At the end of 2023, the European standard EN IEC 60335-1:2023/A11:2023, which focuses on the safety of household electrical appliances, was officially issued.
The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) has revised its 2013 guidelines on metals and alloys used in food contact materials.
"Qualiopi", the certification that ensures the quality of professional training in France, is rolling out significant updates for 2024, emphasizing collaboration and transparency.
The French Association for Standardization (AFNOR) has introduced a new standard aimed at distinguishing between genuine experts and charlatans in various professional fields.
The Association for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (VDE) has released an informational paper on the new European Battery Regulation.
Work has started on a new European Technical Specification (TS) for the collection, processing, sorting, and storage of used textiles and textile waste.
Three new leaders have been chosen to guide the next generation of experts in the International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) Young Professionals (YP) Programme.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has opened a 12-week public inquiry on the draft standard ISO/DIS 20001, focused on reducing food loss and waste across the supply chain.
The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has voted to apply for membership in the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (GLOBAC), but only if key governance changes are made.