Accreditation Body MAAC Suspended by Mexican Authorities for Breaching Quality Law

The Mexican Secretariat of Economy (SE) temporarily suspended Mexicana de Acreditación (MAAC) for not meeting standards outlined in the Quality Infrastructure Law.

Indonesia’s SNSU Mass Lab Passes International Peer Review

The SNSU Mass Laboratory of the National Standardization Agency of Indonesia (BSN) successfully passed an international peer review, strengthening its credibility in measurement and calibration.

Saudi Arabia Invites Global Experts to Quality Conference on Advanced Technologies

The Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO) is hosting its ninth National Quality Conference,

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.

Norway Tightens Greenhouse Gas Verification Standards to Meet EU Goals

Norway has successfully aligned with the EU’s updated requirements for greenhouse gas verification under the ETS framework.

Heilongjiang Triumphs in First Chinese National Standardization Knowledge Contest

The Heilongjiang Market Supervision Team claimed first place in China’s inaugural National Standardization Knowledge Contest,

NIST Announces 2024 Baldrige Awards for Excellence; Five Role Models Recognized

NIST announced five winners of the 2024 Baldrige Awards for Performance Excellence.

Austrian Standards Celebrates 40th Anniversary at Vienna Headquarters

Austrian Standards commemorated 40 years at its Vienna headquarters, highlighting its contributions to global standardization since 1984.

Efforts in Sweden to Establish European Standard for Safer Clothing Production

The Swedish Consumers' Association aims to make clothing production safer.

Free Seminar in Slovenia to Educate Lawmakers on EU Notification Rules

Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) is hosting a free seminar aimed at lawmakers to improve transparency in the notification of non-harmonized regulations.

Five-Year Standardization Strategy Unveiled by North Macedonia

North Macedonia revealed its National Standardization Strategy (NSS) for 2025-2029.

Zagrebački Holding Earns Certifications for Service Quality and Environmental Care

Zagrebački Holding received ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, confirming its high standards for service quality and environmental care.

Guidelines Launched to Contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced new guidelines to help organizations align their operations with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

IEC Releases New Technical Report on Measurement Uncertainty in Metrology

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released the IEC TR 63519:2024, aimed at addressing measurement uncertainty in metrology.

ISO Publishes First Innovation Management System Standard

ISO has introduced its latest standard, ISO 56001:2024, marking the first edition of the international standard for innovation management systems.

Lovehoney Group Led the Creation of a Global Safety Standard for Personal Pleasure Devices

Lovehoney Group, together with its brand We-Vibe, has been instrumental in developing ISO 3533, the global standard for personal-pleasure-devices toy safety.

New ISO Working Group Formed for ISO 31000 Revision

ISO forms new working group to revise ISO 31000 risk management standard.

New Guidance on Auditing Resources Released by ISO Auditing Practices Group (APG)

The ISO Auditing Practices Group (APG) has released the second edition of its guidance on auditing resources.

The geopolitics of technology standards: historical context for US, EU and Chinese approaches

As The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) reports:

ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024: New Guidelines for Remote Auditing of Management Systems

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published the ISO/IEC TS 17012:2024,

New Green Marks Tackle Carbon Footprints

Ever wondered if your favorite product’s carbon footprint is like your ex’s excuses—full of holes?

CEN published CWA 18125:2024 ‘Trusted data transaction - part 1’

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has introduced CWA 18125:2024 ‘Trusted Data Transaction - Part 1’.

Feedback requested for guides ISO/IEC Guide 58-2019 and ISO/IEC Guide 63-2019

Comments on the systematic review of two guides are requested by October 18, 2024 and are collected by American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

ISO Proposes New area of Technical Activity: Creative Digital Design and Digital Marketing

ISO is getting creative! They’ve proposed new ISO technical committees for creative digital design and digital marketing, aiming to keep things as standardized as our morning coffee.