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Yad Mordechai Becomes Only Israeli Olive Oil Producer With SII Standards Mark
The Standards Institution of Israel (SII) has awarded Yad Mordechai an official Standards Mark certificate for its olive oil products, recognizing the company as the only producer currently holding the mark.
Belgrade to Host Quality and Supply Chain Conference on May 27-28 in organization of Nelt Group
Nelt Group in support of the Belgrade Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PK Belgrade) will hold a two-day conference on quality management and supply chain practices on May 27-28 in Belgrade.
China Introduces First Provincial High-Quality Dataset Certification Program
China has introduced its first provincial-level High-Quality Dataset Inclusive Evaluation and Certification Program in Jiangsu Province, with the initiative formally launched at a conference in Wuxi on April 23.
SIS Highlights Five Major Changes in Revised ISO 14001
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has published an analysis by standard expert and trainer Mikael Johansson outlining five areas organizations may need to reassess in the revised ISO 14001:2026 standard.
Proposed Standards Committee On 'Made in Europe' Criteria, Sovereignty and Resilience
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has proposed creating a new CEN and CENELEC Joint Technical Committee to define how “made in Europe” criteria should be assessed and verified,
DGQ Survey Examines Career Development in Quality Management
The German Society for Quality (DGQ) has opened a short survey examining how professionals enter and develop careers in quality management and quality assurance, as
Switzerland Launches Coby AI Tool for Standards Work
The Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) has launched Coby, a specialized artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed for professionals working with standards and regulatory requirements.
Italy Publishes National Versions of ISO/IEC 17020 and 17024 Conformity Assessment Standards
The Italian National Unification Body (UNI) has published the Italian-language national versions of recently updated ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17024, replacing the previous 2012 editions.
ABNT Launches Written Version of #ABNTTalks Podcast
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has launched #ABNTTalks, a new written-content format that turns podcast-style conversations into text articles focused on standards, professional development, and business-related topics.
EN 18120 Series Published to Support Design of Plastic Packaging for Recycling
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published the EN 18120 series, a new set of European standards that guide the design of plastic packaging for recycling.
ANSI and America Makes Report Tracks Progress on 35 Additive Manufacturing Standards Gaps
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and manufacturing innovation institute America Makes have released a new report on additive manufacturing standards gaps that shows progress on 35 of the 141 gaps identified in their 2023 roadmap.
‘Faktor Q’ Podcast Launches With Episode on Quality Culture in ISO 9001:2026
The German trade publication QZ has launched its new “Faktor Q” podcast with a first episode arguing that the upcoming ISO 9001:2026 update will make quality culture a more assessable part of quality management and leadership responsibility.Global News
ISO 12100 Machinery Safety Revision Stalls Over Risk Definition Dispute
The revision of ISO 12100, the core standard for machinery safety, remains unresolved following a negative international vote, with key disagreements, including on alignment with EU requirements.
Sweden Introduces CBAM Accreditation for Emissions Verifiers, Reflecting Broader Global Shift in Climate Data Assurance
The Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (SWEDAC) has introduced a new accreditation area for organizations verifying emissions data under the
Youth Leadership Program Opens Applications For 2026–2027 Environmental Cohort
Applications are now open for the third cohort of the Environmental Management Youth Leadership Group (YLG 3.0), an initiative of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
PEFC Opens Nominations For Forest Management Working Group Seats
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is inviting nominations for its Sustainable Forest Management Working Group, with submissions open until April 22, 2026.
"Global Standard" Opens Second Consultation On Responsible Textile Standard GRTS
Global Standard has opened a second public consultation on Draft 2 of the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS),
DIN SPEC 14027 Establishes First Comprehensive Framework for Corporate Security
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 14027,
GHG Protocol Begins Scope 3 Revision Tightening Data and Measurement Rules
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) has launched a major revision of its Scope 3 standard,
ISO 17020 Third Edition Published With Risk-Based Approach
A new edition of ISO/IEC 17020 has been published, introducing updated requirements for inspection bodies and replacing the 2012 version after a technical revision.
ISO TS 20125-1 for Eco-Design of Digital Services Released
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published ISO/IEC TS 20125-1:2026,
ISO 19650 Parts 1 and 2 on Information Management in BIM Projects Open for Consultation
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has opened a public consultation on proposed changes to ISO 19650 Parts 1 and 2,
TIA Develops First Data Center Infrastructure Quality Standard DCE 9000
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is developing DCE 9000, the first quality management system (QMS) standard specifically designed for modern data center physical infrastructure, with publication and certification planned for 2027.
