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Revised NS 9431 Improves Waste Classification and Data Quality
Standard Norway (SN) has published a revised version of NS 9431 to improve how waste is classified, recorded, and reported across Norway.
Norway Takes the Helm of European Feed Analysis Standards Secretariat
Standard Norway (SN) has taken over the secretariat of a European Committee for Standardization (CEN) committee responsible for feed sampling and analysis,
Oslo Event Connects Future Experts in Electrotechnical Standardization From Across the Nordics
The Nordic Electrotechnical Standardization Bodies (NOREK) brought together young professionals from Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland in Oslo on June 3–4 for Nordic Young Professionals 2026.
Norway Reestablishes Medical Device Standards Committee, Invites New Members
Standard Norway (SN) has reestablished its national committee for medical device management systems and is now inviting more professional communities to participate in work on international and European standards for quality and risk management in medical devices.
'The Nordic Region Sets the Standard' Initiative Targets Green and Digital Transition
The national standards bodies of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden have launched a joint initiative called The Nordic Region Sets the Standard to strengthen cooperation on the green and digital transition.
Norway Honors Three Leaders in Standardization With 2026 Awards
The Standard Norway (SN) has presented its 2026 standardization awards to Steinar Helland, Tore Andreas Torp and Åse Høisæter,
Standard Norway Seeks Expert to Adapt Oil and Gas Materials Standard for Shorter Projects
The Standard Norway (SN) is looking for an external expert to help adjust the NORSOK M-001 materials standard so it better fits today’s shorter oil and gas projects.
Norway Seeks Members for Proposed Biotechnology Standards Committee
Standard Norway (SN) is seeking experts to join a new national mirror committee for ISO/TC 276 on biotechnology, which will be set up if enough stakeholders express interest.
Public Consultation Opens For Four Parts Of NS 3420
Standard Norway (SN) has launched a public consultation on four updated parts of the NS 3420 standard,
Standard Norway Adopts New Corporate Strategy Through 2030
Standard Norway (SN) has adopted a new corporate strategy to guide its work through 2030 and strengthen its ability to deliver standards that support safety, quality, efficiency and sustainability.
Standard Norway Hosts Consultation On ISO 29501 And ISO 29502 Draft Standards
Standard Norway (SN) will hold an open consultation meeting on March 4 to present and gather feedback on two draft international standards that define requirements and conformity assessment rules for operating management systems.
NS 9410 Aquaculture Environmental Monitoring Standard Set for Revision
Norway is preparing to revise NS 9410, its national standard for monitoring seabed impacts from marine aquaculture, and is inviting experts to take part in the work.Global News
ISO 20001 Set for Publication as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
ISO 20001, the world’s first ISO management system standard dedicated to food loss and waste reduction, is scheduled for publication on September 29, 2026, marking the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.
Upcoming ISO/UNDP 53001 Sets First Management System Requirements for the SDGs
ISO/UNDP 53001, set for publication in September 2026, will provide the first management system requirements specifically for organizations seeking to manage and improve their contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
VDA Releases VDA 5.4 Draft for Fastening Measurement Tools
The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) has released VDA 5.4, Interface for measuring tools in fastening technology, as a Yellow Volume for industry feedback.
ISO/CASCO Clarifies: ISO/IEC 17025 Does Not Require Labs to Treat Accreditation Bodies as Suppliers
The maintenance group of the International Organization for Standardization’s Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO) has clarified that ISO/IEC 17025:2017 does not require laboratories to treat their accreditation bodies as external service providers subject to the standard’s supplier controls.
JFS-C Standard Version 3.2 Gains GFSI Recognition Under 2024 Benchmarking Requirements
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized JFS-C Standard Version 3.2 from the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) against its 2024 Benchmarking Requirements.
21st International Standards Olympiad Held in Korea
The 21st International Standards Olympiad brought together 105 middle-and high-school students from 11 countries in the Republic of Korea for a three-day competition and hands-on experience with international standardization.
ISO Environmental Management Committee Seeks Global Input for 2027-30 Plan
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 207 (ISO/TC 207), Environmental management, has launched a global consultation to help set its priorities for 2027-30.
DIS Ballot for ISO 30401 Knowledge Management Revision Closes September 17
ISO 30401, the international standard for knowledge management systems, is currently at the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with voting on the proposed second edition due to close September 17, 2026.
IFS Publishes PPWR White Paper and Launches Self-Assessment as EU Rules Take Effect
International Featured Standards (IFS) has published a new PPWR white paper and launched a self-assessment tool as the first requirements of the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) took effect on August 12, 2026.
ISO 22000 Draft Approved With 98% Support, Comments Review Set for November
The revision of ISO 22000, the international standard for food safety management systems, has cleared its Draft International Standard (DIS) ballot with 98% positive votes.
ISO Approves Blockchain-as-a-Service Standard Project
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved ISO 25904, a new standard project to establish a common technical framework and functional requirements for Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) platforms.
