UNI 11337-8 Sets Framework for Managing Digital Processes in Construction Sector

The Italian National Standardization Body (UNI) has published UNI 11337-8:2026, now in force as of April 9,

DEKRA and BSI Receive First Accreditations for High Risk AI Systems Under EU AI Act

The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has granted the first accreditations under the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) to DEKRA and the British Standards Institution (BSI) for certification of high-risk AI systems in biometrics.

CEN Merges Postal and Logistics Committees into Expanded Transport Standardization Body

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is merging its postal services committee into its transport and logistics committee, creating a single body covering transport, logistics, and postal services.

AI Certification and CBAM Featured in March Accredia Letter

The Italian Accreditation Body (Accredia) has released the March edition of its Accredia Letter, highlighting key developments in accreditation, certification, and regulatory updates.

New Guide Shows How To Apply UNI 11961 For Model 231 Integration

The Italian National Unification Body (UNI) has released a practical guide to help organizations apply UNI 11961:2024 and integrate compliance management systems with Model 231 frameworks designed to prevent corporate liability under Legislative Decree 231/2001.

Youth Fencing World Cup In Udine Earns ISO 20121 Certification

The Udine Under-17 and Under-20 Fencing World Cup has achieved ISO 20121 certification, confirming its approach to managing sustainability across an international youth competition.

ABB Earns ISO 56001 Certification For Innovation Management Systems

ABB, a global technology company focused on electrification and automation, has been certified to ISO 56001 for innovation management systems.

Regola Costa Earns First PEFC Ecosystem Services Certification For Tourism In Veneto

A historic land management collective in northern Italy, Regola Costa, has received the first PEFC ecosystem services certification for tourism and recreation in the Veneto region.

European Commission Invites Small Businesses To Workshop On Standardization Regulation Revision

The European Commission (EC) is organizing a workshop for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on the revision of the EU Standardization Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012.

Italy Opens UNI 12000 Certification Scheme for Anti-Bullying Systems

Accredia, Italy’s national accreditation body, has opened accreditation for certification bodies that will certify organizations against UNI 12000,

Italy Opens Consultation On Framework For Assessing And Certifying Digital Skills

Italy has opened a public consultation on a draft reference practice that would establish common rules for assessing and certifying digital competences.

Accredia Certification And Inspection Conference To Address Developments In Conformity Assessment

The annual conference of the Certification and Inspection Department of Accredia, Italy’s national accreditation body, will take place from March 17 to 19 at the headquarters of UNI, Italy’s national standards body, in Milan.

ISO 14001 Fourth Edition Officially Released

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14001:2026, marking the release of the fourth edition of the world’s most widely used environmental management systems standard. 

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.