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Slovenia Launches ESG Voucher for Voluntary Sustainability Reporting
The Slovenian Enterprise Fund (SPS) has launched a new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Voucher to help micro, small and medium-sized enterprises prepare voluntary sustainability reports.
Nelt Group Hosts Quality and Supply Chain Conference in Belgrade
The Quality Sector of Nelt Group, in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (PKS), organized a two-day Quality and Supply Chain Conference in Belgrade on May 27-28.
DGQ Releases AI Prompt Library for Quality Managers
The German Society for Quality (DGQ) has released an AI prompt library designed to help quality professionals use artificial intelligence in their daily work.
Canada Creates National SMART Network to Shape Future Standards
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is establishing a national stakeholder network to help shape Canada's contribution to the IEC and ISO SMART Programme,
Norway Reestablishes Medical Device Standards Committee, Invites New Members
Standard Norway (SN) has reestablished its national committee for medical device management systems and is now inviting more professional communities to participate in work on international and European standards for quality and risk management in medical devices.
Draft Proposal on Manufacturing Quality Misconduct Opens for Comment in Japan
The Quality Misconduct Study Group has published draft recommendations on manufacturing quality misconduct and opened a public consultation until July 13, 2026,
EU Agrees Common NIS2 Incident Reporting Templates Across Member States
The European Commission (EC), together with EU Member States and the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) through the NIS2 Cooperation Group, has agreed on common templates for reporting cybersecurity incidents.
NIST Expands AI Consortium, Invites New Organizations
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has renamed its AI Safety Institute Consortium as the NIST AI Consortium,
CNIPA Launches Portal to Report Misleading Trademark Practices
The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has launched a new reporting portal to collect information about so-called "manipulative trademarks" as part of a special campaign aimed at preventing deceptive branding practices from misleading the public.
STAMEQ Guides Local Authorities on New Decentralized Standards and Quality Procedures
The Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality of Viet Nam (STAMEQ) has held an online conference for local authorities on implementing standards, metrology and quality procedures transferred to provinces under Resolution No. 20/2026/NQ-CP,
Joint Commission Launches Healthcare Cyber Resilience Program With Future Certification Pathway
The Joint Commission, a U.S. healthcare accreditation body, and the American Hospital Association (AHA) have launched a new Cyber Resilience Readiness (CRR) program for healthcare organizations.
European AI Logging Standard Opens for Public Comment
CEN and CENELEC have opened the draft standard prEN 18229-1 for public comment, proposing rules for how AI systems should keep records of their activities and decisions under the EU AI Act.Global News
CSQ Releases Cannabis Standards for Retail and Warehousing & Distribution, Updates Supplements
Cannabis Safety and Quality (CSQ) has released new safety and quality standards for retail, warehousing and distribution, along with updated requirements for dietary supplement products.
China’s Zenith-Ward Pathfinders Team Wins Top Award at International Standards Olympiad
The 20th International Standards Olympiad, organized by the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS),
EASI Model Becomes First Sustainability Governance Scheme Accredited by Accredia
The EASI Model has been introduced as the first governance scheme accredited by Accredia and open to independent certification.
Core Medical Device Safety Standard IEC 60601-1 Overhaul Puts Software, Connectivity and AI in Focus
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has launched a major revision of its foundational medical device safety standard, IEC 60601-1.
Geneva Meeting on Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Ends Without Agreement
The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) met in Geneva from August 5 to 15 to finalize a global, legally binding treaty on plastic pollution.
IAF Issues Framework for Tackling Risks of Counterfeit Certificates
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released IAF ID 17:2025, a new informative document that provides a framework for managing risks related to counterfeit certificates.
SGS Launches Guidances to Support Transition to New Versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
SGS has released two new guidance resources to help organizations prepare for the upcoming revisions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, both scheduled for release in 2026.
Revised ISO 30500 Standard Boosts Sustainable Sanitation in Non-Sewered Areas
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a revised version of ISO 30500, the international standard for non-sewered sanitation systems.
ISO 22002 PRP Standards on Food Safety Overhauled With New Umbrella and Sectoral Updates
The ISO 22002-100:2025 standard on prerequisite programmes (PRPs) for food safety introduces a common framework for hygiene and safety practices across the food, feed, and packaging supply chain, forming the new foundation of the ISO 22002 series.
DAkkS Submits Formal Legal Fixes to GLOBAC Code of Conduct and Governance Documents
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has formally submitted its proposed amendments to the GLOBAC Code of Conduct, Constitution, and General Rules, aiming to eliminate legal barriers preventing its accession.
ISO 9001 Revision Shall Reach Ballot Stage
The revision of ISO 9001 has reached a new milestone, as the Draft International Standard (DIS) is set to enter a 12-week ballot period.
