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Germany Releases First Safety Standard for Plug-In Solar Devices
The German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE) will publish the world’s first product standard for plug-in solar devices in December 2025, giving
Mexico Recognizes MDSAP as Equivalent to National Medical Device GMP
Mexico has issued a new interpretation rule for the NOM-241-SSA1-2025 standard on good manufacturing practices (GMP) for medical devices, confirming that
Korea Forms National Council To Drive Automotive SDV Standards
Korea has formed a national council to advance software-defined vehicle (SDV) standards, a step meant to strengthen the country’s future position in the automotive sector.
You Can’t Replace Czech Quality: November Episode Highlights Trust in Quality Brands
The November episode of You Can’t Replace Czech Quality series explains why Czech quality remains a trusted sign of reliable products and services.
INEN and UASB Invite Public to Join International Quality Congresses
The Ecuadorian Standardization Service (INEN) and the Andean University Simón Bolívar (UASB) are inviting participants to the XVI International Quality Congress and the VII Integrated Quality Congress,
Inacal Accredits 39 Public Conformity Assessment Bodies to Improve State Service Quality
Peru’s National Quality Institute (Inacal) has accredited 39 public-sector conformity-assessment bodies to strengthen the quality, safety and reliability of state services nationwide.
Danish Version of European Standard EN 45560 Brings Circularity Into Product Design
Denmark has published DS/EN 45560, its national version of the European circular product design standard, giving companies a practical way to integrate circularity into product development from the start.
Quality Week 2025 Shows How UKAS Strengthens Its Culture of Quality
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) marked World Quality Week 2025 by reflecting on what quality means across the organisation and how the theme Quality:Think Differently links to its everyday work.
Dutch In Vitro Standards Committee Presents Broad Agenda for New Laboratory Standards
The Dutch In Vitro Diagnostics Standards Committee is driving a wide range of international work on new laboratory and diagnostic standards, reflecting the rapid rise of digital tools, artificial intelligence, and smarter testing systems.
India Seeks Comments on Draft ISO Standards for Safe and Consistent Sludge Management
The Bureau of Indian Standards, through its Environment and Ecology Department, has invited experts to review two Draft International Standards under ISO/TC 275,
Draft Standard EN 18274 Sets Skills Requirements for AI Ethics Professionals
A new European draft standard, prEN 18274, sets out the competence requirements for professional AI ethicists and is now open for public comment.
CEN and CENELEC Celebrate Standards+Innovation Award Winners for 2025
CEN and CENELEC announced four winners of the Standards+Innovation Awards 2025 during a ceremony in Brussels, where the organizations highlighted how standards help turn research into practical impact.Global News
Lovehoney Group Led the Creation of a Global Safety Standard for Personal Pleasure Devices
Lovehoney Group, together with its brand We-Vibe, has been instrumental in developing ISO 3533, the global standard for personal-pleasure-devices toy safety.
FSSC 22000 Version 6 Recognized against GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020
FSSC 22000 version 6 has officially been recognized against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2020.
ISO Publishes 17035 - Guidelines for Validation and Verification Programmes
ISO announced the release of ISO/IEC TS 17035:2024 on September 1, 2024.
PEFC launches new global standard for forest management certification
PEFC has introduced the ST 1004 standard, establishing uniform requirements for certification bodies conducting sustainable forest management certifications.
BRCGS Global Standard for ETRS Recognized Under IAF MLA
The BRCGS Global Standard for Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing has been officially recognized under the International Accreditation Forum’s (IAF) Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) as of July 9, 2024.
New ISO Working Group Formed for ISO 31000 Revision
ISO forms new working group to revise ISO 31000 risk management standard.
New DIN/TS 92004 Standard Aims to Strengthen Trust in AI Systems
To build trust in artificial intelligence, the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has introduced DIN/TS 92004.
New Guidance on Auditing Resources Released by ISO Auditing Practices Group (APG)
The ISO Auditing Practices Group (APG) has released the second edition of its guidance on auditing resources.
The geopolitics of technology standards: historical context for US, EU and Chinese approaches
As The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) reports:
Revision of ISO 22000 Expected by 2027
The international standard ISO 22000, which addresses food safety management systems, is set to undergo a significant revision by 2027.
ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024: New Guidelines for Remote Auditing of Management Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published the ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024,
