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CEN Merges Postal and Logistics Committees into Expanded Transport Standardization Body
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is merging its postal services committee into its transport and logistics committee, creating a single body covering transport, logistics, and postal services.
Vietnam Draft Standard Sets Clear Metrics for Online Public Services
The Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality of Viet Nam (STAMEQ) has introduced a draft national standard for online public services that defines how user experience will be measured using specific indicators.
Netherlands Calls for Stakeholders to Join ISO Tourism Standards Committee
The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is calling on national stakeholders to take part in international tourism standardization through ISO/TC 228,
Youth Fencing World Cup In Udine Earns ISO 20121 Certification
The Udine Under-17 and Under-20 Fencing World Cup has achieved ISO 20121 certification, confirming its approach to managing sustainability across an international youth competition.
Korea Accreditation Board Issues Guidance on Transition to Revised ISO 21001 for Education
The Korea Accreditation Board (KAB) has issued guidance to help certification bodies transition from ISO 21001:2018 to the revised ISO 21001:2025 for Educational Organizations Management Systems.
UNI Releases PdR 185 for Managing Projects Across Organizations
UNI, the Italian standards body, has released UNI/PdR 185, a new reference practice that defines requirements for how organizations manage projects and prepare for certification of a Project Management System.
Serbia Adopts Translation of ISO 21001:2025 for Educational Organizations
The KS CASCO Commission has adopted the Serbian translation of ISO 21001:2025, the management system standard for educational organizations.
USPTO Creates Standard-Essential Patent Working Group Amid Licensing Disputes
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has created a new Standard-Essential Patent Working Group as disputes continue over how patented technologies built into technical standards are licensed and enforced.
Accredia Opens Accreditation for IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry Version 3
Italy’s national accreditation body, Accredia, has opened accreditation for certification under the IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry version 3 standard,
WEIL Hotel Becomes First to Earn Malaysia’s Hospitality ESG Certification
WEIL Hotel has become the first property to earn the ESG Certification for Malaysian Hotels and Resorts program.
Standardizing Hospital Design Terminology with New UNI 11993
Italy’s national standards body UNI has published UNI 11993, a new standard that defines terminology for hospital and healthcare structures to
UNI Opens Consultation On Soft Facility Management Practice For Outsourced Services
UNI has launched a public consultation, open until November 1, 2025, on a draft Practice of Reference (UNI/PdR) dedicated to Soft Facility Management.Global News
ISO/IEC 17021-1 Confirmation Keeps Certification Rules Stable
The International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO) has confirmed continuation of the current edition of ISO/IEC 17021-1,
Revised ISO 14024 Aims to Prevent Greenwashing in Ecolabel Programs
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the third edition of ISO 14024, revising requirements for ecolabel certification programs to improve verification of environmental claims and help prevent greenwashing,
Experts Sought for ISO TS 20008 Food Waste Measurement and Reporting Project
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has started development of ISO/AWI TS 20008,
Joint ISO and IEC Team Releases Information Model for SMART Content
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have released the first version of the IEC & ISO Information Model for SMART content,
GMP+ International Launches Feed Life Cycle Assessment Standard
The GMP+ International has launched the MI5.7 Feed Life Cycle Assessment LCA standard, introducing a harmonized method for calculating and communicating the environmental impact of feed products across the supply chain.
ISO 22367:2026 Revises Risk Management Guidance for Medical Laboratories
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22367:2026, a revised standard that provides medical laboratories with a structured approach to identifying, assessing, and controlling risks across laboratory activities and testing processes.
ISO 30134 Series KPIs Highlighted in New Data Center Energy and Water Whitepaper
A new whitepaper published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) explains how key performance indicators (KPIs) from the ISO/IEC 30134 series can be used to measure and report energy and water use in data centers.
CSQ Invites Comments on Cannabis EU GMP Certification Addendum
Cannabis Safety & Quality (CSQ) has opened a public comment period for a new EU GMP certification addendum,
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Updates Prerequisite Programs And Aligns With GFSI 2024
The Foundation FSSC has released Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 food safety management system certification scheme, introducing updated prerequisite programs (PRPs) and aligning the scheme with the 2024 Global Food Safety Initiative requirements.
ISO Develops Carbon Credit Data Model Standard, Calls for Input
A new data model for carbon credit markets is being developed by ISO’s sustainable finance and financial services committees, with early input still open to stakeholders.
ISO 20022 Series Update Sets New Rules as Payment Systems Prepare for Implementation
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published updated and new parts in the ISO 20022 series, as major payment systems advance their implementation of the standard on closely aligned timelines.
