Croatia Adopts New Edition of ISO/IEC 17020

The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) has informed accredited inspection bodies that the new edition of HRN EN ISO/IEC 17020:2026 has been published in Croatia.

Slovenia Launches ESG Voucher for Voluntary Sustainability Reporting

The Slovenian Enterprise Fund (SPS) has launched a new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Voucher to help micro, small and medium-sized enterprises prepare voluntary sustainability reports.

Nelt Group Hosts Quality and Supply Chain Conference in Belgrade

The Quality Sector of Nelt Group, in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (PKS), organized a two-day Quality and Supply Chain Conference in Belgrade on May 27-28.

DGQ Releases AI Prompt Library for Quality Managers

The German Society for Quality (DGQ) has released an AI prompt library designed to help quality professionals use artificial intelligence in their daily work.

Canada Creates National SMART Network to Shape Future Standards

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is establishing a national stakeholder network to help shape Canada's contribution to the IEC and ISO SMART Programme, 

Norway Reestablishes Medical Device Standards Committee, Invites New Members

Standard Norway (SN) has reestablished its national committee for medical device management systems and is now inviting more professional communities to participate in work on international and European standards for quality and risk management in medical devices.

Draft Proposal on Manufacturing Quality Misconduct Opens for Comment in Japan

The Quality Misconduct Study Group has published draft recommendations on manufacturing quality misconduct and opened a public consultation until July 13, 2026,

EU Agrees Common NIS2 Incident Reporting Templates Across Member States

The European Commission (EC), together with EU Member States and the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) through the NIS2 Cooperation Group, has agreed on common templates for reporting cybersecurity incidents.

NIST Expands AI Consortium, Invites New Organizations

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has renamed its AI Safety Institute Consortium as the NIST AI Consortium,

CNIPA Launches Portal to Report Misleading Trademark Practices

The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has launched a new reporting portal to collect information about so-called "manipulative trademarks" as part of a special campaign aimed at preventing deceptive branding practices from misleading the public.

STAMEQ Guides Local Authorities on New Decentralized Standards and Quality Procedures

The Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality of Viet Nam (STAMEQ) has held an online conference for local authorities on implementing standards, metrology and quality procedures transferred to provinces under Resolution No. 20/2026/NQ-CP,

Joint Commission Launches Healthcare Cyber Resilience Program With Future Certification Pathway

The Joint Commission, a U.S. healthcare accreditation body, and the American Hospital Association (AHA) have launched a new Cyber Resilience Readiness (CRR) program for healthcare organizations.

ISO Launches ISO 14092 Climate Adaptation Planning Standard For Local Governments And Communities

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14092:2026, a new International Standard that sets clear requirements and guidance for climate change adaptation planning by local governments and communities.

ISO 9002 Revision: Second Working Draft Completed

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has completed the second Working Draft of its ISO 9002 revision, marking further progress in updating the guidance to reflect changes in ISO 9001.

FSSC 22000 Version 7 Nears Release with Major Food Safety Updates

FSSC 22000, a global food safety certification scheme developed by the Foundation FSSC, is moving toward Version 7, a major update that will reshape how food businesses manage safety, align with new global requirements, and prepare for future industry demands.

ISO 45001 Second Committee Draft Version Highlights Safety Culture and Workplace Wellbeing

The revision of ISO 45001 has advanced with the publication of the second version of the first Committee Draft, maintaining the standard at the Committee Draft stage and reflecting feedback from the first international enquiry.

ISO 23662 on Vegetarian and Vegan Foods Enters Periodic Review

ISO 23662:2021, the international standard that defines criteria for vegetarian and vegan foods, has entered its periodic review phase, giving stakeholders the opportunity to decide whether it should remain unchanged or be revised.

PEFC Circular Materials Task Force Established, Experts and Stakeholders Invited to Apply

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has established its PEFC Circular Materials Task Force and is inviting nominations for membership by March 18, 2026.

ASTM Develops WK91420 Guide for Artificial Intelligence in HR

ASTM International is developing a new guide, WK91420, to set clearer standards for artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment and hiring, aimed at reducing bias and improving fairness.

ISO 9001 Revision Advances After Review of 1,700 DIS Comments

The revision of ISO 9001 has moved into a decisive stage, with international experts completing the review of comments on the Draft International Standard (DIS) and confirming that the new edition is on track for publication in September 2026.

ISO Launches ISO 14019 Series With New Standards Supporting Validation and Verification of Sustainability Information

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the first three standards launching the ISO 14019 series,

ISO 18060 Sets Global Rules to Measure Tourism Environmental and Social Impact

ISO 18060, a newly published international standard from January 2026, sets out a global framework to help tourism organizations measure their environmental, social, human, and economic impacts in a consistent and comparable way.

IFS Introduces Local Check to Support Small-Scale Food Producers

International Featured Standards (IFS) has introduced IFS Local, a new annual standalone food safety check designed to help small-scale and artisanal food producers demonstrate

FSC Releases Revised Trademark Standard and Starts Rollout for Certificate Holders

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has released a revised trademark standard and has started rolling out guidance and support materials to help organizations transition to the updated requirements.