China Sets Up Three Regional AI Standardization Groups With Distinct Roles

The Standardization Administration of China (SAC) has established three regional working groups for artificial intelligence, each with a defined focus ranging from international standards work to industrial application.

Singapore Accreditation Council Completes APAC Peer Evaluation

The Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) has completed a peer re-evaluation by the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC), confirming its continued alignment with international accreditation practices under the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA).

Burgundy Region Program Helps Firms Prepare for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Updates

The Burgundy-Franche-Comté regional branch of the French Quality Movement (MFQ-BFC) has launched a support program to help organizations prepare for upcoming updates to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

BSI Releases Biodiversity And Nutrient Nature Market Standards, Opens Consultation On Community Framework

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has released two nature market standards covering biodiversity and nutrient credits, while opening consultation on a third focused on community engagement.

UNE Opens Submissions For 2026 Standardization Awards

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has opened applications for the 2026 edition of its annual standardization awards,

ASCET Report Flags Gaps In Quantum Standards, Definitions And Benchmarking

Gaps in definitions and performance benchmarks are slowing the development and adoption of quantum technologies,

China Organizes National Push For Codex Agricultural Proposals

China has launched a national call for proposals to support its participation in Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) work in the agricultural sector,

DANAK Updates Customer Portal With Improved Usability and Gradual Enhancements

The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has introduced a new version of its customer portal, 

USDA Campaign Highlights ‘Product of USA’ Label With Full-Origin Requirement

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has begun a national campaign to promote its voluntary “Product of USA” label, now limited to meat, poultry, and egg products fully produced in the United States.

South Korea Sets Five-Year Standards Strategy for AI, Mobility and Robotics

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) announced a new five-year national standards plan aimed at strengthening its position in global technology markets, with a focus on AI and future industries.

Norway Seeks Members for Proposed Biotechnology Standards Committee

Standard Norway (SN) is seeking experts to join a new national mirror committee for ISO/TC 276 on biotechnology, which will be set up if enough stakeholders express interest.

Ireland’s National Accreditation Body Undergoes EA Peer Evaluation

The Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) underwent a peer evaluation last week under the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) system that monitors national accreditation bodies across Europe.

ISO 17020 Third Edition Published With Risk-Based Approach

A new edition of ISO/IEC 17020 has been published, introducing updated requirements for inspection bodies and replacing the 2012 version after a technical revision.

ISO TS 20125-1 for Eco-Design of Digital Services Released

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published ISO/IEC TS 20125-1:2026,

ISO 19650 Parts 1 and 2 on Information Management in BIM Projects Open for Consultation

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has opened a public consultation on proposed changes to ISO 19650 Parts 1 and 2,

TIA Develops First Data Center Infrastructure Quality Standard DCE 9000

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is developing DCE 9000, the first quality management system (QMS) standard specifically designed for modern data center physical infrastructure, with publication and certification planned for 2027.

ISO 18969 Clinical Evaluation Standard Draft Advances Past Voting Stage

Voting on the Draft International Standard (DIS) for ISO 18969, Clinical evaluation of medical devices, closed on March 10, 2026, marking its progression to stage 40.60 within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

GLOBALG.A.P. Replaces Technical Committees With Five Working Groups and Names Members

Agraya has replaced GLOBALG.A.P. technical committees with five technical working groups (TWGs) and appointed members to each group, with up to 16 experts per group across five areas.

Renault Group Updates Customer Requirements for IATF 16949 Suppliers

Renault Group has updated its Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) for IATF 16949:2016, with the new version taking effect in April 2026 and applying to all suppliers across its global operations.

ISO 20417 Update Integrates Medical Device Information Into Safety Requirements

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the second edition of ISO 20417, replacing the 2021 version and reshaping how manufacturers provide information with medical devices by moving beyond labeling into a broader role tied to safety and usability.

ISO Releases Practical Guide To Integrating Multiple Management Systems

ISO has released a new publication, Integrated management systems – A practical guide (IMS PG), offering organizations a clear way to combine multiple management system standards into one coherent system.

ISO TR 25326 Gathers Global Examples Of Green Logistics In Practice

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/TR 25326:2026, a new international standard that compiles case studies of green logistics to support lower-carbon operations across global supply chains.

BYD Joins IATF As First NEV-Only Automaker And Second Asian Member

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved the addition of BYD Group as a new member of IATF AISBL,

PAS 1958 Published To Connect Built Environment Data Standards

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published PAS 1958:2026, a new guide that helps organizations understand how existing data and information standards in the built environment, including buildings and infrastructure, work together within a single framework.