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March 2029 Deadline Set for ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Transition in Denmark
March 2029 Deadline Set for ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Transition in Denmark
The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has set a March 31, 2029 deadline for inspection bodies to complete the transition to ISO/IEC 17020:2026.
DANAK Updates Asset Management Accreditation Guidance
DANAK Updates Asset Management Accreditation Guidance
The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has revised AMC 42, its guidance on accreditation scopes for asset management certification bodies.
Oslo Event Connects Future Experts in Electrotechnical Standardization From Across the Nordics
Oslo Event Connects Future Experts in Electrotechnical Standardization From Across the Nordics
The Nordic Electrotechnical Standardization Bodies (NOREK) brought together young professionals from Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland in Oslo on June 3–4 for Nordic Young Professionals 2026.
'The Nordic Region Sets the Standard' Initiative Targets Green and Digital Transition
'The Nordic Region Sets the Standard' Initiative Targets Green and Digital Transition
The national standards bodies of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden have launched a joint initiative called The Nordic Region Sets the Standard to strengthen cooperation on the green and digital transition.
Large Danish Companies Face ISO 50001 Certification Deadline
Large Danish Companies Face ISO 50001 Certification Deadline
The Danish Standards (DS) is warning companies to prepare for new legal energy management requirements that take effect in Denmark by August 1.
DANAK Updates Customer Portal With Improved Usability and Gradual Enhancements
DANAK Updates Customer Portal With Improved Usability and Gradual Enhancements
The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has introduced a new version of its customer portal, 
Danish Standards Celebrate A Century Of Standardization
Danish Standards Celebrate A Century Of Standardization
The Danish national standards body DS is celebrating its 100th anniversary, marking a century of work supporting safety, trade, and innovation in Denmark. 
DANAK Updates AMC 15 Guidance On Accreditation Field Visits Including EMAS
DANAK Updates AMC 15 Guidance On Accreditation Field Visits Including EMAS
The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has published a revised edition of accreditation message AMC 15, which sets out the scope of DANAK’s field visits used to assess accredited certification bodies and verifiers.
Danish Standards Launches Guide To Prepare Companies For Digital Product Passport
Danish Standards Launches Guide To Prepare Companies For Digital Product Passport
Danish Standards (DS) has launched a new guide to help companies prepare for upcoming EU requirements related to the Digital Product Passport (DPP).
Revised AMC 40 Removes Earlier Restrictions on Accreditation Scopes
Revised AMC 40 Removes Earlier Restrictions on Accreditation Scopes
The Danish Accreditation Fund, DANAK, has issued a new edition of AMC 40 that removes earlier restrictions that limited which activities certification bodies could cover under their accreditation for quality, environmental, OH&S, and energy management systems.
Denmark Aligns Accreditation Rules for Referral Laboratories and Specialists With ISO 15189
Denmark Aligns Accreditation Rules for Referral Laboratories and Specialists With ISO 15189
Denmark has revised its national accreditation rules for the use of referral laboratories and external specialists to align with the Danish version of ISO 15189:2022 for medical laboratories.
Danish Standards Introduces AI Search Tool for Standards
Danish Standards Introduces AI Search Tool for Standards
Danish Standards (DS) has developed a new AI-based search tool to make standards search easier and more relevant for organizations.

Global News

ISO 45010 Becomes First International Standard on Menstruation and Menopause at Work
ISO 45010 Becomes First International Standard on Menstruation and Menopause at Work
ISO has published ISO 45010, the first International Standard focused on supporting employees experiencing menstruation and menopause at work.
Digital Identity Standards Now Freely Accessible Worldwide
Digital Identity Standards Now Freely Accessible Worldwide
Key ISO and IEC digital identity standards, including the ISO/IEC 18013 and ISO/IEC 23220 series, are now freely accessible worldwide through a new sponsorship model set up by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the OpenWallet Foundation (OWF).
GFSI Opens Consultation on FSSC 22000 Version 7 Against 2024 Benchmarking Requirements
GFSI Opens Consultation on FSSC 22000 Version 7 Against 2024 Benchmarking Requirements
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public consultation on the recently updated FSSC 22000 Version 7 as part of its assessment against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
Accreditation Bodies Roll Out ISO 14001 Transition Plans
Accreditation Bodies Roll Out ISO 14001 Transition Plans
Accreditation bodies are putting the ISO 14001:2026 transition timetable into practice, with Norwegian Accreditation (NA) among the latest to publish detailed arrangements for certification bodies moving to the revised environmental management systems standard.
ISO Considers Three Tourism Proposals on Restaurant Evaluation, Tourist Guides and AI
ISO Considers Three Tourism Proposals on Restaurant Evaluation, Tourist Guides and AI
Three tourism standardization proposals are now under consideration at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), covering restaurant evaluation, professional tourist guide services and the use of artificial intelligence with tourism destination data. 
ISO 14002-3 Released as Guidance on Climate Change
ISO 14002-3 Released as Guidance on Climate Change
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 14002-3:2026, new guidance to help organizations using ISO 14001 address climate change through their environmental management systems.
AIQI Publishes First AI Use Case for Management System Certification Decisions
AIQI Publishes First AI Use Case for Management System Certification Decisions
The Artificial Intelligence Quality Infrastructure (AIQI) Consortium has published a new use case examining how AI could support management system certification decisions, including the risks, limitations and controls that conformity assessment bodies may need to consider.
ISO 11462-1:2026 Updates Statistical Process Control to Reduce Process Variation
ISO 11462-1:2026 Updates Statistical Process Control to Reduce Process Variation
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 11462-1:2026, updating guidance on statistical process control (SPC) to help organizations improve the stability and capability of their processes.
Codex Sets New Labelling Rules for Multipacks and Outer Packaging
Codex Sets New Labelling Rules for Multipacks and Outer Packaging
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) has adopted new requirements for foods sold in multipacks or grouped together in one outer package, clarifying what information must appear on the packaging consumers see when buying the product.
SBTi Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 Adds New Rules for Corporate Climate Targets, Reporting and Carbon Removals
SBTi Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 Adds New Rules for Corporate Climate Targets, Reporting and Carbon Removals
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) published Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard on June 11, introducing new requirements for how companies set climate targets, plan their transition to net zero, report progress and deal with emissions that remain.
CSA Group to Sell Testing and Certification Business to Kiwa
CSA Group to Sell Testing and Certification Business to Kiwa
Kiwa and CSA Group have agreed on a deal worth around $1.5 billion for Kiwa to acquire CSA Group’s testing, inspection and certification business, significantly expanding the Dutch company’s presence in North America.
ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026 Creates Common Framework for How Smart Cities Use Data
ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026 Creates Common Framework for How Smart Cities Use Data
ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026, published in July, provides a common international framework for how smart cities can make better use of data across urban governance and services.
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