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Poland Finalizes Consultation on Accreditation Rules for EU Product Assessors
Poland Finalizes Consultation on Accreditation Rules for EU Product Assessors
The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has released a draft update to document DA-11, which outlines how conformity assessment bodies (CABs) can be accredited for assessing products under EU rules.
CEN and CENELEC Open Nominations for 2025 Standards+Innovation Awards
CEN and CENELEC Open Nominations for 2025 Standards+Innovation Awards
The 2025 edition of the Standards+Innovation Awards is now open for nominations, featuring five categories, including a new award for educators in standardization and the biannual award for technical body officers.
SMART Standards Seen as Key Tool for Digital Transformation, German Survey Finds
SMART Standards Seen as Key Tool for Digital Transformation, German Survey Finds
The 13th annual survey by the German Standardization Panel was presented on June 24 by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE).
Road Safety Standards Take Center Stage in Latest Issue of BDS Compass
Road Safety Standards Take Center Stage in Latest Issue of BDS Compass
The latest issue of BDS Compass, published by the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS),
Cofrac Suspends Bureau Veritas Accreditation for Qualiopi Certification
Cofrac Suspends Bureau Veritas Accreditation for Qualiopi Certification
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has suspended Bureau Veritas’ accreditation for issuing Qualiopi certifications, affecting its activities under the ISO/IEC 17065 standard.
Germany Issues DIN SPEC 91508 for Choosing the Optimal Carbon Management Method
Germany Issues DIN SPEC 91508 for Choosing the Optimal Carbon Management Method
Germany has released DIN SPEC 91508, a free standard for carbon management that helps evaluate whether carbon capture and utilization (CCU) or carbon capture and storage (CCS) is the better choice in a given situation.
Moldova Moves to Recognize CE-Marked Products in Push for EU Alignment
Moldova Moves to Recognize CE-Marked Products in Push for EU Alignment
Moldova is taking a major step toward European Union integration by allowing products with CE marking to enter its market without extra checks.
Olympus Mobility Earns ISO 27001 Certification for Data Security
Olympus Mobility Earns ISO 27001 Certification for Data Security
Olympus Mobility, an IT services and consulting firm based in Ghent, Belgium, has achieved ISO/IEC 27001 certification following a successful audit by Brand Compliance B.V.
AFNOR Launches New Study on QSE Function to Track Job Trends and Skills
AFNOR Launches New Study on QSE Function to Track Job Trends and Skills
AFNOR invited professionals working in Quality, Safety, and Environment (QSE) roles to take part in a new study comparing current career trends with findings from a similar 2018 survey.
Danish Webinar Highlights ISO 27001 for Meeting NIS2 Obligations
Danish Webinar Highlights ISO 27001 for Meeting NIS2 Obligations
Danish Standards recently hosted a webinar to help organizations prepare for the national implementation of the EU’s NIS2 Directive, which takes effect in Denmark on July 1, 2025.
Slovakian Acoustics Expert Bugala Opens 2025 CEN and CENELEC Interview Series
Slovakian Acoustics Expert Bugala Opens 2025 CEN and CENELEC Interview Series
CEN and CENELEC have launched the 2025 edition of their Young Professionals in European Standardization series with an interview featuring Michal Bugala, an expert in acoustics and vibrations from Slovakia.
UKAS Shares First Guidance on Using AI in Conformity Assessments
UKAS Shares First Guidance on Using AI in Conformity Assessments
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has published its first technical bulletin offering guidance on how accredited and applicant conformity assessment bodies (CABs) can responsibly use artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in their activities.
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