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Portuguese Quality Institute Hosts Annual Meeting of Sectoral Standardization Bodies 2024
The Portuguese Quality Institute (IPQ) held its Annual Meeting of Sectoral Standardization Bodies (ONS) on November 27, 2024.
IPQ Honors Achievements in Standardization and Quality at 2024 Ceremony
The Ricardo Fernandes Auditorium of the Portuguese Institute of Quality (IPQ) hosted the 2024 ceremony on November 27 to recognize outstanding technical committees and individuals in the world of standardization in Portugal.
CEN Workshop Finalizes Drafts for Intelligent Road Intervention Processes, Public Commenting Phase Starts
Registered participants in the CEN Workshop on Intelligent Road Intervention Processes (IRIP) reached consensus on the final drafts of two CEN Workshop Agreements (CWAs).
European Machinery Regulation Progresses: Standardization Request Nears Completion, Full Implementation by 2027
The Standardisation Request on Machinery Regulation by the European Commission to CEN is nearing completion.
CEN-CENELEC Forms JTC 23 Committee for Personal Protective Equipment
CEN-CENELEC has established a new Joint Technical Committee (JTC 23) to create horizontal frameworks, guidelines, and tools for personal protective equipment (PPE).
CEN-CENELEC to Announce Winners of 6th Standards+Innovation Awards on December 10
The winners of the 6th Standards+Innovation Awards by CEN-CENELEC will be revealed on December 10 in Brussels.
Non-EU Companies to Face EU Sustainability Reporting With Unclear Scope by 2028
The European Union is moving forward with drafting sustainability reporting standards for non-EU businesses under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
Portugal’s Accreditation Body IPAC Passes Mandatory Peer Review, Retains Key Accreditations
IPAC, Portugal’s National Accreditation Body, has successfully passed a peer review mandated by European Accreditation (EA).
EU Adopts New Supply Chain Directive for Corporate Responsibility
The EU has enacted the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), mandating companies to ensure sustainable and ethical practices throughout their supply chains.
EFSA Updates Guidance for Novel Food Applications in EU
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released an updated guide for novel food applications, clarifying scientific and administrative requirements.
European Accreditation Updates Key Document List
The European Accreditation (EA) organization has published a revised version of EA-INF/01:2024, "List of EA Publications and International Documents."
EU Court Limits Organic Logo to Imports Meeting All Standards
The EU Court of Justice ruled that imported food can only display the European Union's organic production logo if it meets all EU production requirements.Global News
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.
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.
ISO 14001:2026 Final Draft Sets New Rules for Climate, Biodiversity and Documentation
The revision of ISO 14001 has recently entered its Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, and the updated standard is scheduled for publication in April 2026.
ISO 17020 Reaches Final Global Vote toward 2026 Release
The revision of ISO/IEC 17020, the international standard for inspection bodies, has reached the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage and is now in its final global voting phase.
VDA Releases Draft Product Safety And Conformity Guidance for the Automotive Supply Chain
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has released the first edition of Product Compliance Volume 2 as a draft edition, focused on safety and conformity requirements across the automotive supply chain, and opened it for industry feedback until February 21, 2026.
ISO Launches Interactive Dashboard with Over 1,100 Environmental Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a new interactive dashboard that brings together more than 1,100 International Standards linked to environmental data.
