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KS CASCO Reviews ISO 9001 Revision, Approves Serbian Translation of ISO 21500
KS CASCO, the Committee for Conformity Assessment and Quality Management under the Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS),
HZN Publishes New E-Newsletter, Major Conferences and Quantum Cybersecurity Highlighted
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) released the September 2025 edition of HZN e-Glasilo,
CEN Launches Development of EN 17483-5 on Health Security Services
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has begun work on EN 17483-5, a new standard focusing on health security services for the healthcare sector.
Horizon Europe Calls for Standardization Proposals, Several Closing in November
The European Commission is calling for project proposals that incorporate standardization activities under Horizon Europe, its main program for research and innovation.
European Accreditation Celebrates 25 Years of Strengthening Quality Infrastructure
The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) is marking its 25th anniversary, celebrating a quarter-century of
Cofrac Opens Accreditation for Energy Audit Certification
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has opened accreditation for a new certification covering energy audit services in buildings, processes, and transport.
UNI Opens Consultation On Soft Facility Management Practice For Outsourced Services
UNI has launched a public consultation, open until November 1, 2025, on a draft Practice of Reference (UNI/PdR) dedicated to Soft Facility Management.
EUCC Scheme, Risk Management Testing and More: Accredia September Newsletter
The latest edition of AccrediaLetter, published by Accredia - Italy’s national accreditation body
IQTIG Updates List of Healthcare Certificates and Quality Seals for German Federal Hospital Atlas
The Institute for Quality Assurance and Transparency in Healthcare (IQTIG) has published an updated list of certificates and quality seals for inpatient healthcare providers.
16th Quality Austria Food Forum Highlights New Sustainability and Packaging Rules
The 16th Quality Austria Food Forum, held on September 30, brought together around 100 experts to discuss
Swedac Expands Rules on Proficiency Testing and Interlaboratory Comparisons
Swedac, Sweden’s national accreditation body, has updated its policy governing how accredited bodies participate in proficiency testing (PT) and interlaboratory comparisons (ILC).
Latest Issue of Revista UNE Highlights How Standards Fuel Spain’s Economy and Innovation
The September edition of Revista UNE, the official magazine of the Asociación Española de Normalización (UNE),Global News
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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 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 has introduced AFNOR Spec 2315, a pivotal document designed to anchor the concept of a regenerative economy in standardization.
