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RvA Publishes Updated Accreditation Protocols for Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Healthcare IT Security
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has issued new versions of three Specific Accreditation Protocols (SAPs).
NEN Explores Committee On Privacy By Design And Consumer Protection
NEN, the Dutch national standards body, is considering creating a standards committee on privacy by design and consumer protection.
First Medical Biobank Accreditation in Netherlands Underway as RvA Prepares for EA Evaluation
The first medical biobank in the Netherlands has applied for accreditation under ISO 20387.
NEN Explores Creation of Standards Committee for Pet Products
The Nederlands Normalisatie-instituut (NEN) is exploring the creation of a Dutch standards committee for pet products.
Dutch Experts Wanted for European Standard on Climate Services
The Netherlands is helping develop Europe’s first standard on climate services, aimed at ensuring clear and dependable climate information across the continent.
Comment Round Opens in Netherlands for Six Standards on Digital Product Passports
The Nederlands Normalisatie-instituut (NEN) has opened a national comment round for six draft European standards on digital product passports (DPPs).
Netherlands Begins Work on Certification Scheme for Smart Charging Electric Vehicles
The Netherlands is moving forward with a certification scheme for smart charging electric vehicles, building on the recently published NTA 8043.
NEN Setting Up New Committee and Standard for Energy Communities
NEN, the Dutch Standardization Institute, is setting up a new standards committee to develop a national standard,
Verne Health Earns Triple Certification for Information Security and Quality
Dutch healthcare technology company Verne Health, developer of the Verne EPD Platform for healthcare professionals and hospitals,
Climate Change Now Part of Management System Certification Audits
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has clarified that climate change is now a required part of audits for management system certifications under ISO/IEC 17021-1.
Six Dutch Organizations Gain New Accreditations in May 2025
The Dutch Accreditation Council RvA has announced six new accreditations granted in May 2025, covering areas such as energy performance, fire safety, geotechnical testing, and pressure equipment inspections.
Draft NEN 4400 Standard on Foreign Labor Compliance Available for Comment
A revised draft of NEN 4400-2 has been published for public comment by the Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN).Global News
ISO 22095 Parts 2 And 3 Define Rules For Material Tracking Chain Of Custody Models
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22095-2 and ISO 22095-3, two new international standards that
CSR Labels and ISO 26000 Linked to Improved Business Performance
A new international study by Responsibility Europe finds that organizations using recognized CSR (corporate social responsibility) labels outperform others economically and organizationally, confirming the growing importance of CSR frameworks and ISO 26000 worldwide.
Work Begins on Two Agrifood Data System Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has started work on two new international standards for agrifood data systems through ISO/TC 347, focused on crop data definitions and data exchange in greenhouse production.
ISO 17024 Enters Final Publication Stage
The revision of ISO/IEC 17024, the international standard that sets requirements for bodies certifying persons, has entered its final publication stage, with release expected in March 2026.
MDSAP Updates Audit Approach Toward Risk-Based Assessments
The Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) has updated its audit approach, marking a notable shift in how medical device manufacturers are evaluated across participating regulatory jurisdictions.
AIAG–VDA Release Harmonized SPC Yellow Volume for Automotive Industry
The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) have released a joint Statistical Process Control (SPC) Manual.
IAF Adds ISO 14067 Product Carbon Footprint To Its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has decided to include ISO 14067 in its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (IAF MLA), extending mutual recognition to
BRCGS Publishes FAQ For Packaging Materials Issue 7
BRCGS has released a new frequently asked questions (FAQ) document to support the implementation of the Global Standard Packaging Materials Issue 7.
GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 Audits Now Available for Combinable Crops and Plant Propagation Material
GLOBALG.A.P. has confirmed that audits are now available under Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) version 6 for combinable crops and plant propagation material, two product categories within the IFA certification framework.
LEAF Updates Its Marque Standard With Version 17.0 For Sustainable Agriculture
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has launched version 17.0 of the LEAF Marque Standard, introducing updated requirements for sustainable agriculture as the scheme continues to expand globally.
Revised ISO 2859-1 Brings Formal Skip-Lot Rules and New Curve Methods
The third edition of ISO 2859-1 has been published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), marking the first major revision of the international acceptance sampling standard in 27 years.
