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EN 18229-3 Human Oversight, Part of AI Trustworthiness Framework, Opens for Comment
A draft on human oversight is now open for comment within the five-part European EN 18229 AI trustworthiness framework.
Croatia Gives Certification Bodies Until April 2029 to Transition to ISO 14001:2026
The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) has set April 30, 2029, as the end of a three-year transition period for accredited certification bodies moving to HRN EN ISO 14001:2026.
Montenegro’s Bureau of Metrology Marks 20 Years
Montenegro’s Bureau of Metrology marked 20 years of work, highlighting the development of the country’s national measurement system and priorities for its next stage of growth.
Interim FSC Forest Stewardship Standard Published for North Macedonia
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published its first Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for North Macedonia, creating a national framework for FSC forest management certification.
EU CBAM Verification System Moves Into Operation as Verifier Registration Begins
The European Commission (EC) has published new guidance on Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) verification and accreditation as the system moves into operation.
Patient Companion Standard Sets Limits on Non-Medical Help During Hospital Visits in China
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has approved the country’s first national standard specifically for paid patient companion services,
Management Takes Dominant Role in Vietnam’s 2026 National Quality Award Scoring
Management will account for 750 of the available 1,000 points under Vietnam’s 2026 National Quality Award assessment, making it the main factor in how businesses are evaluated.
Japan Standards Association Opens 2027 Grants for University Standardization Education
The Japanese Standards Association (JSA) has opened applications for its 2027 grant program supporting standardization education and related research at universities and graduate schools in Japan.
NBN Invites Nominations for 2026 Expert Awards
Belgium’s Bureau for Standardisation (NBN) is inviting nominations for the NBN Expert Awards 2026, which recognize experts for exceptional commitment to standards development.
BIS Held Stakeholder Consultation on Draft Greenbelt Standard for Industrial Projects
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) held a national stakeholder consultation on September 9, 2026, on a draft Indian standard for greenbelts, or planted buffer areas around industrial sites. The draft remains open for stakeholder comments until September 22, 2026.
12th ‘CQC TALK’ Knowledge-Sharing Event Hosts Joint China-UK Standards Exchange
The China Quality Certification Centre (CQC) and British Standards Institution (BSI) held the 12th “CQC TALK” event on August 27 as a joint English-language session for sharing knowledge and practical experience in standards, certification and related fields.
Sweden Sets Crisis Priority Rules for Notified Bodies
The Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (Swedac) has changed its rules so that, during certain EU-declared emergencies, notified bodies must give priority to checking products that are considered essential for responding to the crisis.Global News
ISO 9001:2026 Officially Launched
The sixth edition of ISO 9001, the world’s most widely used quality management system standard, has been officially launched by ISO during a virtual press conference.
Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS) Launches for Certification of Wider Range of Fibers
Global Standards has launched the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), a new certification standard for textiles made from a wider range of plant, animal, synthetic, man-made cellulosic and recycled fibers.
ISO 45001 Second Edition Clears DIS Ballot With Overwhelming Support
The draft second edition of ISO 45001 has passed its Draft International Standard (DIS) vote with only one vote against, moving the revision closer to its planned publication in the first half of 2027.
Second Edition of ISO/IEC 17065 Reaches Final Approval Phase
The second edition of ISO/IEC 17065, which sets requirements for bodies that certify products, processes and services, has moved further into the final approval process and is now at stage 50.20 of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) phase.
SMART Initiative Enters Pilot Phase in October, Testing Nine Standards
A pilot of the ISO and IEC SMART standards initiative will begin in October, testing nine selected international standards.
New Net Zero Carbon Cities Standard Project Approved as ISO 37115-2
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved a proposal for ISO 37115-2, a new standard that will set out principles and fundamentals for net zero carbon cities.
First Edition of ISO 41002 Guides Development of Facility Management Organizations
The first edition of ISO 41002 gives organizations guidance on how to develop and structure their facility management function across strategic, tactical and operational levels.
ISO/DTS 5112 Road Vehicle Cybersecurity Audit Guidance Reaches Final Approval Stage
ISO/DTS 5112, the draft Technical Specification for auditing cybersecurity management systems (CSMS) across the automotive supply chain, has reached the final approval stage.
ISO 37011 Webinars on Purpose-Driven Organizations Set for September 22 and 23
Two international webinars on ISO 37011, the draft guidance standard for purpose-driven organizations, will be held on September 22 and 23 ahead of consultation on the draft beginning September 24, 2026.
ISO 45010 Becomes First International Standard on Menstruation and Menopause at Work
ISO has published ISO 45010, the first International Standard focused on supporting employees experiencing menstruation and menopause at work.
Digital Identity Standards Now Freely Accessible Worldwide
Key ISO and IEC digital identity standards, including the ISO/IEC 18013 and ISO/IEC 23220 series, are now freely accessible worldwide through a new sponsorship model set up by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the OpenWallet Foundation (OWF).
