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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.
CNAS Sets Deadlines for Certification Bodies to Adopt ISO 14001:2026
The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has published CNAS-EC-072:2026, setting out the requirements and deadlines for certification bodies transitioning to ISO 14001:2026.
China Updates Accreditation Requirements for Energy Management System Certification Bodies
The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has published CNAS-SC190:2026, a revised accreditation scheme for energy management system certification bodies.
Hong Kong Sets Accreditation Deadlines for ISO 9001:2026 Transition
The Hong Kong Accreditation Service (HKAS) has announced its accreditation arrangements for the transition to ISO 9001:2026 and is now accepting applications from certification bodies.
China’s CNIS Presents AI Tools for Standards Drafting, Translation and Search
The China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS) has presented a range of artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to make standards easier to develop, translate, search and use.
Updated Green Textile Product Standard Takes Effect in China
China’s revised green product assessment standard for textiles has taken effect, introducing new criteria for product quality, environmental performance and carbon impact.
China Revises Accreditation Rules for IT Service and Information Security Certification Bodies
The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has revised two accreditation documents for certification bodies working with IT service management and information security management systems.
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.
Patient Companion Standard Sets Limits on Non-Medical Help During Hospital Visits in China
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has approved the country’s first national standard specifically for paid patient companion services,
12th ‘CQC TALK’ Knowledge-Sharing Event Hosts Joint China-UK Standards Exchange
The China Quality Certification Centre (CQC) and British Standards Institution (BSI) held the 12th “CQC TALK” event on August 27 as a joint English-language session for sharing knowledge and practical experience in standards, certification and related fields.
China Introduces Simplified Work Safety Management System Standard for Small Businesses
China has introduced GB/T 47911-2026, a national standard designed to give small and micro-sized enterprises a simpler and more usable system for managing workplace safety.
Anhui Wins China’s National Standardization Knowledge Competition
The Anhui provincial team won China’s second National Standardization Knowledge Competition in Beijing on August 26, after 246,000 standards professionals took part in the nationwide preliminary round organized by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR).Global News
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.
BSI Launches GDAP for Independent Assurance of Gold Dealers
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched the Gold Dealer Assurance Programme (GDAP), allowing retail gold dealers and wholesalers worldwide to undergo independent audits against the Gold Dealer Assurance Standard (GDAS), published in August 2026.
ISO/IEC 27090:2026 Published to Address Cybersecurity Threats to AI Systems
ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27090:2026 to help organizations protect artificial intelligence (AI) systems against cybersecurity threats.
IFS Introduces New Training Course for Prospective Food Safety Auditors
International Featured Standards (IFS) has announced a new online course for professionals seeking to become auditors under IFS Food, a certification standard used to assess food manufacturers' safety, quality and production processes.
TNFD Releases LEAP 2.0 with Expanded Guidance on Nature-Related Assessment
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) released version 2.0 of its LEAP assessment guidance on October 13, 2026, introducing new and expanded methods for evaluating how organizations depend on and affect nature, and the resulting business risks and opportunities.
RBA Revises VAP Standard With Changes to Supplier Audits and Corrective Actions
The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) has released version 8.1 of its Validated Assessment Program (VAP) Standard, revising procedures for supplier audits, corrective actions, and assessments of working conditions, environmental practices, and business ethics.
Legal Battle Halts Planned AS9100 Revision
A legal dispute between the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) and SAE International has placed the planned revision of the aerospace quality management standard AS9100 on indefinite hold.
ISO Considering New Committee for Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Services
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has proposed establishing a new technical committee within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to develop international standards for positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) services.
