China Issues GB/T 46511, First National Standard for Digital Food Manufacturing Plants

China has released its first national standard for digital food manufacturing, marking a major step toward unifying technical guidance in the sector.

SEK Launches Interactive Maps to Clarify Electrical Standards in Sweden

Swedish Electrotechnical Standard (SEK) has launched interactive standard maps to make it easier to understand and apply energy-related standards.

Korea Establishes World’s First Standard for Solar Product That Generates Both Electricity and Heat

Korea’s Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has issued the world’s first standard for a solar product that generates both electricity and heat.

Norway Integrates Termlex Standards Database into National Terminology Portal

Norway has made standardized technical language easier to access by integrating Termlex,

BioMar Certified under Sustainable Aquafeed Standard for French and Spanish Facilities

BioMar, a Denmark-based global producer of aquafeed, has been certified by DNV under the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Feed Standard for its facilities in Nersac, France, and Dueñas, Spain.

Three UNI Reference Practices on Workplace Safety and Asbestos Open for Stakeholder Review

The Italian National Standardization Body (UNI) has opened a public consultation to gather feedback on three Reference Practices that may be turned into full technical standards.

Pacific Islands Standards Committee Endorsed as Regional Standards Body

The Forum Trade Ministerss, representing all member countries of the Pacific Islands Forum,

IATF Recognizes CQC Following Restructuring of Automotive Certification Bodies in China

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has reorganized its certification network in China by approving the separation of China Jiuding Automotive Supplier Certifications Co., Ltd. (CASC) into four independent certification bodies.

DIN, DQS and DGQ Join Forces to Guide Professionals Through ISO 9001 Transition

The revision of ISO 9001 and its German version is scheduled for publication in fall 2026, introducing updates expected to reflect evolving quality management practices.

Hangzhou Summit Addresses Overseas Certification and Compliance for Chinese Automakers

The 2025 Global Automotive Regulations Certification Summit was held in Hangzhou on October 17–18, bringing together more than 500 participants from over ten countries.

European Standard EN 18065 Streamlines Use of Recycled Plastics Across EU

The new European standard EN 18065 establishes a unified data system to track the origin, properties, and recycling of plastics, making it easier to use recycled plastics across Europe.

End National Monopolies – Eurolab Urges Major Overhaul of EU Accreditation System

The European federation of laboratories, Eurolab, has published a position paper on the revision of the New Legislative Framework (NLF), urging the European Commission (EC) to modernize Regulation (EC) No 765/2008.