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Framework for Zero-Emission Areas Launched in Norway
A new Norwegian specification, SN-NSPEK 3719, is now available and sets out a clear framework for how zero-emission areas can be planned, calculated, and documented.
ISO 59004 Vocabulary, Principles And Guidance Standard Now Available in Norwegian
ISO 59004, the international standard that explains key concepts of the circular economy and how to move from a linear model to a circular one, is now available in Norwegian.
Norway Creating a New Committee to Revise NS 3450 Standard for Construction Tenders
Standard Norway (SN) is setting up a national committee to revise NS 3450:2014, the standard that explains how tender documents for construction and civil works should be organized.
Standard Norway to Establish National Committee on Medical Device Standards
Standard Norway (SN) is creating a new national mirror committee, SN/K 113, to contribute to international standardization on quality management for medical devices.
Norway Integrates Termlex Standards Database into National Terminology Portal
Norway has made standardized technical language easier to access by integrating Termlex,
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.Global News
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launched, Replacing IAF and ILAC
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated officially began operations on January 1, 2026, establishing a single international accreditation body that
Global Method to Measure Low-Carbon Electricity Defined in PAS 247
A new specification published by the British Standards Institution (BSI), PAS 247, establishes a common method to measure electricity produced by fossil-fuel power plants
ISO 29481 Part Two Defines Practical Digital Communication for BIM
ISO 29481-2:2025 has been officially published, setting out how practical digital communication can be implemented in building information modeling (BIM) and infrastructure projects, as well as in other asset-related use cases across all life cycle stages.
ISO 22544 Sets a Common Vocabulary For Laboratory Design
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22544:2025, an International Standard that defines a shared vocabulary for laboratory design to improve clarity and consistency in how laboratories are planned, built, and used.
Upcoming IFS Local Food Safety Check Addresses Needs of Small-Scale Food Businesses
IFS is preparing to introduce IFS Local, a new food safety check designed for small-scale food processing businesses,
A Fresh Fit for Fashion as ISO Launches Global Clothing Size System
A recently published ISO standard, ISO 8559-2:2025, gives the global clothing size system a makeover by replacing national size labels with clear body measurements to support more consistent sizing worldwide.
ISO Publishes Two New Resources on Consumer Voices in AI and Emerging Technologies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released two new resources aimed at strengthening the role of consumers in the standardization of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies.
ISO/TS 14064-4 Introduced to Support Greenhouse Gas Reporting
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/TS 14064-4, a new technical specification designed to help organizations apply ISO 14064-1 more consistently when measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions.
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation on Consumer Products Issue 5 Draft
BRCGS has opened a public consultation on the draft of Global Standard Consumer Products Issue 5, marking the first full revision of the standard since 2016 and setting the direction for how non-food consumer products will be certified in the coming years.
VDA QMC Introduces Official Certificates for Automotive SPICE Assessments
From January 1, 2026, companies will be able to officially register Automotive SPICE assessment results with the VDA Quality Management Center (VDA QMC) and issue recognized certificates without infringing trademark rules.
ISO 22095 Chain of Custody Standard Under Review With Call for Stakeholder Input
The international ISO 22095:2020 Chain of Custody standard is currently under review, and stakeholders are being invited to share their experience with using the standard.
