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NATA Seeks Experts in Software as Medical Devices and AI for Human Pathology Advisory Committee
The National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA) is inviting expressions of interest to join its Human Pathology Accreditation Advisory Committee,
Denmark Aligns Accreditation Rules for Referral Laboratories and Specialists With ISO 15189
Denmark has revised its national accreditation rules for the use of referral laboratories and external specialists to align with the Danish version of ISO 15189:2022 for medical laboratories.
DANAK Passes European Peer Review for Ten Accreditation Areas
DANAK, Denmark’s national accreditation body, has passed its latest peer review by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) and remains a full signatory to the European accreditation system.
Italy Launches Accreditation for ISO 7101 Healthcare Quality Systems
Italy has opened accreditation for certification bodies that audit healthcare organizations against UNI ISO 7101:2024, the standard for quality management in health services.
First in Scotland: NHS Tayside Audiology Accredited Under IQIPS Standard
NHS Tayside’s Audiology Department has become the first in Scotland to achieve accreditation under the Improving Quality in Physiological Services (IQIPS) standard from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).
Croatia Completes Transition as All Medical Laboratories Comply With Latest ISO 15189
All 17 accredited medical laboratories in Croatia have successfully demonstrated compliance with HRN EN ISO 15189:2022,
Hong Ngoc Hospital Gene Center Accredited to ISO 15189 for Medical Labs
The National Accreditation Bureau (BoA) has accredited the Gene Center at Hong Ngoc General Hospital - Phuc Truong Minh under ISO 15189,
DAkkS Completes ISO 15189 Transition With All Medical Labs in Germany Retaining Accreditation
The Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS), Germany’s national accreditation body, has successfully completed the nationwide changeover to the revised DIN EN ISO 15189 standard for medical laboratories.
Cofrac Updates Accreditation Guides for Pathology and Reproductive Biology Labs
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has released revised versions of two technical accreditation guides, SH GTA 03 and SH GTA 05, aligning them with the 2022 edition of the standard NF EN ISO 15189, the French version of the standard for quality and competence in medical laboratories.
Croatia Passes Peer Review, Remains in EA Multilateral Accreditation Agreement
The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) has retained its status as a signatory to the European co-operation for Accreditation Multilateral Agreement (EA MLA),
New RvA Document Clarifies Rules for Flexible Accreditation Scopes in Netherlands
The Accreditation Council of the Netherlands (RvA) has published a new document, RvA-T054, that explains how flexible scopes of accreditation should be handled.
Korea Revises Accreditation Guidelines to Align with International Standards
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy in Korea has announced revisions to 16 operational guidelines, including the "Korean Accreditation Organization Operating Guidelines."Global News
21st International Standards Olympiad Held in Korea
The 21st International Standards Olympiad brought together 105 middle-and high-school students from 11 countries in the Republic of Korea for a three-day competition and hands-on experience with international standardization.
ISO Environmental Management Committee Seeks Global Input for 2027-30 Plan
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 207 (ISO/TC 207), Environmental management, has launched a global consultation to help set its priorities for 2027-30.
DIS Ballot for ISO 30401 Knowledge Management Revision Closes September 17
ISO 30401, the international standard for knowledge management systems, is currently at the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with voting on the proposed second edition due to close September 17, 2026.
IFS Publishes PPWR White Paper and Launches Self-Assessment as EU Rules Take Effect
International Featured Standards (IFS) has published a new PPWR white paper and launched a self-assessment tool as the first requirements of the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) took effect on August 12, 2026.
ISO 22000 Draft Approved With 98% Support, Comments Review Set for November
The revision of ISO 22000, the international standard for food safety management systems, has cleared its Draft International Standard (DIS) ballot with 98% positive votes.
ISO Approves Blockchain-as-a-Service Standard Project
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved ISO 25904, a new standard project to establish a common technical framework and functional requirements for Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) platforms.
IATF 16949 Second Edition Expected in Mid-2027 With Five Priorities Set
IATF 16949 is expected to reach its second edition in mid-2027, with five priorities set for the revision.
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.
