UK Outlines When Mandatory Non-EU Labeling Will Apply

The United Kingdom has outlined how it will implement mandatory "Not for EU" labeling on certain products sold domestically.

UNI Invites Input on Turning Recycling Verification Practice Into a Formal Standard

UNI is inviting market participants to share their experiences with UNI/PdR 88:2020,

Corporate Sustainability: UNI and Accredia Publish Guide for Reliable Reporting

UNI and Accredia have released a new brochure to help companies prepare transparent and trustworthy sustainability reports.

Spain Reaffirms Leadership in Essential Oils With New ISO Standard Initiatives

Spain continued to demonstrate its leadership in the ISO/TC 54 Essential Oils committee by launching initiatives for three new standards and the revision of one existing standard.

USA Replaces AI Safety Institute With New CAISI To Promote Innovation

The Trump administration is replacing the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) with the newly formed Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI).

Japan’s National Strategy Will Target Standards for Five Cutting-Edge Technologies

Japan is preparing a new national strategy to promote international standards for five cutting-edge technologies.

Global Stakeholders Invited to Comment on India’s Revised Forest Certification System

Stakeholders worldwide are invited by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) to give feedback on India’s revised Sustainable Forest Management System, with the public consultation open until July 12.

UKAS Celebrates 30th Anniversary by Highlighting SME Empowerment

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, marking three decades of helping organizations strengthen trust, improve performance, and compete internationally.

Verne Health Earns Triple Certification for Information Security and Quality

Dutch healthcare technology company Verne Health, developer of the Verne EPD Platform for healthcare professionals and hospitals,

Sweden Improving Inclusion With Two Free Accessibility Standards

The Swedish Post and Telecom Agency (PTS) is making both the European standard Design for All (SS-EN 17161 Universal Design) and the global standard for cognitive design, ISO 21801, accessible to everyone free of charge.

Consultation Open on Safe Handling of Sterile Medical Equipment in Norway

Standard Norway has opened a consultation on a new technical specification that sets clear requirements for storing, handling, and transporting sterile medical equipment in Norwegian healthcare services.

TBDS Digital Verification Now Mandatory for TÜRKAK Calibration Certificates

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) is moving ahead with the mandatory implementation of its Document Verification System (TBDS) for calibration laboratories.