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.

Hong Kong Sets Accreditation Deadlines for ISO 9001:2026 Transition

The Hong Kong Accreditation Service (HKAS) has announced its accreditation arrangements for the transition to ISO 9001:2026 and is now accepting applications from certification bodies.

China’s CNIS Presents AI Tools for Standards Drafting, Translation and Search

The China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS) has presented a range of artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to make standards easier to develop, translate, search and use.

TÜRKAK Seeks Technical Experts in Food, Feed and Agricultural Product Testing

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) is recruiting technical experts to support the accreditation of testing laboratories in two areas: food and feed products, and agricultural products. 

BIPM Confirms Armenia as Signatory to International Measurement Agreement

The International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) has officially confirmed Armenia’s National Body for Standards and Metrology (ARMSTANDARD) as a signatory to the International Committee for Weights and Measures Mutual Recognition Arrangement (CIPM MRA).

Japan Begins Transition of ISO 14001 Auditor Qualifications, Sets April 2029 Deadline

The Japanese Registration of Certificated Auditors (JRCA) began accepting applications on October 1, 2026, to transition environmental management system (EMS) auditor qualifications to JIS Q 14001:2026.

Taiwan Announces Narrower Mandatory Adoption of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) and Ministry of Environment (MOENV) have narrowed the number of listed companies that will be required to apply the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards from about 1,970 to roughly 560.

CTR Among First Organizations Certified to ISO/UNDP 53001

South Korean automotive components manufacturer CTR Co., Ltd. has become one of the first organizations worldwide to achieve certification ISO/UNDP 53001:2026,

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.

ISO/IEC 27017:2026 Updates Information Security Controls for Cloud Services

ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27017:2026, an updated international standard providing guidance on information security controls for cloud services.

ISO Seeks Feedback on Draft ISO 56011 for Innovation Management Competencies

ISO/DIS 56011, a draft international standard outlining the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to manage innovation effectively, is now open for feedback.

ISO Publishes New Guide on Education About Standardization Around the World

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published Education about Standardization: Perspectives and Practices (PUB100508), a new guide exploring how standards are being integrated into education systems worldwide.

ISO/IEC 9837:2026 Establishes Common Concepts for Systems Resilience

ISO/IEC 9837:2026, a new international standard on systems resilience, provides a common basis for understanding how systems can withstand disruptions, adapt to adverse conditions, and recover from failures.

2026 Deming Prize Winners Announced

The Deming Prize Committee announced the 2026 winners on October 6, recognizing two individuals for their contributions to quality management and four organizations from Japan, India, and Indonesia.

Draft ISO/IEC 42007 Sets Framework for AI Conformity Assessment Schemes

ISO and IEC are developing ISO/IEC DIS 42007, a framework for conformity assessment schemes for artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

ISO Approves Development of Innovation Management Guidance for Startups and SMEs

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved a new project to develop innovation management guidance for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 5 Set for Launch at Connect Americas

BRCGS will launch Consumer Products Issue 5 at BRCGS Connect Americas in Nashville on October 13, 2026, introducing a revised certification standard for consumer product manufacturers. Audits against the new edition will begin on June 1, 2027.

GRI Begins Developing Sustainability Reporting Standard for Food and Beverages

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has begun developing a new Sector Standard for food and beverage companies, covering sustainability impacts across their own operations and value chains.