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New European Standard EN 16325 Expands Guarantees of Origin to All Energy Carriers
CEN and CENELEC have published EN 16325:2025 Guarantees of Origin related to energy, a new standard that increases transparency for consumers on where their energy comes from.
EA MLA Mark Launched to Strengthen International Recognition of Certificates
The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has introduced the EA MLA Mark as a new symbol of European recognition.
Thailand Preparing Mandatory Standards for Solar Panels and EV Chargers
Thailand is preparing to make solar panels and EV chargers subject to mandatory standards starting in 2026 to improve user safety.
Polish PCA Gains IAF Recognition for Anti-Bribery Certification
The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has expanded its role under the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) Multilateral Agreement (MLA) to include certification of anti-bribery management systems.
INAB Summer 2025 Newsletter Published
The Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) has released its Summer 2025 newsletter,
Norway Invites Experts to Shape Future Blockchain Standards
Standard Norway is seeking experts to join its committee SN/K 593 Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies, with applications open until September 12, 2025.
Domaine Bousquet Verifies Carbon Footprint With IRAM Under ISO 14064
Domaine Bousquet, a winery known for sustainable practices, has verified its organizational carbon footprint with IRAM under ISO 14064-1.
NEN Explores Creation of Standards Committee for Pet Products
The Nederlands Normalisatie-instituut (NEN) is exploring the creation of a Dutch standards committee for pet products.
Korea Updates Excellent Recycling (GR) Product Certification Standards
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has finalized revisions and new additions to the quality certification criteria for Excellent Recycling (GR) products.
IRAM Presents New Conformity Assessment Seals
The Argentine Institute of Standardization and Certification (IRAM) has renewed its conformity assessment seals after more than 60 years.
Hong Ngoc Hospital Gene Center Accredited to ISO 15189 for Medical Labs
The National Accreditation Bureau (BoA) has accredited the Gene Center at Hong Ngoc General Hospital - Phuc Truong Minh under ISO 15189,
India Seeks Academic Experts to Shape Global Environment and Ecology Standards
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is inviting academic experts to join international technical committees on environment and ecology, through its Environment and Ecology Department.Global News
Equitable Earth Forest Carbon Credit Standard Aims to Restore Market Trust
A new forest carbon credit standard and accreditation system are expected to launch by 2026 under the leadership of Equitable Earth.
ISO 18295 Revision: Modern Communication Trends Reshape Customer Contact Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a revision of its two customer contact standards, ISO 18295-1 and ISO 18295-2, to reflect current communication practices and the growing role of artificial intelligence in customer interactions.
DAkkS Proposes GLOBAC Fix: No Conflicts of Interest, No Profit Motive
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has proposed legal changes to GLOBAC that would allow EU national accreditation bodies to join without violating European law.
France and Norway to Lead Committee in Charge of ISO 9000 Family of Standards
The French Standardization Association (AFNOR) and Standard Norway (SN) will jointly lead ISO/TC 176, Quality management and quality assurance, the ISO technical committee responsible for the ISO 9000 family of quality management standards.
Second Consultation Round Begins for Global Organic Textile Standard Version 8.0
The second public consultation for Version 8.0 of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is now open and will run until August 15, 2025.
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.
