Norway Takes Over Secretariat of ISO Quality Management Committee

Standard Norge, Norway’s national standards organization, is taking over responsibility for

Norway Publishes Standard for Technology Enabling Independent Living

Standard Norway has released NS-EN 17999, a new standard giving requirements, recommendations, and guidance for Accessible Systems for Living Independently (ASLI).

Norway Invites Experts to Shape Future Blockchain Standards

Standard Norway is seeking experts to join its committee SN/K 593 Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies, with applications open until September 12, 2025.

Norway to Develop Unified Method for Infrastructure Emissions Calculations

Standard Norway has launched efforts to create a unified national method for calculating greenhouse gas emissions in infrastructure projects. The new standard will address the current lack of consistency across roads, railways, bridges, and other large-scale works.

Consultation Open on Safe Handling of Sterile Medical Equipment in Norway

Standard Norway has opened a consultation on a new technical specification that sets clear requirements for storing, handling, and transporting sterile medical equipment in Norwegian healthcare services.

Three Leaders Honored With Norway’s 2024 Standardization Prizes

Øivind Rooth, Siri Tau Ursin, and Manav Rihel Kumar were recognized on May 27 with Norway’s 2024 Standardization Prizes f for their exceptional contributions to national and international standardization.

Norway Weighs Revision of NORSOK D-007 Standard for Well Testing Systems

The Norwegian standard NORSOK D-007 for well testing, clean-up, and flowback systems is being considered for revision to keep it current and useful for the industry.

Skretting Certified under ASC Feed Standard Ahead of Compliance Deadline

Skretting, an aquaculture feed manufacturer based in Stavanger, Norway, has been certified under the ASC Feed Standard by DNV.

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.

Public Consultation Opens in Norway on Patient Pathway Standard for Diagnostic Imaging

A draft Norwegian version of a new European standard for the patient pathway in diagnostic imaging is now open for public consultation until May 1.

NORSOK R-001 Requirements for Mechanical Equipment Revised and Open for Feedback

Standard Norway has revised NORSOK R-001 to reflect technological advancements and is inviting industry feedback.

Standard Norway Seeks Experts for European Healthcare Standards Group

Standard Norway is inviting 4-6 professionals to join the newly established CEN/CENELEC SAG Healthcare standards group, which aims to identify and address standardization needs in the healthcare sector.

IAF and ILAC Replaced at Year End as New Global Accreditation Body Takes Over

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) will begin dissolution processes on January 1, 2026,

ISO 17620 published to support global biodiversity preservation and sustainable development

A new international standard, ISO 17620:2025, has been published to help ensure that development projects protect, preserve, and enhance biodiversity worldwide.

IATA Launches Integrated Sustainability Program for Airlines

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has introduced the Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP), a comprehensive certification and assessment framework tailored for airlines.

UL Solutions Expands ECOLOGO Certification to Industrial and Energy Equipment

UL Solutions has expanded its ECOLOGO certification program to cover industrial and energy automation equipment, helping manufacturers verify sustainability claims through science-based, multi-attribute standards.

PEFC Launches Consultation on Updated Project Sourcing Standard and Requirements

PEFC International has opened a 60-day public consultation, running from October 24 to December 23, to review proposed updates to its project certification requirements.

ISO 17298 Embeds Biodiversity in Business Strategy, Signaling a Shift in Finance

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 17298, a new global standard that makes biodiversity part of business strategy and financial decision-making.

ISO 54002 Guides Police in Applying ISO 9001 Principles

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 54002:2025, a new guidance document to help police organizations apply the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 in their operations.

Updated ISO 27701 Now Offers Standalone Privacy Management Certification

The 2025 update of ISO 27701 marks a major shift in privacy management, turning the standard into a fully independent, certifiable framework.

Work Begins on FSSC 22000 Version 7

The Foundation FSSC has started developing Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 certification scheme.

PIC/S and EMA Seek Feedback on Pharmaceutical Quality System in GMP Guide

The Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have launched a joint consultation on

GM and Stellantis Update Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 Certification

General Motors and Stellantis have both issued updates to their customer-specific requirements (CSRs) under the automotive quality management standard IATF 16949.

Two Decades as Cornerstone of Information Security Management: ISO 27001 Turns 20

The international standard ISO/IEC 27001 has turned 20, continuing to serve as the main global reference for information security management systems (ISMS).