PKN Conference to Explore Changes in ISO 9001:2026 and Their Practical Impact

The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) will hold a conference on November 3, 2026, in Warsaw to explore the changes introduced in ISO 9001:2026 and their practical impact on organizations.

BELAC Surveys Interest in New Sustainability Accreditation Activities

The Belgian Accreditation Body (BELAC) has launched a survey to assess demand for new accreditation activities related to sustainability.

DAkkS Confirms Continued Use of ILAC and IAF Marks During Global ACI Transition

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has confirmed that accredited conformity assessment bodies can continue using the ILAC MRA and IAF MLA marks until further notice.

Australia Commits AU$4 Million to Strengthen Standards Infrastructure in Fiji

Australia has committed AU$4 million to strengthen Fiji's standards and quality infrastructure under the Fiji-Australia Vuvale Union Treaty.

KAB Issues Transition Guidelines for Three Revised ISO Standards

The Korea Accreditation Board (KAB) has issued transition guidelines for the 2026 editions of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO/IEC 17024.

Algeria Details Deadlines for Adopting New ISO 14001 and ISO/IEC 17024 Editions

The Algerian Accreditation Body (ALGERAC) has published two transition policies setting deadlines for certification bodies to adopt the 2026 editions of ISO 14001 and ISO/IEC 17024.

Vietnam's An Giang and Hue Set Standards Adoption Targets for 2030

Vietnam's An Giang province and Hue city have adopted plans to help businesses and cooperatives apply standards by 2030.

European Draft Standard on Bias in AI Systems Open for Public Comment

A European draft standard on identifying, assessing, and managing bias in artificial intelligence (AI) systems is open for public comment until November 24, 2026.

Brazil Releases Portuguese Edition of ISO 9001:2026

The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) published ABNT NBR ISO 9001:2026 in Portuguese on October 13, 2026.

Taiwan Proposes ISO 9001:2026 Accreditation Transition Deadlines

The Taiwan Accreditation Foundation (TAF) has published draft requirements setting deadlines for certification bodies to transition to ISO 9001:2026, the revised quality management systems standard. Public comments are open until October 20, 2026.

German Edition of ISO 9001:2026 Available Ahead of Schedule

The German edition of ISO 9001:2026 is now available, several weeks ahead of its planned November release.

China Updates Accreditation Requirements for Energy Management System Certification Bodies

The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has published CNAS-SC190:2026, a revised accreditation scheme for energy management system certification bodies.

ISO Survey 2025 Shows Global Certification Growth, With Unusually Sharp Rise in India

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the 2025 ISO Survey, reporting more than 3.28 million valid management system certificates worldwide.

AIAG Updates Guidelines for Supplier Management and Electronic Assembly

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has released updated editions of two Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) guidelines covering supplier management and electronic assembly manufacturing.

IEC 62366-3 for AI Medical Device Usability Reaches Committee Draft Stage

A proposed technical specification providing guidance on usability engineering for medical devices using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), IEC 62366-3, has reached the committee draft stage.

ISO/IEC 27017:2026 Updates Information Security Controls for Cloud Services

ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27017:2026, an updated international standard providing guidance on information security controls for cloud services.

ISO Seeks Feedback on Draft ISO 56011 for Innovation Management Competencies

ISO/DIS 56011, a draft international standard outlining the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to manage innovation effectively, is now open for feedback.

ISO Publishes New Guide on Education About Standardization Around the World

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published Education about Standardization: Perspectives and Practices (PUB100508), a new guide exploring how standards are being integrated into education systems worldwide.

ISO/IEC 9837:2026 Establishes Common Concepts for Systems Resilience

ISO/IEC 9837:2026, a new international standard on systems resilience, provides a common basis for understanding how systems can withstand disruptions, adapt to adverse conditions, and recover from failures.

2026 Deming Prize Winners Announced

The Deming Prize Committee announced the 2026 winners on October 6, recognizing two individuals for their contributions to quality management and four organizations from Japan, India, and Indonesia.

Draft ISO/IEC 42007 Sets Framework for AI Conformity Assessment Schemes

ISO and IEC are developing ISO/IEC DIS 42007, a framework for conformity assessment schemes for artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

ISO Approves Development of Innovation Management Guidance for Startups and SMEs

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved a new project to develop innovation management guidance for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 5 Set for Launch at Connect Americas

BRCGS will launch Consumer Products Issue 5 at BRCGS Connect Americas in Nashville on October 13, 2026, introducing a revised certification standard for consumer product manufacturers. Audits against the new edition will begin on June 1, 2027.

GRI Begins Developing Sustainability Reporting Standard for Food and Beverages

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has begun developing a new Sector Standard for food and beverage companies, covering sustainability impacts across their own operations and value chains.