UNE Opens Submissions For 2026 Standardization Awards

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has opened applications for the 2026 edition of its annual standardization awards,

ENAC Releases Practical Guide To Help Build Credible Conformity Assessment Schemes

The Spanish National Accreditation Body (ENAC) has published a new guide to help organizations design conformity assessment schemes that can be used by accredited bodies, aiming to improve trust, consistency, and market acceptance.

ISO/UNDP 53000 Sustainability Standards Featured In March UNE Magazine

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has released its March issue of UNE Magazine,

ENAC Opens Accreditation Scheme for CBAM Emissions Verifiers in Spain

The Entidad Nacional de Acreditación (ENAC) has launched a new accreditation scheme for organizations that will verify emissions data linked to imported goods under the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

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.

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.

ISO 18969 Clinical Evaluation Standard Draft Advances Past Voting Stage

Voting on the Draft International Standard (DIS) for ISO 18969, Clinical evaluation of medical devices, closed on March 10, 2026, marking its progression to stage 40.60 within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

GLOBALG.A.P. Replaces Technical Committees With Five Working Groups and Names Members

Agraya has replaced GLOBALG.A.P. technical committees with five technical working groups (TWGs) and appointed members to each group, with up to 16 experts per group across five areas.

Renault Group Updates Customer Requirements for IATF 16949 Suppliers

Renault Group has updated its Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) for IATF 16949:2016, with the new version taking effect in April 2026 and applying to all suppliers across its global operations.

ISO 20417 Update Integrates Medical Device Information Into Safety Requirements

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the second edition of ISO 20417, replacing the 2021 version and reshaping how manufacturers provide information with medical devices by moving beyond labeling into a broader role tied to safety and usability.

ISO Releases Practical Guide To Integrating Multiple Management Systems

ISO has released a new publication, Integrated management systems – A practical guide (IMS PG), offering organizations a clear way to combine multiple management system standards into one coherent system.

ISO TR 25326 Gathers Global Examples Of Green Logistics In Practice

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/TR 25326:2026, a new international standard that compiles case studies of green logistics to support lower-carbon operations across global supply chains.

BYD Joins IATF As First NEV-Only Automaker And Second Asian Member

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved the addition of BYD Group as a new member of IATF AISBL,

PAS 1958 Published To Connect Built Environment Data Standards

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published PAS 1958:2026, a new guide that helps organizations understand how existing data and information standards in the built environment, including buildings and infrastructure, work together within a single framework.