Slovenia Seeks Members for New Quantum Technologies Committee

The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) is inviting experts to join a new national technical committee on quantum technologies, with applications due October 1, 2026.

First ISO Secretary-General Visit to Croatia Leads New HZN e-Glasilo

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has released its July 2026 e-Glasilo, led by the first official visit to Croatia by an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Secretary-General.

FSC Revises Regulatory Module After EUDR Simplifications

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has revised its Regulatory Module to align with the latest simplifications to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), reducing due diligence and risk assessment obligations for some certificate holders.

ISS Webinar Prepares Organizations for ISO 9001:2026 Changes

The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) will hold a free webinar on September 18 on changes in ISO 9001:2026.

Australian Students Win Gold and Bronze on International Standards Olympiad Debut

Australia made a successful International Standards Olympiad debut, with students winning Gold and Bronze against a field of 105 competitors from around the world. 

Bulgaria Establishes Innovation Management Standards Committee

The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) has established BDS/TC 109, a technical committee dedicated to innovation management standards, replacing an expert working group that had operated in the field since 2011.

DAkkS Starts Cyber Resilience Act Accreditation Process

Germany’s national accreditation body, Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS), has opened accreditation applications for conformity assessment bodies that want to work under the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).

Vietnam Expands NQI Database for Standards Searches and Online Procedures

Vietnam is expanding its national database for standards, metrology and quality (NQI) with online tools for businesses and the public, while local authorities are already using the platform to manage data.

Erasmus MC Receives Netherlands’ First Biobank Accreditation

The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has granted the Netherlands’ first biobank accreditation to Erasmus MC Central Biobank & Trialsupport.

NIST Opens AI Documentation Draft for Public Comment

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking public comment through September 16 on proposed guidance and templates for documenting AI datasets and models, which it plans to put forward for possible development as an international standard. 

South Korea to Lead New ISO Drone Cybersecurity Working Group

South Korea will lead a newly established International Organization for Standardization (ISO) working group on drone cybersecurity, which will oversee the development of international standards in the field.

Czech Republic Adds Construction-Stage Requirements to BIM Data Standard

The Czech Standardization Agency (ČAS) has added construction-stage requirements to the country’s Construction Data Standard (DSS), specifying what information digital building models used in Building Information Modeling (BIM) must contain while a project is being built.

GLOBALG.A.P. Replaces Technical Committees With Five Working Groups and Names Members

Agraya has replaced GLOBALG.A.P. technical committees with five technical working groups (TWGs) and appointed members to each group, with up to 16 experts per group across five areas.

Renault Group Updates Customer Requirements for IATF 16949 Suppliers

Renault Group has updated its Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) for IATF 16949:2016, with the new version taking effect in April 2026 and applying to all suppliers across its global operations.

ISO 20417 Update Integrates Medical Device Information Into Safety Requirements

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the second edition of ISO 20417, replacing the 2021 version and reshaping how manufacturers provide information with medical devices by moving beyond labeling into a broader role tied to safety and usability.

ISO Releases Practical Guide To Integrating Multiple Management Systems

ISO has released a new publication, Integrated management systems – A practical guide (IMS PG), offering organizations a clear way to combine multiple management system standards into one coherent system.

ISO TR 25326 Gathers Global Examples Of Green Logistics In Practice

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/TR 25326:2026, a new international standard that compiles case studies of green logistics to support lower-carbon operations across global supply chains.

BYD Joins IATF As First NEV-Only Automaker And Second Asian Member

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved the addition of BYD Group as a new member of IATF AISBL,

PAS 1958 Published To Connect Built Environment Data Standards

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published PAS 1958:2026, a new guide that helps organizations understand how existing data and information standards in the built environment, including buildings and infrastructure, work together within a single framework. 

International Quality Awards 2026 Finalists Announced

The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI), a professional body for quality management, has announced the finalists for its International Quality Awards 2026,

ASC Chain Of Custody Set To Become Supply Chain Module In Major Overhaul

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), an international non-profit that sets standards for responsible seafood farming,

ISO 22000 Revision Enters Public Enquiry Stage

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has moved the revision of ISO 22000 to the public enquiry stage.

ISO 19011 Auditing Standard Enters Final Stage With Hybrid And Digital Shift

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 19011 to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage. 

IMDRF Playbook Guides Global Use Of Shared Medical Device Regulatory Reviews

The International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) has published a playbook to help regulators use shared approaches when reviewing medical devices, known as regulatory reliance.