Four Slovenian Companies Earn Green Construction Quality Label

Four companies in Slovenia have been awarded the Quality Label in Construction (ZKG) for their sustainable innovations in building products and technologies.

European Standard Offers Outdoor Workers a New Layer of Protection Against Tick Bites

A new European standard aims to lower the risk of tick bites for outdoor workers and others exposed to nature.

Proposal for New European Standardization Committee on Water Resilience and Sustainable Use

The French national standards body, AFNOR, has proposed the creation of a new CEN Technical Committee focused on “Water Resilience and Sustainable Use”.

CEN and CENELEC Seek New Contractor to Operate Keymark Certification System

CEN and CENELEC have launched a public tender to select a new contractor to operate the Keymark System starting January 1, 2026.

Croatia Rolls Out Translations of 26 Climate Amendments to Key ISO Standards

Croatian translations of ISO climate-related amendments to management system standards are now available, following their release on January 31, 2025.

Kontron Earns Silver EcoVadis Award for Top-Tier Sustainability Performance

Kontron, d.o.o., a Slovenian telecommunications company, has been awarded the Silver Medal by EcoVadis, placing it among the top 15 percent of companies rated by the global sustainability assessment platform.

SamCert Becomes First in Europe to Earn AI Certification Under ISO 42001

SamCert, a consulting firm based in Strömstad, has become the first company in Europe to be certified under ISO 42001, the new international standard for artificial intelligence management systems.

Public Consultation Begins on New Zero Emission Area Standard in Norway

A new draft standard from Standard Norway aims to help municipalities and developers create areas with zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Czech Republic Simplifies Quality Award Entry for Family Businesses

An online questionnaire is now available for family businesses competing in the National Award of the Czech Republic for Quality in Family Business.

Seven UNI Draft Standards on Gas Measurement, Waste Containers, and Beekeeping Open for Public Comment

Seven draft standards have been opened for final public comments by the Italian national standards body UNI, covering gas infrastructure, gas measurement systems, waste collection containers, and beekeeping.

Kazakhstan Introduces National Standard to Boost Eco-Friendly Tourism

Kazakhstan will implement a new national ecotourism standard on June 1 to cut tourism’s environmental impact and protect the country’s unique natural landscapes and biodiversity.

China Quality Certification Center Leads Release of Zero-Carbon Park Evaluation Standard

The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has led the creation of a new national group standard to guide the development of low-carbon industrial parks.