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SIST Seminar Targets Standards, Compliance, and Market Access for Innovative Companies
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) will hold a free seminar on September 22 to help innovative companies use standards when developing products and preparing them for the Slovenian and EU markets.
First Five European Agile Specifications (EAS) Published as Faster Path to Standards
The first five European Agile Specifications (EAS) have been published following pilot projects that demonstrated a faster way to develop technical documents that may later become full European standards.
Slovenia Seeks Members for New Quantum Technologies Committee
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) is inviting experts to join a new national technical committee on quantum technologies, with applications due October 1, 2026.
First ISO Secretary-General Visit to Croatia Leads New HZN e-Glasilo
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has released its July 2026 e-Glasilo, led by the first official visit to Croatia by an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Secretary-General.
FSC Revises Regulatory Module After EUDR Simplifications
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has revised its Regulatory Module to align with the latest simplifications to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), reducing due diligence and risk assessment obligations for some certificate holders.
ISS Webinar Prepares Organizations for ISO 9001:2026 Changes
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) will hold a free webinar on September 18 on changes in ISO 9001:2026.
Bulgaria Establishes Innovation Management Standards Committee
The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) has established BDS/TC 109, a technical committee dedicated to innovation management standards, replacing an expert working group that had operated in the field since 2011.
DAkkS Starts Cyber Resilience Act Accreditation Process
Germany’s national accreditation body, Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS), has opened accreditation applications for conformity assessment bodies that want to work under the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
Vietnam Expands NQI Database for Standards Searches and Online Procedures
Vietnam is expanding its national database for standards, metrology and quality (NQI) with online tools for businesses and the public, while local authorities are already using the platform to manage data.
Erasmus MC Receives Netherlands’ First Biobank Accreditation
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has granted the Netherlands’ first biobank accreditation to Erasmus MC Central Biobank & Trialsupport.
NIST Opens AI Documentation Draft for Public Comment
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking public comment through September 16 on proposed guidance and templates for documenting AI datasets and models, which it plans to put forward for possible development as an international standard.
South Korea to Lead New ISO Drone Cybersecurity Working Group
South Korea will lead a newly established International Organization for Standardization (ISO) working group on drone cybersecurity, which will oversee the development of international standards in the field.Global News
ISO 20001 Set for Publication as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
ISO 20001, the world’s first ISO management system standard dedicated to food loss and waste reduction, is scheduled for publication on September 29, 2026, marking the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.
Upcoming ISO/UNDP 53001 Sets First Management System Requirements for the SDGs
ISO/UNDP 53001, set for publication in September 2026, will provide the first management system requirements specifically for organizations seeking to manage and improve their contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
VDA Releases VDA 5.4 Draft for Fastening Measurement Tools
The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) has released VDA 5.4, Interface for measuring tools in fastening technology, as a Yellow Volume for industry feedback.
ISO/CASCO Clarifies: ISO/IEC 17025 Does Not Require Labs to Treat Accreditation Bodies as Suppliers
The maintenance group of the International Organization for Standardization’s Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO) has clarified that ISO/IEC 17025:2017 does not require laboratories to treat their accreditation bodies as external service providers subject to the standard’s supplier controls.
JFS-C Standard Version 3.2 Gains GFSI Recognition Under 2024 Benchmarking Requirements
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized JFS-C Standard Version 3.2 from the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) against its 2024 Benchmarking Requirements.
21st International Standards Olympiad Held in Korea
The 21st International Standards Olympiad brought together 105 middle-and high-school students from 11 countries in the Republic of Korea for a three-day competition and hands-on experience with international standardization.
ISO Environmental Management Committee Seeks Global Input for 2027-30 Plan
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 207 (ISO/TC 207), Environmental management, has launched a global consultation to help set its priorities for 2027-30.
DIS Ballot for ISO 30401 Knowledge Management Revision Closes September 17
ISO 30401, the international standard for knowledge management systems, is currently at the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with voting on the proposed second edition due to close September 17, 2026.
IFS Publishes PPWR White Paper and Launches Self-Assessment as EU Rules Take Effect
International Featured Standards (IFS) has published a new PPWR white paper and launched a self-assessment tool as the first requirements of the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) took effect on August 12, 2026.
ISO 22000 Draft Approved With 98% Support, Comments Review Set for November
The revision of ISO 22000, the international standard for food safety management systems, has cleared its Draft International Standard (DIS) ballot with 98% positive votes.
ISO Approves Blockchain-as-a-Service Standard Project
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved ISO 25904, a new standard project to establish a common technical framework and functional requirements for Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) platforms.
