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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.
New DAkkS Portal Makes Accreditation Easier
DAkkS, Germany’s national accreditation body, has launched its new "DAkkS Port" portal to simplify the accreditation process for its clients.
New digital accreditation symbol aims to boost global trust
In an age where “trust issues” are more common than a broken smartphone screen, a new development from Germany’s DAkkS is here to save the day.
Implementation of quality management principles at GRS confirmed
Goodyear Retail Systems Confirms Adherence to Quality Management PrinciplesGlobal News
ISSB Proposes Updates to Three SASB Standards, Refining Sustainability Reporting in Agriculture, Food and Power
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has issued a consultation on proposed amendments to three Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards to support alignment with IFRS S1 and IFRS S2,
FSC Proposes New Approach To Intact Forest Landscapes Protection
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched two public consultations on draft Advice Notes to strengthen how Intact Forest Landscapes (IFLs) are managed and protected.
VDA Releases Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd Revised Edition for Public Review
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) Quality Management Center (QMC) has released the Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd revised edition, opening a public feedback period until May 12, 2026.
Technical Guides Explain 2026 Updates to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Global certification body Bureau Veritas has released two technical guides on the revised versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001,
VDA 20 Guide on AI in Quality Management Opens for Feedback
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has released VDA 20 – AI in Quality Management as a draft document and opened it for public feedback until June 30, 2026,
ISO 14155 on Clinical Investigations of Medical Devices in Humans Updated
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14155:2026, updating the global Good Clinical Practice standard for clinical investigations of medical devices in human subjects.
ISO 17024 Third Edition Published: Updated Rules For Certification Of Persons
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published the third edition of ISO/IEC 17024,
ISO 12100 Machinery Safety Revision Stalls Over Risk Definition Dispute
The revision of ISO 12100, the core standard for machinery safety, remains unresolved following a negative international vote, with key disagreements, including on alignment with EU requirements.
Sweden Introduces CBAM Accreditation for Emissions Verifiers, Reflecting Broader Global Shift in Climate Data Assurance
The Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (SWEDAC) has introduced a new accreditation area for organizations verifying emissions data under the
Youth Leadership Program Opens Applications For 2026–2027 Environmental Cohort
Applications are now open for the third cohort of the Environmental Management Youth Leadership Group (YLG 3.0), an initiative of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
PEFC Opens Nominations For Forest Management Working Group Seats
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is inviting nominations for its Sustainable Forest Management Working Group, with submissions open until April 22, 2026.
