Parco Nord Milano Becomes First in Italy to Earn PEFC Certification for Urban Greenery

Parco Nord Milano has become the first organization in Italy to obtain PEFC certification specifically for the sustainable management of urban greenery, covering all its urban and peri-urban green areas.

Diwan Singh Kholia on Winter Electrical Appliance Standards in Latest BIS Standards Watch

The latest episode of the Standards Watch series by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) explains why safety standards are especially important for winter electrical appliances such as room heaters and water heaters,

FAW-Volkswagen Earns ISO 37301 Compliance Management Certification

FAW-Volkswagen has received ISO 37301 Compliance Management System certification from SGS during the 8th China International Import Expo in Shanghai.

Trinidad and Tobago Issues First Metrology Practitioner Certifications

The Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) has issued the country’s first certifications under its national metrology registration scheme, marking an important step in strengthening national quality infrastructure.

Fiji Gets FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard

Fiji has adopted an FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard, setting a national framework for responsible forest management and a clear pathway toward Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification.

Italy Adopts Three ISO 27000 Series Standards to Boost Privacy and Information Security

Italy has adopted three new standards from the ISO/IEC 27000 series on information security management,

HZN November e-Glasilo Highlights Bosnian Delegation Visit And Biodiversity Standard

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has published the November edition of its e-Glasilo, the penultimate issue of the official gazette for 2025.

Latest SIST Podcast Episode With Mira Kos Skubic Explains How Standards Protect Consumers

Mira Kos Skubic, PhD, an expert in consumer protection, nutrition, and standardization, is the guest of episode 5 of the SIST Podcast, which explains how standards affect everyday consumer choices and safety.

EN 16309 Revision Gives Broader Scope To Social Performance Of Buildings

The European standard for assessing the social performance of buildings, EN 16309:2014+A1:2014, is being revised to take a broader and more integrated approach.

Croatian Standards Institute Marks 20 Years Of Standardization Work

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN), Croatia’s national standards body, has marked its 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of work to strengthen standardization across the country.

AFNOR Introduces Free Online Standards Training for Students

The French Association for Standardization (AFNOR) has launched a free online training course to help students and young professionals understand how standards work and why they matter for business, innovation, and regulation.

TÜRKAK Sets March 2026 Deadline for ISO/IEC 27006-1 Transition

Turkey’s information security certification system is moving to new international rules, as the Turkish Accreditation Agency TÜRKAK will complete its transition to ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024 by March 31, 2026.

OIML Marks 70th Anniversary with Special Logo in 2025

The International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) will celebrate its 70th Anniversary in 2025, commemorating the signing of its Convention on October 12, 1955.

New Joint Committee for Smart and Sustainable Cities Proposed

A proposal for a new joint technical committee (JTC) under ISO and IEC focusing on Smart and Sustainable Cities and Communities has been submitted by AFNOR.

NIST Issues Three Standards to Secure Data Against Future Quantum Threats

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) finalized three quantum-resistant algorithm standards this summer, marking a major milestone in preparing for quantum-powered encryption threats.

SQF Food Safety Edition 10 to Be Released in July 2025

As 2025 begins, the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) has announced the release of SQF Edition 10 in July 2025, with implementation for auditing scheduled for the first half of 2026.

Revised FSC Ecosystem Services Procedure V2-0 Published to Highlight Positive Forest Management Impacts

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published an updated framework to demonstrate the positive impacts of sustainable forest management on ecosystems.

Report Highlights Role of Quality Infrastructure in Scaling Net Zero

A new report highlights how the Quality Infrastructure (QI) can accelerate the transition to net zero emissions.

Luxembourg Launches PCDS Platform to Strengthen Circular Economy Transparency

Luxembourg has unveiled its Product Circularity Data Sheet (PCDS) platform, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed to ensure supply chain transparency by standardizing circular data of products.

GFSI Unveils Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 to Enhance Food Safety Worldwide

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has launched its updated Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs) version 2024, setting a new standard for global food safety.

More Standards Needed for Greener Heavy Transport

Efforts to electrify heavy transport face significant challenges due to the absence of common standards.

Should standards become free and available to all?

- EU Commission and Standardization Bodies Seek Solutions for Access to Harmonized Standards -

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Registered in New Zealand

The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated or GLOBAC, was officially registered as a legal entity on December 6, 2024, in New Zealand.

How to Verify Certificates to Avoid Fake Ones

Swedac has outlined steps to verify certificates, focusing on two main types: certificates issued by notified bodies and certificates issued by accredited certification bodies.