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UNE Featured In CEOE Environmental Practices Catalog For Circular Economy Initiative
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has been featured in the 2025 Environmental Best Practices Catalog of Spanish Companies,
Market Surveillance, Child Protection And Transport Emissions In New UNE Magazine
The February 2026 issue of UNE Magazine centers on the Fifth Annual Report of the Market Surveillance Observatory,
ENAC Grants First Accreditations for EU ETS 2 Emissions Trading Regime
The Spanish National Accreditation Entity (ENAC) has granted the first accreditations for verifiers under the upcoming EU ETS 2 emissions trading regime, which will apply to buildings, road transport, and other sectors.
Climate Transition And Circular Economy In New Edition Of UNE Magazine
The latest edition of UNE Magazine puts climate transition at the center,
Juan Manuel Benito And Nuria Martín Chivelet Receive IEC 1906 Awards
Two Spanish experts, Juan Manuel Benito and Nuria Martín Chivelet, have received the IEC 1906 Awards for 2025 in recognition of their contributions to international electrotechnical standardization under the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
Quality Infrastructure Driving Innovation and Growth: December Issue of UNE Magazine
The December 2025 issue of UNE Magazine, number 86, is now available and centers on how quality infrastructure and standardization support innovation, competitiveness, and economic growth in Spain and across Europe.
Spain Strengthens Role in Quantum Standards: November UNE Magazine
The November edition of Revista UNE, the monthly magazine of Spain’s national standards body, highlights the country’s growing influence in quantum technology standardization.
First Iberian Standardization Meeting Highlights Digital Product Passport
The first Iberian Standardization Meeting, organized by the Portuguese Institute for Quality (IPQ) and the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE), was held to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
Spain Issues First ISO 27701 Accreditation to Bureau Veritas Iberia
Bureau Veritas Iberia has become the first body in Spain to receive accreditation from the Spanish National Accreditation Body (ENAC) to certify privacy information management systems under UNE-ISO/IEC 27701:2021.
ENAC Passes OECD Good Laboratory Practice Assessment With No Deviations
The National Accreditation Body of Spain (ENAC) has passed the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) assessment of its Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) oversight programs with no deviations.
BioMar Certified under Sustainable Aquafeed Standard for French and Spanish Facilities
BioMar, a Denmark-based global producer of aquafeed, has been certified by DNV under the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Feed Standard for its facilities in Nersac, France, and Dueñas, Spain.
UNE Meeting Explores Key Updates to ISO/DIS 9001 Quality Management Standard
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) held an event on October 3 to review the draft version of the revised ISO 9001, focusing on the most relevant changes in the upcoming update of the quality management systems standard.Global News
IMDRF Playbook Guides Global Use Of Shared Medical Device Regulatory Reviews
The International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) has published a playbook to help regulators use shared approaches when reviewing medical devices, known as regulatory reliance.
ISO 22000 Revision Enters Public Enquiry Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has moved the revision of ISO 22000 to the public enquiry stage.
ISO 19011 Auditing Standard Enters Final Stage With Hybrid And Digital Shift
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 19011 to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage.
DIN Introduces First Framework For AI Testing Tools
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 92006, introducing the first unified framework for artificial intelligence (AI) testing tools and setting clear requirements for how these tools should be designed and used.
OECD Report Links Standards To More Effective Regulation
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released a report examining how governments can improve regulation by making better use of standards, measurement, and assurance systems, known as quality infrastructure (QI).
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Release Moved To May 2026
The Foundation for Food Safety Certification (FSSC) has delayed the launch of FSSC 22000 Version 7, with publication now expected in early May 2026.
FSC Launches Normative Newsfeed For Clearer Requirements Updates
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has introduced a new Normative Newsfeed to make updates to its requirements easier to track and understand.
ISO 9000 Revision Reaches Final Draft Stage, Publication Expected In May 2026
The revision of ISO 9000, the international standard that defines the basic concepts and vocabulary of quality management, has reached the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, the final step before publication.
ISO and IEC Form JTC 5 Committee on Digital Product Passport Standards
A new international standards committee has been created to develop standards for digital product passports (DPPs), systems designed to share key product information across the entire lifecycle and improve transparency and circular economy practices.
Third Edition of ISO 22301 Business Continuity Standard Enters Development
The next revision of ISO 22301, the international standard for business continuity management systems (BCMS), has moved into development.
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launches Website
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated has launched its new official website, providing a central online platform for the organization that became the single global body for international accreditation cooperation.
