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Simplified Sustainability Reporting Now Available for Sweden’s Small Enterprises
Simplified Sustainability Reporting Now Available for Sweden’s Small Enterprises
Sweden has introduced a new self-declaration to make sustainability reporting easier for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Federal Prosecutors in Brazil Recognized with Top Certification for Gender Violence Prevention
Federal Prosecutors in Brazil Recognized with Top Certification for Gender Violence Prevention
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has awarded the National Council of the Public Prosecutor’s Office (CNMP) the highest category of the “Nós Por Elas” Seal, recognizing its efforts to prevent and combat violence against women.
Eight Finalists Named for Austria’s 2025 State Prize for Corporate Quality
Eight Finalists Named for Austria’s 2025 State Prize for Corporate Quality
Austria has announced the eight finalists for the 2025 State Prize for Corporate Quality.
CQC Issues First Anti-Counterfeit Certifications in China
CQC Issues First Anti-Counterfeit Certifications in China
The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has issued its first anti-counterfeit label certifications to Guozhiyun Technology Group in Fujian and Zhongfang Gaoke Information Technology Service Center in Beijing.
China Seeks Feedback on 48 Proposed Standards Covering Carbon Footprints, MEMS, and More
China Seeks Feedback on 48 Proposed Standards Covering Carbon Footprints, MEMS, and More
China has launched a public consultation on 48 proposed national standards across diverse sectors, with comments open until May 30.
Italy Opens Preliminary Inquiry for Seventeen Standards on Safety, Sustainability, and Emerging Needs
Italy Opens Preliminary Inquiry for Seventeen Standards on Safety, Sustainability, and Emerging Needs
The Italian national standardization body UNI  has launched a preliminary public inquiry for 17 proposed standards, open from May 8 to May 22, 2025.
Canada–US Standard Sets Clear Method to Measure Hydrogen's Environmental Impact
Canada–US Standard Sets Clear Method to Measure Hydrogen's Environmental Impact
A new binational standard sets a shared method to report how hydrogen is made and how much carbon is released in the process.
AFNOR Launches New Tool to Measure Quality Culture in Organizations
AFNOR Launches New Tool to Measure Quality Culture in Organizations
The AFNOR Group has introduced a new tool—the Quality Culture Barometer—designed to help organizations assess employee engagement and alignment with their internal quality culture.
FDA Extends Deadline for Front-of-Package Nutrition Label Proposal
FDA Extends Deadline for Front-of-Package Nutrition Label Proposal
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the comment period for its proposed front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labeling rule until July 15.
Skretting Certified under ASC Feed Standard Ahead of Compliance Deadline
Skretting Certified under ASC Feed Standard Ahead of Compliance Deadline
Skretting, an aquaculture feed manufacturer based in Stavanger, Norway, has been certified under the ASC Feed Standard by DNV.
Korea Establishes National Lidar Standard to Support Autonomous Driving
Korea Establishes National Lidar Standard to Support Autonomous Driving
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has established a new national standard to assess lidar sensor performance in autonomous vehicles, aiming to improve safety and accelerate commercialization.
RvA Begins Publishing Updated Accreditation Protocols
RvA Begins Publishing Updated Accreditation Protocols
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has started releasing revised versions of its Specific Accreditation Protocols (SAPs), which provide required practical guidance for particular accreditation areas.
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