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Denmark Aligns Accreditation Rules for Referral Laboratories and Specialists With ISO 15189
Denmark has revised its national accreditation rules for the use of referral laboratories and external specialists to align with the Danish version of ISO 15189:2022 for medical laboratories.
HZN Publishes Work Programme For National Standardization Activities In 2026
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has published its Work Programme for 2026, setting out the national standardization projects it plans to develop, revise, or complete during the year, in line with European Union rules and international trade commitments.
Danish Standards Introduces AI Search Tool for Standards
Danish Standards (DS) has developed a new AI-based search tool to make standards search easier and more relevant for organizations.
26th National Awards of the Czech Republic Invite Applications
The 26th National Awards of the Czech Republic have officially opened, inviting organizations to apply for one of the country’s established national recognition programs focused on quality, responsibility, and sustainability.
NEN Seeks Experts for Clinical Research Standards Committee
The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is inviting experts to join its Clinical Research standards committee to help shape international standards for clinical investigations of medical devices.
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Highlight Quality Systems in Italy
Italy’s preparations for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are bringing quality and trust systems into sharp focus,
Registration Opens for the 31st Quality Austria Forum in Salzburg
Registration is now open for the 31st Quality Austria Forum, which will take place on March 18, 2026, in Salzburg,
FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard Approved for Hungary
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has approved a new Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for Hungary, introducing a single national framework for responsible forest management that will take effect on May 1, 2026.
Climate Transition And Circular Economy In New Edition Of UNE Magazine
The latest edition of UNE Magazine puts climate transition at the center,
Gender Equality, ICT Security, ESG, And EU Rules In The January Accredia Letter
The January edition of Accredia Letterr, the monthly newsletter of Italy’s national accreditation body,
27th International Quality Symposium Planned For March 2026 In Šibenik
The Croatian Quality Managers Society (HDMK) has announced the 27th International Symposium “Quality – Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow”, scheduled for March 25–27, 2026, in Šibenik, Croatia.
Applications Open for Quality Oscar 2026 Business Excellence Awards
Applications are now open for the Quality Oscar (Oskar kvaliteta) 2026, Serbia’s national award for business excellence, recognizing profit and nonprofit organizations based on demonstrated organizational performance and results.Global News
ISO PAS 45007 Provides Guidance on Climate-Related OH&S Risks
ISO has published ISO/PAS 45007:2026, a new document that helps organizations address occupational health and safety risks linked to climate change and climate action.
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9
BRCGS has opened a public consultation on Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9, inviting stakeholders to comment on the current version of the standard as part of the revision process toward the next issue.
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launched, Replacing IAF and ILAC
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated officially began operations on January 1, 2026, establishing a single international accreditation body that
Global Method to Measure Low-Carbon Electricity Defined in PAS 247
A new specification published by the British Standards Institution (BSI), PAS 247, establishes a common method to measure electricity produced by fossil-fuel power plants
ISO 29481 Part Two Defines Practical Digital Communication for BIM
ISO 29481-2:2025 has been officially published, setting out how practical digital communication can be implemented in building information modeling (BIM) and infrastructure projects, as well as in other asset-related use cases across all life cycle stages.
ISO 22544 Sets a Common Vocabulary For Laboratory Design
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22544:2025, an International Standard that defines a shared vocabulary for laboratory design to improve clarity and consistency in how laboratories are planned, built, and used.
Upcoming IFS Local Food Safety Check Addresses Needs of Small-Scale Food Businesses
IFS is preparing to introduce IFS Local, a new food safety check designed for small-scale food processing businesses,
A Fresh Fit for Fashion as ISO Launches Global Clothing Size System
A recently published ISO standard, ISO 8559-2:2025, gives the global clothing size system a makeover by replacing national size labels with clear body measurements to support more consistent sizing worldwide.
ISO Publishes Two New Resources on Consumer Voices in AI and Emerging Technologies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released two new resources aimed at strengthening the role of consumers in the standardization of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies.
ISO/TS 14064-4 Introduced to Support Greenhouse Gas Reporting
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/TS 14064-4, a new technical specification designed to help organizations apply ISO 14064-1 more consistently when measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions.
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation on Consumer Products Issue 5 Draft
BRCGS has opened a public consultation on the draft of Global Standard Consumer Products Issue 5, marking the first full revision of the standard since 2016 and setting the direction for how non-food consumer products will be certified in the coming years.
