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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-roadside-fencing]]>
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<![CDATA[ Public Consultation: Roadside fencing ]]>
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<![CDATA[NSAI&nbsp;has launched a public consultation for the&nbsp;draft I.S. 435:2026 Roadside fencing &ndash; timber post, rails,&nbsp;ancillaries&nbsp;and erection methods.&nbsp;

Public consultation period:&nbsp;From&nbsp;Tuesday 28th&nbsp;April&nbsp;2026&nbsp;until&nbsp;Friday 5th&nbsp;June 2026, inclusive.&nbsp;

The scope of the...]]>
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<pubDate>29th April 2026</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-roadside-fencing]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/driving-digital-delivery-for-irelands-infrastructure-ISO-19650]]>
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<![CDATA[ Driving Digital Delivery for Ireland’s infrastructure ]]>
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<![CDATA[Driving Digital Delivery for Ireland&rsquo;s infrastructure: Raising Awareness of the ISO 19650 review and its importance for the Irish BIM Mandate.

This week, BIM industry stakeholders came together&nbsp;at the Digital Delivery for Ireland&rsquo;s Infrastructure event jointly hosted by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI),...]]>
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<pubDate>24th April 2026</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/driving-digital-delivery-for-irelands-infrastructure-ISO-19650]]>
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<![CDATA[ New ISO 14001:2026 Standard Is Now Available ]]>
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<![CDATA[The new edition of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems is now available.

ISO 14001 is the leading International Standard for environmental management. Adopted by more than 670,000 organisations worldwide*, it provides a trusted framework that helps organisations of all types and sizes manage their environmental responsibilities systematically and effectively. The new edition builds...]]>
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<pubDate>15th April 2026</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/new-iso-140012026-standard-is-now-available]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/urgent-notice-for-taxi-operators-using-digitax-taximeters]]>
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<![CDATA[ Urgent Notice for Taxi Operators Using Digitax Taximeters ]]>
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<![CDATA[NSAI&rsquo;s Legal Metrology Service (LMS)&nbsp;is responsible for&nbsp;ensuring the accuracy of taximeters in use in Ireland, while also ensuring taximeters are of an approved type,&nbsp;and verified so that fares charged to passengers are correct and&nbsp;accurate.&nbsp;

On the 7th&nbsp;of...]]>
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<pubDate>9th April 2026</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/urgent-notice-for-taxi-operators-using-digitax-taximeters]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/2nd-generation-eurocode-webinar-series]]>
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<![CDATA[ 2nd Generation Eurocode Webinar Series ]]>
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<![CDATA[NSAI Webinar

2nd Generation Eurocode Webinar Series

NSAI, with support from Engineers Ireland, is launching a new webinar series on the upcoming 2nd Generation Eurocodes. Building on the foundation of the 1st Generation Eurocodes, this new suite represents a significant evolution in the European structural design framework. The 2nd Generation...]]>
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<pubDate>8th April 2026</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/2nd-generation-eurocode-webinar-series]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/reporting-re-cavity-fill-insulation-products-and-cavity-wall-insulation-published]]>
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<![CDATA[ Reporting re: Cavity Fill Insulation Products and Cavity Wall Insulation Published ]]>
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<![CDATA[The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has published a review, carried out by NSAI&rsquo;s Sustainability &amp; Environment Department, of existing certification for pumped cavity fill insulation products, as well as an assessment of the potential impacts of cavity wall insulation on DCB homes.

On the 30th of...]]>
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<pubDate>7th April 2026</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/reporting-re-cavity-fill-insulation-products-and-cavity-wall-insulation-published]]>
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<![CDATA[ BIM Event: Digital Delivery for Ireland’s Infrastructure  ]]>
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<![CDATA[

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), in conjunction with Build Digital and Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation (DPER)&rsquo;s Infrastructure Division, is hosting a half-day event to explore how digital delivery is evolving across Ireland&rsquo;s built environment sector.

When: Wednesday April 2...]]>
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<pubDate>30th March 2026</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/bim-event-digital-delivery-for-irelands-infrastructure]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/update-re-status-of-review-of-i.s-465-march-2026]]>
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<![CDATA[ Update re: Status of Review of I.S. 465, March 2026 ]]>
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<![CDATA[The NSAI confirms that the relevant Technical Committee has been meeting weekly to finalise the revision of I.S. 465 and is now approaching the conclusion of its deliberations.

While significant progress has been made, discussions have proven more complex than initially anticipated, in particular, new observations&nbsp;relating to the...]]>
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<pubDate>27th March 2026</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/update-re-status-of-review-of-i.s-465-march-2026]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-publishes-amendment-to-s.r-162016]]>
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<![CDATA[ NSAI Publishes Amendment to S.R. 16:2016 ]]>
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<![CDATA[NSAI would like to advise of the publication of the following standard:


	S.R. 16:2016+A1:2026 - Guidance on the use of I.S. EN 12620:2002+A1:2008 - Aggregates for concrete &ndash; Amendment 1


I.S. EN 12620:2002+A1:2008 is the framework standard used when specifying or declaring requirements for aggregates used in the...]]>
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<pubDate>12th March 2026</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-publishes-amendment-to-s.r-162016]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/european-accessibility-act-standards-webinar]]>
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<![CDATA[ European Accessibility Act &amp; Standards Webinar ]]>
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<![CDATA[NSAI Webinar

European Accessibility Act + Standards: New Technical Solutions for Business

Hosted by NSAI, with support from the Centre for Excellence in Universal Design at the National Disability Authority, this webinar will inform attendees about the new European Standards for Non&#8209;Digital Information and Support Services. These standards will support...]]>
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<pubDate>11th March 2026</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/european-accessibility-act-standards-webinar]]>
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<![CDATA[ JPK Fencing wins Innovation Award at SFA Small Business Awards ]]>
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<![CDATA[And this year&rsquo;s winner is&hellip;

The National Standards Authority of Ireland wishes to congratulate JPK Fencing on winning the Innovation Award at the Small Firms Association&rsquo;s National Small Business Awards in the RDS on Thursday evening (March 5th 2026).

The aim of these awards is to...]]>
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<pubDate>6th March 2026</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/jpk-fencing-wins-innovation-award-at-sfa-small-business-awards]]>
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<![CDATA[ Construction: Call for Members ]]>
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<![CDATA[The construction industry is undergoing a transformation.&nbsp;An&nbsp;increasing emphasis on sustainability, circular economy principles, and the rise of modular and off-site construction means that lightweight materials such as light gauge steel and engineered timber are becoming central to modern structural design.&nbsp;

Call for&nbsp;members&nbsp;
...]]>
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<pubDate>25th February 2026</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/construction-call-for-members]]>
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<![CDATA[ A2TM – Advancing Air Temperature Metrology Workshop on Air Temperature Measurement ]]>
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<![CDATA[The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), with support from the Slovak Metrological Institute (SMU), will host an online webinar on Wednesday, 25 February 2025, from 10:00 to 13:00 CET. The event will take place via Microsoft Teams and will bring participants together for a focused morning session of presentations and discussion.

Objective of...]]>
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<pubDate>18th February 2026</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/a2tm-advancing-air-temperature-metrology-workshop-on-air-temperature-measurement]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/iso-10993-1-2025-revision-published]]>
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<![CDATA[ ISO 10993-1:2025 Revision Published ]]>
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<![CDATA[New revision of important biocompatibility standard published &ndash; I.S. EN ISO 10993-1:2025

I.S. EN ISO 10993-1:2025 &ndash;&nbsp;Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Requirements and general principles for the evaluation of biological safety within a risk management process was published at the end of 2025. This is...]]>
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<pubDate>22nd January 2026</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/iso-10993-1-2025-revision-published]]>
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<![CDATA[ 2nd Generation Eurocodes – Update on Ireland’s Adoption Plan ]]>
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<![CDATA[The European Standardization Body, CEN, is issuing the 2nd Generation Eurocodes on a phased basis, depending on the readiness of each document. This staggered rollout means that each country is responsible for deciding when and how to adopt the new standards.

In Ireland, the NSAI has chosen a consolidated approach ...]]>
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<pubDate>19th January 2026</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/2nd-generation-eurocodes-update-on-irelands-adoption-plan]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/standards-etsi-research-innovation-awards]]>
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<![CDATA[ Standards: ETSI Research &amp; Innovation Awards ]]>
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<![CDATA[ETSI, the European Telecommunications Standards Institute, has launched the 2026 Research &amp; Innovation Awards scheme.

This competition recognises the outstanding contributions from the research community to ETSI&rsquo;s standardisation work.

Any ETSI member can make a nomination and there are three categories:


	Collaborative Award Project  &ndash; Honouring publicly funded projects...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>19th January 2026</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/standards-etsi-research-innovation-awards]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/now-open-research-ireland-fellowship]]>
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<![CDATA[ Now Open: Research Ireland Fellowship ]]>
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<![CDATA[The Research Ireland Public Service&#8239;Fellowship is an&#8239;initiative&#8239;which&#8239;offers&#8239;researchers&#8239;a unique opportunity&#8239;to be&#8239;temporarily&#8239;seconded to Government Departments and Agencies (Host Organisations) to work on&#8239;specific projects&#8239;where they can add value&#8239;resulting in mutually beneficial outcomes.&#8239;&nbsp;

The 2026 Call is partnering with 26 Government Departments and...]]>
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<pubDate>19th January 2026</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/now-open-research-ireland-fellowship]]>
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<![CDATA[ Announcement: New Standards Published ]]>
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<![CDATA[NSAI would like to advise of the publication of the following standards:


	I.S. 329:2024 + A1: 2025 Gas distribution mains
	I.S. 813: 2025 &ndash; Domestic gas installations (Edition 4)
	I.S. 3216:2025 Code of Practice - Bulk Storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
	I.S. 6:2025 Pre-cast Concrete Pipes and Fittings


I.S. 329:2024+A1:2025 &ndash; Gas...]]>
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<pubDate>15th January 2026</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/announcement-new-standards-published]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-wastewater-treatment-products]]>
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<![CDATA[ Public Consultation: Wastewater Treatment Products ]]>
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<![CDATA[NSAI has launched a public consultation for the draft of S.R. 66:2015 +A1:202X Standard Recommendation providing guidance to wastewater treatment products in conformance with the EN 12566 series of standards.

Public consultation period: 10th December 2025 until 28th January 2026 inclusive.

The scope of the draft

This Standard Recommendation (S.R.) provides...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>10th December 2025</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-wastewater-treatment-products]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsais-national-metrology-laboratory-at-the-forefront-of-european-innovation]]>
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<![CDATA[ NSAI’s National Metrology Laboratory at the Forefront of European Innovation ]]>
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<![CDATA[Across Europe, new collaborative research projects are redefining the science of measurement, with Ireland&rsquo;s National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) National Metrology Laboratory (NML) playing a central role. From temperature calibration to electrical impedance and wideband voltage measurement, these initiatives are set to deliver breakthroughs that will impact...]]>
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<pubDate>4th December 2025</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsais-national-metrology-laboratory-at-the-forefront-of-european-innovation]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/emerging-professionals-2nd-regulars-table]]>
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<![CDATA[ Emerging Professionals 2nd Regulars Table ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[Tackling the Skills Shortage with AI - The Solution for Your Organisation-Practical Use Cases from Everyday Engineering Work



Date: Monday, December 15th

Time: 3pm &ndash; 5pm (GMT)

Where:&nbsp;online

Register:&nbsp;email Amanda-Jane.Gainford@nsai.ie or sharon.nevin@nsai.ie

Artificial intelligence is far more than a trend ...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>27th November 2025</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/emerging-professionals-2nd-regulars-table]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/cybersecurity-certification-readiness-survey]]>
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<![CDATA[ Cybersecurity Certification Readiness Survey ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[Invitation to Participate in Research on Cybersecurity Certification Readiness

The NSAI in conjunction with TU Dublin and MTU is conducting a research study to assess the preparedness of Irish SMEs for cybersecurity certifications under new EU regulations.

As part of this study, we invite you to participate in a short...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>27th November 2025</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/cybersecurity-certification-readiness-survey]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-eurocodes-technical-committee-call-for-members-construction]]>
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<![CDATA[ NSAI Eurocodes Technical Committee - Call for Members - Construction ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[The construction industry is undergoing a transformation.&nbsp;An&nbsp;increasing emphasis on sustainability, circular economy principles, and the rise of modular and off-site construction, lightweight materials such as light gauge steel, aluminium, and engineered timber are becoming central to modern structural design.&nbsp;

In parallel, the Eurocodes &ndash; Europe...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>20th November 2025</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-eurocodes-technical-committee-call-for-members-construction]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/update-re-status-of-review-of-i.s-465]]>
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<![CDATA[ Update re: Status of Review of I.S. 465 ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[NSAI recognises the urgency of the review of I.S. 465 and continues to treat this as top priority.This work is consistently driven by a desire to provide certainty and assurance for those utilising the standard in their work and NSAI&rsquo;s mandate as a public body to deliver...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>20th November 2025</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/update-re-status-of-review-of-i.s-465]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/canada-and-ireland-launch-cooperation-on-standards-to-strengthen-innovation-and-trade]]>
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<![CDATA[ Canada and Ireland launch cooperation on standards to strengthen innovation and trade ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) have signed a new cooperation agreement, marking the start of closer collaboration between the two countries as national standards bodies. The agreement reflects a shared commitment to strengthen the role of standards in supporting innovation, sustainable...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>13th November 2025</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/canada-and-ireland-launch-cooperation-on-standards-to-strengthen-innovation-and-trade]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/important-public-consultation-on-goalpost-safety]]>
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<![CDATA[ Important public consultation on Goalpost safety ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[Two important Goalpost safety standards are currently undergoing revision and have been launched for public consultation by CEN (the European Committee for Standardization).

EN 748 - Playing field equipment - Football goals - Functional and safety requirements, test methods

EN 16579 - Playing field equipment - Portable and permanent socketed goals -...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>31st October 2025</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/important-public-consultation-on-goalpost-safety]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/biobanking-webinar]]>
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<![CDATA[ Biobanking Webinar ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[NSAI WEBINAR

ISO/DIS 20387 &ndash; Biotechnology &ndash; Biobanking &ndash; General requirements for biobanks

&nbsp;

Background: A revision of ISO 20387:2018 is underway with the public comment stage expected to open Oct 29th 2025.

This workshop is an opportunity for those that work in biobanking and research to get an overview of key...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>23rd October 2025</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/biobanking-webinar]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-aggregates-for-concrete]]>
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<![CDATA[ Public Consultation: Aggregates for concrete ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[NSAI has launched a public consultation for the  draft S.R. 16:2016+A1:2025 Guidance on the use of I.S. EN 12620:2002+A1:2008 - Aggregates for concrete.

Public consultation period: From 17th October 2025 until 18th November 2025 , inclusive.

The scope of the draft S.R. 16:2016+A1:2025 provides guidance on the use of I...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>17th October 2025</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-aggregates-for-concrete]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-celebrates-world-standards-day-with-focus-on-collaboration-and-partnership]]>
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<![CDATA[ NSAI Celebrates World Standards Day with Focus on Collaboration and Partnership ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is joining the global standards community to celebrate World Standards Day 2025, tomorrow, October 14th. Each year, World Standards Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of standards in daily life and in global trade. This year&rsquo;s theme, &ldquo;collaboration...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>13th October 2025</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-celebrates-world-standards-day-with-focus-on-collaboration-and-partnership]]>
</link>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-for-revision-of-the-eu-standardisation-system-regulation]]>
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<![CDATA[ Public Consultation for Revision of the EU Standardisation System Regulation   ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[The European Standardisation System (ESS)&nbsp;represents&nbsp;a public-private partnership between the European Commission, the European Standardisation Organisations (ESOs), Member State National Standardisation Bodies (NSBs)&nbsp;and societal stakeholders from&nbsp;across&nbsp;industry,&nbsp;academia&nbsp;and civil society organisations.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The&nbsp;EU Standardisation...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>9th October 2025</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-for-revision-of-the-eu-standardisation-system-regulation]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/call-for-experts-for-nsais-new-malnutrition-committee]]>
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<![CDATA[ Call for experts for NSAI’s new Malnutrition Committee  ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[NSAI is looking for experts to join a national committee for a new ISO standard around nutrition, malnutrition prevention, detection and treatment.

The International Standards Organisation (ISO) Food Products Technical Committee, ISO/TC 34, is producing a new international standard ISO 25815 titled: "Nutrition &mdash; Malnutrition Prevention, Detection, and Treatment."

This will...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>6th October 2025</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/call-for-experts-for-nsais-new-malnutrition-committee]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-joins-with-an-taoiseach-and-other-business-leaders-to-support-small-businesses-at-launch-of-22nd-annual-sfa-national-small-business-awards-2026]]>
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<![CDATA[ NSAI joins An Taoiseach and business leaders to support small businesses at SFA National Small Business Awards’ launch ]]>
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<![CDATA[The Small Firms Association (SFA) National Small Business Awards 2026 have been officially launched by Awards Patron, An Taoiseach, Miche&aacute;l Martin. NSAI is returning this year as the proud sponsor of the Innovation category. Now in its twenty second year, these awards celebrate the achievements, innovation, and excellence of...]]>
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<pubDate>8th September 2025</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-joins-with-an-taoiseach-and-other-business-leaders-to-support-small-businesses-at-launch-of-22nd-annual-sfa-national-small-business-awards-2026]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/have-your-say-public-consultation-opens-on-eu-einvoicing-standard]]>
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<![CDATA[ Have Your Say: Public Consultation Opens on EU eInvoicing Standard ]]>
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<![CDATA[NSAI has launched a public consultation for the draft of the revised standard prEN 16931-1 &ldquo;Electronic invoicing &mdash; Part 1: Semantic data model of the core elements of an electronic invoice&rdquo;.

Public consultation runs from 1 August to 14 October 2025&nbsp;(inclusive).

The update to this standard strengthens B2B use...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>5th September 2025</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/have-your-say-public-consultation-opens-on-eu-einvoicing-standard]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-gas-distribution-mains]]>
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<![CDATA[ Public Consultation: Gas Distribution Mains ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[NSAI has launched a public consultation for the draft I.S. 329:2024 A1:2025 Gas distribution mains&nbsp;&nbsp;

Public consultation period: From 31/07/2025 until 01/09/2025, inclusive.&nbsp;

The scope of the draft I.S. 329:2024 A1:2025 Gas distribution mains&nbsp;&nbsp;

This Standard specifies the minimum requirements for the design, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>1st August 2025</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-gas-distribution-mains]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/revision-of-standard-iso-11135]]>
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<![CDATA[ Revision of Standard – ISO 11135 ]]>
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<![CDATA[ISO DIS 11135 - Draft Ethylene Oxide sterilization standard for medical devices available for comment

For anyone that works in the medical device sector, the following standard is key to demonstrating ethylene oxide sterilization processes are validated and controlled thereby ensuring the sterility of the final product:

ISO DIS 11135 &ndash; Sterilization...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>24th July 2025</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/revision-of-standard-iso-11135]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/research-and-standards-workshop-3d-bioprinting-toward-standards-in-biomedicine]]>
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<![CDATA[ Research and standards – Workshop - 3D Bioprinting: toward Standards in Biomedicine ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[NSAI is pleased to announce an upcoming workshop organized by the foresight initiative called &ldquo;Putting Science into Standards&rdquo;.&nbsp;

Putting-Science-Into-Standards (PSIS) is one of the main initiatives developed by CEN and CENELEC together with the European Commission&rsquo;s Joint Research Centre (JRC), which aims to facilitate the...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>24th July 2025</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/research-and-standards-workshop-3d-bioprinting-toward-standards-in-biomedicine]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/important-public-consultation-for-the-irish-refrigeration-industry]]>
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<![CDATA[ Important Public Consultation for the Irish Refrigeration Industry ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[Important public consultation for the Irish refrigeration industry

EN 378 public consultation relates to refrigeration systems and heat pumps

The EN 378 series of standards is currently under review and has been launched for public consultation by CEN (the European Committee for Standardisation).

This series deals with safety and environmental requirements for...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>7th July 2025</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/important-public-consultation-for-the-irish-refrigeration-industry]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-pre-cast-concrete-sewer-pipes-and-fittings]]>
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<![CDATA[ Public Consultation: Pre-cast Concrete Sewer Pipes and Fittings  ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[NSAI has launched a public consultation for the draft Pre-cast Concrete Sewer Pipes and Fittings

Public consultation period:From 3rd of July until 3rd of September, inclusive.

The scope of the draft

I.S. 6:202X specifies respectively complementary requirements to those in I.S. EN 1916:2002 for unreinforced and reinforced concrete...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>3rd July 2025</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-pre-cast-concrete-sewer-pipes-and-fittings]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/from-housing-to-cybersecurity-nsai-continues-to-support-irish-business-through-standards-and-certification]]>
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<title>
<![CDATA[ From housing to cybersecurity, NSAI continues to support Irish business through standards and certification ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[&nbsp;

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<pubDate>30th June 2025</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/from-housing-to-cybersecurity-nsai-continues-to-support-irish-business-through-standards-and-certification]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/building-beyond-the-buzz-foundations-of-smart-contract-security]]>
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<title>
<![CDATA[ Building Beyond the Buzz: Foundations of Smart Contract Security   ]]>
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<pubDate>23rd June 2025</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/building-beyond-the-buzz-foundations-of-smart-contract-security]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/the-survey-results-are-inmedical-devices-quality-management-system]]>
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<![CDATA[ The survey results are in…Medical Devices - Quality Management System   ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[Key findings from NSAI national user survey on the need for changes&nbsp;

ISO 13485:2016 &ndash; Medical Devices &ndash; Quality Management Systems &ndash; Requirements for regulatory purposes is an important standard for the medical device industry.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The standard outlines the requirements for a Quality Management System (QMS) that...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>10th June 2025</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/the-survey-results-are-inmedical-devices-quality-management-system]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/status-of-review-of-i.s-465-28th-may]]>
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<title>
<![CDATA[ Status of review of I.S. 465 - 28th May ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[NSAI recognises the urgency of the review of I.S. 465 and continues to treat this as top priority.&#8239;This work is consistently driven by a desire to provide certainty and assurance for those utilising the standard in their work and NSAI&rsquo;s mandate as a public body to deliver...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>28th May 2025</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/status-of-review-of-i.s-465-28th-may]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-shines-a-light-on-the-science-behind-fair-trade-innovation-and-everyday-accuracy]]>
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<title>
<![CDATA[ NSAI Shines a Light on the Science Behind Fair Trade, Innovation and Everyday Accuracy  ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[To mark UNESCO World Metrology Day 2025, the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) hosted a commemorative event at the National Metrology Laboratory in Glasnevin on May 20th, 2025. The celebration, which was jointly organised by the Legal Metrology Service and National Metrology Laboratory of NSAI,&nbsp;included a visit from Minister...]]>
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<pubDate>20th May 2025</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-shines-a-light-on-the-science-behind-fair-trade-innovation-and-everyday-accuracy]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/accurate-measurement-standards-and-energy-systems]]>
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<![CDATA[ Accurate measurement, standards and energy systems  ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[Accurate energy metering is essential for the balancing of supply and demand, improving billing accuracy, and supporting the integration of renewable energy sources, writes NSAI&rsquo;s Ali Ekhtiari.

The continuous unbroken supply of energy from clean sources is important to today&rsquo;s economy and environment.&nbsp;

Electricity and...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>19th May 2025</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/accurate-measurement-standards-and-energy-systems]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-notice-nsai-nta]]>
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<![CDATA[ Public consultation: data sharing agreement between NSAI and NTA ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[Public Consultation Notice on Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) for the sharing of SPSV Licence data between the National Standards Authority of Ireland and the National Transport Authority

Published on 14 May 2025

The National Standards Authority of Ireland is intending to enter into a Data Sharing Agreement under the Data Sharing and...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>14th May 2025</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-notice-nsai-nta]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/new-bim-collections-now-on-sale-save-up-to-30]]>
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<![CDATA[ New BIM collections now on sale: save up to 30%  ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[Two new Building Information Modelling (BIM) collections of standards, &lsquo;BIM Essentials&rsquo; and &lsquo;BIM Advanced,&rsquo; are now available to buy from the NSAI&rsquo;s standards store at a heavily discounted rate.&nbsp;

Published by NSAI Standards, the new collections are an initiative of NSAI&rsquo;s...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>13th May 2025</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/new-bim-collections-now-on-sale-save-up-to-30]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-and-dcu-to-co-host-key-international-meeting-on-marine-energy-standardisation]]>
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<![CDATA[ NSAI and DCU Co-Host Key International Meeting on Marine Energy Standardisation  ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), in collaboration with Dublin City University (DCU), are co-hosting the upcoming plenary meeting of the International Electrotechnical Commission&rsquo;s (IEC) Technical Committee 114 (TC 114) &ndash; Marine Energy: Wave, Tidal and Other Water Current Converters. The event is taking place at DCU today and...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>16th April 2025</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-and-dcu-to-co-host-key-international-meeting-on-marine-energy-standardisation]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/rising-to-the-challenge-an-interview-with-nsais-geraldine-larkin]]>
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<![CDATA[ Rising to the Challenge: An Interview with NSAI’s Geraldine Larkin ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[[This article was originally published in the Irish Independent. Reproduced with thanks to Mediahaus and the Small Firms Association]

National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has intensified its efforts to promote innovation within Irish businesses in a number of ways, writes chief executive officer Geraldine Larkin

In the past year,...]]>
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<pubDate>2nd April 2025</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/rising-to-the-challenge-an-interview-with-nsais-geraldine-larkin]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-draft-i.s-465]]>
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<![CDATA[ Public Consultation: Draft I.S. 465  ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[NSAI has launched a public consultation for the draft I.S. 465 "Assessment, testing and categorisation of damaged buildings incorporating concrete blocks containing certain deleterious materials ".

Public consultation period: From 31st March until the 11th of July&nbsp;inclusive.

The scope of the draft provides: 


	a protocol for assessing and determining...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>31st March 2025</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-draft-i.s-465]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/oriel-marine-extracts-wins-innovation-award-at-sfa-small-business-awards]]>
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<![CDATA[ Oriel Marine Extracts wins Innovation Award at SFA Small Business Awards ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[And this year&#39;s winner is.....

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) proudly congratulates Oriel Marine Extracts, from Louth, on winning the Innovation Award at the Small Firms Association&#39;s National Small Business Awards on Wednesday evening.

The National Small Business Awards celebrates the achievements of small businesses across...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>27th March 2025</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/oriel-marine-extracts-wins-innovation-award-at-sfa-small-business-awards]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/iec-young-professional-programme-2025]]>
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<![CDATA[ IEC Young Professional Programme 2025 ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[NSAI is offering you an exciting opportunity to represent Ireland at the next International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Young Professionals Workshop in New Delhi in September.

Are you a young professional in your early 20s to mid-30s using Standards in your current role? This funded opportunity gives participants a chance...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>18th March 2025</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/iec-young-professional-programme-2025]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/applications-open-thermal-modeller-certification]]>
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<![CDATA[ Applications Open: Thermal Modeller Certification ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is accepting applications for the upcoming Thermal Modeller examination. This certification is designed for Building Physics professionals to ensure compliance with Technical Guidance Document (TGD) Part L requirements.



Key Information

Certification:

NSAI Approved Thermal Modeller

Certification Process:

Applicants must demostrate competence through a...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>10th March 2025</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/applications-open-thermal-modeller-certification]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-announces-thermal-modeller-certification-exam]]>
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<![CDATA[ NSAI Announces Thermal Modeller Certification Exam ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is offering an examination for professionals seeking to register as approved Thermal Modellers. This certification is relevant for compliance with Technical Guidance Document (TGD) Part L.



Exam Details

Purpose:

The NSAI exam for thermal modellers serves a crucial purpose in Ireland&#39;s Building...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>10th March 2025</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-announces-thermal-modeller-certification-exam]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/have-your-say-time-for-changes-to-iso-13485]]>
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<![CDATA[ Have your say – Time for changes to ISO 13485? ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[ISO 13485:2016 - Medical Devices - Quality Management Systems - Requirement for regulatory purposes

ISO 13485&nbsp;is a key standard for the Medical Device sector, with the current edition published in 2016. This standard is now at systematic review and is currently open for feedback.

The Standard development process involves a review...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>3rd March 2025</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/have-your-say-time-for-changes-to-iso-13485]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-horse-and-stud-farm-fencing-second-enquiry]]>
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<title>
<![CDATA[ Public Consultation - Horse and Stud Farm Fencing (Second Enquiry) ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[NSAI has launched a public consultation for the draft I.S. 437:2025 Horse and stud farm fencing &ndash; timber post and rail, (second enquiry). 

Public consultation period:From Monday 17th&nbsp; February 2025 until Friday 21st&nbsp; March 2025, inclusive.
]]>
</description>
<pubDate>17th February 2025</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-horse-and-stud-farm-fencing-second-enquiry]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-code-of-practice-bulk-storage-of-liquefied-petroleum-gas-lpg]]>
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<title>
<![CDATA[ Public Consultation - Code Of Practice – Bulk Storage Of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[NSAI has launched a public consultation for the draft I.S. 3216:2025 Code Of Practice - Bulk Storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).

Public consultation period: From 12/02/2025 until 26/03/2025, inclusive.

The scope of the draft I.S. 3216:2025 Code Of Practice &ndash; Bulk&nbsp;Storage Of Liquefied&nbsp;Petroleum Gas (LPG):

This standard...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>12th February 2025</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-code-of-practice-bulk-storage-of-liquefied-petroleum-gas-lpg]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-holding-irelands-first-ever-time-sync-forum]]>
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<title>
<![CDATA[ NSAI holding Ireland’s first ever Time &amp; Sync Forum  ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), in conjunction with their partners Data Edge, Timing Solutions and HEAnet, are hosting Ireland&rsquo;s inaugural Time &amp; Sync Forum today, 11th Feb 2025, in Santry, Dublin. The event is bringing together a number of leading authorities in timing and synchronisation from Ireland, the...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>11th February 2025</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-holding-irelands-first-ever-time-sync-forum]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/attend-sfas-business-connect-for-free-with-nsai]]>
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<![CDATA[ Attend SFA’s ‘Business Connect’ for free with NSAI! ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[Business Connect, which is an SFA business conference run as part of the National Small Business Awards, is the ideal opportunity for Irish SMEs to learn, collaborate, and form new connections.

This year&rsquo;s event on Thursday, February 6th takes place in Killashee Hotel in Kildare and you can...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>23rd January 2025</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/attend-sfas-business-connect-for-free-with-nsai]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-online-gambling-pren-18144]]>
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<title>
<![CDATA[ Public Consultation – Online Gambling (prEN 18144) ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[Title: Public consultation on prEN 18144 &ldquo;Online Gambling &ndash; Markers of harm in support of identification and prevention of risky and problem gambling behaviour&rdquo;

Public consultation announcement:

CEN/TC 456 Online Gambling has launched a public consultation for a draft standard, prEN 18144 &ldquo;Online Gambling &ndash; Markers of harm in...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>7th January 2025</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-online-gambling-pren-18144]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/status-of-review-of-i.s-465-13th-december-2024]]>
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<title>
<![CDATA[ Status of review of I.S. 465 – 13th December 2024 ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[NSAI recognises the urgency of the review of I.S. 465 and continues to treat this as top priority.&#8239;This work is consistently driven by a desire to provide certainty and assurance for those utilising the standard in their work and NSAI&rsquo;s mandate as a public body to deliver...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>13th December 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/status-of-review-of-i.s-465-13th-december-2024]]>
</link>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-launch-new-committee-for-bioeconomy]]>
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<title>
<![CDATA[ NSAI launch new committee for bioeconomy ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[NSAI has established a national committee for the bioeconomy, &#39;NSAI/TC 169 - Bioeconomy&#39;.

The committee will mirror the work of CEN/TC 411 Bio-based products and will monitor and contribute to the review of existing standards and the writing of new standards. The Bioeconomy Action Plan 2023-2025 is the first action...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>12th December 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-launch-new-committee-for-bioeconomy]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/new-2024-national-maximum-taxi-fare-order]]>
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<title>
<![CDATA[ New 2024 National Maximum Taxi Fare Order ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[The new national maximum taxi fare order came into effect on the 1st&nbsp;December 2024.

To avoid any loss of trade, all taxi meters must have an approved fare program installed and calibrated and the taximeter verified. Taximeter calibration is completed by a private taximeter installer of the licence holder...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>10th December 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/new-2024-national-maximum-taxi-fare-order]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/standards-the-european-accessibility-act-get-involved]]>
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<title>
<![CDATA[ Standards &amp; the European Accessibility Act: Get Involved! ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[NSAI is inviting interested parties to get involved in the development of new standards and the revision of existing standards, in support of the European Accessibility Act (EAA).

The EAA seeks to harmonise accessibility requirements for certain products and services within the EU, in particular, by eliminating and preventing barriers...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>2nd December 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/standards-the-european-accessibility-act-get-involved]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/finalists-announced-for-national-small-business-awards-2025]]>
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<title>
<![CDATA[ Finalists announced for National Small Business Awards 2025  ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[The finalists in the SFA National Business Awards 2025 have been officially announced by Sue O&rsquo;Neill, Chair of the SFA Awards Judging Panel. 49 companies have been selected from 16 different counties, across ten categories including the &lsquo;Innovation&rsquo; category which is sponsored by the National Standards Authority of Ireland ...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>29th November 2024</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/finalists-announced-for-national-small-business-awards-2025]]>
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<![CDATA[ Medical Devices: Planned Revision of Key Biocompatibility Standard – ISO 10993-1 ]]>
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<![CDATA[Content provided by: M&aacute;ire Ni Dhomhnaill, member of NSAI/TC 5 Healthcare Standards Committee, and Linda Hendy, NSAI&rsquo;s Standards Officer and NSAI/TC 5 Secretary.

This article is based on a report on the planned revision of a key biocompatibility standard for medical devices: ISO 10993-1. The publication...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>28th November 2024</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/medical-devices-planned-revision-of-key-biocompatibility-standard]]>
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<![CDATA[ Taximeter Program Update - 29th November 2024 ]]>
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<![CDATA[This list was last updated on 29.11.24

All taximeter programs are now passed.


Pre-programming the taximeter ensures a seamless transition to the new fare without any loss of trade for operators.&nbsp;

Programming of the taximeter is completed by a private taximeter installer of your choice.&nbsp;

&nbsp;

Received your TTI...]]>
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<pubDate>29th October 2024</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/taximeter-program-update-from-the-national-transport-authority]]>
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<![CDATA[ NSAI Launches Europe’s First Verified Global Navigation Satellite System Data Stream Service ]]>
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<![CDATA[The National Standards Authority of Ireland&rsquo;s National Metrology Laboratory (NSAI NML) today announced the launch of Europe&rsquo;s first ever verified GPS/GNSS Data Stream (VGDS) service, an extension to the National Timing Grid of Ireland (www.ntg.ie). This initiative developed in partnership with Timing Solutions,...]]>
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<pubDate>29th October 2024</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-launches-europes-first-verified-global-navigation-satellite-system-data-stream-service]]>
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<![CDATA[ NSAI celebrates Excellence in Standards with Awards Ceremony and Forum focused on Standards &amp; the Digital World  ]]>
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<![CDATA[The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is recognising the collaborative efforts of thousands of experts in Ireland who are contributing to advancing the cause of the development of standards for a digital world.&nbsp;

The event, hosted in connection with World Standards Day, saw NSAI hosting delegates from across...]]>
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<pubDate>17th October 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-celebrates-excellence-in-standards-with-awards-ceremony-and-forum-focused-on-standards-the-digital-world]]>
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<![CDATA[ NSAI Champions Environmental Excellence on World Ecolabel Day ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[
	The European Union Ecolabel is a licence that guarantees environmental excellence for products and services.
	Over 95,000 products and services have been awarded the EU Ecolabel to date
	NSAI is the only designated body in Ireland that can award the EU Ecolabel licence.
	It offers a scientifically based verification that helps...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>11th October 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-champions-environmental-excellence-on-world-ecolabel-day]]>
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<![CDATA[ Verification of taximeters in Ireland  ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[NSAI Legal Metrology is responsible for the compliance of all taximeters in Ireland, which must be verified at all times. 

Verification is conducted to ensure the accuracy of the taximeter and to provide confidence to consumers that the charges applied for taxi journeys are correct and accurate.

You need to...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>26th September 2024</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/verification-of-taximeters-in-ireland]]>
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<![CDATA[ NSAI &amp; RISE Sweden Launch Certification for Innovation Management Professionals ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is pleased to announce the launch of a new certification scheme, designed to enhance and support innovation capabilities across a wide variety of industries. Developed in partnership with RISE Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE), the scheme is set to provide organisations with a...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>26th September 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-launches-certification-for-innovation-management-professionals-in-collaboration-with-rise-research-institutes-of-sweden]]>
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<![CDATA[ Important Update: National Rules for Electrical Installations ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has confirmed that I.S. 10101:2020+A1:2024 (National Rules for Electrical Installations) has been published as a full incorporated amendment in Iris Oifigi&uacute;il by the Government Publications Office.

The updated standard is now available to buy from the NSAI Standards webstore at...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>26th September 2024</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/important-update-national-rules-for-electrical-installations]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/the-rise-of-ai-governance-unpacking-iso-iec-42001]]>
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<![CDATA[ The Rise of AI Governance: Unpacking ISO/IEC 42001 ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[The need for AI governance has never been more pressing, writes NSAI Inc&rsquo;s Chief Commerical Officer, Carol Dudley.

In the digital age,&nbsp; artificial intelligence (AI)has become a pervasive force across all industries, revolutionising the way we live and work. The integration of AI into various sectors...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>26th August 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/the-rise-of-ai-governance-unpacking-iso-iec-42001]]>
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<![CDATA[ Public Consultation: Concrete - Part 3 ]]>
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<description>
<![CDATA[The NSAI wishes to announce the launch of a period of public consultation for: 

prEN 206-3 - Concrete - Specification, performance, production and conformity - Part 3: Additional requirements for specification and conformity of concrete for special geotechnical works

Public consultation period: From 15/8/2024 until 10/10/2024, inclusive.

prEN 206-3 forms part of a...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>19th August 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-concrete-part-3]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-concrete-part-2]]>
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<![CDATA[ Public Consultation: Concrete - Part 2 ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[The NSAI wishes to announce the launch of a period of public consultation for:

prEN 206-2 - Concrete - Specification, performance, production and conformity - Part 2: Conformity assessment and certification

Public consultation period: From 15/8/2024 until 10/10/2024, inclusive.

prEN 206-2 forms part of a revision and restructure of EN 206:2013 +A2:2016 - Concrete...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>19th August 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-concrete-part-2]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-concrete-part-1]]>
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<![CDATA[ Public Consultation: Concrete - Part 1 ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[The NSAI wishes to announce the launch of a period of public consultation for: 

prEN 206-1 - Concrete - Specification, performance, production and conformity - Part 1: Performance, requirements, factory production control and assessment criteria for individual values

Public consultation period: From 15/8/2024 until 10/10/2024, inclusive.

It is intended that this document will...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>19th August 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-concrete-part-1]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/standard-revision-safe-use-of-tower-cranes]]>
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<![CDATA[ Standard Revision: Safe use of tower cranes ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[The National Standards Authority of Ireland is proud to announce&nbsp;the publication of a comprehensive revision to I.S. 361 - Code of practice for the safe use of tower cranes - Conventional and self-erecting tower cranes.

This Irish Standard specifies a code of practice for the safe use of...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>16th August 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/standard-revision-safe-use-of-tower-cranes]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/2023-another-successful-year-for-national-standards-authority-of-ireland]]>
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<title>
<![CDATA[ 2023 Another Successful Year for National Standards Authority of Ireland  ]]>
</title>
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</description>
<pubDate>8th August 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/2023-another-successful-year-for-national-standards-authority-of-ireland]]>
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<title>
<![CDATA[ European Commission Survey on eIFUs for medical devices ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[The European Commission is currently seeking feedback on the use of Electronic Instructions for use (eIFU)&nbsp;for all professional use devices.

Healthcare professionals and other person working or employed by healthcare organisations in the EU are welcome to contribute to this survey.

The survey opened August 1st, 2024, and will...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>8th August 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/european-commission-survey-on-medical-devices]]>
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<title>
<![CDATA[ Are you ready for the EU&#8217;s new AI Act? ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[The first-ever comprehensive legal framework on artificial intelligence, the EU&#39;s AI Act, came&nbsp;into force on the 1st&nbsp;August, 2024. This landmark regulation positions Europe to play a leading global role in AI development and deployment. The AI Act aims to provide AI developers and deployers with clear...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>26th July 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/are-you-ready-for-the-eus-new-ai-act]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-horse-and-stud-fencing]]>
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<![CDATA[ Public Consultation: Horse and Stud Fencing ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[NSAI has launched a public consultation for the draft I.S. 437:2024 Horse and stud fencing &ndash; timber post and rail. 

Public consultation period: From Monday 22nd July 2024 until Friday 30th August 2024, inclusive.

The scope of the draft:
This Irish Standard specifies materials, test methods, marking, packaging, transport and on-site storage...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>18th July 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/public-consultation-horse-and-stud-fencing]]>
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<![CDATA[ The Coolest Spot in Glasnevin ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[The coolest spot in Glasnevin!

NML recently performed a primary realisation of the voltage unit using a Josephson Array Voltage Standard. This is a cryogenic standard requiring a temperature just a few degrees above absolute zero. The photo shows Stephen Duffy of NML transferring liquid helium from the transfer Dewar...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>2nd July 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/coolest-spot-in-glasnevin]]>
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<![CDATA[ Launch of Circular Economy Standards ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[ISO &ndash; the International Organisation for Standardisation - launched three transformative standards (ISO 59004, ISO 59010, and ISO 59020) to guide a shift towards a circular economy. These standards provide a roadmap to sustainable business practices and a resilient global economy.



The suite of circular economy standards from ISO helps guide organisations of...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>24th June 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/launch-of-circular-economy-standards]]>
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<![CDATA[ NSAI Chair Key Contributor at European Level on eInvoicing ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[The chair of the ICT Sub Committee on eProcurement at the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), Edmund Gray, who also serves as the convenor and lead editor for several working groups within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), has co-authored three important reports on electronic invoicing at the European...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>11th June 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-chair-key-contributor-at-european-level-on-einvoicing]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsais-first-climate-action-roadmap]]>
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<![CDATA[ NSAI’s first Climate Action Roadmap  ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[Ireland may be a small country globally, but our actions can make an impact &ndash; both individually and collectively. Under our Strategic Plan 2022-26, NSAI is committed to supporting government policy on climate action and sustainability. Therefore, we are pleased to introduce and make available our Climate Action Roadmap.&nbsp;
...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>31st May 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsais-first-climate-action-roadmap]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/international-construction-quality-assurance-certification-schemes]]>
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<![CDATA[ International Construction Quality Assurance &amp; Certification Schemes  ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) publishes a study of International Construction Quality Assurance &amp; Certification Schemes

NSAI assesses best in class certification for Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).

International construction quality certification schemes have been reviewed and summarised to assist benchmarking of the current NSAI Agr&eacute;ment...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>30th May 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/international-construction-quality-assurance-certification-schemes]]>
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<title>
<![CDATA[ Sustainability - What does it mean to metrology? ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[This article, written by NSAI&#39;s Dr. Pamela Dagg, was originally published in the OIML Bulletin in April 2024.Sustainability is a term that is commonly used in our daily lives, but does anyone really know what it means or is it just another buzz word that everyone uses? Sustainability means...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>30th May 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/sustainability-what-does-it-mean-to-metrology]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/improve-your-organisation-capabilities-to-identify-and-realise-new-value]]>
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<title>
<![CDATA[ Improve your organisation&#8217;s capabilities to identify and realise new value ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[Sean McNulty, a certified Innovation Management Professional and past chair of TC 45 Innovation Mirror Committee with NSAI, writes about innovation, its benefits and where to start when adopting the standardWhy is innovation important? 

All organisations must innovate and renew themselves to stay relevant over time. It can be about what...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>27th May 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/improve-your-organisation-capabilities-to-identify-and-realise-new-value]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-launch-year-in-review-2023]]>
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<![CDATA[ NSAI launches Year in Review  ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[National Standards Authority of Ireland Reflects on a Pioneering Year in 2023&nbsp;

From publishing Ireland&#39;s first Artificial Intelligence Roadmap for Standards to inspecting over 24,000 trade instruments to achieving designation to grant UKCA and CE marks for more types of products, National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has published its...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>23rd May 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-launch-year-in-review-2023]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/publication-of-isos-guidelines-for-the-promotion-and-implementation-of-gender-equality-and-womens-empowerment]]>
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<title>
<![CDATA[ Guidelines: Gender equality and women’s empowerment ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[ISO has published ISO 53800:2024 Guidelines for the promotion and implementation of gender equality and women&rsquo;s empowerment.

ISO 53800 provides guidance for organisations on how to promote and implement gender equality and women&#39;s empowerment, including on the framework, resources, policies, tools and good practices for contextualizing, promoting and implementing...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>21st May 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/publication-of-isos-guidelines-for-the-promotion-and-implementation-of-gender-equality-and-womens-empowerment]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-marks-world-metrology-day]]>
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<![CDATA[ NSAI marks World Metrology Day  ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[NSAI marks World Metrology Day by educating younger generations on the importance of accurate measurement

20th&nbsp;May 2024&nbsp;&ndash; Today, the 20th of May, marks World Metrology Day. The National Standards Authority of Ireland&rsquo;s National Metrology Laboratory (NML) and Legal Metrology Service (LMS) is recognising this important...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>20th May 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-marks-world-metrology-day]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/electromagnetic-compatibility-plenary-meeting]]>
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<![CDATA[ Electromagnetic compatibility plenary meeting ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[Electromagnetic compatibility is in the spotlight this week at NSAI!

NSAI is hosting 50 international delegates in-person and online from 18 countries this week for important plenary meetings around electromagnetic compatibility.

Electromagnetic compatibility&nbsp;(EMC) is the ability of electrical equipment and systems to function acceptably in their&nbsp;electromagnetic environment.

The...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>15th May 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/electromagnetic-compatibility-plenary-meeting]]>
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<![CDATA[ New-look webstore launched for standards ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[Latest News: NSAI launches new-look webstore

Ireland&rsquo;s official standards body, the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI), has launched a new-look webstore, to enable organisations across Ireland to access thousands of national, European and international standards more quickly and efficiently.

Last year, over 250,000 standards were accessed through NSAI...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>30th April 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/new-look-webstore-launched-for-standards]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-to-host-key-plenary-meeting-on-sterilisation-in-health-care]]>
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<![CDATA[ NSAI to Host Key Plenary Meeting on Sterilization in Health Care  ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) will host a key plenary meeting next week&nbsp;for the International Organization for Standardization Technical Committee 198 (ISO TC 198). The plenary event will take place from June 24th&nbsp; to June 28th&nbsp; at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway City Campus.

ISO...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>16th April 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-to-host-key-plenary-meeting-on-sterilisation-in-health-care]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/the-measurement-of-acoustics-ultrasound-and-vibration]]>
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<![CDATA[ The Measurement of Acoustics, Ultrasound and Vibration  ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[NSAI&rsquo;s National Metrology Laboratory is hosting the annual EURAMET Technical Committee Meeting for Acoustics, Ultrasound and Vibration (TC-AUV) on April 23rd and 24th 2024.

The focus of this Technical Committee covers:


	Sound in Air
	Vibration
	Ultrasound
	Underwater Acoustics


The results of TC-AUV&#39;s work are key for areas such...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>9th April 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/the-measurement-of-acoustics-ultrasound-and-vibration]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-joins-experts-at-european-conference-on-knowledge-valorisation]]>
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<![CDATA[ NSAI Joins Experts at European Conference on Knowledge Valorisation ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[Standards Officers Barry Cox and Noleen Campbell will be speaking later this month at a conference on &lsquo;Unlocking the Value of Knowledge Transfer Conference&rsquo;, jointly hosted by the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment (DETE) and Knowledge Transfer Ireland (KTI). This is part of the event series that...]]>
</description>
<pubDate>9th April 2024</pubDate>
<link>
<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/nsai-joins-experts-at-european-conference-on-knowledge-valorisation]]>
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<![CDATA[https://www.nsai.ie/about/news/lawrence-engineering-achieve-iso-13485-certification]]>
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<![CDATA[ Lawrence Engineering Achieve I.S. EN ISO 13485:2016 Certification ]]>
</title>
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<![CDATA[Lawrence Engineering, a&nbsp;precision engineering and medical component manufacturer located in Sligo, are delighted to&nbsp;have achieved I.S. EN ISO 13485:2016 certification&nbsp;for their&nbsp;medical component manufacturing division.

This milestone highlights the company&rsquo;s commitment to maintaining exceptional quality standards in accordance with the stringent...]]>
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<pubDate>4th April 2024</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ Revised Irish Standard on Gas Distribution Mains ]]>
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<![CDATA[Following a public consultation process, the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has launched a revised Irish Standard on Gas Distribution Mains, called I.S. 329:2024 &ndash; Gas distribution mains. 

This standard supersedes I.S. 329:2015+A1:2016, and provides updated guidance in the design, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance and alteration and decommissioning...]]>
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<pubDate>2nd April 2024</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ Competitive Edge:&nbsp; An Interview with NSAI&#8217;s Geraldine Larkin ]]>
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<![CDATA[This article was first published in the Irish Independent on Thursday 7th March, 2024.

There is a strong and important link between the worlds of standards and innovation, writes Geraldine Larkin, chief executive officer of the National Standards Authority of Ireland.



For small firms, standards are a source of competitive advantage,...]]>
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<pubDate>8th March 2024</pubDate>
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<![CDATA[ Zeus Scooters named Innovator of the Year at SFA Small Business Awards  ]]>
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<![CDATA[And this year&rsquo;s winner is&hellip;.

The National Standards of Ireland wishes to congratulate Zeus Scooters on winning the Innovator of the Year Award at the Small Firms Association&rsquo;s National Small Business Awards in the RDS this week.

Now in their 20th year, the aim of...]]>
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<pubDate>8th March 2024</pubDate>
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