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Public Consultation Begins on New Zero Emission Area Standard in Norway
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
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
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 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 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
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
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 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 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 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 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
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.

Global News

FDA Partially Recognizes ISO 10993-1:2025 for Medical Devices
FDA Partially Recognizes ISO 10993-1:2025 for Medical Devices
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has partially recognized ISO 10993-1:2025, the latest edition of the international standard used to assess the biological safety of medical devices.
Licensing Instead of Sales: ISO Changes How Standards Are Used
Licensing Instead of Sales: ISO Changes How Standards Are Used
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is preparing to replace its traditional standards sales approach with a licensing model that would give users defined rights to use standards content instead of broad unrestricted access.
BRCGS Updates Food Safety, Packaging, Storage, and Broker Rules to Meet New GFSI Requirements
BRCGS Updates Food Safety, Packaging, Storage, and Broker Rules to Meet New GFSI Requirements
BRCGS has updated certification requirements for its Food Safety, Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution, and Agents and Brokers standards,
ISO 45001 Revision Signals Changes in How Companies Manage Workplace Safety
ISO 45001 Revision Signals Changes in How Companies Manage Workplace Safety
The revision of ISO 45001 is expected to push companies beyond traditional workplace safety management by placing greater emphasis on mental health, organizational resilience, safety culture, and climate-related risks.
International Olympic Committee Certified to ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Standard
International Olympic Committee Certified to ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Standard
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been re-certified to ISO 20121:2024 for sustainability management at the corporate events it directly organizes and finances, including IOC Sessions, conferences, Olympic Day activities, and commission meetings.
Core Industrial Safety Framework IEC 61508 Undergoes Major Revision
Core Industrial Safety Framework IEC 61508 Undergoes Major Revision
The IEC 61508 series, the international foundation for many industrial functional safety standards,
 
FSC Proposes New Rules for Certification Statements and Audit Duration
FSC Proposes New Rules for Certification Statements and Audit Duration
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on two draft Advice Notes that would update certification body requirements related to certification statements and minimum audit duration for Forest Management audits.
ILO Moves to Modernize International Labour Standards Reporting
ILO Moves to Modernize International Labour Standards Reporting
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is preparing a major overhaul of how countries report on international labour standards.
ISO 9001 Revision Moves Into Formal FDIS Ballot Phase
ISO 9001 Revision Moves Into Formal FDIS Ballot Phase
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 9001 to the next step of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) approval process, with the project now listed at stage 50.20 following the earlier 50.00 status.
FSC Opens Consultation on Chain of Custody Revisions as Two Core Standards Reach Final Phase
FSC Opens Consultation on Chain of Custody Revisions as Two Core Standards Reach Final Phase
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened consultation on revisions to five Chain of Custody (CoC) documents, with two core standards now entering the final consultation phase.
CanadaGAP Seeks GFSI Recognition for Updated Food Safety Programs
CanadaGAP Seeks GFSI Recognition for Updated Food Safety Programs
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation as CanadaGAP seeks recognition for updated food safety certification programs covering fruit and vegetable operations.
Efforts to Broaden Application of ISO 21378 Underway
Efforts to Broaden Application of ISO 21378 Underway
Following last year’s confirmation of ISO 21378:2019, a standard for structured audit data collection and exchange, work within ISO/TC 295/WG 1 is now focused on broadening how the standard is applied across organizations.
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