Sri Lanka Lists Revised Quality, Environmental and Conformity Assessment Standards

The Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) has announced the availability of six revised national standards covering quality management, measurement management, environmental management and conformity assessment.

Taiwan Certification Observatory Combines Company Certification and Sustainability Data

A Taiwan-based management consultancy has launched a certification observatory combining company certification, sustainability-rating and greenhouse-gas information, according to its October 28, 2026 announcement.

NABCB Sets Separate Transition Schedules for ISO 9001, Inspection and Personnel Certification

India’s National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) has published separate transition policies for ISO 9001:2026, ISO/IEC 17020:2026 and ISO/IEC 17024:2026, with different application, declaration and completion dates.

TÜRKAK Awards First Accreditation for ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Certification

The Turkish Accreditation Agency, TÜRKAK, has announced its first accreditation for certification of water efficiency management systems under TS ISO 46001.

PSQ Closes Nominations for Its Next Board of Trustees

The Philippine Society for Quality (PSQ) has closed nominations for its next Board of Trustees, following a call for members with leadership experience, a commitment to volunteer service, and a record of involvement in the quality community.

Indonesia Explores Subscriptions, Licensing, and AI-Compatible Formats for National Standards

Indonesia's National Standardization Agency (BSN) is considering subscription services, licensing models, and new digital formats for national standards, including formats that could support artificial intelligence (AI).

Taiwan Issues Transition Requirements for ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026

The Taiwan Accreditation Foundation (TAF) has issued two notices setting out requirements and deadlines for certification bodies transitioning to ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026.

Peter Leong Weng Kwai and Robert Chew Receive Singapore's 2026 Pinnacle Awards

Peter Leong Weng Kwai and Robert Chew have received Singapore's Standards & Conformance (S&C) Pinnacle Award 2026 for their contributions to national and international standardization and accreditation.

Study Examines ISO and ESG Certification Across 520 Technology Manufacturers in Taiwan

ISO Leadership Management Consulting has completed a study examining the adoption of international standards and sustainability practices among 520 publicly listed technology manufacturers in Taiwan.

Saudi Arabia Rises to 14th Globally in Management System Certifications With 46% Growth

Saudi Arabia climbed seven places to rank 14th worldwide in management system certifications in 2025, up from 21st in 2024.

South Korea Announces 2026 National Quality Award Recipients

The Korean Standards Association (KSA) has published the list of recipients of South Korea's 2026 National Quality Awards, recognizing achievements in quality management, industrial innovation, and business performance.

BIS Seeks Stakeholder Input on Three-Part Sustainability Standards Framework

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) will hold a stakeholder consultation on November 12, 2026, to gather feedback on its proposed three-part Indian Standard series, Framework for Sustainability.

Global ACI Sets Transition Periods for Revised ISO/IEC 17065 and ISO 20387

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has agreed transition arrangements for the forthcoming revisions of ISO/IEC 17065 and ISO 20387, alongside decisions extending its international recognition framework to two sustainability-related schemes.

ISO 14025:2026 Strengthens Verifier Independence and Clarifies When EPDs Can Be Compared

The second edition of ISO 14025 strengthens independence requirements for verifiers of environmental product declarations (EPDs) and clarifies when those declarations can be compared.

ISO 22316 Organizational Resilience Revision Reaches Final Approval

The revision of ISO 22316, the international guidance on organizational resilience, entered stage 50.20 of the final approval process on October 30, 2026.

ISO/IEC TS 17021-16 Establishes Competence Requirements for Innovation Management Certification

ISO/IEC TS 17021-16:2026 has been published, establishing additional competence requirements for personnel involved in auditing and certifying innovation management systems.

ISO 30301 Records Management System Revision Reaches Proof Stage

The revision of ISO 30301, the requirements standard for management systems for records, entered stage 50.20 on November 2, 2026.

ISO Advances Guidance on Ethical Technology Integration and Workforce Wellbeing

Two human resource management standards have entered final approval: ISO/FDIS 30440, addressing the strategic and ethical integration of technology, and ISO/FDIS 30441, covering workforce wellbeing.

ISO/IEC TS 20000-18 Brings Experience Management Into Service Management Systems

ISO/IEC TS 20000-18:2026 has been published, providing guidance on integrating experience management into a service management system based on ISO/IEC 20000-1.

ISO/UNDP 53002 Implementation Guidance Reaches Final Approval

ISO/UNDP 53002, the forthcoming implementation guidance for management systems supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has reached final-draft approval.

GFSI Opens Consultations on GLOBALG.A.P. and Global Seafood Alliance Programs

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened public consultations on GLOBALG.A.P. programs and the Global Seafood Alliance’s Seafood Processing Standard Issue 6 against its Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.

Global ACI and BIPM Sign Agreement Linking Metrology, Accreditation and Digital Transformation

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) and the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding linking cooperation on metrology and accreditation with policy coordination and digital transformation.

ISO 41012 Facility Management Sourcing Revision Enters Final Approval

The revision of ISO 41012, covering strategic sourcing and the development of facility management agreements, has entered final-draft approval.

Conformity Assessment Schemes Gain Broader Guidance Under ISO/IEC 17067:2026

The second edition of ISO/IEC 17067:2026 has been released, expanding the standard's scope beyond product certification to cover all types of conformity assessment schemes.