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Sorsix Becomes First in Europe’s Public Health Sector to Earn ISO 42001 Certification
Sorsix has become the first organization in Europe to have governance for a live national healthcare system certified under ISO/IEC 42001, the international standard for AI management systems.
Sarajevo to Host Fourth European Halal Congress in June 2026
The Agency for Halal Quality Certification of Bosnia and Herzegovina will host the Fourth European Halal Congress in Sarajevo on June 9-10, 2026,
Montenegro Standards Body Forms BIM Technical Committee
The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) has formed a new technical committee focused on Building Information Modelling (BIM), expanding the country’s work on digital standards for the construction sector.
ASQA Signs $46 Million Laboratory Expansion Deal With TCRC
The Afghanistan Standards and Quality Authority (ASQA) has signed a 46 million-dollar deal with Indian company TCRC to expand and equip quality assurance laboratories in Kabul and nine border points across Afghanistan over the next five years.
TÜRKAK Joins International AIQI Consortium
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has joined the AIQI Consortium, an international initiative focused on strengthening quality infrastructure and governance for artificial intelligence (AI).
Australia Expands Public Access to Mandatory Standards
The Australian Government has committed Federal Budget support for sponsored public access to mandatory Australian Standards, a move expected to improve access to safety and building requirements for businesses, apprentices, and tradespeople across the country.
Indonesia Revises Good Cosmetic Manufacturing Practice Certification Rules
Indonesia’s National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) has issued new rules for Good Cosmetic Manufacturing Practice (CPKB) certification,
CJ CheilJedang First in South Korea to Introduce BRCGS Food Safety Culture Module
CJ CheilJedang, one of South Korea’s largest food companies, has become the first company in South Korea to implement the BRCGS Food Safety Culture Excellence (FSCE) module, using the program to assess food safety culture and identify areas for improvement across the company.
SCC Guide Helps Municipalities Across the Country Apply ISO 14092 Climate Adaptation Standard
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has released a new application guide to help municipalities across the country apply ISO 14092:2026 to climate adaptation planning.
Inmetro Opens Pilot Accreditation Program for Brazilian Biobanks
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) has opened applications for a pilot accreditation program for biobanks in Brazil based on ISO 20387.
Polish Accreditation Centre Opens CBAM Verification Program
The Polish Accreditation Centre (PCA) has launched a new accreditation process for bodies that verify emissions data under the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
South Korea Revises Two Good Recycled Product (GR) Quality Certification Standards
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has opened a public consultation on proposed revisions to two Good Recycled Product (GR) quality certification standards covering reinforcing steel bars and rubber fire-stop filling materials used in electrical installations.Global News
Shift to Green Coding Responds to Rising Energy and Environmental Pressure
Green coding, the practice of designing and writing software that uses less energy, is becoming an important part of modern software development.
IATF Releases New Updates to Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved Stakeholder Communiqué SC-2025-003, announcing new Sanctioned Interpretations and Frequently Asked Questions for both the Rules 6th Edition and the automotive quality standard IATF 16949.
Codex Commission’s 48th Session Confirms Updates Across Core Food Safety Standards
The Codex Alimentarius Commission adopted major changes to international food-safety rules during its 48th session in Rome from November 10 to 14.
ISO 13485 Application Guide, TS 23485, Under Way After Standard Confirmed as Current
A new guide on how to apply ISO 13485 is moving through development shortly after the standard was reconfirmed in its 2016 version (no revision will be done), despite remaining unaligned with the Annex SL structure.
A Different Approach: China Strengthens Oversight of Certification Bodies from 2026
China has issued new regulations that directly target accredited certification bodies that ignore international requirements, and the new rules will take effect on January 1, 2026.
ISO and IEC Develop Global Standard to Embed Ecodesign in Medical Devices
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) are developing a new global standard to formally integrate ecodesign into the development of medical devices.
IFS Releases Updated Guideline for Effective Foreign Body Management
International Featured Standards (IFS) has issued an updated Guideline for an Effective Foreign Body Management,
Germany Heads Most ISO Secretariats But China Rapidly Gains Ground
Germany remains the world’s top country in international standardization, holding 17.1% of all ISO secretariats, according to the 2025 International Standardization Barometer published by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN).
Europe Now Conditionally Accepts FDA Inspections Conducted Abroad
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have entered a new stage of cooperation under their Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspections.
New International Standard in Development for Microbial Cultures and Probiotics
Work has begun within ISO to create a global standard that defines how microorganisms used in food and feed, such as bacteria, yeasts, and fungi, should be characterized and quality assured.
BS 30480 Launched as the World’s First Standard on Suicide Awareness in the Workplace
The world’s first standard dedicated to suicide awareness and prevention in the workplace, BS 30480, has been released by the British Standards Institution (BSI).
