London, September 10 2018 – Global spending on energy, as proportion of economic output, is set to slow sharply because the world’s energy demand will decline from 2035 onwards - that is according to DNV GL’s Energy Transition Outlook. The historically significant change in our energy needs is largely down to rapid electrification and its inherent efficiency.

This means that before 21 August 2021, all certificates shall be transitioned to ISO 50001:2018 to ensure continued validity. After the transition period, certificates to the 2011-edition cease to be valid. Certification bodies, such as DNV GL, are required to stop performing audits according to ISO 50001:2011 18 months after publication date.

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has today released the final version of the ISO 22000:2018 food safety management system standard. This marks the start of the 3-year transition period for certified companies.

Companies are struggling to take efficient action across their supply chains, while facing increased demands from stakeholders.