Italy Steps Up Food Fraud Crackdown with Over 54,000 Checks in 2024

Italy’s Central Inspectorate for the Protection of Quality and the Repression of Fraud in Agri-food Products (ICQRF) released its 2024 report,

SIST Newsletter Spotlights Sustainability, Youth Leadership and Energy Innovation

The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) has released the first 2025 issue of its newsletter e-Sporočila, spotlighting how standards support a safer, more sustainable world.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Adopts ISO 42001 for Managing Artificial Intelligence

The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has officially adopted ISO/IEC 42001:2023 as a national standard under the designation BAS ISO/IEC 42001:2025.

CEN Opens Public Comment on Draft Guideline for Defect-Free Manufacturing

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has opened a 30-day public consultation on a proposed CEN Workshop Agreement (CWA) that sets out principles and requirements for achieving zero-defect manufacturing (ZDM).

ATS Completes First Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Verifiers

The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has carried out its first-ever assessment of a body applying for verification of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reports.

Mercata VT Becomes First in Serbia Verified to ISO 14064-1 for Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Mercata VT has become the first company in Serbia to be verified under ISO 14064-1, the international standard for quantifying and managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

From Cage Fights to Consoles: AFNOR Kicks Off Standardization for Emerging Sports

Voluntary standardization is gaining ground in new sports sectors, as AFNOR launches efforts to define technical requirements for MMA cages and flooring, pump track infrastructure, and esports event setups.

Netherlands Begins Work on Certification Scheme for Smart Charging Electric Vehicles

The Netherlands is moving forward with a certification scheme for smart charging electric vehicles, building on the recently published NTA 8043.

White Paper Analyzes EU Carbon Rules and Their Impact on Chinese Companies

The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) and other members of the International Carbon Accounting and Verification Council (ICAVC),

France Releases Experimental Standard to Support Shift to Electronic Invoicing

France has released the voluntary experimental standard XP Z12-014 to help businesses transition to electronic invoicing and comply with upcoming national requirements.

Helping Quantum Technologies Speak the Same Language: Denmark Launches New Specification

Danish Standards has published DS/PAS 21008-1:2025, a new specification designed to help quantum technologies "speak the same language" by introducing a shared framework for describing and classifying the supporting technologies that make quantum systems work.

Almaviva Group Receives ESG Recognition and ISO 37001 Certification from DNV

Almaviva Group has become the second company in the world to receive ESG Recognition from DNV, confirming its commitment to responsible governance and sustainability.