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Applications Open For 14th Polish National Standards Contest
Applications Open For 14th Polish National Standards Contest
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has opened applications for the 14th nationwide “Normalization And Me” contest, with this year’s edition focused on how standards support safety, fairness, and health in sports and recreation.
PKN Holds Hands-On Standardization Workshop for Young Professionals
PKN Holds Hands-On Standardization Workshop for Young Professionals
The Young Professionals in Standardization 2025 workshop brought together young experts in Poland to gain practical experience with how standardization works in real settings.
PKN Launches Survey To Shape Future SMART Standards
PKN Launches Survey To Shape Future SMART Standards
Poland’s national standards body, PKN,  has opened a short survey to collect user views on the planned shift toward SMART Standards, which aim to make standards easier to use through digital and machine-readable formats.
Anna Wrońska and Rafał Burzyński Receive IEC 1906 Award
Anna Wrońska and Rafał Burzyński Receive IEC 1906 Award
Polish experts Anna Wrońska and Rafał Burzyński have received the prestigious IEC 1906 Award for their contributions to international electrotechnical standardization.
PCA Publishes New Environmental Verifier Form for EMAS Accreditation
PCA Publishes New Environmental Verifier Form for EMAS Accreditation
The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has issued Edition 5 of its FAVE-01 form for organizations seeking accreditation as environmental verifiers under the EU’s Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS).
Polish Accreditation Body Seeks Feedback on Updated Scope of Activities
Polish Accreditation Body Seeks Feedback on Updated Scope of Activities
The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) is inviting stakeholders to comment on the draft update of document DA-09,
PKN September Newsletter Showcases National Competition on Standards in Education
PKN September Newsletter Showcases National Competition on Standards in Education
Polski Komitet Normalizacyjny (PKN) has released the September issue of its newsletter Wiadomości PKN, highlighting the National Competition "Standardization and Me".
PCA Seeks Feedback on Update to Poland’s Central Accreditation System Document DA-01
PCA Seeks Feedback on Update to Poland’s Central Accreditation System Document DA-01
The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has released for consultation a draft update of its DA-01 document, the central description of Poland’s accreditation system.
BSF 2025 Forum on Standardization in Lithuania Highlights Baltic Cooperation
BSF 2025 Forum on Standardization in Lithuania Highlights Baltic Cooperation
The Baltic Forum on Standardization (BSF 2025) took place in Vilnius from September 3 to 5,
Polish PCA Gains IAF Recognition for Anti-Bribery Certification
Polish PCA Gains IAF Recognition for Anti-Bribery Certification
The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has expanded its role under the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) Multilateral Agreement (MLA) to include certification of anti-bribery management systems.
Bio-Digital Convergence and Biocomputers in Focus in July Issue of PKN News
Bio-Digital Convergence and Biocomputers in Focus in July Issue of PKN News
The July issue of PKN News, published by the Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN),
Poland Finalizes Consultation on Accreditation Rules for EU Product Assessors
Poland Finalizes Consultation on Accreditation Rules for EU Product Assessors
The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has released a draft update to document DA-11, which outlines how conformity assessment bodies (CABs) can be accredited for assessing products under EU rules.

Global News

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launched, Replacing IAF and ILAC
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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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.
International Standards Bodies Issue Seoul Statement on Trustworthy AI
International Standards Bodies Issue Seoul Statement on Trustworthy AI
International standards organizations have jointly issued the Seoul Statement on Artificial Intelligence, setting out a shared commitment to develop global standards that support safe, inclusive, and trustworthy AI.
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