Street Lighting Shines in New Issue of 'BDS Compass'

The latest issue of BDS Compass, the official magazine of the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS), focuses on street lighting, highlighting standards that ensure safety and efficiency after dark.

Expert Talks on Circular Economy at Austrian Standards

Austrian Standards, together with the Circular Economy Forum Austria, organized expert discussions on the circular economy.

Denmark Sets National Record with 11 IEC 1906 Award Winners

A total of 11 Danish experts from various organizations received the IEC 1906 Award for outstanding contributions to international electrotechnical standardization.

New Guidelines Aim to Improve Food Labelling in Italy

The Ministry of Business and Made in Italy (MIMIT) has issued new guidelines to enhance food labelling standards.

Saudi Arabia Prescribes Switch to USB-C Port for All Electronic Devices

Starting January 1, 2025, Saudi Arabia will require all mobile phones and electronic devices sold in the kingdom to feature USB Type-C charging ports.

Sweden Plans Major Boost to 2025 Standardization Budget

The Swedish government has proposed raising the budget for standardization work from 31 to 45 million SEK, a 45% increase for next year.

CAAE First in Spain to Provide COSMOS Certificates for Organic Cosmetics

CAAE Certification is now the first entity in Spain accredited to certify products under the international COSMOS scheme for organic and natural cosmetics.

Inmetro Approves Automatic Weighing System for Brazilian Highways

The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has approved a new model of an automatic weighing system for moving road vehicles in Brazil.

SAS Passes EA Peer Evaluation, Scope of Accreditation Expanded

The Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS) has successfully passed its eighth peer evaluation by the European Cooperation for Accreditation (EA).

Technical Committee for Accreditation and Metrology in North Macedonia Holds 45th Session

The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) held the 45th session of Technical Committee ISRSM TK 18 - Accreditation, Conformity Assessment, and Metrology - on October 9, 2024, in Skopje.

Montenegro Establishes National Technical Committee for Postal Services Standardization

Montenegro is set to enhance its postal services by establishing a National Technical Committee focused on standardization in this sector.

HZN Launches New Technical Committee for Sustainable Cities and Communities

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has established a new technical committee, HZN/TO 584, focused on sustainable cities and communities.

ISO Proposes New area of Technical Activity: Creative Digital Design and Digital Marketing

ISO is getting creative! They’ve proposed new ISO technical committees for creative digital design and digital marketing, aiming to keep things as standardized as our morning coffee.

IFS released a complete review of their IFS Product and Food Defence Guideline (Version 2)

IFS has just released a complete review of their IFS Product and Food Defence Guideline (Version 2).

Seed Oil Free Certified Food Label Unveiled

The Seed Oil Free Alliance has introduced the "Seed Oil Free Certified" Standards and Certification Program in response to the widespread use of refined seed oils in the global food supply.

Pirelli unveils world's first FSC-certified racing bicycle tyre

Pirelli has introduced the world's first FSC-certified racing bicycle tire, marking a significant step towards sustainable practices in the cycling industry.

CEN and CENELEC established a new coordination group on Hydrogen

The CEN and CENELEC Technical Boards have established a new Coordination Group on Hydrogen (CEN-CLC/COG H2) to ensure coherence across hydrogen-related standards.

New Consultation Opens for GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2024

GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) has opened a new consultation for its Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs) version 2024, inviting stakeholders to participate.

Crucial Ways to Avoid Greenwashing - SGS White Paper

To avoid greenwashing while verifying environmental claims, it is crucial to understand various greenwashing tactics, including hidden trade-offs, lack of proof, vagueness, false labels, irrelevance, and outright lies.

IAF Publishes 2023 MLA Report

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) published its 2023 Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) Report, detailing peer evaluation activities to ensure confidence in the IAF MLA.

New discussion platform for national technical working groups - GlobalGAP

The National Technical Working Groups (NTWGs) under GLOBALG.A.P. are local platforms that help adapt and implement GLOBALG.A.P. standards in specific countries.

 FSSC 22000 Version 6 Updated to Include Critical Food Safety Parameters

The FSSC has released a new document interpreting the FSSC 22000 Version 6 standard, specifically regarding laboratory analyses for critical food safety parameters.

ISO 55000:2024 on Asset Management Vocabulary Published

The Standards Committee KS CASCO has announced the release of the updated ISO 55000:2024(en), "Asset Management — Vocabulary, Overview and Principles," effective from July 1, 2024.

ANAB Expands Its International Recognition with IAF MLA Signature

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has stepped up its global game.