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DANAK Updates AB 10 Regulation for Laboratory Accreditation
The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has issued a revised version of its AB 10 regulation, which governs the accreditation of laboratories within a flexible scope.
CQC Issues First Certifications for Solid Waste Treatment and Water Efficiency Under Dual Carbon Policy
In line with China’s dual carbon policy, the China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has issued its first certifications for Solid Waste Treatment Management and Water Efficiency Management.
New German Standard for ReqIF Simplifies Data Exchange
The newly released DIN DKE SPEC 99200 standardizes the interpretation of the Requirements Interchange Format (ReqIF), streamlining data exchange between companies.
Standards Australia Launches Fellowship to Elevate Infrastructure Quality in Asia-Pacific
Standards Australia, in partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), has introduced the Asia-Pacific Infrastructure Standards Fellowship Program (APAC-ISF) 2025.
Cofrac Announces Transition Plan for PASSI Version 2.2 Cybersecurity Audit Framework
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has announced the transition plan for version 2.2 of the PASSI (Information Systems Security Audit Service Providers) Requirements Framework, which was officially published by ANSSI on November 29, 2024.
February Certif' Info Issue Features Certification Program Requirements Update
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has released the February 2025 issue of its "Certif' info" newsletter, highlighting updates to the CERT REF 09 document and focusing on the development and structuring of certification programs.
ANSI Launches Resource on How Standards-Driven Public-Private Partnerships Shape Standards
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has introduced a new webpage detailing five models of Standards-Driven Public-Private Partnerships (SD-PPPs) and 19 related use cases.
Saipem Receives World's First ESG Recognition from DNV
Saipem has become the first company worldwide to receive the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Recognition from DNV, a leading certification and risk management firm.
FSSC 22000 Certification in Turkey Surpasses 1,000 Milestone
Foundation FSSC has announced that over 1,000 FSSC 22000 certificates have been issued to organizations in Turkey, highlighting the country's growing commitment to globally recognized food safety standards.
Changi Becomes First Airport to Earn ISO 42001 Certification for AI Management System
Changi Airport has become the first airport globally to receive an ISO/IEC 42001 certification for its AI management system.
Dutch Involvement in European Sustainability Standards: Strong Foundation, But More Industry Support Essential
In a recent interview, Emiel Janssen, consultant at NEN, discussed the Netherlands’ role in shaping European sustainability standards.
Dutch Experts Sought for New European Circular Construction Standards
The European standards committee CEN/TC 350/SC 1 has established five new working groups to develop standards for circular design, material efficiency, and reuse in the construction sector.Global News
ISO 45001 Revision Commences
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has initiated the revision of ISO 45001, the standard for occupational health and safety management systems.
IATF Issues Q&A and New Requirements for Rules 6th Edition
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has released a Q&A document addressing certification bodies' questions about the 6th Edition of its Rules.
EC Approves PEFC Standards for RED II Renewable Energy Compliance
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has achieved a significant milestone with the European Commission’s recognition of its new standards for renewable energy.
ISO 22336 Provides New Guidelines for Organizational Resilience
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22336, offering guidelines for organizations to create resilience policies and strategies.
Three New Life Cycle Assessment Standards Released by ISO
Three new ISO standards focused on life cycle assessment (LCA) have been published.
DIN Launches Pilot ISO Consultation on Resource-Efficient Software
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has initiated a pilot consultation on resource-efficient software under a new ISO procedure.
Bluesign Label Guides Consumers to More Sustainable Fashion Choices
Sustainability is now a major concern in the fashion industry, and the bluesign product label helps consumers make eco-friendly choices.
2025 World Expo in Japan Secures Certification for Integrating Sustainability in Event Planning
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Expo, the organizer of the event, has achieved ISO 20121 certification, a globally recognized standard for sustainable event management.
Fingerprinting Standard Updated as Biometrics Expand Globally
The ISO/IEC 29794-4 standard for finger image quality has been updated to ensure that biometric data remains relevant in today’s environment.
ILAC and IAF Merge to Form GLOBAC, Aiming to Harmonize Global Accreditation
On October 9th, the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) officially merged to create a new global accreditation body called GLOBAC.
Swiss Expert Interviewed on Transition to New Global Standard for Machinery Safety
ISO 13849, an international standard for the safety of machine control systems, is being updated to its new version, ISO 13849-1:2023.
