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04/09/2026

The Standard Recommendation S.R. 66:2015+A1:2026 for wastewater treatment products is now available to purchase at Shop.Standards.ie.

The updated edition amends S.R. 66:2015 and provides guidance on:

✔️ The selection of wastewater treatment plants to treat domestic wastewater for applications for populations up to 50 PE in areas without access to a public sewer

✔️ Minimum performance criteria for wastewater treatment plants tested to I.S. EN 12566 - Parts 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7

✔️ Scaling parameters and sludge storage capacity necessary to achieve the minimum performance recommended for wastewater treatment plants that have been scaled up from the tested plant

🔗 Available now: https://shop.standards.ie/en-ie/standards/s-r-66-2015-a1-2026-878909_saig_nsai_nsai_4016864/

04/09/2026

Applications are now open for the SFA National Business Awards 2027!

As proud sponsors of the Innovation Award, NSAI were delighted to join An Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the official launch.

Now in its 23rd year, the Awards shine a spotlight on the achievements of Ireland’s small businesses and their vital contribution to Irish industry.

✅ Applications are free

✅ Multiple categories to enter

✅ Recognition that makes a real impact

Don’t miss your chance — enter today 👉 https://www.ibec.ie/sfa/sfa-awards/award-categories

Applications are now open and close on Friday, 23 October at 8pm.

These are the categories:

Manufacturing - supported by PTSB
Outstanding Small Business - up to five employees - supported by Elavon Europe
Innovation - supported by National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI)
Sustainability - supported by (SBCI) Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland
Workplace Wellbeing - supported by DeCare
Exporter of the Year - supported by Enterprise Ireland
Food and Drink - supported by Food Drink Ireland
Services - supported by Azets Ireland
Family Business - supported by Small Firms Association

Pictured below:

Back Row L to R: Stewart Hickey, NSAI; David Casey, DeCare; Paul Dunne, Elavon; Sean Farrell, PTSB; Des McCarthy, Microfinance Ireland; Shane McCullough, SBCI

Front Row L to R: Makenna Finlay-Mulligan, Food Drink Ireland; Catherine McGovern, Azets Ireland; David Broderick, Director SFA; Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD; Geraldine Magnier, Chairperson SFA; Teri Smith, Enterprise Ireland

01/09/2026

🌟 Congratulations to NSAI’s 2026 IEC Young Professional Programme Nominees!

We're proud to announce Conor Cassidy and Divyanshu Sood Ireland’s nominees for the prestigious IEC Young Professionals Programme 2026!

🔧 Conor, an Electrical Engineer at ESB Networks, brings expertise in network modelling, system design, and project delivery to support the evolution of Ireland’s power grid. His work in network planning, system design, and project delivery helps ensure the grid can meet growing demand and accommodate emerging low-carbon technologies.

⚡ Divyanshu, a Senior Energy Systems Researcher and Lecturer at University College Dublin, is driving research in sustainable buildings and smart energy systems. Through work on digital twins, AI-powered building optimisation, and urban energy modelling, he's developing data-driven solutions for a more sustainable energy future.

Best of luck to Conor and Divyanshu as they represent Ireland on the global stage at the IEC YP Programme! 👏

31/08/2026

The recording of our webinar on 2nd Generation Eurocodes EN 1991 Part 1 - Actions on Structures is now available to rewatch. 🎥

Hear from Jim Mansfield and learn about the key developments in EN 1991.

Watch the video here:

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A RECORDING FROM 10th JUNE 2026 In the f...

31/08/2026

🎤 Speaker Highlight: Ultan Mulligan, Chief Services Officer at ETSI

Why should SMEs engage with standards? In this video, Ultan Mulligan explains how standards drive innovation, provide access to valuable industry knowledge, and create opportunities to build partnerships, attract customers, and gain a competitive edge.



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27/08/2026

Féach ar Shraith Straitéisí Mhodhanna Nua-Aimseartha Tógála (MNT) ÚCNÉ: wwww.NSAI.ie/MMCToolkit

Tacaíonn an acmhainn chuimsitheach seo le Tithíocht do Chách trí dhaoine a threorú trí dheimhniú córas tógála nuálach.

In éineacht le treoracha, foirmeacha agus CCanna, tá an méid seo a leanas le fáil sa tsraith straitéisí:

💠Scéalta maithe ó chuideachtaí atá deimhnithe cheana féin
💠Seisiún Ceisteanna agus Freagraí le hOifigeach Deimhnithe MNT ÚCNÉ, tráth a bhfreagraítear ceisteanna coitianta a bhíonn ag daoine atá ag obair sa tionscal
💠Uirlisí ullmhachta chun cabhrú leat measúnú agus ullmhúchán a dhéanamh sula ndéanann tú iarratas

Is cuma más ag cur tús le d’aistear deimhnithe atá tú nó más ag cur slacht ar do chur chuige atá tú, tá an tsoiléire agus an mhuinín a bheidh ag teastáil uait le fáil i Sraith Straitéisí MNT.

26/08/2026

🎤 Speaker Highlight: Jon Echanove, Small Business Standards (SBS) Secretary General

Who shapes the standards that businesses rely on every day? Jon Echanove discusses why SME involvement is critical to ensuring standards remain practical, affordable, and beneficial for organisations across the value chain.

▶️ Watch the video to hear more.

25/08/2026

Cé chomh réidh is atá tú do dheimhniúchán maidir le slándála faisnéise?

Tá Uirlisí Ullmhachta Deimhniúcháin Nua do Ghnóthais Bheaga agus Mheánmhéide seolta ag an ÚCNÉ.

Cuireann ár uirlis féinmheasúnaithe do C.É. EN ISO/IEC 27001 tuarascáil iomlán ar fáil le moltaí ar fáil duit.

Agus tá ceithre mhodúl againn inár bpacáiste oideachais nua chun iniúchadh a dhéanamh orthu.

Bíodh CertReady.ie agat le haghaidh !



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When it comes to information security, how ready are you for certification?

NSAI has launched new Certification Readiness Tools for SMEs.

Our self-assessment tool for I.S. EN ISO/IEC 27001 gives you a full report with recommendations.

And we have four modules to explore in our new educational package.

Get CertReady.ie for !

21/08/2026

How has I.S. EN ISO/IEC 27001 helped GRANITE scale into international markets? 🚀

Hear from Sean Byrne, Head of Compliance, on the value of certification, continuous improvement, and client confidence.

Full interview at the link in bio 🔗

20/08/2026

In June, we welcomed experts from cybersecurity, standards, industry, innovation, and academia to The Collaboratory at TU Dublin / OT Baile Átha Cliath for a discussion on standards, policy, and real SME experiences.

Co-hosted by NSAI and Small Business Standards (SBS), and supported by ETSI, the event explored today's cybersecurity challenges and practical supports for SMEs.

🎥 Over the coming weeks, we'll be sharing videos from our speakers featuring cybersecurity insights and real startup experiences.

Watch this space.



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