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Switzerland Revises Rules for Food Origin Labeling
Switzerland Revises Rules for Food Origin Labeling
Switzerland has revised its rules on how food can claim a Swiss origin, publishing the updated ordinance with changes that take effect on January 1, 2026.
CEN and CENELEC Young Professionals Series: Tiphanie Bent Stresses Value of Standards for AI and Finance
CEN and CENELEC Young Professionals Series: Tiphanie Bent Stresses Value of Standards for AI and Finance
The latest feature in the Meet Young Professionals in European Standardization series by CEN and CENELEC introduces Tiphanie Bent from Switzerland.
Swiss Experts Sought for Digital Product Passport Standards
Swiss Experts Sought for Digital Product Passport Standards
The Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) is inviting Swiss experts to help develop standards for the European Union's Digital Product Passport (DPP).
SAS Launches New "Services and Environment Unit"
SAS Launches New "Services and Environment Unit"
The Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS) has launched a new department, Services and Environment (ASDU), effective December 1, 2024.
New Swiss Standard Improves Proficiency Assessments for Hiring
New Swiss Standard Improves Proficiency Assessments for Hiring
A new Swiss standard, SN 33430, has been introduced to improve the quality and effectiveness of job-related proficiency assessments.
SNV Calls for Experts to Shape ISO GPS Standards
SNV Calls for Experts to Shape ISO GPS Standards
The Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) has launched a call for applications, inviting specialists to join the development and revision of ISO GPS (Geometrical Product Specifications) standards.
The Swiss Takeover: How SNV Took the Helm of ISO Wormgearing Standards Committee
The Swiss Takeover: How SNV Took the Helm of ISO Wormgearing Standards Committee
The Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) has assumed the secretariat management of the ISO/TC 60/SC 1 standards committee.
SAS Passes EA Peer Evaluation, Scope of Accreditation Expanded
SAS Passes EA Peer Evaluation, Scope of Accreditation Expanded
The Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS) has successfully passed its eighth peer evaluation by the European Cooperation for Accreditation (EA).
Swiss Experts Needed for Revision of ISO 45001 Standard on Workplace Safety
Swiss Experts Needed for Revision of ISO 45001 Standard on Workplace Safety
The Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) has issued a call for experts to participate in the revision of the ISO 45001 standard, which focuses on occupational safety and health management systems.

Global News

ISO 20417 Update Integrates Medical Device Information Into Safety Requirements
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 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
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
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
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. 
International Quality Awards 2026 Finalists Announced
International Quality Awards 2026 Finalists Announced
The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI), a professional body for quality management, has announced the finalists for its International Quality Awards 2026,
ASC Chain Of Custody Set To Become Supply Chain Module In Major Overhaul
ASC Chain Of Custody Set To Become Supply Chain Module In Major Overhaul
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), an international non-profit that sets standards for responsible seafood farming,
ISO 22000 Revision Enters Public Enquiry Stage
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
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. 
IMDRF Playbook Guides Global Use Of Shared Medical Device Regulatory Reviews
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.
DIN Introduces First Framework For AI Testing Tools
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.
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Release Moved To May 2026
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.
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