EU Sets USB-C as Standard Charger for Mobile Devices

The European Union has mandated USB-C as the standard charging port for a wide range of electronic devices, ensuring a single, universal charging solution across the bloc.

Netherlands Updates Standard for IT Security in Healthcare

The updated Dutch standard for information security in healthcare is now available on the NEN Connect, the platform of the Netherlands' national standards organization.

Mongolia Seeks Public Comments on Draft Sea Buckthorn Oil Standard

The Mongolian Agency for Standardization and Metrology (MASM) has prepared the draft of MNS 0783:2024, a general standard for sea buckthorn oil.

Public Input Sought for French Eco-Design Standard Aimed at Helping Producers Go Green

France is seeking public input for the revision of the AFNOR standard NF X30-264, which aims to equip companies with the necessary tools to implement effective eco-design strategies.

China Seeks Public Input on Draft Rules for Major Fire Hazards

China has released a draft of the mandatory national standard Rules for Determining Major Fire Hazards for public consultation.

UK Revises Critical Standard for Fire Safety in Residential Buildings

British Standards Institution (BSI) has revised an essential fire safety standard for the design, management, and use of residential buildings.

Technology and Ecology Key to Unlocking Potential of Circular Economy

The second part of the "Circular Economy Uncovered" series by Quality Austria explores how technological and ecological approaches can make the circular economy a practical reality, emphasizing the importance of closing material cycles.

New Brazilian Standard Ensures Pet-Friendly Tourism for Dogs and Cats

The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has introduced a new standard which provides requirements and recommendations for safety, health, and well-being in pet-friendly accommodation.

Fourth Edition of Swedish Handbook for Medical Gas Facilities Published

The Swedish Standards Institute (SIS) has released the fourth edition of SIS Handbook 370: Safety Standard for Medical Gas Facilities.

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.

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 Dutch Standard for Environmental Hygiene of Soil, Sludge, and Groundwater

The Netherlands' national standards organization, NEN, has introduced NEN 6693, a new standard for the environmental hygiene of soil, sludge, and groundwater.