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DIN SPEC 66336 Strengthens Digital Government Services in Germany
Germany has introduced DIN SPEC 66336 to raise the quality of digital public services.
DIN’s Schmidt Defends Draft Building Safety Standard Amid Public Debate
The draft standard DIN 94681: Traffic Safety Inspection for Residential Buildings, also known as the “Building TÜV,” has sparked public debate in Germany over concerns about added costs and bureaucracy.
Germany Launches Standard for Sustainable Investment Criteria
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has released DIN 77236-2, establishing uniform criteria for evaluating sustainable financial products.
New German Standard for ReqIF Simplifies Data Exchange
The newly released DIN DKE SPEC 99200 standardizes the interpretation of the Requirements Interchange Format (ReqIF), streamlining data exchange between companies.
DIN to Publish Committee Participants and Industry Breakdown for Greater Transparency
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) is increasing transparency within its standardization committees to enhance trust in its processes.
Korea and Germany Collaborate on Standards to Tackle Climate Crisis
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) and Germany’s DIN and DKE co-hosted the Korea-Germany Standards Cooperation Forum 2024 on November 22, in Seoul.
DAkkS Implements New Category Designations to Clarify Flexible Scopes in Accreditation Certificates
Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS) has implemented new category designations to clarify flexible scopes in accreditation certificates for testing laboratories under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025.
DIN Launches SME Council to Boost Small Business Participation in Standardization
DIN is establishing the SME Council to represent the interests of micro and small enterprises in the standardization process.
12th Annual Sino-German Standardisation Meeting Strengthens Bilateral Collaboration
The 12th Annual Meeting of the Sino-German Standardisation Cooperation Commission (SGSCC) took place from October 13–16, 2024, in Bonn, Germany.
New DIN Standard Enhances Electric Vehicle Charging with Unified Error Codes
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has introduced a new standard to improve the identification and resolution of faults within the electric vehicle (EV) charging process.
TÜV Nord Recognized as Germany's First Compliance Certifier
TÜV Nord is the first certification company in Germany to receive accreditation for certifying compliance management systems according to ISO 37301.
"Stokvis Tapes" Partners with "orgavision" to Optimize Operations with Digital Quality Management
Stokvis Tapes, a producer of self-adhesive solutions and precision stamped parts, partnered with orgavision to implement a digital quality management system that significantly improves efficiency.Global News

Work continues on the ISO 9001 audit in Paris, addressing all feedback collected
Over 50 experts from more than 40 countries met in Paris from March 31 to April 4 to advance the revision of ISO 9001, the world’s most widely used quality management systems standard.
Chennai to Host FSSC Summit Spotlighting Social Management Standards
Foundation FSSC will host its upcoming summit in Chennai, India on April 25, 2025, under the theme "Building Global Trust with Social Management System Standards."
Record Surge in Technical Regulations Strains Global Trade
A record 1,334 technical regulations were reported by World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries in the first quarter of 2025—the highest ever for a single quarter.
Italy’s Recipe Against Food Fraud: Supply Chain Crackdown with Tougher Sanctions and Even Wiretaps
Italy has approved a new bill to strengthen its fight against food fraud through tighter controls, expanded inspections, and even the use of undercover investigations and wiretaps.
IAF ML 4 Issue 9 Updates Procedures for Accreditation and Regional Group Recognition
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released Issue 9 of IAF ML 4:2025,
IEC Launches White Label App as Part of Smart Initiative to Improve Access to Standards
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has launched its new White Label app, now available to IEC National Committee (NC) members as part of its broader digital transformation strategy.
BRCGS Publishes Two New Guides to Help Firms Improve Packaging and Hygiene Standards
BRCGS has released two new guidance documents aimed at improving safety and compliance in packaging and protective clothing practices.
RvA List Unifies Key Accreditation Documents, From Global to National Levels
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has released a new document that brings together accreditation requirements from global, regional, and national levels.
Call for Future Leaders: IEC Opens Nominations for 2025 Young Professionals Programme
The International Electrotechnical Commission is calling on national committees to submit nominations for the 2025 edition of the IEC Young Professionals Programme.
ISO Eyes Committee to Coordinate Sustainability Standards Across Events
A new ISO Technical Committee has been proposed to address sustainability and other key challenges in the global events industry.
SBTi Seeks Feedback on Draft of Updated Corporate Net-Zero Standard
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has opened public consultation on Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard, which will tighten requirements for emissions reduction and reshape how companies use carbon credits.