Croatia Passes Peer Review, Remains in EA Multilateral Accreditation Agreement

The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) has retained its status as a signatory to the European co-operation for Accreditation Multilateral Agreement (EA MLA),

EU Preparing Standards for AI Act Compliance on High-Risk Systems

Organizations that develop or use high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) systems will need to comply with the EU’s AI Act by August 2, 2026.

CEN Launches VeriFish Workshop to Improve Communication on Seafood Sustainability

CEN has launched a new Workshop called VeriFish to help organizations communicate more clearly about how seafood is produced and why it is sustainable.

Slovenia Invites Experts to Shape Four New International Standards

The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) is inviting Slovenian professionals to contribute to the development of four new international and European standards in the fields of safety, digital product data, and sports equipment.

Abysalto Successfully Recertified to Six ISO Standards

Abysalto, , a Croatia-based provider of IT services and consulting, has successfully renewed its certifications for six ISO standards, confirming its ongoing commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, information security, and records management.

Thailand’s Standards Agency Passes Review by Asia Pacific Accreditation Body

Thailand’s national standards agency, (TISI), has successfully passed a peer evaluation by the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC),

Netherlands Developing Universal Foundation for Faster, Smarter EV Charging Stations

A new Dutch Technical Agreement (NTA) is currently being developed to standardize the foundation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations,

Korea Publishes Revised 2025 Guidelines for World Accreditation Day Government Awards

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has published updated guidelines for the 2025 World Accreditation Day government awards,

Applications Open for Russia’s 2025 Standardizer of the Year Award

The application period has begun for the seventh annual Standardizer of the Year award, 

Mexico Postpones Final Labeling Phase for Prepackaged Food and Drink Products

Mexico has extended the second phase of its food labeling standard for prepackaged foods and non-alcoholic beverages until December 31, 2025.

Cleaner Homes, Stronger Batteries: New ASTM Standard for battery-powered cleaning devices

ASTM International is developing a new standard to improve how battery-powered cleaning devices  are tested in real-world conditions.

IRAM Marks 90 Years of Advancing Quality and Safety in Argentina

The Argentine Institute of Standardization and Certification (IRAM) celebrated its 90th anniversary on May 2, highlighting nearly a century of work supporting quality, safety, and sustainability in Argentina and beyond.