Assessment and Instant Verification Highlighted in New IAF Outlook Issue
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published the September 2025 issue of IAF Outlook,
41 WTO Countries Demand GLOBAC Changes as DAkkS Pushes to Delay ILAC Dissolution
41 WTO Countries Demand GLOBAC Changes as DAkkS Pushes to Delay ILAC Dissolution
A coalition of 41 national accreditation bodies from WTO member states -
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