BIS Seeks Public Feedback on Draft Standards for Medical Devices and Healthcare

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), through its Medical Equipment and Hospital Planning Department,

First ISO Smart Warehousing Standard Project Approved With Chinese Leadership

The first ISO international standard project dedicated to smart warehousing, ISO/NP 26205, has been officially approved, with Chinese organizations taking a leading role.

Korea Expands Safety Disclosure and Risk Rules Under Revised Occupational Safety Act

South Korea has adopted four major amendments to its Occupational Safety and Health Act,

ANSI And BSB Introduce ANSI Bharat Compliance Platform For Indian Market

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and BSB Edge, a compliance technology company serving regulated industries in India,

China Releases Standard for Zero Carbon Restaurant Construction and Operation

A new voluntary group standard for zero carbon restaurants has been officially released in China, providing technical requirements for their construction and operation.

PT Adi Askara Bumi Earns Management System Certification Body Accreditation

PT Adi Askara Bumi, the internal certification body of the Pertamina Group, Indonesia’s state-owned energy company, has been accredited as a Man. Sys. Certification Body by the National Accreditation Committee (KAN).

BIS Invites Indian Experts to Shape ISO Environmental Standards Review

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched the systematic review of 12 environmental standards, and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is inviting Indian experts to help shape the country’s position in this international process.

Indian Government Extends Quality Certification Fee Concessions For Small Firms By Three Years

India’s government will extend fee concessions for quality certification by three years to support small and medium enterprises and strengthen its manufacturing base.

China Launches Global AI Standards Library And Terminology Database

China has officially introduced a global artificial intelligence standards library and a global AI terminology database, consolidating key standards and definitions to support the development and coordination of AI standardization work.

Thailand Establishes National Halal Food Standard Across Entire Food Chain

Thailand has formally established a national Halal food standard that applies to the entire food chain, from raw material acceptance to food service.

Bangladesh Accreditation Board Joins IAF as Accreditation Body Member

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has announced that the Bangladesh Accreditation Board (BAB) has joined as an Accreditation Body Member.

China Revises Forest Certification Body Accreditation Scheme Under CNAS-SC23:2026

The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment has issued a revised forest certification body accreditation scheme, formally replacing the 2022 edition with CNAS-SC23:2026.

ISO Launches ISO 14092 Climate Adaptation Planning Standard For Local Governments And Communities

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14092:2026, a new International Standard that sets clear requirements and guidance for climate change adaptation planning by local governments and communities.

ISO 9002 Revision: Second Working Draft Completed

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has completed the second Working Draft of its ISO 9002 revision, marking further progress in updating the guidance to reflect changes in ISO 9001.

FSSC 22000 Version 7 Nears Release with Major Food Safety Updates

FSSC 22000, a global food safety certification scheme developed by the Foundation FSSC, is moving toward Version 7, a major update that will reshape how food businesses manage safety, align with new global requirements, and prepare for future industry demands.

ISO 45001 Second Committee Draft Version Highlights Safety Culture and Workplace Wellbeing

The revision of ISO 45001 has advanced with the publication of the second version of the first Committee Draft, maintaining the standard at the Committee Draft stage and reflecting feedback from the first international enquiry.

ISO 23662 on Vegetarian and Vegan Foods Enters Periodic Review

ISO 23662:2021, the international standard that defines criteria for vegetarian and vegan foods, has entered its periodic review phase, giving stakeholders the opportunity to decide whether it should remain unchanged or be revised.

PEFC Circular Materials Task Force Established, Experts and Stakeholders Invited to Apply

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has established its PEFC Circular Materials Task Force and is inviting nominations for membership by March 18, 2026.

ASTM Develops WK91420 Guide for Artificial Intelligence in HR

ASTM International is developing a new guide, WK91420, to set clearer standards for artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment and hiring, aimed at reducing bias and improving fairness.

ISO 9001 Revision Advances After Review of 1,700 DIS Comments

The revision of ISO 9001 has moved into a decisive stage, with international experts completing the review of comments on the Draft International Standard (DIS) and confirming that the new edition is on track for publication in September 2026.

ISO Launches ISO 14019 Series With New Standards Supporting Validation and Verification of Sustainability Information

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the first three standards launching the ISO 14019 series,

ISO 18060 Sets Global Rules to Measure Tourism Environmental and Social Impact

ISO 18060, a newly published international standard from January 2026, sets out a global framework to help tourism organizations measure their environmental, social, human, and economic impacts in a consistent and comparable way.

IFS Introduces Local Check to Support Small-Scale Food Producers

International Featured Standards (IFS) has introduced IFS Local, a new annual standalone food safety check designed to help small-scale and artisanal food producers demonstrate

FSC Releases Revised Trademark Standard and Starts Rollout for Certificate Holders

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has released a revised trademark standard and has started rolling out guidance and support materials to help organizations transition to the updated requirements.