December Issue of HZN e-Bulletin Features Expert Council Session and Student Visit

The December 2024 issue of the HZN e-bulletin is now available, featuring updates on recent activities and milestones.

Standards Australia Releases Draft Standard to Protect Children in the Metaverse

Standards Australia has unveiled draft standard DR AS 5402:2024, Children’s Safety in the Metaverse, developed by its MV-002 committee.

First in Asia-Pacific: Taiwan Achieves 100% FSC Certification for Public Forests

Taiwan has become the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to achieve 100% certification of its public forests under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) system.

Danish Version of ISO 20121 for Events and Meetings Released

The revised global standard for sustainability in the event, meeting, sports, and experience industries, ISO 20121:2024, has been translated into Danish.

Netherlands Updates Standard for Street Name and House Number Signs

The Dutch Standards Institute (NEN) has published a revised standard that more clearly defines functional requirements for street name signs and house number signs.

Croatia Commits €20 Million to Support Certification of Small and Medium Businesses

The Croatian Ministry of Economy announced on December 23, 2024, a call for applications for grants under the program Support for Business Certification and Management System Implementation.

Russian Standardization Institute Marks 100 Years with Centennial Conference

The Russian Standardization Institute hosted the 2nd Scientific and Practical Conference, "Standardization – Trajectory of Science" on December 17–19, 2024, in celebration of its 100th anniversary.

SIST Wraps Up 2024 with Final E-Newsletter Showcasing Progress

The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) released the final issue of its e-newsletter for 2024, showcasing notable accomplishments and initiatives in standardization.

Serbia Publishes Guide on Information Security Systems for Small and Medium Enterprises

The Serbian Standards Institute (ISS) has released a Serbian-language translation of the ISO guide for implementing information security management systems (ISMS) tailored to small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

New EU Regulation for Sustainable Packaging Targets Waste Reduction and Reuse

The European Council has approved a new Regulation on packaging and packaging waste, aiming to reduce waste generation across the EU.

Mendelson Earns Prestigious Diamond Standard Certificate

Mendelson Infrastructures & Industries has been awarded the Diamond Standard Certificate by the Standards Institution of Israel.

Mariposa Labs Earns ISO 22716 Certification for Cosmetic Manufacturing

Mariposa Labs, a personal care contract manufacturer based in Boise, Idaho, has achieved ISO 22716:2007 certification.