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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.
Norwegian Accreditation Clarifies Sampling Requirements at Wastewater Treatment Plants
Norwegian Accreditation has clarified the calibration requirements for water flow meters used in accredited sampling at wastewater treatment plants.
Could a New Standard Reduce Human Errors in Safety? Standard Norway Wants Feedback
Standard Norway is exploring the development of comprehensive standards addressing human factors in accident prevention and is seeking feedback from businesses by March 1.
New Norwegian Competency Standard for Social Workers Open for Consultation
A new Norwegian competency standard, NS 6512, designed for authorized social workers, is now open for consultation until February 17, 2025.
Standard Norway Expands With New Committees and Recruitment Drive
Standard Norway has announced the creation of two new technical committees and is seeking additional members for two existing committees.
Standard Norway and Innovation Norway Launch Free Digital Course on Standards
Standard Norway and Innovation Norway have released a free, 25-minute digital course that introduces the role and importance of standards.
Standard Norway Introduces Innovative AI Tools for Standards Users
Standard Norway is launching new tools to simplify and enhance the use of standards.
Standard Norway Recruiting Experts for New Railway Standardization Committee
Standard Norway has announced the formation of a new committee to develop standards for railway infrastructure and rolling stock.
NEK Publishes New Standard for Emergency Preparedness
The Norwegian Electrotechnical Committee (NEK) has launched NEK 801, a new standard for electrical installations in mobile units used by defense and emergency response actors.
Standard Norway Launches Committee for Data and Digitization in Agriculture
Standard Norway established a new national standardization committee in September to support the development of data-driven agrifood systems.Global News
GFSI Opens Applications and Extends Deadline for BMRs v2024
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened applications for the Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 (BMRs v2024), the criteria used to evaluate and recognise food safety certification programmes worldwide.
PEFC Opens Consultation On Revised Project Sourcing Standard
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has opened a public consultation on its revised PEFC Project Sourcing standard, which is available for feedback until December 23, 2025.
Circular Design Process Aims to Transform the Global Textile and Fashion Industry
The global textile and fashion industry is under increasing pressure to reduce waste, improve material use, and meet new expectations from regulators and consumers.
Global Payments Shift to ISO 20022 in a Move to Improve Data Quality
Banks worldwide have completed the shift to the ISO 20022 payments standard, following SWIFT’s cutoff of older message formats on November 22.
ISO 10993-1 Update Raises Biological Safety Expectations for Medical Devices
The new ISO 10993-1:2025 from ISO brings substantial changes to how manufacturers plan and justify the biological safety of medical devices.
IFS Publishes New Guideline to Support Wholesale and Cash & Carry Audits
IFS has released a new guideline to help companies prepare for audits under the IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry 3 Standard.
Shift to Green Coding Responds to Rising Energy and Environmental Pressure
Green coding, the practice of designing and writing software that uses less energy, is becoming an important part of modern software development.
IATF Releases New Updates to Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved Stakeholder Communiqué SC-2025-003, announcing new Sanctioned Interpretations and Frequently Asked Questions for both the Rules 6th Edition and the automotive quality standard IATF 16949.
Codex Commission’s 48th Session Confirms Updates Across Core Food Safety Standards
The Codex Alimentarius Commission adopted major changes to international food-safety rules during its 48th session in Rome from November 10 to 14.
ISO 13485 Application Guide, TS 23485, Under Way After Standard Confirmed as Current
A new guide on how to apply ISO 13485 is moving through development shortly after the standard was reconfirmed in its 2016 version (no revision will be done), despite remaining unaligned with the Annex SL structure.
A Different Approach: China Strengthens Oversight of Certification Bodies from 2026
China has issued new regulations that directly target accredited certification bodies that ignore international requirements, and the new rules will take effect on January 1, 2026.
