ANAB Establishes Scholarship for Emerging Quality and Conformity Assessment Professionals

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has launched a new scholarship for students preparing for careers in quality, safety, accreditation, conformity assessment, laboratory sciences, credentialing and standards development.

DAkkS Shortens Accreditation Procedures for Calibration Laboratories

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) is introducing new application forms and reference scopes for calibration laboratories to shorten accreditation procedures and reduce costs and administrative work.

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.

Norway Moves to Establish National Biotechnology Standards Committee

Standard Norway and Tekna, a Norwegian professional association for scientists and technologists, are taking steps to establish a national biotechnology standards committee.

Forbici Nursery Gets Italy’s First Native Plant/Biodiversity Certification

CSQA has issued Italy’s first certification under the Native Plant/Biodiversity (Pianta Nativa/Biodiversità) standard to Forbici Agricultural Company’s Forest Plant Nursery in Desenzano del Garda.

EU Energy Efficiency Directive Sets New Energy Management, Certification and Audit Requirements

The European Union’s (EU) Energy Efficiency Directive 2023/1791 introduces new energy-management, independent certification and energy-audit requirements for companies, with key deadlines in 2026 and 2027.

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.

Library Standards Take Focus in BDS Compass Issue 3/2026

The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) has devoted the latest issue of BDS Compass to the standards behind library services, from identifying publications to measuring performance and preserving collections.

AI and Data Center Energy Demand Lead September PKN News

Artificial intelligence (AI) and the growing electricity demand from data centers lead the September issue of Wiadomości PKN (PKN News) from the Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN).

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.

Chery Added as IATF's Third Asian Automotive Group Member

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved the addition of Chery Automobile, as a new member of IATF AISBL, making it the third Asian automotive group represented in the organization.

IFS Announces June Release of Progress Logistics Version 2

IFS will publish IFS Progress Logistics version 2 at the end of June, updating the program that helps companies prepare for IFS Logistics certification.

Third Cohort of Environmental Management Youth Leadership Group Kicks Off

The third cohort of the ISO Environmental Management (ISO/TC 207) Youth Leadership Group (YLG 3.0) has held its kick-off meeting, bringing together more than 45 participants from around 30 countries.

ISO 9606 Requirements for Welder Qualification Under Revision

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is revising ISO 9606, the international standard for qualification testing of welders performing fusion welding.

ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group Releases First AI-Focused Guidance

The ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group (APG) has published new guidance on auditing  quality management systems that use artificial intelligence, marking the group's first publication dedicated specifically to AI. 

ISO 10993-6 Standard for Implantation Testing Updated

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a revised edition of ISO 10993-6, expanding guidance for implantation studies used in the biological evaluation of medical devices.

All 12 Recognized Food Safety Program Owners Apply for GFSI Version 2024 Recognition

The Consumer Goods Forum's Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has confirmed that all 12 previously recognized Certification Program Owners (CPOs) have applied for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.

ISO 14002-3 Climate Guidance Advances to Final Draft Stage

ISO 14002-3, a guidance standard for managing climate-related issues within ISO 14001 environmental management systems, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage.

ISO/TS 23485 Nears Draft Technical Specification Stage Following Review of 300 Comments

The International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) Technical Committee 210 (ISO/TC 210) is advancing work on ISO/TS 23485,

Global ACI Explains Which IAF and ILAC Documents Remain in Force During Transition

The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has published a cross-reference tableshowing the status of former International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) publications.

Standards Behind the FIFA World Cup 2026

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico,

CEN and CENELEC Open Nominations for 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards

The 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards are now accepting nominations for individuals and projects that have contributed to standardization through research, innovation and education.