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Sweden And Iceland Take Leadership Roles In New ISO Children’s Rights Committee
Sweden And Iceland Take Leadership Roles In New ISO Children’s Rights Committee
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) and the Icelandic Standards (IST) will lead the new ISO technical committee ISO/TC 356, which will develop international standards to support the implementation of children’s rights.
AKH Wien Becomes First Hospital In Austria Certified For Diversity Management
AKH Wien Becomes First Hospital In Austria Certified For Diversity Management
The Vienna General Hospital (AKH Wien) has become the first hospital in Austria to receive certification for its diversity management system,
TURKAK Opens Accreditation For ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Certification Activities
TURKAK Opens Accreditation For ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Certification Activities
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TURKAK) has begun accepting accreditation applications for certification bodies under TS ISO 46001, a standard focused on water efficiency management systems.
South Korea Opens Call For International Standards Research Projects In 2026
South Korea Opens Call For International Standards Research Projects In 2026
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has opened a call for 2026 research projects focused on international standardization, inviting institutions and experts to submit proposals by March 30.
Youth Fencing World Cup In Udine Earns ISO 20121 Certification
Youth Fencing World Cup In Udine Earns ISO 20121 Certification
The Udine Under-17 and Under-20 Fencing World Cup has achieved ISO 20121 certification, confirming its approach to managing sustainability across an international youth competition.
Education Standards In Focus In March Edition Of Manak Samachar
Education Standards In Focus In March Edition Of Manak Samachar
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the March 2026 edition of its monthly magazine Manak Samachar,
ISO/UNDP 53000 Sustainability Standards Featured In March UNE Magazine
ISO/UNDP 53000 Sustainability Standards Featured In March UNE Magazine
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has released its March issue of UNE Magazine,
Public Consultation Opens For Four Parts Of NS 3420
Public Consultation Opens For Four Parts Of NS 3420
Standard Norway (SN) has launched a public consultation on four updated parts of the NS 3420 standard,
SASO First In Saudi Arabia To Secure ISO 42001 AI Management Certification
SASO First In Saudi Arabia To Secure ISO 42001 AI Management Certification
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has become the first organization in Saudi Arabia to achieve ISO/IEC 42001 certification for its artificial intelligence management system (AIMS),
Ecuador Updates My First INEN Certificate Program To Expand Access For Small Producers
Ecuador Updates My First INEN Certificate Program To Expand Access For Small Producers
The Ecuadorian Service for Standardization (INEN) has updated its “My First INEN Certificate” program to make it easier for small producers and entrepreneurs to gain recognition, with changes now in effect as of March 23, 2026.
Role Of Standards In Fast Changing Technologies In New Issue Of PKN News
Role Of Standards In Fast Changing Technologies In New Issue Of PKN News
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has released a new issue of its monthly “PKN News”,
Academic Standards Day Connects Students With Standards And Career Opportunities In Belgrade
Academic Standards Day Connects Students With Standards And Career Opportunities In Belgrade
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has announced that Academic Standards Day will take place in Belgrade on April 1,

Global News

IEC Introduces First Standard for Industrial Digital Twins, More Parts in Development
IEC Introduces First Standard for Industrial Digital Twins, More Parts in Development
The IEC has published IEC 63278-1, the first standard in a projected series for industrial "digital twins".
New Standard Brings Safety to Wetlaid Nonwoven Machinery
New Standard Brings Safety to Wetlaid Nonwoven Machinery
ISO 22291:2022, a new safety standard for wetlaid nonwoven machinery, was developed by companies Voith and Trützschler in collaboration with Austrian Standards.
ANSI Pushes for Copyright Protections of Standards Incorporated into Laws
ANSI Pushes for Copyright Protections of Standards Incorporated into Laws
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has made a legal effort to support the protection of copyright for privately-developed standards that are incorporated by reference into law.
IAF’s Monthly Newsletter September 2024 "Outlook" Explores New Standards and Trends
IAF’s Monthly Newsletter September 2024 "Outlook" Explores New Standards and Trends
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published the September 2024 edition of "Outlook".
First ISO Standard for Learning and Development Metrics Sets New Benchmark
First ISO Standard for Learning and Development Metrics Sets New Benchmark
The first ISO standard for Learning and Development metrics sets a new benchmark for how organizations can measure the impact of their training programs.
IFS Food 8 Gains GFSI Recognition
IFS Food 8 Gains GFSI Recognition
IFS Food Standard version 8 has achieved recognition against GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020, providing global trust in its certification.
GFSI Opens Consultation for Food Safety Auditors Framework
GFSI Opens Consultation for Food Safety Auditors Framework
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has launched a consultation on a professional development framework for food safety auditors.
UNIDO Launches Paper on Climate Action and Quality Standards
UNIDO Launches Paper on Climate Action and Quality Standards
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has launched a new paper highlighting the value of accreditation and standardization in building trust and improving climate data.
Empowering the Consumer to Avoid "Greenwashing" or Fake "Green Marketing"
Empowering the Consumer to Avoid "Greenwashing" or Fake "Green Marketing"
Consumers who care about buying products that cause less environmental harm can now do so with the help of trustworthy environmental claims.
Guidelines Launched to Contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Guidelines Launched to Contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced new guidelines to help organizations align their operations with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
IEC Releases New Technical Report on Measurement Uncertainty in Metrology
IEC Releases New Technical Report on Measurement Uncertainty in Metrology
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released the IEC TR 63519:2024, aimed at addressing measurement uncertainty in metrology.
ISO Publishes First Innovation Management System Standard
ISO Publishes First Innovation Management System Standard
ISO has introduced its latest standard, ISO 56001:2024, marking the first edition of the international standard for innovation management systems.
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