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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 20001:2026 Published as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
ISO 20001:2026 Published as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 20001:2026, its first management system standard dedicated to preventing and reducing food loss and waste across the food supply chain.
ISO 14060 Net-Zero Draft Fails to Secure Approval, Returns for Revision
ISO 14060 Net-Zero Draft Fails to Secure Approval, Returns for Revision
The draft of ISO 14060, the proposed international standard for net-zero aligned organizations, has failed to secure the approval needed to advance.
Global ACI Aligns CORSIA MRA Sub-Scope With Fourth Edition of ICAO Manual
Global ACI Aligns CORSIA MRA Sub-Scope With Fourth Edition of ICAO Manual
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has updated the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) sub-scope of its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA) to align it with the latest international guidance.
ISO/UNDP 53001 Debuts as First International Management System Standard for Sustainable Development Goals
ISO/UNDP 53001 Debuts as First International Management System Standard for Sustainable Development Goals
ISO and UNDP released ISO/UNDP 53001 on September 28, 2026, the world's first International Standard for managing contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 
ISO Central Secretariat Explains Key Changes in ISO 9001:2026 in New Video
ISO Central Secretariat Explains Key Changes in ISO 9001:2026 in New Video
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a detailed video explaining the changes in ISO 9001:2026 directly from its Central Secretariat.
Journalism Trust Initiative Proposed as New ISO Workshop Agreement
Journalism Trust Initiative Proposed as New ISO Workshop Agreement
A proposal has been submitted to develop the Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI) into a new ISO International Workshop Agreement (IWA), extending an existing European framework for trustworthy journalism to the international level.
Global ACI Sets Three-Year Transition Timelines for ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 9001:2026
Global ACI Sets Three-Year Transition Timelines for ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 9001:2026
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has set three-year transition periods for accredited certification to ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 9001:2026, ending September 30, 2029 and April 30, 2029, respectively.
China Approves World’s First Medical Device Standard for AI Brain-Computer Interfaces
China Approves World’s First Medical Device Standard for AI Brain-Computer Interfaces
China has approved YY/T 2029-2026, the world’s first medical device standard for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that use artificial intelligence (AI).
IFS Makes EU Packaging Rules Self-Assessment Tool Available After 70-Company Pilot
IFS Makes EU Packaging Rules Self-Assessment Tool Available After 70-Company Pilot
International Featured Standards (IFS) has made its self-assessment tool for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) available in the IFS Database after a pilot involving 70 companies.
Comment Open on ISO/DIS 20020 for Bodies Auditing and Certifying Food Loss and Waste Management Systems
Comment Open on ISO/DIS 20020 for Bodies Auditing and Certifying Food Loss and Waste Management Systems
Comments are open on ISO/DIS 20020, a draft standard setting requirements for bodies that audit and certify food loss and waste management systems (FLWMS).
ISO Begins Developing IWA 52 to Harmonize Transport GHG Emission Factors
ISO Begins Developing IWA 52 to Harmonize Transport GHG Emission Factors
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is developing IWA 52 to harmonize how greenhouse gas (GHG) emission factors are calculated for transport.
ISO 22095-1 Chain of Custody Revision Reaches Committee Draft Stage
ISO 22095-1 Chain of Custody Revision Reaches Committee Draft Stage
ISO 22095-1 has reached the Committee Draft stage, moving the revision of the general chain of custody framework into formal consultation.
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