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Germany Issues DIN SPEC 91508 for Choosing the Optimal Carbon Management Method
Germany has released DIN SPEC 91508, a free standard for carbon management that helps evaluate whether carbon capture and utilization (CCU) or carbon capture and storage (CCS) is the better choice in a given situation.
Germany Starts Countdown to 50 Years of Standardization Treaty With New Campaign
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has started the countdown to the 50th anniversary of the Standards Agreement between the Federal Republic of Germany and DIN,
Corporate Culture Tops Agenda at North German Quality Day in Hamburg
At the North German Quality Day conference in Hamburg, participants rated corporate culture and leadership as far more important than standards and rules, suggesting a possible shift in thinking within quality management.
German Institutes Publish Tools to Help Smaller Labs Adopt Digital Calibration Certificates
Germany’s National Metrology Institute (PTB) and German Calibration Service (DKD) are helping smaller calibration laboratories move to Digital Calibration Certificates (DCC).
VDA QMC Symposium Explores China Speed and Auto Crisis Challenges
“China Speed” was a central theme at the recent symposium hosted by the Quality Management Center (VDA QMC) of the German Association of the Automotive Industry,
Xayn Becomes First German Company Certified to ISO 42001 for AI Management
Xayn, a Berlin-based AI startup, is the first company in Germany to receive certification to ISO/IEC 42001,
Germany Issues Two Key AI Standards for Autonomous Train Safety
Germany has introduced two pivotal standards to guide the safe integration of artificial intelligence in fully automated rail transport.
Hamburg Standard Aims to Cut Housing Construction Costs by Rethinking Rules
The German city of Hamburg is introducing the Hamburg Standard to make housing more affordable by streamlining planning, allowing flexible use of rules, and accelerating permit processes.
DKE Opens Office in Nanjing to Boost Sino-German Standardization Ties
The German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE) officially opened a new office in Nanjing, China on April 16, 2025, aiming to deepen international cooperation in electrotechnical standardization.
Global Conference in Berlin to Tackle Quality Infrastructure’s Role in Germany’s Economic Competitiveness
A major international conference will be held in Berlin on May 15, 2025, to explore how quality infrastructure supports Germany’s economic competitiveness and enables fair global trade.
How Germany’s New Government Coalition Shapes the Country’s Standardization Course
After weeks of negotiations, Germany’s new coalition government has signed a four-year agreement outlining its key policy goals.
DIN SPEC 66336 Strengthens Digital Government Services in Germany
Germany has introduced DIN SPEC 66336 to raise the quality of digital public services.Global News

ISO 9001 Revision Moves to DIS Stage, Publication Expected by September
The draft of the sixth edition of ISO 9001 is now ready to enter the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with publication expected by late August or early September.
ISO/DIS 14001 Released, Refining EMS Scope, Risk Planning and Management Oversight
The Draft International Standard ISO/DIS 14001 has been released, marking a major step in the update of the world’s leading environmental management system (EMS) standard.
ISO 13485 Under Review as Industry Prepares for Potential Revision
The international standard for medical device quality systems, ISO 13485:2016, has entered its mandatory five-year systematic review, which concluded on June 5, 2025.
IFS Updates Doctrines for Logistics 3 and Broker 3.2 Standards
IFS has released updated versions of the IFS Logistics 3 Doctrine and IFS Broker 3.2 Doctrine.
Global Consultation Opens on ISO 32212 for Net Zero Transition in Finance
ISO has launched a global public consultation on ISO/DIS 32212, a draft international standard that offers financial institutions a unified, credible framework for developing net zero transition plans.
Quality Awards Spotlight Global Excellence at Quality Live 2025
Quality Live 2025, held in London on June 19, brought together nearly 500 professionals for a high-level conference and awards ceremony.
Enhancing Forensic Investigation With ISO 21043 Standards Series
A new set of international standards shows how standardization can improve the quality and reliability of hands-on work such as forensic investigation.
Stellantis Releases New Customer-Specific Requirements for Use With IATF 16949
Stellantis has released a new set of Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for use with IATF 16949, replacing earlier documents from its various divisions.
BRICS Meeting on Standardization Ends With Signing of Brasilia Declaration
The national standardization bodies of BRICS concluded their first in-person meeting under Brazil’s presidency with the signing of the Brasilia Declaration.
Two New Environmental Management Standards Published by ISO and IEC
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have released two new standards—ISO/TS 14076 and IEC 82474-1—
Producer Responsibility Standard Under Development
Sweden will lead the creation of a new global standard on producer responsibility, with the work coordinated by the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS).