FSSC 22000 Certification in Turkey Surpasses 1,000 Milestone

Foundation FSSC has announced that over 1,000 FSSC 22000 certificates have been issued to organizations in Turkey, highlighting the country's growing commitment to globally recognized food safety standards.

Changi Becomes First Airport to Earn ISO 42001 Certification for AI Management System

Changi Airport has become the first airport globally to receive an ISO/IEC 42001 certification for its AI management system.

Dutch Involvement in European Sustainability Standards: Strong Foundation, But More Industry Support Essential

In a recent interview, Emiel Janssen, consultant at NEN, discussed the Netherlands’ role in shaping European sustainability standards.

Dutch Experts Sought for New European Circular Construction Standards

The European standards committee CEN/TC 350/SC 1 has established five new working groups to develop standards for circular design, material efficiency, and reuse in the construction sector.

First Brazilian Company Certified for Combating Violence Against Women

Versátil Andaimes, a company based in Paraná, has become the first in Brazil to receive the Nós por Elas/ABNT Seal, certifying its commitment to best practices in combating violence against women.

China Introduces Three New Food Safety Standards

China has introduced three regulatory updates aimed at enhancing food safety and product quality.

Wistron Achieves Highest RBA 8.0 Recognition for ESG Commitment

Wistron Corporation has achieved platinum status under the Responsible Business Alliance’s (RBA) Validated Assessment Program (VAP) 8.0, the top level of recognition in the program, highlighting its commitment to high standards in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.

TISI Proposes Standard for Second-Hand Solar Panels to Boost Clean Energy and Reduce Industrial Waste

The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) has proposed a new voluntary standard, TIS 4410–2025, for second-hand solar panels to improve access to clean energy and reduce industrial waste.

Dušan Rafailović, ISS Chairman of the Board of Directors, Arrested for Money Laundering

The chairman of the Board of Directors at the Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS), Dušan Rafailović, has been arrested as part of a Serbian state anti-corruption operation.

EU Makes EN 18031 a Harmonized Standard Under Radio Equipment Directive

As of January 30, 2025, the European Commission has officially listed the EN 18031 series as a harmonized standard under the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2022/2380.

CEN and CENELEC Seek Experts for Industrial Symbiosis Working Groups

CEN and CENELEC, in partnership with DIN, are inviting experts to join Working Groups (WGs) for the development of the Industrial Symbiosis (IS) Standardization Roadmap under the Horizon Europe RISERS project.

CEN and CENELEC Release Brochure on Trusted Standards to Prevent Greenwashing in Environmental Claims

Consumers often struggle to interpret sustainability labels, making it difficult to differentiate genuine environmental efforts from marketing claims.