ANSI Announces AI Register to Improve Transparency of Standards and Assurance Claims

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has announced the ANSI AI Register, a new platform designed to make artificial intelligence (AI) standards, certifications, assessments, and assurance claims easier to find, understand, and compare.

DAkkS to Accept ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Accreditation Applications from November

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) will begin accepting applications for initial accreditation and transition to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020:2026 on November 1, 2026.

UKAS Invites Participation in Private Parking Accreditation Development Project

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is seeking existing and prospective certification bodies to help develop an accreditation programme for the UK government's Private Parking Code of Practice Certification Scheme.

BELAC Sets Transition Deadlines for ISO/IEC 17020:2026 and ISO 14001:2026

Belgium's national accreditation body, BELAC, has published transition plans for ISO/IEC 17020:2026 and ISO 14001:2026, setting deadlines and assessment requirements for inspection and certification bodies.

EA Introduces Mutual Recognition for Biobank Accreditation Under EN ISO 20387

European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has introduced mutual recognition for biobank accreditation under EN ISO 20387, with six accreditation bodies becoming the first signatories.

ENAC's European Accreditation Peer Review Ends With Positive Results

Spain's National Accreditation Body (ENAC) has completed a peer evaluation by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) with highly positive results.

SNAS Adds CBAM Accreditation and Updates Five Guidelines and Policies

The Slovak National Accreditation Service (SNAS) began accepting applications for accreditation under the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on October 20, 2026.

Taiwan Updates Accreditation Document for Certification Bodies Operating in Multiple Countries

The Taiwan Accreditation Foundation (TAF) has updated its mandatory document for assessing certification bodies operating in multiple countries to reflect the transition from the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) to Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI).

Transition to ISO 14001:2026: HAA Outlines Requirements and Deadlines

The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) published instructions outlining the requirements and deadlines for accredited certification bodies transitioning to HRN EN ISO 14001:2026 on October 19, 2026.

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.

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.

ISO 22514-7:2026 Revises Methods for Assessing Measurement Process Capability

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22514-7:2026, a revised standard for evaluating whether measurement processes are capable of meeting the requirements of specific measurement tasks.

PEFC Seeks Working Group Members for Revision of Three Chain of Custody and Trademarks Standards

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has opened nominations for two working groups tasked with revising three international standards covering forest-based product traceability, certification bodies and trademark use.

IEEE Releases 2863-2026 Recommended Practice for Organizational AI Governance

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) published IEEE 2863-2026 on October 16, 2026, providing guidance for organizations on the responsible, ethical and accountable governance of artificial intelligence (AI).

IATF 16949 Audit Statistics Show Persistent Problems With Corrective Actions and Production Controls

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has published updated global statistics on the most common nonconformities identified during third-party certification audits against IATF 16949, the automotive quality management system standard.

BSI Launches GDAP for Independent Assurance of Gold Dealers

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched the Gold Dealer Assurance Programme (GDAP), allowing retail gold dealers and wholesalers worldwide to undergo independent audits against the Gold Dealer Assurance Standard (GDAS), published in August 2026.

ISO/IEC 27090:2026 Published to Address Cybersecurity Threats to AI Systems

ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27090:2026 to help organizations protect artificial intelligence (AI) systems against cybersecurity threats.

IFS Introduces New Training Course for Prospective Food Safety Auditors

International Featured Standards (IFS) has announced a new online course for professionals seeking to become auditors under IFS Food, a certification standard used to assess food manufacturers' safety, quality and production processes.

TNFD Releases LEAP 2.0 with Expanded Guidance on Nature-Related Assessment

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) released version 2.0 of its LEAP assessment guidance on October 13, 2026, introducing new and expanded methods for evaluating how organizations depend on and affect nature, and the resulting business risks and opportunities.

RBA Revises VAP Standard With Changes to Supplier Audits and Corrective Actions

The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) has released version 8.1 of its Validated Assessment Program (VAP) Standard, revising procedures for supplier audits, corrective actions, and assessments of working conditions, environmental practices, and business ethics.

Legal Battle Halts Planned AS9100 Revision

A legal dispute between the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) and SAE International has placed the planned revision of the aerospace quality management standard AS9100 on indefinite hold.

ISO Considering New Committee for Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Services

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has proposed establishing a new technical committee within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to develop international standards for positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) services.

Second Edition of Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis Adds Machine Learning, Opens for Public Review

The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) has released the second edition of Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis as a draft for public review.