Standardizing Body of Bosnia and Herzegovina Marks Annual Institute Day

The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) marked its annual Institute Day on December 28, 2024, highlighting the year’s achievements and ongoing commitment to standardization.

Macedonian Standardization Body Reviews Key 2024 Activities

The ISRSM (Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia) has released "ISRSM Info 2024,"

ISS Publishes New Issue of 'Standardization' Bulletin

The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has released the latest issue of its bulletin, Standardization, featuring diverse topics in the field of standardization.

ATS Awards Accreditation Certificates to Conformity Assessment Bodies

The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has awarded certificates to conformity assessment bodies that obtained or renewed their accreditations between June and December 2024.

Italy Launches First Specifications for Animal Welfare, Making SQNBA Fully Certifiable Framework

Italy has launched the first five technical specifications of the National Animal Welfare Quality System (SQNBA), focusing on beef cattle, dairy cattle, and free-range pigs.

SIST Announces Free Access to Mandatory Standards Starting January 2025

The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) has announced that it will provide free access to obligatory standards starting January 1, 2025.

China Issues Anti-Monopoly Guidelines for Standard Essential Patents to Boost Innovation

The Chinese State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has issued the Anti-monopoly Guidelines for Standard Essential Patents to prevent operators from abusing these patents, restrict anti-competitive practices, and protect consumer and public interests.

SEK Creates New Committee for Electrified Transport to Meet Climate Goals

The Swedish Electrotechnical Standardization Commission (SEK) has created a new committee, SK 4 – Sustainable Electrified Transport, to advance Sweden’s sustainability goals in transportation.

New UNE Report Compiles Standards Supporting the Circular Economy

The Spanish Standardization Association (UNE) has released the report Standards Supporting the Circular Economy, developed by the UNE Circular Economy Advisory Committee.

NEN to Develop Standard for Ecological Health of Dutch Waters

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has announced the creation of a new standard for phytoplankton measurements in Dutch inland waters, beginning in 2025.

Dutch Standard on Ultraviolet Sterilization of Medical Devices Open for Comments

The The Dutch standardization body (NEN) is inviting comments on its draft standard, NEN 8281.

Korea and Germany Collaborate on Standards to Tackle Climate Crisis

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) and Germany’s DIN and DKE co-hosted the Korea-Germany Standards Cooperation Forum 2024 on November 22, in Seoul.