NIST Invites Comments on Guide Connecting Cybersecurity, ERM and Workforce Planning

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the draft Special Publication 1308 2pd,

PKN Launches Survey To Shape Future SMART Standards

Poland’s national standards body, PKN,  has opened a short survey to collect user views on the planned shift toward SMART Standards, which aim to make standards easier to use through digital and machine-readable formats.

GORDIC GINIS Filing Service Earns First eSSL Certification in Czechia

The GINIS electronic filing service from GORDIC has become the first system in Czechia to earn eSSL certification.

TenPoint Manufacturing Corporation First in Asia To Earn FSSC 24000 Certification

TenPoint Manufacturing Corporation has become the first company in Asia to earn certification to FSSC 24000, a scheme that helps organizations manage social sustainability, improve labor conditions, and ensure responsible business practices.

Taprobane Seafoods First in Sri Lanka To Earn GlobalG.A.P. Aquaculture Certification

Taprobane Seafoods is the first company in Sri Lanka to earn certification to the GlobalG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) standard for aquaculture, following an audit carried out by DNV.

2025 Standardization Awards Recognize Key Contributions in Portugal

The Portuguese Institute for Quality (IPQ) held the 2025 Standardization Awards ceremony on November 26 at the Ricardo Fernandes Auditorium to recognize technical committees and experts who strengthen Portugal’s national standardization system.

First Iberian Standardization Meeting Highlights Digital Product Passport

The first Iberian Standardization Meeting, organized by the Portuguese Institute for Quality (IPQ) and the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE), was held to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.

Accredia Opens Accreditation for IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry Version 3

Italy’s national accreditation body, Accredia, has opened accreditation for certification under the IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry version 3 standard,

Serbia Updates Accreditation Rules and Adopts Five-Year Cycle Amid Digital Shift

The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has introduced major changes as of December 1, 2025, driven by a wider digital shift that modernizes the accreditation system.

German Industry Groups Present Broad Reform Plan for National Accreditation

A wide alliance of German industry associations, laboratory organizations, and sectoral trade bodies has presented a future strategy to improve the national accreditation system, calling for simpler procedures, clearer responsibilities, and faster decisions.

ISRSM Forming Committee on Toy and Child Safety, Invites Participation

The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) has begun the process to establish a new technical committee, ISRSM TC 50,

Proposed CEN Technical Committee on Entrepreneurship to Advance Startup Standards

The Portuguese Institute for Quality (IPQ) has submitted a proposal to create a new Technical Committee (TC) on Entrepreneurship within CEN.

TÜV Süd Launches Voluntary Test Mark for Low-Risk AI Systems

TÜV Süd has launched a voluntary certification mark for low-risk AI (artificial intelligence) systems, allowing manufacturers to prove the quality of their AI solutions even when no legal requirements apply.

Draft of ISO 17024 for Certification of Persons Wins Overwhelming Approval

The draft of ISO/IEC 17024, a conformity assessment standard for certifying persons, has been approved by ISO, IEC, and CEN.

New ISO Agreement Proposed to Align Global Greenhouse Gas Accounting Rules

A new ISO International Workshop Agreement (IWA) has been proposed to harmonize greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting standards for industrial products and improve the comparability of emissions data across global supply chains.

Two New Papers Map AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards

The AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards Collaboration (AMAS) released two major papers on July 11 at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva.

TIC Market Expected to Reach USD 282.76 Billion by 2030

The global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) market is projected to grow from USD 239.48 billion in 2025 to USD 282.76 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.

Public Comments Open on Draft Revision of ISO 20252 Market Research Standard

A revised draft of ISO 20252—covering vocabulary and service requirements for market, opinion and social research—is under international review, with ISO member bodies invited to submit feedback by September 4.

SQF Edition 10 Coming in August With Focus on Culture, Risk, and Monitoring

The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), the organization behind the SQF Program, will publish Edition 10 of its code in August 2025.

ISO 42006 Brings Clear Requirements for Auditing AI Management Systems

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published ISO/IEC 42006:2025, setting requirements for bodies that audit and certify Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS) under ISO/IEC 42001.

IFS Publishes New Doctrine and Product Chart to Support HPC Version 3 Audits

IFS has released two new documents to support audits under the Home and Personal Care (HPC) Version 3 standard:

Small Defense Suppliers Warned to Strengthen Cybersecurity or Risk Losing Contracts

Small and medium enterprises supplying the US Department of Defense are being urged to seek third-party support to meet rising cybersecurity demands under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).

GLOBALG.A.P. Launches IFA v6 Smart Standards for Crops and Propagation Material

GLOBALG.A.P. has released two new product categories under the Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) version 6 plants scope.

Proposal Aims to Modernize How ISO Standards Are Classified and Organized

Germany’s national standards body, DIN, has proposed the development of ISO/NP TS 26019, which would update the International Classification for Standards (ICS).