NEN Seeks Experts for Clinical Research Standards Committee

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is inviting experts to join its Clinical Research standards committee to help shape international standards for clinical investigations of medical devices.

NEN Nearing Full Shift To Digital Standards In February 2026

From February 1, 2026, NEN, the Netherlands’ national standards body, will supply its standards only in digital form, ending the sale of printed standards.

Dutch Stakeholders Invited to Review Water Sampling Standard NEN-EN-ISO 19458

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has opened a consultation asking Dutch stakeholders whether the water sampling standard NEN-EN-ISO 19458 should be revised, with input open until February 19, 2026.

NEN Connect Introduces Seven New Management System Packages with Compliance Tool

Seven new management system standard packages are now available on NEN Connect, the online platform of NEN that provides digital access to standards and related tools.

RvA Updates Rules for Conformity Assessment Schemes and Scheme Managers

The Netherlands Accreditation Council (RvA) has released a revised version of its Accreditation Specification ASR007, which sets the requirements for conformity assessment schemes and the organizations that manage them.

NEN Sets Initial Scope For New Guideline On Sustainable Medical Devices

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has set the initial scope for developing a new Dutch Practice Guideline (NPR) on sustainability in medical devices.

Dutch In Vitro Standards Committee Presents Broad Agenda for New Laboratory Standards

The Dutch In Vitro Diagnostics Standards Committee is driving a wide range of international work on new laboratory and diagnostic standards, reflecting the rapid rise of digital tools, artificial intelligence, and smarter testing systems.

NEN Launches NPR 5333 to Improve Oversight of Agile IT Projects

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has released NPR 5333:2025, a new guideline that helps organizations maintain control over agile-style IT development.

RvA Meets ISO 17011 Requirement with 2025 Impartiality Consultation

The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) held its 2025 impartiality consultation on July 7,

NEN 8992 Supplementary Standard Streamlines Geotechnical Testing in the Netherlands

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has published NEN 8992, a supplementary national standard that consolidates additional Dutch requirements for geotechnical laboratory tests.

Dekra First in Netherlands Accredited for IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Testing

DEKRA Certification B.V. has become the first organization in the Netherlands to be

NEN Goes Fully Digital With Standards Starting February 2026

The Dutch Standardization Institute NEN will stop publishing paper standards on February 1, 2026,

ISO Launches ISO 14092 Climate Adaptation Planning Standard For Local Governments And Communities

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14092:2026, a new International Standard that sets clear requirements and guidance for climate change adaptation planning by local governments and communities.

ISO 9002 Revision: Second Working Draft Completed

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has completed the second Working Draft of its ISO 9002 revision, marking further progress in updating the guidance to reflect changes in ISO 9001.

FSSC 22000 Version 7 Nears Release with Major Food Safety Updates

FSSC 22000, a global food safety certification scheme developed by the Foundation FSSC, is moving toward Version 7, a major update that will reshape how food businesses manage safety, align with new global requirements, and prepare for future industry demands.

ISO 45001 Second Committee Draft Version Highlights Safety Culture and Workplace Wellbeing

The revision of ISO 45001 has advanced with the publication of the second version of the first Committee Draft, maintaining the standard at the Committee Draft stage and reflecting feedback from the first international enquiry.

ISO 23662 on Vegetarian and Vegan Foods Enters Periodic Review

ISO 23662:2021, the international standard that defines criteria for vegetarian and vegan foods, has entered its periodic review phase, giving stakeholders the opportunity to decide whether it should remain unchanged or be revised.

PEFC Circular Materials Task Force Established, Experts and Stakeholders Invited to Apply

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has established its PEFC Circular Materials Task Force and is inviting nominations for membership by March 18, 2026.

ASTM Develops WK91420 Guide for Artificial Intelligence in HR

ASTM International is developing a new guide, WK91420, to set clearer standards for artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment and hiring, aimed at reducing bias and improving fairness.

ISO 9001 Revision Advances After Review of 1,700 DIS Comments

The revision of ISO 9001 has moved into a decisive stage, with international experts completing the review of comments on the Draft International Standard (DIS) and confirming that the new edition is on track for publication in September 2026.

ISO Launches ISO 14019 Series With New Standards Supporting Validation and Verification of Sustainability Information

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the first three standards launching the ISO 14019 series,

ISO 18060 Sets Global Rules to Measure Tourism Environmental and Social Impact

ISO 18060, a newly published international standard from January 2026, sets out a global framework to help tourism organizations measure their environmental, social, human, and economic impacts in a consistent and comparable way.

IFS Introduces Local Check to Support Small-Scale Food Producers

International Featured Standards (IFS) has introduced IFS Local, a new annual standalone food safety check designed to help small-scale and artisanal food producers demonstrate

FSC Releases Revised Trademark Standard and Starts Rollout for Certificate Holders

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has released a revised trademark standard and has started rolling out guidance and support materials to help organizations transition to the updated requirements.