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Brain-Computer Interfaces Joint Committee Proposed Within CEN-CENELEC
A new joint European technical committee focused on brain-computer interfaces has been proposed within the CEN-CENELEC system,
Young French Professional Enguerrand Crouzet On How Standards Support Europe’s Green Transition
European standardization plays a practical role in Europe’s green transition, according to Enguerrand Crouzet,
Cheese Diplomacy in Accreditation Headlines Final Cofrac Compétences Issue of 2025
The final 2025 issue of Compétences is now online, opening with cheese diplomacy, a real-world example used to show how accreditation supports sanitary controls, regulatory confidence, and access to the European Union market.
AFNOR Publishes SPEC 2406 Guide on Building a Positive Food Safety Culture
The French Association for Standardization (AFNOR) has published AFNOR SPEC 2406, a practical guide designed to support managers in implementing a positive food safety culture.
EN 16309 Revision Gives Broader Scope To Social Performance Of Buildings
The European standard for assessing the social performance of buildings, EN 16309:2014+A1:2014, is being revised to take a broader and more integrated approach.
AFNOR Introduces Free Online Standards Training for Students
The French Association for Standardization (AFNOR) has launched a free online training course to help students and young professionals understand how standards work and why they matter for business, innovation, and regulation.
France Begins Developing Biobank Accreditation Scheme Under ISO 20387
France has launched work on a national accreditation scheme for biobanks based on EN ISO 20387, following a new European mutual recognition process for this activity.
Second European Standardization Panel Survey Launched: Focus on Innovation and EU Competitiveness
The European Commission (EC) has opened the second European Standardization Panel Survey to collect direct input from industry and other stakeholders on their standardization needs,
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.
Proposed CEN Technical Committee on Entrepreneurship to Advance Startup Standards
The Portuguese Institute for Quality (IPQ) has submitted a proposal to create a new Technical Committee (TC) on Entrepreneurship within CEN.
AFNOR Concludes Review Round for ISO 22000 Revision
The review of the revision of ISO 22000 has concluded at AFNOR after a week of discussions.
EFSA Issues New Guidance to Help Companies Bring Microbial Food Products to EU Market
New guidance from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) explains how applicants should prepare submissions for food products that contain, use, or are made with microorganisms under the EU’s food-safety approval system.Global News
ISO 18969 Clinical Evaluation Standard Draft Advances Past Voting Stage
Voting on the Draft International Standard (DIS) for ISO 18969, Clinical evaluation of medical devices, closed on March 10, 2026, marking its progression to stage 40.60 within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
GLOBALG.A.P. Replaces Technical Committees With Five Working Groups and Names Members
Agraya has replaced GLOBALG.A.P. technical committees with five technical working groups (TWGs) and appointed members to each group, with up to 16 experts per group across five areas.
Renault Group Updates Customer Requirements for IATF 16949 Suppliers
Renault Group has updated its Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) for IATF 16949:2016, with the new version taking effect in April 2026 and applying to all suppliers across its global operations.
ISO 20417 Update Integrates Medical Device Information Into Safety Requirements
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the second edition of ISO 20417, replacing the 2021 version and reshaping how manufacturers provide information with medical devices by moving beyond labeling into a broader role tied to safety and usability.
ISO Releases Practical Guide To Integrating Multiple Management Systems
ISO has released a new publication, Integrated management systems – A practical guide (IMS PG), offering organizations a clear way to combine multiple management system standards into one coherent system.
ISO TR 25326 Gathers Global Examples Of Green Logistics In Practice
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/TR 25326:2026, a new international standard that compiles case studies of green logistics to support lower-carbon operations across global supply chains.
BYD Joins IATF As First NEV-Only Automaker And Second Asian Member
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved the addition of BYD Group as a new member of IATF AISBL,
PAS 1958 Published To Connect Built Environment Data Standards
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published PAS 1958:2026, a new guide that helps organizations understand how existing data and information standards in the built environment, including buildings and infrastructure, work together within a single framework.
International Quality Awards 2026 Finalists Announced
The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI), a professional body for quality management, has announced the finalists for its International Quality Awards 2026,
ASC Chain Of Custody Set To Become Supply Chain Module In Major Overhaul
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), an international non-profit that sets standards for responsible seafood farming,
ISO 22000 Revision Enters Public Enquiry Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has moved the revision of ISO 22000 to the public enquiry stage.
