EQIN Concept Note Sets Framework for Europe’s Quality Infrastructure Cooperation

CEN and CENELEC, together with major European partners, have released a joint concept note outlining the European Quality Infrastructure Network (EQIN).

Slovenia Hosts Certification Bodies for 37th IQNET General Assembly in Ljubljana

The 37th General Assembly of IQNET, the international network of certification bodies, was held in Ljubljana from May 26 to 30, 2025.

Third European Halal Congress in Sarajevo to Promote Global Exchange of Knowledge

The third edition of the European Halal Congress will be held on June 16–17, 2025, at Hotel Hills in Sarajevo.

UNE Magazine May 2025 Issue Spotlights AI Standard, Data Governance, and Quality Infrastructure

The May 2025 edition of UNE Magazine, published by the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE), is now available online.

Draft NEN 4400 Standard on Foreign Labor Compliance Available for Comment

A revised draft of NEN 4400-2 has been published for public comment by the Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN).

Poland Marks Standardization Day With AI-Focused Conference in Warsaw

The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) celebrated the 15th edition of Standardization Day on May 20 with a conference in Warsaw focused on artificial intelligence, cyber threats, and information management.

TV Show Celebrating Czech Quality Returns in June for Fifth Season

The TV show "You Can’t Replace Czech Quality" returns to CNN Prima News from June to December 2025, bringing stories of Czech companies known for exceptional quality and innovation.

Accredia Joins National Statistical System as Certification Data Gains Official Status

Accredia has officially b Italy’s National Statistical System (SISTAN), the national network that coordinates the production of official statistical information.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Proposes New Technical Committee for Postal Services Standards

The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has launched an initiative to establish BAS/TC 67, a new national technical committee for postal services.

Study Reveals Motives Behind Serbian Honey Testing Lab Destruction

A comprehensive study on food fraud in Serbia and Croatia reveals insights into the recent destruction of Europe's only EIM-IRMS system accredited lab for honey testing.

NEN to Launch New Subcommittee for Climate Scenarios in Infrastructure Planning

The Dutch standardization body NEN will establish a new subcommittee in July 2025 to develop a pre-standard on how climate scenarios should be used in infrastructure planning, especially for vital networks.

Russia Now Requires Local Representative for Foreign Medical Device Registration

Foreign manufacturers with medical devices registered in Russia must appoint a Russian Authorized Representative (RUS REP) or update existing representative details by August 31, 2025.