BSI Awards First Kitemark Certifications for Service Excellence

London Luton Airport, Balmoral Tanks, and Lex Autolease have become the first organizations to achieve the British Standards Institution (BSI) Kitemark for Service Excellence, introduced a year ago.

Tropic Ribarstvo Leads Balkans With ASC Farm and ASC CoC Certifications for Trout Farming

Tropic Ribarstvo, a leading trout producer and processor in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has become the first company in the Balkans to obtain the prestigious ASC Farm and ASC CoC (Chain of Custody) certifications.

EU's Competitiveness Compass Underscores Standards’ Role in Global Trade

The European Commission has unveiled the European Union Competitiveness Compass, emphasizing the strategic importance of standards in boosting Europe's role in international trade.

Public Consultation Opens for European Standard on Factory Sustainability

A draft European standard for assessing factory sustainability is now open for public consultation until March 10.

Slovenia Hosts Free Seminar on Standards for Importers and Businesses

The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) invites entrepreneurs to a free seminar on "The Importance of Standards for Businesses," scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 10 a.m.

Herbos Nature Earns Halal Certification for 37 New Products

Herbos Nature, a family business from Sarajevo known for its fruit spreads and fillings, has successfully obtained halal certification for 37 newly launched products.

CEN and CENELEC Outline Strategic Role of Standardization in FP10 Position Paper

CEN and CENELEC have released a Position Paper on the future European Research & Innovation Framework Programme (FP10), highlighting the role of standardization in boosting Europe's research and innovation (R&I) landscape.

34th Serbian Quality Week Scheduled for March 2025 in Belgrade

The 34th edition of Quality Week will take place on March 6–7 at the Serbian Chamber of Commerce in Belgrade.

Serbia Adopts Guidelines for United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

KS CASCO has adopted the document ISO/UNDP PAS 53002:2024 Guidelines for Contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in Serbian.

ANAB Seeks Experts for Personnel Certification and Certificate Accreditation Committees

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) is inviting nominations for its Personnel Certification Accreditation Committee (PCAC) and Certificate Accreditation Program Accreditation Committee (CAPAC).

UKAS Launches Pilot Accreditation for ISO 42001 AI Management Systems Certification

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has initiated a pilot program to accredit certification bodies for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS) based on the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 standard.

Scotland Issues New Food Shelf-Life Rules to Ensure Safety and Clear Labeling

Food Standards Scotland has issued updated guidance on setting and validating food product shelf-life, emphasizing the need for scientific validation.

GFSI call for Applications to join the GFSI Steering Committee

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened applications for retail members to join its Steering Committee.

New Standard for EUDR DDS Module Published by PEFC

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has released a new standard for the European Union's Deforestation-free Supply Chain Regulation (EUDR) Due Diligence System (DDS) Module.

New Green Marks Tackle Carbon Footprints

Ever wondered if your favorite product’s carbon footprint is like your ex’s excuses—full of holes?

IEEE Launches Study Group on Humanoid Robot Standards

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Robotics & Automation Society (RAS) has initiated a study group to assess the current standards for humanoid robots.

CEN published CWA 18125:2024 ‘Trusted data transaction - part 1’

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has introduced CWA 18125:2024 ‘Trusted Data Transaction - Part 1’.

Feedback requested for guides ISO/IEC Guide 58-2019 and ISO/IEC Guide 63-2019

Comments on the systematic review of two guides are requested by October 18, 2024 and are collected by American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

ISO Proposes New area of Technical Activity: Creative Digital Design and Digital Marketing

ISO is getting creative! They’ve proposed new ISO technical committees for creative digital design and digital marketing, aiming to keep things as standardized as our morning coffee.

IFS released a complete review of their IFS Product and Food Defence Guideline (Version 2)

IFS has just released a complete review of their IFS Product and Food Defence Guideline (Version 2).

Seed Oil Free Certified Food Label Unveiled

The Seed Oil Free Alliance has introduced the "Seed Oil Free Certified" Standards and Certification Program in response to the widespread use of refined seed oils in the global food supply.

Standards support the implementation, testing and adoption of electronic health records

Standards support the implementation, testing, and adoption of electronic health records (EHRs).

Pirelli unveils world's first FSC-certified racing bicycle tyre

Pirelli has introduced the world's first FSC-certified racing bicycle tire, marking a significant step towards sustainable practices in the cycling industry.

CEN and CENELEC established a new coordination group on Hydrogen

The CEN and CENELEC Technical Boards have established a new Coordination Group on Hydrogen (CEN-CLC/COG H2) to ensure coherence across hydrogen-related standards.