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ENEA Releases Technical Standards to Support Circular Economy and Industrial Symbiosis
Italy’s National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA) has published a new guide collecting voluntary technical standards to help companies and organizations apply industrial symbiosis
World-First Seaweed Feed Standard Drives Australia Toward Net Zero
Australia has released a world-first standard for seaweed-based livestock feed, aiming to reduce methane emissions and support Net Zero goals.
Bulgarian Lab Experts in Construction Propose Update to Standard on Soil Testing
A proposal to update BDS 15130:1980 on soil testing with a circular plate loading method has been submitted to the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS).
Saudi Arabia Ensures Water Quality Through ISO 17025 Accredited Labs, Case Study Shows
Saudi Arabia is improving water quality through accreditation of 16 Saudi Water Authority (SWA) laboratories to ISO/IEC 17025.
NIST Seeks Public Input on Draft Guidance for 5G Cybersecurity
NIST’s National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) is asking for public comments on its draft Executive Summary outlining key recommendations for securing 5G networks.
UK Using New Guidance To Ensure Food Authenticity and Fight Food Fraud
A new standard has been published by BSI to help improve trust in food products and reduce the risk of misleading claims in the food and feed supply chain.
Larsen & Toubro Becomes First in India Certified to ISO 19443 for Nuclear Safety
Larsen & Toubro Limited is the first engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company in India to be certified to ISO 19443:2018, the international standard for quality management in the nuclear energy supply chain.
France Calls for Experts to Join Effort on New ISO Standard for Nanofertilizer Safety
AFNOR is calling on experts to join the French national committee AFNOR/X457 Nanotechnologies to help shape the future of agriculture by contributing to the development of ISO 24864,
New Accredia Marks System Now in Force for Bodies and Laboratories
A new system for accreditation marks came into effect on January 20 for all entities accredited by Accredia, Italy’s national accreditation body.
Montenegro Launches Two Public Consultations on Nearly 500 Standards
The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) has opened two new public consultations covering a total of 492 standards and related documents.
"Zelena Slovenija" Organizes Free Online Conference on Sustainable Packaging and EU Rules
Zelena Slovenija is organizing a free professional conference on Innovations and Trends in Sustainable Packaging Solutions on March 27, 2025.
Brčko Hosts Roundtable on Organic Farming and Certification
A roundtable on organic farming and certification was held in Brčko as part of the Green&Healthy BiH project.Global News

First Global Standard for Child-Friendly Services for Victims of Violence Released by ISO
In a historic move, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has introduced WA 49:2025, the first international guidelines for child-friendly services aimed at supporting victims of violence.
ISO Develops Two Standards for eDNA Analysis in Aquatic Life Research
ISO is developing two international standards to improve the reliability of environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques used to study aquatic life and assess water quality.
Renault Group Updates Quality Requirements for IATF 16949
Renault Group has updated its Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for IATF 16949:2016, effective March 14, 2025.
BRCGS Invites Experts to Join Technical Working Group for Consumer Products Issue 5
BRCGS is calling for industry professionals to join its Technical Working Group (TWG) to help revise the Consumer Products Standard, currently at Issue 4, which was launched in 2016.
FSSC 22000 Certification Body Applications Paused Due to High Demand
The Foundation FSSC has announced a 12-month pause on new applications from Certification Bodies (CBs) for the FSSC 22000 Scheme, effective from March 14, 2025, to March 14, 2026.
UNECE Recommendations Aim to Enhance Conformity Data Exchange and Product Transparency
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) has released two significant documents that could shape global trade and sustainability frameworks.
ISO 37001 Updated to Strengthen Anti-Bribery Efforts Worldwide
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 37001:2025, an updated anti-bribery management system standard aimed at strengthening integrity, ethical leadership, and governance in organizations worldwide.
GLOBALG.A.P. to Meet All Three Pillars of FSI "Basket of Standards" for Flowers Soon
In 2025, GLOBALG.A.P. will align its solutions with all three pillars of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative's (FSI) "Basket of Standards", enhancing responsible sourcing in the floriculture sector.
ISO 27028 Expected in 2025: New Framework for Tailoring Security Attributes
ISO is currently developing ISO 27028, a guideline on attributes aligned with ISO/IEC 27002:2022.
FSSC Launches Resource Library for Social Sustainability Consultants
Foundation FSSC has launched the FSSC 24000 Consultants Resource Library to support consultants specializing in the social component of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) management.
IFS Commodity List Helps Businesses Assess Risks—Brochure Explains How
The IFS Commodity List plays a key role in the IFS Supply Chain Processes Check, an annual assessment that ensures companies have effective processes to analyze commodity-related risks.