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DAkkS Extends Flexible Accreditation Scopes Across All Activities
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has expanded its flexible scopes system to all accreditation activities, allowing qualified conformity assessment bodies (CABs) to update their approved technical scope without prior approval for every individual change.
Cyprus Commitment Sets Common Direction for European Standardization
All 43 members of CEN and CENELEC have endorsed the Cyprus Commitment, setting a common direction for the future of European standardization and signaling unity during the ongoing revision of Regulation (EU) No. 1025/2012.
Belgium Adopts New VCA Contractor Safety Certification Scheme
The Belgian Accreditation Body (BELAC) announced that Belgium will adopt the VCA 2026/6.1, the updated contractor safety certification scheme, from July 1, 2026, with no transition period.
Vietnam Develops Draft National Standard for Safe Vegetable Production
Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) is developing a national standard (TCVN) for the production and primary processing of safe vegetables.
NEN Simplifies Safety Culture Ladder Questionnaire
The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has simplified the Self Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) used in the Safety Culture Ladder (SCL) certification process.
ISO/IEC 17043:2023 Transition Completed in Türkiye
Türkiye has completed the transition to TS EN ISO/IEC 17043:2023, with all 23 proficiency testing providers accredited to the previous edition of the standard successfully adopting the new requirements.
Connexia Wins Austria's 2026 State Award for Business Excellence
The Vorarlberg-based health care and social services organization connexia has won the 2026 State Award for Business Excellence, presented by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs, Energy and Tourism (BMWET) and Quality Austria.
Russian Standardization Week 2026 Set for October With New Award for Young Experts
The Russian Standardization Institute (RST) has announced that the Russian Standardization Week 2026 forum will take place in St. Petersburg from October 12–16.
Biotechnology Standards Fall Short of Industry Needs, ASCET Finds
The Advancing Standardization for Critical and Emerging Technologies Center of Excellence (ASCET) has released a new environmental scan identifying standards gaps and emerging priorities across the biotechnology sector.
RBA, SA8000 and SMETA Linked to Higher Scores in Taiwan Labor Agency Evaluations
Agencies that recruit migrant workers for employment in Taiwan can earn additional points in Ministry of Labor evaluations through certifications and social responsibility schemes such as RBA, SA8000 and SMETA.
Family Businesses Invited to Apply for Czech Quality Award
The Quality Council of the Czech Republic (RK ČR) has opened applications for the 2026 National Quality Award for Family Businesses, with submissions accepted until July 31, 2026.
Peru Adopts ISO 9000:2026 as National Standard
The National Institute of Quality (Inacal) has adopted ISO 9000:2026 as the Peruvian standard NTP-ISO 9000:2026, aligning the country with the latest international update in quality management and supporting organizations as they prepare for ISO 9001:2026.Global News
GLOBALG.A.P. Gets New IT Platform for Certification and Transparency
GLOBALG.A.P. now operates on a new IT platform developed by Agraya GmbH together with its technology partner osapiens.
Standards Pavilion Expands at COP30 with Broader Coalition on Climate Policy and Finance
The Standards Pavilion has opened at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, where 21 international organizations are discussing how standards can support measurable climate action.
ISO 13485 Stays Unchanged as Revision Committee Rejects Annex SL Alignment
The medical device quality management standard ISO 13485 will remain unchanged, as ISO’s Technical Committee in charge, ISO/TC 210, decided not to align it with Annex SL, ISO’s harmonized structure
ISO 14054 Introduces First Global Framework for Natural Capital Accounting
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a new global standard, ISO 14054:2025, to help organizations measure, value, and account for their interactions with nature.
ISO 27404 Sets Global Framework for Cybersecurity Labels on Consumer IoT
The new ISO/IEC 27404:2025 standard has been released,
Iceland Proposes New ISO Committee for Children’s Rights Management
The Icelandic Standards (IST) has submitted a proposal to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to establish a new technical committee, ISO/TC on Children’s Rights Management.
IFAN 2025 Survey Finds Cost and Complexity Still Blocking Standards Use
The International Federation of Standards Users (IFAN) has released its 2025 International Standards Users Survey, drawing insights from a record 861 organizations worldwide.
IEEE Reveals 2025 Award Winners for Excellence in Standards Development
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) announced the 2025 recipients of its annual awards, recognizing individuals and groups who made significant contributions to international standards.
IAF and ILAC Replaced at Year End as New Global Accreditation Body Takes Over
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) will begin dissolution processes on January 1, 2026,
ISO 17620 published to support global biodiversity preservation and sustainable development
A new international standard, ISO 17620:2025, has been published to help ensure that development projects protect, preserve, and enhance biodiversity worldwide.
IATA Launches Integrated Sustainability Program for Airlines
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has introduced the Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP), a comprehensive certification and assessment framework tailored for airlines.
