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NIST Releases Draft on How Cybersecurity Programs Can Adapt to Artificial Intelligence
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a preliminary draft that explains how organizations can adapt their cybersecurity programs to the growing use of artificial intelligence.
China Sets National Plan To Advance Modern Logistics Standardization
Six Chinese government bodies have jointly issued a national plan for modern logistics standardization covering 2025–2027,
Brain-Computer Interfaces Joint Committee Proposed Within CEN-CENELEC
A new joint European technical committee focused on brain-computer interfaces has been proposed within the CEN-CENELEC system,
Microbiology of the Food Chain Featured in the Final 2025 Issue of BDS Compass
The fourth and final 2025 issue of BDS Compass focuses on microbiology of the food chain, showing how standards support food safety by ensuring reliable testing from primary production to finished products.
Changes In Global Accreditation And SME Governance In December Issue Of AccrediaLetter
Accredia, Italy’s national accreditation body, has released the December issue of its monthly newsletter, AccrediaLetter,
ABNT Completes Development of Sustainability Standard for Products and Services
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has completed the development of ABNT NBR 20250,
Quality Infrastructure Driving Innovation and Growth: December Issue of UNE Magazine
The December 2025 issue of UNE Magazine, number 86, is now available and centers on how quality infrastructure and standardization support innovation, competitiveness, and economic growth in Spain and across Europe.
ČSNMap Portal Goes Live, Linking Technical Standards With Czech Building Law
The Czech Standardization Agency (ČAS) has launched the ČSNMap portal, a digital tool that for the first time directly links Czech Technical Standards (ČSN) with Czech building legislation.
Environmental Alliance of the Americas Approves Eco-Label Criteria for Cleaning and Paper Products
The Environmental Alliance of the Americas (Alianza Ambiental de América) has approved two sets of regional sustainability criteria under a shared eco-labeling program covering Latin America and the Caribbean.
How Denmark Became The Only Country To Certify Its EU Presidency To ISO 20121
Denmark’s EU Council Presidency in the second half of 2025 was certified to ISO 20121, the international standard for sustainable management of events and meetings.
Young French Professional Enguerrand Crouzet On How Standards Support Europe’s Green Transition
European standardization plays a practical role in Europe’s green transition, according to Enguerrand Crouzet,
SOCAR Refinery Laboratory Secures ISO 17025 Accreditation
The Haydar Aliyev Oil Refinery Laboratory operated by the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) has earned ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation following a successful accreditation audit and a formal certificate handover in Baku.Global News
As EU Faces US Tariff Risks, Quality Infrastructure Strengthens Economic Integration
An analysis by the Accredia Observatory highlights the risk of new US tariffs on European imports and emphasizes the crucial role of Quality Infrastructure (QI) in safeguarding Europe's integrated economy.
ISO Approves Plan to Develop 56012 Innovation Ecosystem Management Standard
ISO has approved a New Work Item Proposal (NWIP) to develop ISO 56012, a guidance standard on innovation ecosystem management.
Germany Declines to Join New Global Accreditation Organization GLOBAC
On February 26, 2025, the German Accreditation Advisory Board advised the Federal Government that Germany, through its national accreditation body (DAkkS), should not join the newly established Global Accreditation Cooperation (GLOBAC).
BRCGS Releases Module 11 to Align Packaging Standards with tms/HAVI Requirements
BRCGS has introduced Module 11 for its Packaging Materials Issue 7 Standard, developed in partnership with tms/HAVI.
Launch of Global Standards Consultation on PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing)
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is inviting experts worldwide to participate in an open consultation on Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services.
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.
