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Denmark Sets National Record with 11 IEC 1906 Award Winners
A total of 11 Danish experts from various organizations received the IEC 1906 Award for outstanding contributions to international electrotechnical standardization.
New Guidelines Aim to Improve Food Labelling in Italy
The Ministry of Business and Made in Italy (MIMIT) has issued new guidelines to enhance food labelling standards.
Saudi Arabia Prescribes Switch to USB-C Port for All Electronic Devices
Starting January 1, 2025, Saudi Arabia will require all mobile phones and electronic devices sold in the kingdom to feature USB Type-C charging ports.
New Guidance Aims to Cut Carbon in UK Concrete Industry
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has released new guidance to help the concrete industry reduce its carbon emissions.
Sweden Plans Major Boost to 2025 Standardization Budget
The Swedish government has proposed raising the budget for standardization work from 31 to 45 million SEK, a 45% increase for next year.
CAAE First in Spain to Provide COSMOS Certificates for Organic Cosmetics
CAAE Certification is now the first entity in Spain accredited to certify products under the international COSMOS scheme for organic and natural cosmetics.
Inmetro Approves Automatic Weighing System for Brazilian Highways
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has approved a new model of an automatic weighing system for moving road vehicles in Brazil.
SAS Passes EA Peer Evaluation, Scope of Accreditation Expanded
The Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS) has successfully passed its eighth peer evaluation by the European Cooperation for Accreditation (EA).
Technical Committee for Accreditation and Metrology in North Macedonia Holds 45th Session
The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) held the 45th session of Technical Committee ISRSM TK 18 - Accreditation, Conformity Assessment, and Metrology - on October 9, 2024, in Skopje.
Montenegro Establishes National Technical Committee for Postal Services Standardization
Montenegro is set to enhance its postal services by establishing a National Technical Committee focused on standardization in this sector.
HZN Launches New Technical Committee for Sustainable Cities and Communities
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has established a new technical committee, HZN/TO 584, focused on sustainable cities and communities.