CNAS Starts Trial Accreditation of Product Carbon Footprint Verifiers

China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has started trial accreditation of organizations that verify product carbon footprint data under CNAS-SV03:2026, which took effect on June 15, 2026. 

S&C 2035 Roadmap Charts Future of Standards and Conformance in Singapore

Enterprise Singapore has unveiled the Standards and Conformance (S&C) 2035 Roadmap,

Cambodia Adopts More Than 50 Eurocodes

The Institute of Standards of Cambodia (ISC) is adopting more than 50 Eurocodes, the European standards used for the design of buildings and civil engineering works, with the national adoption process expected to be completed by June 2027.

Measurement Law Revision in Vietnam Targets Digitization and Risk-Based Oversight

Vietnam is drafting amendments to its Measurement Law that would expand the use of digital systems and introduce more risk-based approaches to the regulation of measurement activities.

Singapore Launches Sustainability Maturity Standard for Businesses

Singapore has launched TR 149:2026, a sustainability maturity standard that helps organizations assess and improve their environmental performance.

National Standards Knowledge Competition Returns for Second Edition

The second National Standards Knowledge Competition is underway in China, with online qualifying rounds running from June 16 to June 30, 2026.

ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Transition Timeline Set for Turkish Inspection Bodies

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has published its transition policy for ISO/IEC 17020:2026, giving inspection bodies until March 27, 2029, to complete the move from the 2012 version of the standard.

Mongolia Opens Consultation on Imported Organic Product Registration Rules

The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry of Mongolia (MOFALI) has opened a public consultation on draft rules that would introduce a formal registration system for imported organic products, with comments accepted until July 6, 2026.

India Introduces New Vegan Food Logo Requirements

India has introduced a new official logo for vegan food products, with updated labeling requirements taking effect on July 1, 2027.

KATS Opens Applications for 11 Standards Development Projects

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has opened applications for 11 government-funded projects aimed at strengthening South Korea's role in international standards development across a range of emerging technology sectors.

First Pilot Completed Under China's New AI Manufacturing Evaluation Framework

The first pilot evaluation under China's newly implemented Artificial Intelligence + Manufacturing (AIQ) assessment scheme has been completed,

Singapore Proposes ISO/IEC 42119-8 Standard for Generative AI Testing

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) have proposed ISO/IEC 42119-8, a new international standard for testing generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems. 

ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group Releases First AI-Focused Guidance

The ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group (APG) has published new guidance on auditing  quality management systems that use artificial intelligence, marking the group's first publication dedicated specifically to AI. 

ISO 10993-6 Standard for Implantation Testing Updated

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a revised edition of ISO 10993-6, expanding guidance for implantation studies used in the biological evaluation of medical devices.

All 12 Recognized Food Safety Program Owners Apply for GFSI Version 2024 Recognition

The Consumer Goods Forum's Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has confirmed that all 12 previously recognized Certification Program Owners (CPOs) have applied for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.

ISO 14002-3 Climate Guidance Advances to Final Draft Stage

ISO 14002-3, a guidance standard for managing climate-related issues within ISO 14001 environmental management systems, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage.

ISO/TS 23485 Nears Draft Technical Specification Stage Following Review of 300 Comments

The International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) Technical Committee 210 (ISO/TC 210) is advancing work on ISO/TS 23485,

Global ACI Explains Which IAF and ILAC Documents Remain in Force During Transition

The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has published a cross-reference tableshowing the status of former International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) publications.

Standards Behind the FIFA World Cup 2026

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico,

CEN and CENELEC Open Nominations for 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards

The 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards are now accepting nominations for individuals and projects that have contributed to standardization through research, innovation and education.

PEFC Launches Project Sourcing Certification for Construction Projects

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has launched a new Project Sourcing certification program for the construction sector.

Development Begins on ISO 59001 Circular Economy Management Standard

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has begun development of ISO 59001, a future certifiable management system standard for the circular economy.

ISO 32212 Introduces Net Zero Transition Planning Framework for Finance

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 32212:2026,

ISO 45010 Workplace Menstruation and Menopause Guidance Advances to Final Approval Stage

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced ISO 45010, which provides guidance on menstruation and menopause in the workplace, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard - FDIS stage.