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Future of Standardization Highlighted in the Latest Issue of UNI’s STANDARD Magazine
The latest issue of STANDARD, the magazine published by the Italian National Standardization Body (UNI),
Dutch Stakeholders Invited to Review Water Sampling Standard NEN-EN-ISO 19458
The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has opened a consultation asking Dutch stakeholders whether the water sampling standard NEN-EN-ISO 19458 should be revised, with input open until February 19, 2026.
PKN Holds Hands-On Standardization Workshop for Young Professionals
The Young Professionals in Standardization 2025 workshop brought together young experts in Poland to gain practical experience with how standardization works in real settings.
State Regional Standards Center of Nizhny Novgorod Marks 125-Year Anniversary
The State Regional Center for Standardization, Metrology, and Testing of the Nizhny Novgorod Region (NNCSM) marked its 125-year anniversary at an official gathering,
NBN Upgrades Standards Platform to Improve User Experience
The Belgian Bureau for Standardization (NBN) has upgraded its standards platform to help organizations manage standards more easily and with greater clarity.
IRAM-V Seal as a Guarantee of Animal-Free Products in Argentina
The IRAM-V Seal is a certification that guarantees products marketed as vegan or plant-based are free from components of animal origin, giving consumers in Argentina a clear and independent reference beyond self-declared claims.
AFQ Certification Launched to Verify Antioxidant Activity and Bioactivity in Foods
A new international certification scheme called Activity FoodOxys Quality (AFQ) has been launched in Greece to verify the antioxidant activity and bioactivity of food products and food raw materials,
Parco Nord Milano Becomes First in Italy to Earn PEFC Certification for Urban Greenery
Parco Nord Milano has become the first organization in Italy to obtain PEFC certification specifically for the sustainable management of urban greenery, covering all its urban and peri-urban green areas.
Diwan Singh Kholia on Winter Electrical Appliance Standards in Latest BIS Standards Watch
The latest episode of the Standards Watch series by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) explains why safety standards are especially important for winter electrical appliances such as room heaters and water heaters,
FAW-Volkswagen Earns ISO 37301 Compliance Management Certification
FAW-Volkswagen has received ISO 37301 Compliance Management System certification from SGS during the 8th China International Import Expo in Shanghai.
Trinidad and Tobago Issues First Metrology Practitioner Certifications
The Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS) has issued the country’s first certifications under its national metrology registration scheme, marking an important step in strengthening national quality infrastructure.
Fiji Gets FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard
Fiji has adopted an FSC Interim Forest Stewardship Standard, setting a national framework for responsible forest management and a clear pathway toward Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification.Global News
FSC Launches Survey on Revision of Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is revising its Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders and is calling for input through a public survey open until October 2, 2025.
ISO 9001 Revision: Draft International Standard Published, Public Inquiry Starts
The Draft International Standard (DIS) of ISO 9001 was published on August 27, 2025, moving the revision of the world’s most widely adopted quality management system standard into the inquiry phase.
QEC Global Becomes First Oxebridge Q001 Certification Body
Quality Evaluation Center (QEC Global) of Portugal has become the world’s first accredited certification body to offer Oxebridge Q001 certification services.
Global Standard Launches Consultation on New Responsible Textile Standard GRTS
Global Standard has launched the public consultation for a new voluntary sustainability framework, the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS).
Draft ISO 45010 Guidance on Menstruation and Menopause in the Workplace Open for Comment
A draft international standard, ISO/DIS 45010, has been released for public consultation to guide workplaces in supporting employees through menstruation and menopause.
Global Rules for Plant-Based Food Labeling Laid Out in New ISO 87000
The growing global demand for plant-based foods has led to the publication of ISO 8700:2025,
Latest Part of ISO 19650 Series Covers Health and Safety Information in BIM
The latest part of the ISO 19650 series, ISO 19650-6:2025, sets out how health and safety information should be shared and used throughout the life cycle of buildings and infrastructure.
IECEE Celebrates 40 Years of Driving Product Safety and International Trade
The IEC System of Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components (IECEE) is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
VDA 19.1 Yellow Book Published With Expanded Cleanliness Inspection Rules
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has published the new English edition of the VDA 19.1 Yellow Book,
First Meeting of IWA 50 Launches Work on Hydrological Risk Standards
The first online meeting of IWA 50 will be held on October 7, marking the start of international work on guidelines and potential standards for managing floods, droughts, and water scarcity.
NIST Publishes New Cryptography Standard to Protect Small Devices
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finalized its NIST SP 800-232, a new standard to secure small, resource-limited electronics against cyberattacks.
