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Digital Edition of 90 Years of Standardization in Serbia Is Now Available
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has released the digital edition of the monograph “90 Years of Standardization in Serbia”, making the full publication freely available to the public for the first time.
Academic Standards Day in Slovenia Trains Students to Solve Company Challenges Through Standards
From November 12 to 14, 2025, the third Autumn School of Standardization – Academic Standards Day (ASD) took place at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of the University of Ljubljana (UL FE).
CEN To Publish First OSD-Drafted Standard in December
The first standard drafted in the Online Standards Development (OSD) platform will be published in December 2025, marking a key milestone in the digital transformation led by CEN and CENELEC.
MISSION AI Presents Quality Standard for Low-Risk AI
A new voluntary quality standard for low-risk artificial intelligence has been launched by the partners of MISSION AI,
Food Experts Awards 2025 Honor Innovation, Safety and Quality
The Food Experts Awards (FEA) 2025 ceremony, organized by Cibum, took place on November 15 in Thessaloniki, during the Food & Drinks by Detrop exhibition at TIF HELEXPO.
Norway Creating a New Committee to Revise NS 3450 Standard for Construction Tenders
Standard Norway (SN) is setting up a national committee to revise NS 3450:2014, the standard that explains how tender documents for construction and civil works should be organized.
Switzerland Revises Rules for Food Origin Labeling
Switzerland has revised its rules on how food can claim a Swiss origin, publishing the updated ordinance with changes that take effect on January 1, 2026.
Spain Strengthens Role in Quantum Standards: November UNE Magazine
The November edition of Revista UNE, the monthly magazine of Spain’s national standards body, highlights the country’s growing influence in quantum technology standardization.
Work-Family Balance Guidelines Enter Public Consultation in Italy
Italy’s national standards body UNI has opened the public consultation for a new reference practice that aims to help organizations support parents and improve the balance between family and work life.
PKN Launches Survey To Shape Future SMART Standards
Poland’s national standards body, PKN, has opened a short survey to collect user views on the planned shift toward SMART Standards, which aim to make standards easier to use through digital and machine-readable formats.
GORDIC GINIS Filing Service Earns First eSSL Certification in Czechia
The GINIS electronic filing service from GORDIC has become the first system in Czechia to earn eSSL certification.
2025 Standardization Awards Recognize Key Contributions in Portugal
The Portuguese Institute for Quality (IPQ) held the 2025 Standardization Awards ceremony on November 26 at the Ricardo Fernandes Auditorium to recognize technical committees and experts who strengthen Portugal’s national standardization system.Global News
PEFC Launches Consultation on Updated Project Sourcing Standard and Requirements
PEFC International has opened a 60-day public consultation, running from October 24 to December 23, to review proposed updates to its project certification requirements.
ISO 17298 Embeds Biodiversity in Business Strategy, Signaling a Shift in Finance
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 17298, a new global standard that makes biodiversity part of business strategy and financial decision-making.
ISO 54002 Guides Police in Applying ISO 9001 Principles
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 54002:2025, a new guidance document to help police organizations apply the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 in their operations.
Updated ISO 27701 Now Offers Standalone Privacy Management Certification
The 2025 update of ISO 27701 marks a major shift in privacy management, turning the standard into a fully independent, certifiable framework.
Work Begins on FSSC 22000 Version 7
The Foundation FSSC has started developing Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 certification scheme.
PIC/S and EMA Seek Feedback on Pharmaceutical Quality System in GMP Guide
The Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have launched a joint consultation on
GM and Stellantis Update Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 Certification
General Motors and Stellantis have both issued updates to their customer-specific requirements (CSRs) under the automotive quality management standard IATF 16949.
Two Decades as Cornerstone of Information Security Management: ISO 27001 Turns 20
The international standard ISO/IEC 27001 has turned 20, continuing to serve as the main global reference for information security management systems (ISMS).
CSQ 2.0 Launched: Cannabis Safety and Quality Certification Revision
The Cannabis Safety & Quality (CSQ) organization has launched the finalized CSQ 2.0 Certification Program,
Updated ISO 21001 for Educational Management Moves Focus to Learners and Sustainability
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the second edition of its Educational Organizations Management Systems (EOMS) standard, ISO 21001:2025.
First Global Standard for Organizational Biodiversity Action: ISO 17298 Launched in Kigali
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 17298, the world’s first international standard to help organizations take measurable and accountable action on biodiversity.
