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Peru Adopts ISO 9000:2026 as National Standard
The National Institute of Quality (Inacal) has adopted ISO 9000:2026 as the Peruvian standard NTP-ISO 9000:2026, aligning the country with the latest international update in quality management and supporting organizations as they prepare for ISO 9001:2026.
Moldova’s Standards Body ISM Becomes CEN and CENELEC Member
The Institute for Standardization of Moldova (ISM) has been approved as a new member of CEN and CENELEC, with the membership set to take effect in January 2027.
UK Future Homes Standards Prompt New BSI Certification Scheme
The UK government has published the Future Homes and Buildings Standards, introducing new requirements for how the energy performance of windows and doors will be assessed in new buildings from March 2027.
Córdoba Event Maps Quality Infrastructure Needs for Circular Economy
The Center of Excellence on Innovation and Transformative Technologies for the Circular Economy (CEITTEC) hosted a regional meeting in Córdoba, Argentina,
KATS Expands GRP Certification for Disability Association
The Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has expanded the Good Remanufactured Product (GRP) Certification held by the Korea Association for Information Technology of Persons with Disabilities (KADI), adding 64 remanufactured toner cartridge models to its existing certification.
Digital Product Passport at the Center of June PKN News
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has published the June 2026 issue of Wiadomości PKN, with the Digital Product Passport (DPP) at the center of the edition.
SNAS Publishes ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Transition Policy
The Slovak National Accreditation Service (SNAS) has published policy PL-64, outlining how accredited inspection bodies will transition to ISO/IEC 17020:2026, the international standard for inspection bodies.
Osmania University Earns Four ISO Management System Certifications
Osmania University in Hyderabad, India, has earned four ISO management system certifications from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), covering education, environmental management, energy management and food safety.
ECIJA Becomes First Spanish Law Firm Certified to ISO 42001
ECIJA Abogados has become the first law firm in Spain to achieve accredited certification to ISO/IEC 42001:2023, the international standard for artificial intelligence management systems.
Croatia Adopts ISO/IEC 17024:2026 for Certification of Persons
The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) has announced the publication of HRN EN ISO/IEC 17024:2026,
CNAS Starts Trial Accreditation of Product Carbon Footprint Verifiers
China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has started trial accreditation of organizations that verify product carbon footprint data under CNAS-SV03:2026, which took effect on June 15, 2026.
German Cybersecurity Agency Favors ISO 27001 for Cyber Resilience Act Compliance
Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has published TR-03183-H, a guideline that promotes ISO/IEC 27001 as the main framework for demonstrating compliance with the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).Global News
Global ACI Introduced: IAF and ILAC Successor Presents New Identity
A new international accreditation body, Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated, has introduced a new identity as Global ACI, including a logo and communication channels after starting operations on January 1, 2026.
ISO 17067 Revision Expands Conformity Assessment Schemes
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (CASCO) is revising ISO/IEC 17067 to expand its scope from product certification to a broader framework for conformity assessment schemes.
ISO Establishes Working Group on Environmental and Social Impact Data in Agrifood Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has set up a new working group under ISO/TC 347 to develop a standardized way to record and share data on environmental and social impacts across agrifood supply chains.
European AI Standard for Computer Vision prEN 18281 Enters Public Enquiry
A European draft standard, prEN 18281, for evaluating AI systems that analyze images and video has entered public enquiry, setting out how such systems should be assessed as part of the broader framework supporting the EU AI Act.
Work Begins on IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Standard Update
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has begun work on updating IEC 60601-1, the core standard for the safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment.
ISSB Proposes Updates to Three SASB Standards, Refining Sustainability Reporting in Agriculture, Food and Power
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has issued a consultation on proposed amendments to three Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards to support alignment with IFRS S1 and IFRS S2,
FSC Proposes New Approach To Intact Forest Landscapes Protection
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched two public consultations on draft Advice Notes to strengthen how Intact Forest Landscapes (IFLs) are managed and protected.
VDA Releases Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd Revised Edition for Public Review
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) Quality Management Center (QMC) has released the Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd revised edition, opening a public feedback period until May 12, 2026.
Technical Guides Explain 2026 Updates to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Global certification body Bureau Veritas has released two technical guides on the revised versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001,
VDA 20 Guide on AI in Quality Management Opens for Feedback
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has released VDA 20 – AI in Quality Management as a draft document and opened it for public feedback until June 30, 2026,
ISO 14155 on Clinical Investigations of Medical Devices in Humans Updated
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14155:2026, updating the global Good Clinical Practice standard for clinical investigations of medical devices in human subjects.
