Green Building Certification Spain Gets First Accreditation for Private EU Sustainability Scheme

Green Building Certification Spain is the first organization in Spain to receive accreditation from the Entidad Nacional de Acreditación (ENAC) for verifying and validating compliance with the EU’s Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) principle under a private scheme.

Spain Reaffirms Leadership in Essential Oils With New ISO Standard Initiatives

Spain continued to demonstrate its leadership in the ISO/TC 54 Essential Oils committee by launching initiatives for three new standards and the revision of one existing standard.

UNE Sets 2030 Strategy Goals: Progress, Awareness, Sustainability

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) approved its new 2030 Strategy at its General Assembly and presented its 2024 Annual Report. The Strategy sets a clear direction for the coming years, aiming to strengthen UNE’s impact and value to Spanish society.

UNE Honors Outstanding Contributors with 2025 Standardization Awards

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has presented its 2025 Standardization Awards, recognizing individuals and organizations for their exceptional work in technical committees.

UNE Magazine May 2025 Issue Spotlights AI Standard, Data Governance, and Quality Infrastructure

The May 2025 edition of UNE Magazine, published by the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE), is now available online.

Spain Revises UNE 19601 to Help Organizations Prevent Criminal Offenses

Spain has released a revised version of UNE 19601, a national standard for criminal compliance management.

UNE Leads Creation of European Guide for Applying AI in Process Industries

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has led the development of CWA 18211:2025, a new European guide that explains how to apply artificial intelligence (AI) in process industries.

UNE Seeks Two Experts to Help Draft EU Standard on EV Charging Accessibility

The Spanish Standardization Association (UNE) has launched an open call for tenders to hire two experts to help draft a new European standard on accessibility at electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

LGAI First in Spain to Certify Under EUCC Cybersecurity Scheme

LGAI Technological Center has become the first certification body in Spain accredited to operate under the European cybersecurity certification scheme, EUCC.

UNE and UNDP Session Examines Global Standards to Accelerate Sustainable Development Goals

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) hosted a session on March 24 to present new global standards that help organizations contribute to the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

UNE Event Introduces Plan for New School Anti-Bullying Standard

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) hosted an information event on March 11 to introduce a new initiative aimed at creating a management standard to tackle bullying in schools.

UNE Leads Spanish Translation of IWA 48 Framework for Implementing ESG Principles

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has led the translation of IWA 48, the global ESG (environmental, social, and governance) standard into Spanish, making it freely accessible for application across all Spanish-speaking countries.

ISO 10993-6 Standard for Implantation Testing Updated

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a revised edition of ISO 10993-6, expanding guidance for implantation studies used in the biological evaluation of medical devices.

All 12 Recognized Food Safety Program Owners Apply for GFSI Version 2024 Recognition

The Consumer Goods Forum's Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has confirmed that all 12 previously recognized Certification Program Owners (CPOs) have applied for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.

ISO 14002-3 Climate Guidance Advances to Final Draft Stage

ISO 14002-3, a guidance standard for managing climate-related issues within ISO 14001 environmental management systems, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage.

ISO/TS 23485 Nears Draft Technical Specification Stage Following Review of 300 Comments

The International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) Technical Committee 210 (ISO/TC 210) is advancing work on ISO/TS 23485,

Global ACI Explains Which IAF and ILAC Documents Remain in Force During Transition

The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has published a cross-reference tableshowing the status of former International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) publications.

Standards Behind the FIFA World Cup 2026

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico,

CEN and CENELEC Open Nominations for 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards

The 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards are now accepting nominations for individuals and projects that have contributed to standardization through research, innovation and education.

PEFC Launches Project Sourcing Certification for Construction Projects

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has launched a new Project Sourcing certification program for the construction sector.

Development Begins on ISO 59001 Circular Economy Management Standard

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has begun development of ISO 59001, a future certifiable management system standard for the circular economy.

ISO 32212 Introduces Net Zero Transition Planning Framework for Finance

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 32212:2026,

ISO 45010 Workplace Menstruation and Menopause Guidance Advances to Final Approval Stage

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced ISO 45010, which provides guidance on menstruation and menopause in the workplace, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard - FDIS stage.

ISO Considers New Committee for Tunnel Design

A proposal to create a dedicated ISO technical committee for tunnel design is under consideration.