How ISO 31031 on School Trip Safety Earned SCC’s Joël Marier a Prestigious Award

For his leadership in the creation of a global safety standard for youth and school travel,

Slovenia Launches National Center to Accelerate Circular Economy Transition

Slovenia has launched the Slovenian Center for Circular Economy (SCKG) to help companies and communities shift from a linear to a circular economy.

Serbia Adopts Standard for Sustainable Event Management

KS CASCO has published the Serbian version of the international standard on sustainable event management as SRPS ISO 20121:2025.

Smart Upgrade for Sicily’s Pistacchio di Raffadali Geographical Label of Origin

The Pistacchio di Raffadali DOP, a product with a geographical label of origin from a famous growing area in Sicily, is rolling out a mandatory Digital Passport and updated Control Plan for all producers starting next harvest season.

JASANZ Begins Accreditation for AI Management Systems Based on ISO 42001

The Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ) has launched accreditation services under the Artificial Intelligence Management System Scheme (AIMSS) to support trustworthy and responsible AI governance.

DIN SPEC 66336 Strengthens Digital Government Services in Germany

Germany has introduced DIN SPEC 66336 to raise the quality of digital public services.

Brazil Publishes Key Standard to Manage Climate Change Risks

ABNT has published a new national standard to help organizations assess and respond to climate-related risks.

LGAI First in Spain to Certify Under EUCC Cybersecurity Scheme

LGAI Technological Center has become the first certification body in Spain accredited to operate under the European cybersecurity certification scheme, EUCC.

UAE to Enforce Mandatory Certification for Electric Vehicle Chargers Starting May 2025

Electric Vehicle (EV) charging equipment will need mandatory certification in the United Arab Emirates beginning May 2025.

BIS Launches First Episode of Standards Watch to Share Key Quality and Safety Updates

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the first episode of Standards Watch, a new video series aimed at delivering timely updates on quality, standardization, and consumer safety.

Russian Institute of Standardization Launches Standardization Ecosystem Center for Shared Use

The Russian Institute of Standardization (RST) has launched the Standardization Ecosystem Center for Shared Use to support digital transformation in standard development.

PTT Innovation Institute Certified as Greenhouse Gas Validation and Verification Body

Thailand’s PTT Innovation Institute has received formal certification to act as a validation and verification body for greenhouse gas emissions.