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Non-EU Companies to Face EU Sustainability Reporting With Unclear Scope by 2028
The European Union is moving forward with drafting sustainability reporting standards for non-EU businesses under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
AFNOR can now issue CE Marking certificates for Medical Devices. Looking for Auditors
AFNOR Certification is actively seeking auditors specialized in medical device compliance to help meet a growing need for CE marking services.
EU Adopts New Supply Chain Directive for Corporate Responsibility
The EU has enacted the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), mandating companies to ensure sustainable and ethical practices throughout their supply chains.
EFSA Updates Guidance for Novel Food Applications in EU
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released an updated guide for novel food applications, clarifying scientific and administrative requirements.
European Accreditation Updates Key Document List
The European Accreditation (EA) organization has published a revised version of EA-INF/01:2024, "List of EA Publications and International Documents."
New Edition of "Certif' Info" Released by Cofrac
The French Accreditation Committee (COFRAC) has issued the September 2024 edition of "Certif' Info", its newsletter on certification section updates.
EU Court Limits Organic Logo to Imports Meeting All Standards
The EU Court of Justice ruled that imported food can only display the European Union's organic production logo if it meets all EU production requirements.
Europe Moves to Delay New Deforestation Rules by a Year
The European Commission proposed on October 2 to delay the start of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by an additional 12 months.
CEN and CENELEC Launch New Technical Committee on Data Management and Innovation
CEN and CENELEC have established the joint technical committee JTC 25 to focus on data management, dataspaces, cloud, and edge computing.
Cofrac Launches New Podcast To Modernize Communication Efforts
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has launched a podcast titled "The Voice of Accreditation" to innovate its communication with accredited organizations, members of bodies, evaluators, and the general public.
New EU Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products Now in Force
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) has officially entered into force across the European Union.
France Pioneers Creation of First-Ever Gender Equality Guidelines
The first-ever step in standardization for gender equality was made with the creation of guidance, and France was the country that initiated the process.Global News
FAO Introduces New Guide on Anticipating Future Food Safety Risks
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has published a new guide that explains how
Global Climate Reporting Standards and Frameworks Mapped by Datamaran
Datamaran, a provider of ESG risk and regulatory intelligence, released an infographic and accompanying report providing a global overview of climate change reporting standards and frameworks.
BRCGS Revamps Online Directory to Enhance Supplier Management
The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has launched an upgraded version of its online Directory, introducing Directory Pro and a new API service to
ISO Survey 2024 Released as China’s Return Skews Global Results
The 2024 edition of the ISO Survey marks a major shift in how global certification data is collected -
Final Weeks Before Transition Deadline for ISO 27001: Act by End of October
The deadline for transitioning to the new ISO/IEC 27001:2022 version of the international information security management standard is approaching fast.
Public Consultation Opens on ISO 15614-1 Welding Procedures Standard
The draft version of ISO/DIS 15614-1:2025, a key international standard for specifying and qualifying welding procedures for metallic materials, is now open for public consultation.
SQF Delays Release of Edition 10 as Benchmarking Timeline Shifts
The release of Edition 10 of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Code has been postponed due to
FSC Opens Consultations on Core Forest Management Standards
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched public consultations on proposed revisions to its
Inclusive Conformity Assessment and Instant Verification Highlighted in New IAF Outlook Issue
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published the September 2025 issue of IAF Outlook,
41 WTO Countries Demand GLOBAC Changes as DAkkS Pushes to Delay ILAC Dissolution
A coalition of 41 national accreditation bodies from WTO member states -
Global Specification ISO 6254 Sets Out Framework for Transparent AI Decision-Making
A new international technical specification, ISO/IEC TS 6254:2025,
