South Korea Aims to Improve Certification System Designed to Boost Export of Innovative Products

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) held a meeting on April 11 to discuss how to reform the New Excellent Product (NEP) certification system,

New Pair of Dutch Standards on Aquatic Ecology Clarify Water Quality Assessments

Two new Dutch standards have been published to support ecological assessments of water quality.

ASO Technical College Becomes First in Türkiye to Earn ISO 21001 Certificate

ASO Technical College, a vocational high school established by the Ankara Chamber of Industry,

Argentina Updates Food Code, Including Precise Rules for Traditional Balsamic Vinegar

Argentina has introduced three updates to its Food Code through joint resolutions published in the Official Gazette.

Japan Wraps Up Public Input on Circular Plastic Product Design Standards

The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has closed its public comment period on draft standards for the design certification of plastic products,

How Germany’s New Government Coalition Shapes the Country’s Standardization Course

After weeks of negotiations, Germany’s new coalition government has signed a four-year agreement outlining its key policy goals.

Fojnica Potato Gains Protected Status for Geographic Origin

The Fojnica Potato has officially been registered with a geographic indication, confirming its identity and market value.

ENEA Contributes to EU Effort for Sustainable Soil Management and Climate Resilience

ENEA, the Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, contributed to the European Joint Programme EJP SOIL, a major EU-funded research initiative involving 26 countries.

Corporate Mobility Roles Clarified in New Italian UNI 11977 Standard

The new UNI 11977:2025 standard has been published,

Call for Experts to Help Shape Canada’s Guide for Managing Coastal Areas

The Climate Risk Institute (CRI) has invited stakeholders to help develop and review a new Coastal Options Appraisal Guide, aimed at improving how coastal areas across Canada are managed.

Public Input Invited on Updated Irish Rules for Buildings Damaged by Faulty Concrete Blocks

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has launched a public consultation for the second edition of I.S. 465,

ANAB Accredits NSF to Certify Sustainable Urban Forest Practices

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has accredited NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR) to certify organizations under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard.