September 2025 in Review: Key Generalities Standards Published

Looking back at September 2025, the Generalities, Terminology, Standardization, and Documentation sector saw the release of two leading standards that underscore the ongoing emphasis on terminology alignment and foundational frameworks. Covering both the agricultural and information security segments, these publications—EN 12944-3:2025 and ISO/IEC 24760-1:2025—represent crucial contributions to common understanding in their respective domains. For professionals who navigate regulatory landscapes or participate in cross-disciplinary projects, an overview of these documents is essential to maintain operational accuracy and industry compliance.

This monthly summary synthesizes the scope, significance, and practical implications of both standards published in September 2025, offering industry professionals, quality managers, compliance officers, and technical specialists a comprehensive resource to catch up on recent developments and inform future planning.

Monthly Overview: September 2025

September 2025 brought forward a concise but potent pair of standards within the Generalities, Terminology, Standardization, and Documentation sector. While fewer documents than in some previous months, the depth and foundational nature of these standards indicates a continued push toward unifying technical language and reinforcing cross-industry frameworks.

Key themes observed this month:

• A focus on vocabulary standardization in fast-evolving technical contexts, from agriculture to information security.
• The continued trend of updating existing terminology frameworks to reflect technological changes, legislative harmonization, and improved interoperability.
• Reinforcement of horizontal documents—standards intended to underpin multiple areas or serve as the backbone for industry-specific guidance.

The diversity of the subject matter—liming materials for soil health and robust identity management for digital security—speaks to the range of applications and the importance of shared understanding across all sectors impacted by standardization. These publications serve both niche experts and multidisciplinary teams that rely on precise communication and implementation.

Standards Published This Month

EN 12944-3:2025 – Fertilizers, Liming Materials and Inhibitors – Vocabulary – Part 3: Terms Relating to Liming Materials

Fertilizers, liming materials and inhibitors - Vocabulary - Part 3: Terms relating to liming materials

EN 12944-3:2025, published by CEN on September 24, 2025, marks a significant update within the classification and vocabulary for liming materials used in agriculture. As the third part of the EN 12944 vocabulary series, this document standardizes key terms and definitions concerning the manufacture, properties, and application of liming materials—substances primarily used to amend soil acidity and support sustainable agriculture.

Scope and Content:

• Defines technical terminology specific to liming materials, including their production processes, chemical properties, and agricultural functions.
• Provides an index of all terms in English, French, and German, enhancing accessibility across European markets and supporting multilingual documentation.
• Updates previous definitions for critical substances (limestone, magnesian limestone, dolomitic limestone) in line with new compositional standards, such as the minimum and maximum magnesium oxide limits detailed in EN 14069.
• Recognizes current nomenclature trends, adding terms like "blast furnace lime," "blast furnace slag," "converter lime," and "converter slag" as preferred terms to reflect contemporary metallurgy and recycling practices.
• Clarifies the scope of terms relating to physical-chemical properties, agricultural usage (e.g., liming for preservation or rehabilitation), and environmental impact, supporting compliance with evolving EU and national regulatory frameworks.
• Supersedes EN 12944-3:2019, reflecting industry advancements and legislative changes.

Target Audience and Application:

• Relevant for fertilizer manufacturers, agronomists, soil scientists, regulatory agencies, compliance leads in agriculture supply chains, and documentation specialists involved in the labeling, trade, and regulation of soil amendments.
• Essential for organizations needing alignment with EU single market requirements and international best practices in agricultural terminology.

Key highlights:

• Comprehensive revision of terminology reflecting updated magnesium oxide specifications per EN 14069.
• Multilingual index for enhanced European and international interoperability.
• Alignment with sustainable agriculture and regulatory harmonization trends.

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ISO/IEC 24760-1:2025 – Information Security, Cybersecurity and Privacy Protection – A Framework for Identity Management – Part 1: Core Concepts and Terminology

Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection - A framework for identity management - Part 1: Core concepts and terminology

ISO/IEC 24760-1:2025, published by ISO on September 16, 2025, is the third edition of the foundational global reference for core identity management terminology. As digital infrastructure and online services become increasingly embedded in business and public life, the need for robust, standardized identity frameworks has become critical—not just for IT specialists, but for any organization handling or relying on identity data.

Scope and Content:

• Defines the fundamental terms and core concepts for identity management, including identity, identifier, attribute, credential, authentication, verification, authorization, federation, and privacy protection.
• Applies horizontally across all sectors handling digital identity information—public, private, or hybrid environments—whether the entity is a person, device, application, or organization.
• Clarifies the distinction between concepts such as “identity” vs. “identifier,” and “attribute” vs. “credential,” promoting a common understanding essential for interoperability across global identity systems.
• Updates definitions and frameworks to reflect the latest advancements in digital identity lifecycle management, multi-factor authentication, identity federation, minimal and selective disclosure, pseudonymity, and domain-specific identity operations.
• Recognizes the importance of privacy-friendliness and the assurance of identity attributes within compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ISO/IEC 29100 series).
• Intended as a basis for future or complementary standards addressing identity information, supporting regulatory compliance, business process integration, and technical system design.

Target Audience and Application:

• Crucial for CIOs, CISOs, privacy and compliance officers, IT architects, cloud service providers, system integrators, and technology auditors.
• Provides a core reference for regulatory, contractual, and technical requirements in sectors from government to finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and more.

Key highlights:

• Updated, consistent terminology to ensure interoperability of identity management systems.
• Clear emphasis on privacy protection, minimal disclosure, and selective disclosure principles.
• Foundational reference for any organization implementing or assessing identity management or digital authentication processes.

Access the full standard:View ISO/IEC 24760-1:2025 on iTeh Standards

Common Themes and Industry Trends

Several clear patterns emerge from the standards published during September 2025:

• Emphasis on Foundational Terminology: Both standards exemplify the sector’s ongoing drive to eliminate ambiguity through rigorous terminology. For sectors as disparate as agriculture and cybersecurity, this effort is indispensable to both documentation accuracy and operational consistency.
• Regulatory Alignment and Harmonization: Updates reflect the ongoing necessity for compliance with evolving EU and international legal requirements (e.g., GDPR for data privacy, EN 14069 for liming materials composition), reinforcing that terminology standards are not just academic but have direct regulatory implications.
• Cross-Domain Impact: While subject matter differs — from liming materials for agriculture to identity management in IT systems—the underlying goal remains universal: enabling clarity and interoperability across complex, multi-actor environments.
• Multilingual and Global Perspective: The inclusion of multilingual terms in EN 12944-3:2025 highlights a commitment to supporting global trade and borderless operations, a trend mirrored in the horizontal applicability of ISO/IEC 24760-1:2025.
• Privacy and Security as Overarching Concerns: In digital systems, protecting personal data and assuring the reliability of identity attributes are increasingly central. This trend is only expected to deepen as cyber threats and regulatory scrutiny both increase.

September’s publications thus reflect broad, system-level imperatives for foundational clarity—and show how detailed vocabularies and conceptual frameworks are critical enablers for industry transformation and compliance.

Compliance and Implementation Considerations

For organizations touched by these standards, the following practical pointers will support effective adoption and ongoing compliance:

• Audit Existing Documentation: Organizations should actively review and update their operational manuals, technical documentation, and regulatory filings to align terminology with the latest standards.
• Training and Awareness: Quality managers and compliance leads are encouraged to conduct targeted training for teams whose work intersects with fertilizer nomenclature, soil health assessments, digital identity management, or personal data workflows. Updated glossaries should be distributed to all relevant staff.
• Integration with Quality Management Systems: For ISO 9001 and similar quality frameworks, integrating the new terminology directly into core business processes and documentation templates will accelerate buy-in and help avoid audit nonconformities.
• Timeline and Transition: While these standards are immediately available, organizations should define reasonable but prompt transition plans for implementation. For those already operating under the superseded EN 12944-3:2019 or ISO/IEC 24760-1:2019, immediate mapping and gap analysis is recommended. Regulatory agencies and certification bodies may soon reference only the latest editions.
• Resources for Support: iTeh Standards remains a key reference point for accessing full-text standards, related interpretations, and companion documents. Consider subscribing to updates and using the platform’s tools for standards tracking and document management.

Conclusion: Key Takeaways from September 2025

The standards released in September 2025 for the Generalities, Terminology, Standardization, and Documentation sector reveal the critical importance of terminological precision and conceptual clarity across all disciplines—from agronomy to cybersecurity. These two foundational documents—EN 12944-3:2025 and ISO/IEC 24760-1:2025—not only supply authoritative reference points for sector-specific terminology but also reinforce the need for cross-border, cross-industry interoperability. Timely adoption and integration of these standards are essential for ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining operational excellence, and supporting trustworthy, efficient exchange of information in today’s increasingly interconnected world.

Recommendations for professionals:

• Prioritize review and integration of updated terminology into all relevant processes and documentation.
• Stay abreast of evolving standards as they frequently serve as the basis for market access and compliance.
• Foster internal dialog across technical, compliance, and documentation teams to ensure a unified approach to implementation.

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