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ENAC Accredits Carburos Metálicos as First CRM Producer for Gas Mixtures
ENAC has granted the first accreditation as a producer of gas mixture Certified Reference Materials (CRM) to Carburos Metálicos under the UNE-EN ISO 17034 standard.
Three Spanish Experts Recognized with IEC 1906 Awards
In 2024, three experts from Spain were honored with IEC 1906 Awards by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), whose national representative is the Spanish Association for Standardization, UNE.
Celebrating a Quarter Century of Spanish in ISO Standards
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the first Spanish Translation Task Force (STTF) established to translate ISO standards into Spanish.
DEKRA First to Earn ENAC Accreditation for Cryptographic Module Certification
DEKRA Testing and Certification has become the first entity accredited by ENAC to certify the security of cryptographic modules under the ISO/IEC 19790 standard.
ENAC Hosts Meetings on Environmental Accreditation in Madrid
The Spanish National Accreditation Entity (ENAC) hosted a two-day event featuring meetings of key European bodies to discuss environmental accreditation.
Pereira Seafood Products Achieves Top IFS Food Certification for 8th Year
Pereira Productos del Mar (Pereira Seafood Products) has earned the top mark of "Higher Level" in IFS Food certification for the 8th consecutive year, achieving a score of 96.22% this year.
New UNE 197301 Standard Sets Framework for Mediation in Spain
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) and the General Council of Technical Industrial Engineering of Spain (COGITI) introduced the new UNE 197301 standard on October 10.
CAAE First in Spain to Provide COSMOS Certificates for Organic Cosmetics
CAAE Certification is now the first entity in Spain accredited to certify products under the international COSMOS scheme for organic and natural cosmetics.
LGAI First in Spain to Earn Accreditation under New European Cybersecurity Scheme
"LGAI Technological Center (Applus)" made an important breakthrough by being the first in Spain to earn a new type of cybersecurity accreditation.
Verus Certificación Accredited as Spain’s First Welding Quality Certifier
Verus Certificación has become the first organization in Spain to be accredited by ENAC to certify welding quality in metallic materials.
ENAC Grants AGQ Labs First Accreditation for Waste Treatment Evaluation
The Spanish National Accreditation Entity (ENAC) has granted the first accreditation to AGQ Labs for evaluating the efficiency of waste treatment before it’s sent to landfills.
Spain Joins Global Gender Equality Effort with Translated Guidance
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has released the Spanish version of the first-ever global guidance for gender equality, just weeks after the global version was made available.Global News
FSSC 24000 Guidance Released for Managing Complaints and Grievances
The Foundation FSSC has published a new guidance document under the FSSC 24000 certification scheme, offering a structured approach for handling complaints and grievances from workers and other stakeholders.
IFS Launches New ESG Compliance Check to Tackle Supply Chain Risks
IFS has introduced the IFS ESG Compliance Check, a tool designed to help companies manage environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks in their supply chains.
SA8000 Overhaul Centers on Worker Rights, Privacy and Living Wages
The SA8000 standard on workplace social accountability is undergoing a major revision, with the new SA8000:2026 expected to be finalized by the end of next year.
ISO Developing Malnutrition Care Standard for Hospitals in Developing Countries
A new international standard is being developed to help hospitals in developing countries better prevent, detect, and treat malnutrition—a condition affecting nearly half of all hospital patients worldwide.
ISO, IEC, and ITU Publish April 2025 Listings of Standardization Projects
A coordinated list of major standardization projects was released for April 2025, covering new and ongoing work across a wide range of technical areas.
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Emerges as Leading Standard for AI Connectivity
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is rapidly becoming a key framework for linking artificial intelligence (AI) systems with the tools and data they depend on.
LabWare ASSURE Brings Automation to Food and Beverage Lab Compliance
LabWare has introduced ASSURE, a new cloud-based platform designed to improve food and beverage product safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance in laboratories.
IQNET Celebrates 35 Years of Global Impact in Certification and Standards
IQNET Association is marking 35 years as one of the global network in the conformity assessment industry.
PEFC General Assembly Approves New Standards for RED III Compliance
The PEFC General Assembly has approved a new set of standards that align with the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive 2023/2413 (RED III), marking the final step in PEFC’s standard-setting process.
UN Approves New Net-Zero Fuel Standard for Shipping Despite US Objections
The United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed on a new global framework to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping industry, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050.
UNIDO Adds IAF CertSearch to Improve Data Quality in Global Sustainability Index
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is integrating IAF CertSearch, developed by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), into its Quality Infrastructure for Sustainable Development (QI4SD) Index.
