JSA Opens Call for Cross-Industry Standardization Topics

The Japan Standards Association (JSA) has opened a call for topics for study groups in 2027 that will look at standardization issues affecting several industries or technical fields.

Vietnam Workshop Examines ISO 59000 Circular Economy Standards and Pilot Use

The Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality of Viet Nam (STAMEQ) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) held an international workshop on September 16 to introduce the ISO 59000 family of circular economy standards and discuss how they can be applied in Vietnam.

HKAS Sets ISO 14001:2026 Transition Deadlines for Certification Bodies

The Hong Kong Accreditation Service (HKAS) has set its transition requirements for certification bodies moving from ISO 14001:2015 to ISO 14001:2026.

BIS Launches Logo Competition for 80th Foundation Day Celebration

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and MyGov, the Government of India’s public participation platform, have launched a competition to create a commemorative BIS@80 logo for the Indian national standards body’s 80th Foundation Day celebration on January 6, 2027.

Korea Developing New Rules for Certifying Products and Services to Industry Group Standards

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) is preparing new assessment and oversight rules for bodies that certify products and services to standards developed by industry groups.

Fositek Completes ISO 14064-1 Verification for Greenhouse Gas Inventory

Fositek Corp., a Taiwan-listed electronics components manufacturer, has completed third-party verification of its greenhouse gas inventory under ISO 14064-1:2018.

New Accreditation Scheme for Construction Site Supervision Firms Debuts in Singapore

The Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) has launched a new accreditation program for construction site supervision firms, using ISO/IEC 17020:2026 to assess whether firms are competent to supervise building and construction work.

Indonesia Proposes Halal Assurance Rules for Genetically Modified Products

Indonesia has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of proposed halal assurance rules for genetically modified products.

TÜV SÜD Opens Global Decarbonisation Centre in Singapore

TÜV SÜD has opened its Global Decarbonisation Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Singapore, backed by an investment of more than US$24 million and support from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).

India Seeks Public Comments on Draft Standard for Waste Management at Events

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is seeking public comments on a draft Indian Standard for managing solid waste generated during events and public gatherings.

How ANCA Became Pakistan’s First Accredited Defence Product Certification Body

Aero National Certification Agency (ANCA), established within Advanced Engineering Research Organization (AERO), became Pakistan’s first accredited defence product certification body under ISO/IEC 17065.

Kun Song Completes SMETA and Anti-Terror Audit Preparation

Kun Song Agricultural Products has completed a consulting program covering the Sedex Members’ Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) and an anti-terrorism supply chain security audit.

Global ACI Sets Three-Year Transition Timelines for ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 9001:2026

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has set three-year transition periods for accredited certification to ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 9001:2026, ending September 30, 2029 and April 30, 2029, respectively.

China Approves World’s First Medical Device Standard for AI Brain-Computer Interfaces

China has approved YY/T 2029-2026, the world’s first medical device standard for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that use artificial intelligence (AI).

IFS Makes EU Packaging Rules Self-Assessment Tool Available After 70-Company Pilot

International Featured Standards (IFS) has made its self-assessment tool for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) available in the IFS Database after a pilot involving 70 companies.

Comment Open on ISO/DIS 20020 for Bodies Auditing and Certifying Food Loss and Waste Management Systems

Comments are open on ISO/DIS 20020, a draft standard setting requirements for bodies that audit and certify food loss and waste management systems (FLWMS).

ISO Begins Developing IWA 52 to Harmonize Transport GHG Emission Factors

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is developing IWA 52 to harmonize how greenhouse gas (GHG) emission factors are calculated for transport.

ISO 22095-1 Chain of Custody Revision Reaches Committee Draft Stage

ISO 22095-1 has reached the Committee Draft stage, moving the revision of the general chain of custody framework into formal consultation.

IATF Clarifies Complaint Handling for Certification Bodies

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has issued new guidance for certification bodies on handling vehicle manufacturer performance complaints through the IATF Complaint Management System (IATF CMS).

How SBTi and GHG Protocol Updates Expand Options for Corporate Emissions Accounting

Changes from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and Greenhouse Gas Protocol, two major frameworks for corporate climate targets and greenhouse-gas accounting, are expanding the options companies have for addressing and accounting for value-chain emissions.

ISO 9001:2026 Officially Launched

The sixth edition of ISO 9001, the world’s most widely used quality management system standard, has been officially launched by ISO during a virtual press conference.

Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS) Launches for Certification of Wider Range of Fibers

Global Standards has launched the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), a new certification standard for textiles made from a wider range of plant, animal, synthetic, man-made cellulosic and recycled fibers.

ISO 45001 Second Edition Clears DIS Ballot With Overwhelming Support

The draft second edition of ISO 45001 has passed its Draft International Standard (DIS) vote with only one vote against, moving the revision closer to its planned publication in the first half of 2027.

Second Edition of ISO/IEC 17065 Reaches Final Approval Phase

The second edition of ISO/IEC 17065, which sets requirements for bodies that certify products, processes and services, has moved further into the final approval process and is now at stage 50.20 of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) phase.