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Experts Wanted for Development of European Assessment Methods for Soil and Waste
The European standardization organization CEN and its technical committee TC 444 are hosting a workshop in Prague on May 15. 2025 to launch Working Group 8 “Assessment”.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Adopts Four New Standards Through Translation
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina has adopted four new standards through translation, enhancing various sectors.
ISRSM Celebrates 20 Years of Its First Technical Committee
The Standardization Institute of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) marked the 20th anniversary of its first Technical Committee, TC 16 – Coding of Names of Countries and Related Entities, with its 13th session.
European Commission Releases Four Reports from High-Level Forum on Standardization
The European Commission has published four new reports from the High-Level Forum on European Standardization (HLF), offering recommendations to enhance standardization across various sectors.
Mauritius Breaks Ground with First Geographical Indications in Agriculture
Mauritius has established its first-ever Geographical Indications (GIs), marking a major milestone in the nation's agricultural sector.
MASE Launches Call to Promote 'Made Green in Italy' Product Certification
The Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has announced a call for proposals to encourage participation in the voluntary "Made Green in Italy" program,
Inmetro Celebrates 51 Years with Documentary Screening and 2024 Retrospective
On December 11, Brazil’s National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) marked its 51st anniversary with a special event featuring the documentary In the Blink of an Eye and a review of its 2024 initiatives.
Brazil Introduces Landmark Standard to Curb Forest Fires
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has launched ABNT NBR 17190:2024, the nation's first standard dedicated to forest fire protection.
UNE Advocates ISO Standards for Circular Economy at Peruvian Manufacturing Seminar
Representatives of the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) promoted circular economy principles and ISO standards at a seminar in Peru.
Dr. Hà Minh Hiệp Becomes First Vietnamese to Win APO Meritorious and Distinguished Award
Dr. Hà Minh Hiệp, Acting Chairman of the Commission for Standards, Metrology, and Quality of Vietnam (STAMEQ), has become the first Vietnamese recipient of the APO Meritorious and Distinguished Award in 2024.
Raise a Glass: Cordón Blanco Winery Secures First Tandil Geographical Indication
Cordón Blanco Winery is the first to obtain the Tandil Geographical Indication (IG), highlighting the unique qualities of its wines.