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Hangzhou Summit Addresses Overseas Certification and Compliance for Chinese Automakers
The 2025 Global Automotive Regulations Certification Summit was held in Hangzhou on October 17–18, bringing together more than 500 participants from over ten countries.
European Standard EN 18065 Streamlines Use of Recycled Plastics Across EU
The new European standard EN 18065 establishes a unified data system to track the origin, properties, and recycling of plastics, making it easier to use recycled plastics across Europe.
End National Monopolies – Eurolab Urges Major Overhaul of EU Accreditation System
The European federation of laboratories, Eurolab, has published a position paper on the revision of the New Legislative Framework (NLF), urging the European Commission (EC) to modernize Regulation (EC) No 765/2008.
SIST Calling for Experts to Join Graphics and Petroleum Committees.
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) is inviting professionals to join two of its technical committees: SIST/TC GRT for Graphics Technology and SIST/TC NAD for Petroleum Products, Lubricants, and Related Products.
Hemp Use in Food Explored at TAIEX Workshop in North Macedonia
The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) organized a two-day workshop on October 29-30 focused on the use of hemp in food production,
Serbia Opens Public Consultation on AI Quality Management Standard EN 18286
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has launched a public consultation on draft standard naSRPS EN 18286:2025,
Serbian Pharma Conference Explores Digital Transformation of GxP Activities
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (PKS) hosted a professional conference on October 30 focusing on the digitalization of GxP (Good Practice) activities across the supply chain for human medicines.
Croatia Adopts New Rules for Authorizing Two Types of Food and Feed Control Laboratories
The Ministry of Agriculture of Croatia has adopted a new regulation,
External Evaluation Results for All Croatian Higher Education Institutions Released
The Agency for Science and Higher Education (AZVO) has released the results of external evaluations for all higher education institutions and scientific institutes operating within the Croatian higher education system.
ISS Publishes Monograph Marking 90 Years of Standardization in Serbia
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has published a monograph celebrating nine decades of standardization in the country,
VDA QMC Project Group Presents AI Framework for Quality Management
The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) is developing a new VDA Volume on the use of artificial intelligence in quality management.
ANSI Honors 20 Leaders Advancing U.S. Standardization and Conformity Assessment
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) recognized 20 outstanding professionals for their leadership in standards, conformity assessment, and workforce development during its 2025 Leadership and Service Awards Banquet on October 22.Global News
Three New Life Cycle Assessment Standards Released by ISO
Three new ISO standards focused on life cycle assessment (LCA) have been published.
DIN Launches Pilot ISO Consultation on Resource-Efficient Software
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has initiated a pilot consultation on resource-efficient software under a new ISO procedure.
Bluesign Label Guides Consumers to More Sustainable Fashion Choices
Sustainability is now a major concern in the fashion industry, and the bluesign product label helps consumers make eco-friendly choices.
2025 World Expo in Japan Secures Certification for Integrating Sustainability in Event Planning
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Expo, the organizer of the event, has achieved ISO 20121 certification, a globally recognized standard for sustainable event management.
Fingerprinting Standard Updated as Biometrics Expand Globally
The ISO/IEC 29794-4 standard for finger image quality has been updated to ensure that biometric data remains relevant in today’s environment.
ILAC and IAF Merge to Form GLOBAC, Aiming to Harmonize Global Accreditation
On October 9th, the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) officially merged to create a new global accreditation body called GLOBAC.
Swiss Expert Interviewed on Transition to New Global Standard for Machinery Safety
ISO 13849, an international standard for the safety of machine control systems, is being updated to its new version, ISO 13849-1:2023.
Global Standardization Bodies Combine New Proposals in One Place for Easier Access
Three global standardization bodies, ISO, ITU-T, and IEC, have brought their latest Joint standard proposals together in one place.
New Information Security Certification Rules Trigger Global Transition
The launch of ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024 has triggered a transition for accredited certification bodies.
World Standards Day 2024 Celebrates Shared Vision for a Better World
On October 14th, the global community will celebrate World Standards Day, highlighting the role of international standards in creating a connected, secure, and sustainable world.
Forest Stewardship Council Opens Consultation on Accreditation Standards Revision
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched a public consultation on the revision of its general accreditation standard and two related procedures.
