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European Commission Prepares Draft Rules for Digital Product Passport Registry
The European Commission (EC) is preparing a draft implementing regulation to set out how the Digital Product Passport Registry will operate under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, with adoption planned for the first quarter of 2026.
EU Medical Device Database EUDAMED Opens First Mandatory Modules
The European Commission has published the first four functional modules of EUDAMED, the EU database for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic devices.
European Climate Adaptation Standards Advance Under CEN and CENELEC
CEN and CENELEC are progressing European standardization work on climate adaptation,
How European Standardization Prepares For EU Circular Economy Act
European standardization bodies CEN and CENELEC are structuring how circular economy principles will be translated into practical rules, as the EU moves toward the adoption of the Circular Economy Act.
Europe Begins Work on a 3D Printing Standards Roadmap
Europe has begun work on a new roadmap to guide the future development of standards for 3D printing, with the aim of supporting safe, reliable, and widely usable additive manufacturing across the continent.
France Qualité Opens Registration For Young Generations Quality Club
France Qualité AFQP, the national network that promotes quality practices in France, has opened registration for the Young Generations Quality Club, a new initiative aimed at students, apprentices, and young professionals interested in quality.
NATA Opens Consultation On ISO 17025 Accreditation Criteria
The National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) of Australia has released two draft accreditation criteria documents for public comment that explain how calibration laboratories are assessed under ISO 17025.
Slovenia Establishes New Technical Committee on Digital Product Passport
Slovenia has set up a new technical committee, SIST/TC DPP Digital Product Passport, to support the country’s digital and sustainable transition and to align national practice with upcoming European rules on product data and circularity.
NIST Releases Draft on How Cybersecurity Programs Can Adapt to Artificial Intelligence
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a preliminary draft that explains how organizations can adapt their cybersecurity programs to the growing use of artificial intelligence.
China Sets National Plan To Advance Modern Logistics Standardization
Six Chinese government bodies have jointly issued a national plan for modern logistics standardization covering 2025–2027,
Brain-Computer Interfaces Joint Committee Proposed Within CEN-CENELEC
A new joint European technical committee focused on brain-computer interfaces has been proposed within the CEN-CENELEC system,
Microbiology of the Food Chain Featured in the Final 2025 Issue of BDS Compass
The fourth and final 2025 issue of BDS Compass focuses on microbiology of the food chain, showing how standards support food safety by ensuring reliable testing from primary production to finished products.Global News
Tech Giants Back New Standard to Clarify End-of-Life Security Timelines
A group of leading tech firms has proposed a new standard, called OpenEoX, to streamline how companies disclose product end-of-life and end-of-support dates.
ISO Launches Pilot Licensing Model With New Duties for Certification Bodies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a pilot of its Differentiated Licensing Model (DML), introducing major changes to how standards are accessed, priced, and controlled.
Sixteenth Meeting of WG 29 Advances ISO 9001 Revision
ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, the working group responsible for revising ISO 9001, met online for its sixteenth session on May 14, 2025.
IATF Celebrates 100,000 Certified Sites as Global Automotive Sector Raises the Bar
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has surpassed 100,000 certified sites worldwide under the IATF 16949 standard, marking a significant milestone in automotive quality management.
FSSC Expands Development Program to Include Packaging and Strengthen Food Safety Support for SMEs
Foundation FSSC has released Version 2.0 of the FSSC Development Program, expanding its support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food sector.
ISO Proposes New Standard for Describing and Sharing Carbon Credit Data
A new proposal for the ISO/TS 32214 standard has been submitted to the ISO Technical Committee on Sustainable Finance (ISO/TC 322), aiming to create a common reference data model for describing and identifying carbon credit projects and units.
ISO Health Informatics Committee Launches Official LinkedIn Channel
The ISO Technical Committee on Health Informatics, ISO/TC 215, has launched its official LinkedIn page to connect professionals in digital health, standards, and data sharing.
Seven Pillars for Event Standards: New ISO Committee Proposed
A new ISO Technical Committee has been proposed for the international events industry.
Cutting-Edge Technologies Drive Urgent Creation of New Safety Standards
As cutting-edge technologies like AI, robotics, and 3D printing rapidly evolve, standards organizations are working urgently to develop new safety guidelines.
GLOBALG.A.P. Tests New Stakeholder-Created Environmental Solution on Farms
GLOBALG.A.P.'s new environmental sustainability solution is now being tested in real-world farm settings across Europe.
Revised SR10 Standard Strengthens Global Framework for Social Responsibility and ESG Integration
The SR10 standard for social responsibility and sustainable development helps organizations embed ethical, social, and environmental goals into their operations.
