Luxembourg Prepares for 2025 MLQE Quality and Excellence Awards Ceremony

The Ministry of the Economy (MECO) and the Luxembourg Movement for Quality and Excellence (MLQE) will host the 2025 edition of the Luxembourg Prize for Quality and Excellence on November 25 at the Chamber of Commerce in Luxembourg-Kirchberg.

ILNAS Publishes First National Analysis on Sustainable Development Standards

The Luxembourg Institute for Standardization, Accreditation, Safety, and Quality of Products and Services (ILNAS) has released its first-ever Standardization Analysis – Sustainable Development, unveiled on October 15 during World Standards Day 2025. 

Luxembourg Opens Consultation on Forest Certification System

A public consultation is now open on the revised Luxembourg Forest Certification Scheme, with stakeholders worldwide invited to submit feedback by November 2.

Luxembourg Expands Internationally Recognized Calibration Capabilities

The Institut National de Métrologie du Luxembourg (ILNAS) has expanded its internationally recognized calibration and measurement capabilities (CMCs) in the field of electricity and magnetism.

Luxembourg Forest Certification System Revised and Submitted for PEFC Assessment

The Luxembourg Forest Certification Scheme has been submitted to the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) for assessment.

Public Consultation Opens on Luxembourg Forest Certification Scheme

The PEFC Luxembourg Forest Certification Scheme has been submitted to the PEFC for endorsement, with a public consultation open until November 2, 2025.

ILNAS Issues Fifth Edition of Construction Standards Analysis

The Luxembourg Institute for Standardization, Accreditation, Safety, and Quality of Products and Services (ILNAS) has released the fifth edition of its Normative Analysis of the Construction Sector.

OLAS Unveils Strategy to Boost Accreditation’s Impact Through 2030

The Luxembourg Office for Accreditation and Surveillance (OLAS) has published its 2025–2030 strategy, reinforcing its role in supporting national economic growth, protecting health and the environment, and ensuring the competence and impartiality of accredited bodies.

ILNAS Sets Up New Cloud and Data Standards Commission, Updates Info and Comms Report

Luxembourg’s standards body (ILNAS) has introduced its new National Standardization Commission (ILNAS/NSC 05) for Cloud and Data.

Luxembourg Working on Retail Space Standard, Seeks Industry Input

Luxembourg has started developing a new national standard to define and calculate commercial property surfaces.

ILNAS Calls for Applications for Standardization and Innovation Award

Luxembourg Institute for Standardization, Accreditation, Safety, and Quality (ILNAS) has launched the second edition of the "ILNAS Standardization & Innovation Award".

Luxembourg Tightens Its Standards, Aims for a Greener Future

It seems Luxembourg is tired of just being known for its wealth—now it's going after sustainability with the same fervor.

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. 

"Global Standard" Opens Second Consultation On Responsible Textile Standard GRTS

Global Standard has opened a second public consultation on Draft 2 of the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS),

DIN SPEC 14027 Establishes First Comprehensive Framework for Corporate Security

The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 14027,

GHG Protocol Begins Scope 3 Revision Tightening Data and Measurement Rules

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) has launched a major revision of its Scope 3 standard,

ISO 17020 Third Edition Published With Risk-Based Approach

A new edition of ISO/IEC 17020 has been published, introducing updated requirements for inspection bodies and replacing the 2012 version after a technical revision.