New Roadmap Outlines Priorities for Sustainable Manufacturing Standards in India

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released a strategic roadmap identifying priorities for new Indian Standards to support cleaner, more resource-efficient manufacturing.

TÜRKAK Begins Accepting FAMI-QS Feed Safety Accreditation Applications

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has begun accepting accreditation applications from certification bodies under FAMI-QS, an internationally recognized certification program for feed safety and quality.

220 International Standards Developed Under Chinese Coordination in 2026

China led the development of 220 international standards through the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) during the first nine months of 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).

Latest Issue of SNI Valuasi Magazine Examines Disaster Resilience

The National Standardization Agency of Indonesia (BSN) has released the 43rd issue of its SNI Valuasi (Value of Indonesian National Standards) magazine, covering July to September 2026.

CNAS Sets Deadlines for Certification Bodies to Adopt ISO 14001:2026

The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has published CNAS-EC-072:2026, setting out the requirements and deadlines for certification bodies transitioning to ISO 14001:2026.

BIS Publishes Practical Laboratory Safety Guide

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has published a new booklet, "Good Practices for Safety in Laboratory", bringing together safety recommendations for chemical, radiochemical, and microbiological laboratories.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Indonesia Proposes Halal Assurance Guidelines for Processing Services

Indonesia has proposed new guidelines for implementing the Halal Product Assurance System (SJPH) in processing services for food, beverages, medicines, and cosmetics.

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.

How ISO/PAS 8800 Is Being Applied to Automotive AI Safety: Geely and Synopsys Examples

Two case studies published by SGS on October 16, 2026, show how ISO/PAS 8800:2024 is being applied to automotive AI safety.

BRCGS Releases Consumer Products Issue 5, Training Courses Coming Soon

BRCGS launched Issue 5 of its Consumer Products standard on October 13, 2026, at BRCGS Connect Americas in Nashville.

ISO 30439:2026 Sets Guidelines for Safe Handling of Workforce Data

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 30439:2026, providing guidance on the safe handling of personal data used in human resource management (HRM).

FSC Addresses European Forest Certification Concerns as Romanian Harvesting Comes Under Review

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has addressed concerns about forest management and certification in Europe, including a formal complaint over harvesting activities in Romania.

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.