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Vietnam Sets Transition Dates for ISO/IEC 17020:2026
The National Accreditation Bureau of Vietnam (BoA) has announced the transition schedule for ISO/IEC 17020:2026, the new edition of the conformity assessment standard for inspection bodies replacing ISO/IEC 17020:2012.
Vietnam Establishes National Database for Standards, Metrology and Quality
The Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality of Viet Nam (STAMEQ) has defined a unified national database for standards, metrology and quality underDecree 22/2026/ND-CP,
Vietnam Issues Circular On Voluntary Standards Declaration And Conformity Assessment
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) issued Circular No. 14/2026/TT-BKHCN on April 9, 2026, setting rules for conformity declaration and assessment.
Vietnam Sets Rules for Halal Product Quality and Certification
The Government of Vietnam has issued Decree No. 127/2026/ND-CP, setting a legal framework for managing the quality of halal products and services and supporting their development.
Vietnam Introduces Structured Planning and Review Rules for National Standards
The Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam (MST) has issued Circular No. 13/2026/TT-BKHCN, introducing detailed rules for planning, public consultation, and periodic review of national standards in the country.
Vietnam Seeks Input On Plan To Build Standard Workforce Through 2030
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) has opened consultation on a draft national plan to train and develop the workforce in standardization, metrology, and quality through 2030 and beyond.
Vietnam Draft Standard Sets Clear Metrics for Online Public Services
The Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality of Viet Nam (STAMEQ) has introduced a draft national standard for online public services that defines how user experience will be measured using specific indicators.
QUACERT Hosts Free Halal Standards Training For Businesses In Vietnam
The Vietnam Certification Center (QUACERT) will host a free in-person training course on April 1, 2026, in Hanoi, to help organizations understand key Halal standards and access requirements for Halal markets.
Vietnam Updates Measurement Control And Product Testing Rules
Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) has issued Circular No. 04/2026/TT-BKHCN, updating several regulations related to standards, metrology, and product quality management.
Vietnam Clarifies Rules For National Quality Award Participation
Vietnam is refining the regulatory framework for the National Quality Award to improve transparency and make it easier for businesses to participate in the program.
Hoan My International Hospital Laboratory Earns ISO 15189 Accreditation
The medical laboratory of Hoan My International Hospital has received ISO 15189:2022 accreditation from the National Accreditation Bureau (BoA),
Vietnam Revises Conditions for Metrology Service Providers
Vietnam has adopted Decree No. 36/2026/ND-CP, updating the rules for organizations that inspect, calibrate, and test measuring instruments and measurement standards.Global News
GHG Protocol Aligns Scope 2 and AMI Development for Future Joint ISO Standard
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) the results of its public consultation on the update to its Scope 2 Guidance and released preliminary feedback on the development of its Actions and Market Instruments (AMI) standard.
Risk Management Guidance for AI-Powered Medical Devices: First Edition of ISO/TS 24971-2 Released
ISO has released the first edition of ISO/TS 24971-2:2026, providing guidance on applying the ISO 14971 risk management process to machine learning-enabled medical devices (MLMDs).
Revised ISO 19008 Expands Cost Coding System to Lower Carbon Energy
ISO 19008 has been revised to extend its common system for organizing and comparing cost data to lower carbon energy as well as oil and gas.
GLOBALG.A.P. Farm Assurance and Social Practice Standards Set for September Update
Agraya has announced that it will publish GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) v6.1 Smart and GLOBALG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practice (GRASP) v2.1 on September 1, 2026.
IEC 63223-2 Sets Risk-Informed Decision-Making (RIDM) Process for Power Network Assets
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published IEC 63223-2:2026, introducing a structured risk-informed decision-making (RIDM) process for managing existing assets in power networks.
VDA Releases ISA 2027 Information Security Assessment Catalogue for TISAX
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has published ISA 2027, the next version of the Information Security Assessment (ISA) catalogue used by TISAX, an information security assessment and exchange mechanism for the automotive industry.
Global Standards Updates Flagship GOTS Standard to Version 8.1
The Global Standards (GS) has updated the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) to Version 8.1, its first revision since the major Version 8.0 release in March.
TÜV SÜD Acquires SustainCERT to Accelerate Digital Carbon Verification
Germany-based testing, inspection and certification company TÜV SÜD has acquired climate verification platform SustainCERT
ISO 30201 Adds Human Resources to the ISO Management System Family
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 30201:2026, the first international requirements standard for human resources management systems.
ISO/PAS 25171 Provides First International Auditing Guide for ISO 21001 Educational Management Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/PAS 25171:2026, the first international guidance for auditing educational organization management systems under ISO 21001:2025.
Proposal Calls for ISO Committee on Responsible Business Practices and Sustainability Reporting
An International Organization for Standardization (ISO) technical committee has been proposed to develop standards for responsible business practices and sustainability reporting.
