Sweden Plans Major Boost to 2025 Standardization Budget

The Swedish government has proposed raising the budget for standardization work from 31 to 45 million SEK, a 45% increase for next year.

CAAE First in Spain to Provide COSMOS Certificates for Organic Cosmetics

CAAE Certification is now the first entity in Spain accredited to certify products under the international COSMOS scheme for organic and natural cosmetics.

Inmetro Approves Automatic Weighing System for Brazilian Highways

The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has approved a new model of an automatic weighing system for moving road vehicles in Brazil.

SAS Passes EA Peer Evaluation, Scope of Accreditation Expanded

The Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS) has successfully passed its eighth peer evaluation by the European Cooperation for Accreditation (EA).

Technical Committee for Accreditation and Metrology in North Macedonia Holds 45th Session

The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) held the 45th session of Technical Committee ISRSM TK 18 - Accreditation, Conformity Assessment, and Metrology - on October 9, 2024, in Skopje.

Montenegro Establishes National Technical Committee for Postal Services Standardization

Montenegro is set to enhance its postal services by establishing a National Technical Committee focused on standardization in this sector.

HZN Launches New Technical Committee for Sustainable Cities and Communities

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has established a new technical committee, HZN/TO 584, focused on sustainable cities and communities.

Montenegro Hosts Training for Medical Laboratory Accreditation

ATCG held a four-day training session on medical laboratory accreditation per EN ISO 15189:2022 from September 23-26, 2024.

EFSA Updates Guidance for Novel Food Applications in EU

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released an updated guide for novel food applications, clarifying scientific and administrative requirements.

Slovenia’s Food Supply Chain Ombudsman Urges Reporting of Unfair Practices

Slovenia's Food Supply Chain Relationships Ombudsman Branko Ravnik discussed challenges in the country’s food supply chain during an interview.

EN 17860 Series Introduced to Boost E-Cargo Bike Safety and Performance

The new EN 17860 series of standards aims to improve safety and performance for e-cargo bikes, addressing existing regulatory gaps.

Major Reading Room Expansion: Danish Standards Now Displays 68 Harmonized Standards

As instructed by CEN-CENELEC, Danish Standards has expanded its online reading room to include 68 harmonized standards.