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Netherlands Updates Standard for IT Security in Healthcare
Netherlands Updates Standard for IT Security in Healthcare
The updated Dutch standard for information security in healthcare is now available on the NEN Connect, the platform of the Netherlands' national standards organization.
Croatia Establishes New Technical Committee for Digital Identification Standards
Croatia Establishes New Technical Committee for Digital Identification Standards
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has announced the formation of a new technical committee, HZN/TO 585 – Digital Identification, and invites members and organizations to participate in its activities.
DEKRA First to Earn ENAC Accreditation for Cryptographic Module Certification
DEKRA First to Earn ENAC Accreditation for Cryptographic Module Certification
DEKRA Testing and Certification has become the first entity accredited by ENAC to certify the security of cryptographic modules under the ISO/IEC 19790 standard.
Seoul Forum Highlights Korea’s 11 Proposals for International Quantum Standards by 2028
Seoul Forum Highlights Korea’s 11 Proposals for International Quantum Standards by 2028
The Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) unveiled plans to promote 11 new international standard proposals for quantum technology by 2028.
LGAI First in Spain to Earn Accreditation under New European Cybersecurity Scheme
LGAI First in Spain to Earn Accreditation under New European Cybersecurity Scheme
"LGAI Technological Center (Applus)" made an important breakthrough by being the first in Spain to earn a new type of cybersecurity accreditation.
Brazil Adapts Global AI Standard Targeting Bias and Ethical Decision-Making
Brazil Adapts Global AI Standard Targeting Bias and Ethical Decision-Making
Brazil has introduced a new standard, ABNT ISO/IEC TR 24027:2024, which focuses on addressing bias in Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems and decision-making processes.
Span Becomes First Croatian Company Certified for AI Management System
Span Becomes First Croatian Company Certified for AI Management System
Span d.d. is the first company in Croatia to successfully complete the certification audit for ISO/IEC 42001:2023.
SCC Pre-Launches AI Management Accreditation Program
SCC Pre-Launches AI Management Accreditation Program
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has announced the pre-launch of its accreditation scheme for the latest standard in AI management.
CEN and CENELEC Launch New Technical Committee on Data Management and Innovation
CEN and CENELEC Launch New Technical Committee on Data Management and Innovation
CEN and CENELEC have established the joint technical committee JTC 25 to focus on data management, dataspaces, cloud, and edge computing.
Spain Spearheads Two European AI Standardization Initiatives
Spain Spearheads Two European AI Standardization Initiatives
Spain is leading two new AI standardization initiatives under CEN-CENELEC, focusing on creating ethical guidelines and upskilling organizations on social concerns related to AI.
First Products and Test Facilities Certified Under New IEEE Medical Device Cybersecurity Program
Austrian standards introduces AI Ethics Certification based on International Guidelines
Austrian standards introduces AI Ethics Certification based on International Guidelines
Austrian Standards has launched a certification program and training focused on AI and ethics,

Global News

Food Safety Issue 10: BRCGS Opens Technical Working Group Applications
Food Safety Issue 10: BRCGS Opens Technical Working Group Applications
BRCGS has opened applications for a new Technical Working Group to support the development of Issue 10 of the Global Standard Food Safety.
ISO 15223-1 Amendment Changes Medical Device Labeling Requirements
ISO 15223-1 Amendment Changes Medical Device Labeling Requirements
An amendment to ISO 15223-1 changes how the authorized representative is shown on medical device labels, affecting manufacturers inside and outside the EU.
VDA 2 Yellow Volume Updates Quality Management in Automotive Production
VDA 2 Yellow Volume Updates Quality Management in Automotive Production
The German automotive industry (VDA) has published the VDA 2 Yellow Volume, opening a public consultation on draft guidance for Production Process and Product Approval used across the global automotive supply chain, with feedback open until April 2, 2026.
ISO PAS 45007 Provides Guidance on Climate-Related OH&S Risks
ISO PAS 45007 Provides Guidance on Climate-Related OH&S Risks
ISO has published ISO/PAS 45007:2026, a new document that helps organizations address occupational health and safety risks linked to climate change and climate action.
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9
BRCGS has opened a public consultation on Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9, inviting stakeholders to comment on the current version of the standard as part of the revision process toward the next issue.
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launched, Replacing IAF and ILAC
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launched, Replacing IAF and ILAC
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated officially began operations on January 1, 2026, establishing a single international accreditation body that
Global Method to Measure Low-Carbon Electricity Defined in PAS 247
Global Method to Measure Low-Carbon Electricity Defined in PAS 247
A new specification published by the British Standards Institution (BSI), PAS 247, establishes a common method to measure electricity produced by fossil-fuel power plants
ISO 29481 Part Two Defines Practical Digital Communication for BIM
ISO 29481 Part Two Defines Practical Digital Communication for BIM
ISO 29481-2:2025 has been officially published, setting out how practical digital communication can be implemented in building information modeling (BIM) and infrastructure projects, as well as in other asset-related use cases across all life cycle stages.
ISO 22544 Sets a Common Vocabulary For Laboratory Design
ISO 22544 Sets a Common Vocabulary For Laboratory Design
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22544:2025, an International Standard that defines a shared vocabulary for laboratory design to improve clarity and consistency in how laboratories are planned, built, and used. 
Upcoming IFS Local Food Safety Check Addresses Needs of Small-Scale Food Businesses
Upcoming IFS Local Food Safety Check Addresses Needs of Small-Scale Food Businesses
IFS is preparing to introduce IFS Local, a new food safety check designed for small-scale food processing businesses,
A Fresh Fit for Fashion as ISO Launches Global Clothing Size System
A Fresh Fit for Fashion as ISO Launches Global Clothing Size System
A recently published ISO standard, ISO 8559-2:2025, gives the global clothing size system a makeover by replacing national size labels with clear body measurements to support more consistent sizing worldwide.
ISO Publishes Two New Resources on Consumer Voices in AI and Emerging Technologies
ISO Publishes Two New Resources on Consumer Voices in AI and Emerging Technologies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released two new resources aimed at strengthening the role of consumers in the standardization of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies.
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