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Aerosediment Program under ISO 17043 and ISO 13528 Announced for Montenegrin Laboratories
The Accreditation Body of Montenegro (ATCG) announced that the Association of Chemical Engineers of Serbia (SHI) will organize the 2025 Aerosediment Program,
CEN Launches Development of EN 17483-5 on Health Security Services
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has begun work on EN 17483-5, a new standard focusing on health security services for the healthcare sector.
Horizon Europe Calls for Standardization Proposals, Several Closing in November
The European Commission is calling for project proposals that incorporate standardization activities under Horizon Europe, its main program for research and innovation.
European Accreditation Celebrates 25 Years of Strengthening Quality Infrastructure
The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) is marking its 25th anniversary, celebrating a quarter-century of
Cofrac Opens Accreditation for Energy Audit Certification
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has opened accreditation for a new certification covering energy audit services in buildings, processes, and transport.
Canada Seeks Innovative Projects to Advance Data Governance Standards
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has launched a new call for proposals to support projects that strengthen Canada’s data governance through standardization strategies and tools.
New Edition of ANSI/A3 R15.06 Reshapes Safety Rules for Industrial Robots
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has released the updated ANSI/A3 R15.06-2025: Industrial Robots and Robot Systems – Safety Requirements,
UNI Opens Consultation On Soft Facility Management Practice For Outsourced Services
UNI has launched a public consultation, open until November 1, 2025, on a draft Practice of Reference (UNI/PdR) dedicated to Soft Facility Management.
EUCC Scheme, Risk Management Testing and More: Accredia September Newsletter
The latest edition of AccrediaLetter, published by Accredia - Italy’s national accreditation body
IQTIG Updates List of Healthcare Certificates and Quality Seals for German Federal Hospital Atlas
The Institute for Quality Assurance and Transparency in Healthcare (IQTIG) has published an updated list of certificates and quality seals for inpatient healthcare providers.
China Seeks Members for New ISO/IEC Directives Expert Group
The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has launched a call for experts to join a new group that will support China’s participation in the maintenance and revision of the ISO/IEC Directives.
16th Quality Austria Food Forum Highlights New Sustainability and Packaging Rules
The 16th Quality Austria Food Forum, held on September 30, brought together around 100 experts to discussGlobal News
IAF Outlook May 2025 Spotlights UNIDO Partnership and Regional Developments in Africa
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published the May 2025 edition of its newsletter IAF Outlook, spotlighting major partnerships, technological advances, and accreditation efforts across regions.
Tech Giants Back New Standard to Clarify End-of-Life Security Timelines
A group of leading tech firms has proposed a new standard, called OpenEoX, to streamline how companies disclose product end-of-life and end-of-support dates.
ISO Launches Pilot Licensing Model With New Duties for Certification Bodies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a pilot of its Differentiated Licensing Model (DML), introducing major changes to how standards are accessed, priced, and controlled.
Sixteenth Meeting of WG 29 Advances ISO 9001 Revision
ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, the working group responsible for revising ISO 9001, met online for its sixteenth session on May 14, 2025.
IATF Celebrates 100,000 Certified Sites as Global Automotive Sector Raises the Bar
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has surpassed 100,000 certified sites worldwide under the IATF 16949 standard, marking a significant milestone in automotive quality management.
FSSC Expands Development Program to Include Packaging and Strengthen Food Safety Support for SMEs
Foundation FSSC has released Version 2.0 of the FSSC Development Program, expanding its support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food sector.
ISO Proposes New Standard for Describing and Sharing Carbon Credit Data
A new proposal for the ISO/TS 32214 standard has been submitted to the ISO Technical Committee on Sustainable Finance (ISO/TC 322), aiming to create a common reference data model for describing and identifying carbon credit projects and units.
ISO Health Informatics Committee Launches Official LinkedIn Channel
The ISO Technical Committee on Health Informatics, ISO/TC 215, has launched its official LinkedIn page to connect professionals in digital health, standards, and data sharing.
Seven Pillars for Event Standards: New ISO Committee Proposed
A new ISO Technical Committee has been proposed for the international events industry.
Cutting-Edge Technologies Drive Urgent Creation of New Safety Standards
As cutting-edge technologies like AI, robotics, and 3D printing rapidly evolve, standards organizations are working urgently to develop new safety guidelines.
GLOBALG.A.P. Tests New Stakeholder-Created Environmental Solution on Farms
GLOBALG.A.P.'s new environmental sustainability solution is now being tested in real-world farm settings across Europe.
