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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.
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).Global News
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.
ISO 20252:2026 Arrives With Updated Rules for AI and Market Research
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 20252:2026, introducing updated requirements for market, opinion and social research, with a stronger focus on artificial intelligence (AI), data quality and information security.
With 99% Approval, ISO 9002 Revision Moves Toward Final Draft
The revision of ISO 9002 has moved closer to completion after its Draft International Standard (DIS) received 99% approval.
IT Governance Implementation Gets New Guidance in ISO/IEC 38501-1:2026
ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 38501-1:2026, providing guidance on implementing effective governance of information technology (IT).
ISO 37304:2026 Published, Establishing Requirements for Compliance Management Certification Bodies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published ISO 37304:2026 on October 16, establishing international requirements for bodies that audit and certify compliance management systems.
Project Performance and Risk Management More Closely Linked in ISO 21508:2026
The second edition of ISO 21508:2026 updates international guidance on measuring project progress and costs through earned value management (EVM).
KSQA Loses AS9100 Accreditation, Transfers Clients to Certification Body Involved in Previous Audit Controversy
K&S Quality Assessments (KSQA) has lost its accreditation to issue AS9100 aerospace quality management system certificates and is transferring affected clients to SCB IAPMO, another certification body previously involved in a controversy over aerospace certification audits.
ISO 22514-7:2026 Revises Methods for Assessing Measurement Process Capability
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22514-7:2026, a revised standard for evaluating whether measurement processes are capable of meeting the requirements of specific measurement tasks.
PEFC Seeks Working Group Members for Revision of Three Chain of Custody and Trademarks Standards
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has opened nominations for two working groups tasked with revising three international standards covering forest-based product traceability, certification bodies and trademark use.
IEEE Releases 2863-2026 Recommended Practice for Organizational AI Governance
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) published IEEE 2863-2026 on October 16, 2026, providing guidance for organizations on the responsible, ethical and accountable governance of artificial intelligence (AI).
IATF 16949 Audit Statistics Show Persistent Problems With Corrective Actions and Production Controls
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has published updated global statistics on the most common nonconformities identified during third-party certification audits against IATF 16949, the automotive quality management system standard.
