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Department of War Suspends CMMC Phase II Certification Requirements
The United States Department of War (DoW) has suspended Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Phase II requirements before they became mandatory, launching a 60-day review of the program that could lead to significant changes in how cybersecurity requirements are applied to defense contractors.
Digital Process Certification Opens for Italy's Construction and Real Estate Sectors
The Italian Accreditation Body (Accredia) has launched an accredited certification scheme for digital process management systems in the construction and real estate sectors based on the new UNI 11337-8:2026 standard.
EN ISO 27799:2026 Wins SBS Standard of the Year 2025 for Supporting SMEs
Small Business Standards (SBS) has named EN ISO 27799:2026 its Standard of the Year 2025 for helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) implement healthcare information security.
Swedac Expands AI Pilot Into Real-World Testing
The Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (Swedac) has moved its artificial intelligence (AI) project from a pilot phase into real-world testing, using the technology to support accreditation assessors as they prepare for inspections.
NEN Publishes NTA 8047 to Support Non-Discrimination in Profiling Algorithms
The Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has published NTA 8047, a new Dutch technical agreement that provides practical guidance for developing, using and assessing profiling algorithms while supporting compliance with the principle of non-discrimination.
TSE Renews ISO 27001 Certification for Türkiye's National Examination Agency
The Turkish Standards Institution (TSE) has renewed the TS EN ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System certificate of the Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM),
NEN Begins Preparations for Revision of ISO/IEC 27002
As ISO/IEC 27002 approaches its scheduled five-year review in 2027, the Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has begun preparing the Dutch contribution to the expected revision.
NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab Becomes First Accredited Inspection Program for Physical AI Safety
The NVIDIA Halos AI Systems Inspection Lab has become the first accredited inspection program for the safety of physical AI systems after receiving ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation from the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB).
Accredia Opens Accreditation for Certification of AI Professionals
The Italian Accreditation Body (Accredia) has opened accreditation for certification bodies that certify AI professionals under the new UNI 11621-8:2026 standard.
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.
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).
First Pilot Completed Under China's New AI Manufacturing Evaluation Framework
The first pilot evaluation under China's newly implemented Artificial Intelligence + Manufacturing (AIQ) assessment scheme has been completed,Global News
Accreditation Bodies Roll Out ISO 14001 Transition Plans
Accreditation bodies are putting the ISO 14001:2026 transition timetable into practice, with Norwegian Accreditation (NA) among the latest to publish detailed arrangements for certification bodies moving to the revised environmental management systems standard.
ISO Considers Three Tourism Proposals on Restaurant Evaluation, Tourist Guides and AI
Three tourism standardization proposals are now under consideration at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), covering restaurant evaluation, professional tourist guide services and the use of artificial intelligence with tourism destination data.
ISO 14002-3 Released as Guidance on Climate Change
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 14002-3:2026, new guidance to help organizations using ISO 14001 address climate change through their environmental management systems.
AIQI Publishes First AI Use Case for Management System Certification Decisions
The Artificial Intelligence Quality Infrastructure (AIQI) Consortium has published a new use case examining how AI could support management system certification decisions, including the risks, limitations and controls that conformity assessment bodies may need to consider.
ISO 11462-1:2026 Updates Statistical Process Control to Reduce Process Variation
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 11462-1:2026, updating guidance on statistical process control (SPC) to help organizations improve the stability and capability of their processes.
Codex Sets New Labelling Rules for Multipacks and Outer Packaging
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) has adopted new requirements for foods sold in multipacks or grouped together in one outer package, clarifying what information must appear on the packaging consumers see when buying the product.
SBTi Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 Adds New Rules for Corporate Climate Targets, Reporting and Carbon Removals
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) published Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard on June 11, introducing new requirements for how companies set climate targets, plan their transition to net zero, report progress and deal with emissions that remain.
CSA Group to Sell Testing and Certification Business to Kiwa
Kiwa and CSA Group have agreed on a deal worth around $1.5 billion for Kiwa to acquire CSA Group’s testing, inspection and certification business, significantly expanding the Dutch company’s presence in North America.
ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026 Creates Common Framework for How Smart Cities Use Data
ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026, published in July, provides a common international framework for how smart cities can make better use of data across urban governance and services.
Global ACI Delays Launch of New MRA Mark Pending Trademark Registration
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has paused the launch of its new Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA) Mark while trademark registrations are completed across member economies.
Major Changes Coming to ISO/IEC Standard-Development Rules
ISO and IEC will put a major rewrite of ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 into effect on October 5, changing the common rules used to develop, maintain and manage international standards and other publications.
