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Framework for Zero-Emission Areas Launched in Norway
A new Norwegian specification, SN-NSPEK 3719, is now available and sets out a clear framework for how zero-emission areas can be planned, calculated, and documented.
Citizen-Proposed Standards Contest: Top Prize for Senior Living Services
South Korea has named three winning projects in a national citizen-led standardization contest that rewards proposals designed to improve how everyday services work in practice.
Cheese Diplomacy in Accreditation Headlines Final Cofrac Compétences Issue of 2025
The final 2025 issue of Compétences is now online, opening with cheese diplomacy, a real-world example used to show how accreditation supports sanitary controls, regulatory confidence, and access to the European Union market.
USPTO Creates Standard-Essential Patent Working Group Amid Licensing Disputes
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has created a new Standard-Essential Patent Working Group as disputes continue over how patented technologies built into technical standards are licensed and enforced.
China Opens Consultation on Updated Product Barcode Rules
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has opened a public consultation on draft rules that would update how product barcodes are managed and supervised nationwide.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Adopts ISO 56001 Innovation Management Standard
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has adopted the new BAS EN ISO 56001:2025 standard,
Croatia to Host 19th Food Safety and Quality Conference in 2026
The 19th Conference on Food Safety and Quality will be held from May 11 to May 13, 2026,
How DAkkS Applies the EA MLA Mark in Germany
The German accreditation body (DAkkS) can now offer a combined accreditation symbol together with the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA), based on the EA Multilateral Agreement (MLA) mark published on September 1, 2025.
Austrian State Prize Winner Shares Practical Advice for Future Applicants
Executives from the Geriatric Health Centers of the City of Graz (GGZ), winner of the 2025 Austrian State Prize for Business Quality, share lessons from their quality journey and offer practical advice for organizations planning to apply for the next edition of the award.
SAC Names National Coordinators for Five ISO Technical Bodies and Assigns Two Secretariat Roles
The Standardization Administration of China (SAC) has appointed national organizations to coordinate China’s participation in five ISO technical bodies.
Brazilian Football Confederation Renews ISO 9001 Quality Management Certification
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has renewed its ISO 9001 quality management system certification following an assessment conducted by the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT),
Baldrige Performance Excellence Program Transitions to Two Private-Sector Partners
Beginning with the 2026 award cycle, most operational responsibilities for the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program will shift to two private-sector organizations, while federal authorities retain ownership and oversight of the framework and award process.Global News
CSQ Releases Cannabis Standards for Retail and Warehousing & Distribution, Updates Supplements
Cannabis Safety and Quality (CSQ) has released new safety and quality standards for retail, warehousing and distribution, along with updated requirements for dietary supplement products.
China’s Zenith-Ward Pathfinders Team Wins Top Award at International Standards Olympiad
The 20th International Standards Olympiad, organized by the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS),
EASI Model Becomes First Sustainability Governance Scheme Accredited by Accredia
The EASI Model has been introduced as the first governance scheme accredited by Accredia and open to independent certification.
Core Medical Device Safety Standard IEC 60601-1 Overhaul Puts Software, Connectivity and AI in Focus
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has launched a major revision of its foundational medical device safety standard, IEC 60601-1.
Geneva Meeting on Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Ends Without Agreement
The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) met in Geneva from August 5 to 15 to finalize a global, legally binding treaty on plastic pollution.
IAF Issues Framework for Tackling Risks of Counterfeit Certificates
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released IAF ID 17:2025, a new informative document that provides a framework for managing risks related to counterfeit certificates.
SGS Launches Guidances to Support Transition to New Versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
SGS has released two new guidance resources to help organizations prepare for the upcoming revisions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, both scheduled for release in 2026.
Revised ISO 30500 Standard Boosts Sustainable Sanitation in Non-Sewered Areas
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a revised version of ISO 30500, the international standard for non-sewered sanitation systems.
ISO 22002 PRP Standards on Food Safety Overhauled With New Umbrella and Sectoral Updates
The ISO 22002-100:2025 standard on prerequisite programmes (PRPs) for food safety introduces a common framework for hygiene and safety practices across the food, feed, and packaging supply chain, forming the new foundation of the ISO 22002 series.
DAkkS Submits Formal Legal Fixes to GLOBAC Code of Conduct and Governance Documents
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has formally submitted its proposed amendments to the GLOBAC Code of Conduct, Constitution, and General Rules, aiming to eliminate legal barriers preventing its accession.
ISO 9001 Revision Shall Reach Ballot Stage
The revision of ISO 9001 has reached a new milestone, as the Draft International Standard (DIS) is set to enter a 12-week ballot period.
