ABNT Project Helps 11 Small Businesses Gain Ecolabel Certification

The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has completed a project that helped 11 micro and small businesses obtain the ABNT Ecolabel,

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.

EU Energy Efficiency Directive Sets New Energy Management, Certification and Audit Requirements

The European Union’s (EU) Energy Efficiency Directive 2023/1791 introduces new energy-management, independent certification and energy-audit requirements for companies, with key deadlines in 2026 and 2027.

Fositek Completes ISO 14064-1 Verification for Greenhouse Gas Inventory

Fositek Corp., a Taiwan-listed electronics components manufacturer, has completed third-party verification of its greenhouse gas inventory under ISO 14064-1:2018.

TÜV SÜD Opens Global Decarbonisation Centre in Singapore

TÜV SÜD has opened its Global Decarbonisation Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Singapore, backed by an investment of more than US$24 million and support from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).

India Seeks Public Comments on Draft Standard for Waste Management at Events

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is seeking public comments on a draft Indian Standard for managing solid waste generated during events and public gatherings.

Croatia Gives Certification Bodies Until April 2029 to Transition to ISO 14001:2026

The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) has set April 30, 2029, as the end of a three-year transition period for accredited certification bodies moving to HRN EN ISO 14001:2026.

BIS Held Stakeholder Consultation on Draft Greenbelt Standard for Industrial Projects

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) held a national stakeholder consultation on September 9, 2026, on a draft Indian standard for greenbelts, or planted buffer areas around industrial sites. The draft remains open for stakeholder comments until September 22, 2026.

Young Professionals Invited to Help Shape India’s Future Environmental Standards

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is inviting young professionals and other experts to propose ideas for new environmental standards, guidelines and frameworks that could eventually form the basis of future Indian Standards.

How Slovenian Suppliers Prove Sustainability Practices to Large Buyers

Slovenian companies supplying automotive, electrical engineering, chemical, food and retail groups are increasingly being asked by large customers to provide sustainability data.

Austria Makes Greenwashing Illegal From September 27

Austria will make specified forms of greenwashing, the use of misleading environmental claims in marketing, illegal from September 27, 2026.

Guizhou Redstar Becomes First in China’s Chemical Industry With Greenhouse Gas Management Certification

The China Quality Certification Centre (CQC) has awarded the first greenhouse gas management system certificate in China’s chemical industry to Guizhou Redstar Developing Co. Ltd., part of Qingdao Redstar Chemical Group.

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 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

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

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

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 has reached the Committee Draft stage, moving the revision of the general chain of custody framework into formal consultation.

IATF Clarifies Complaint Handling for Certification Bodies

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has issued new guidance for certification bodies on handling vehicle manufacturer performance complaints through the IATF Complaint Management System (IATF CMS).

How SBTi and GHG Protocol Updates Expand Options for Corporate Emissions Accounting

Changes from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and Greenhouse Gas Protocol, two major frameworks for corporate climate targets and greenhouse-gas accounting, are expanding the options companies have for addressing and accounting for value-chain emissions.

ISO 9001:2026 Officially Launched

The sixth edition of ISO 9001, the world’s most widely used quality management system standard, has been officially launched by ISO during a virtual press conference.

Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS) Launches for Certification of Wider Range of Fibers

Global Standards has launched the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), a new certification standard for textiles made from a wider range of plant, animal, synthetic, man-made cellulosic and recycled fibers.

ISO 45001 Second Edition Clears DIS Ballot With Overwhelming Support

The draft second edition of ISO 45001 has passed its Draft International Standard (DIS) vote with only one vote against, moving the revision closer to its planned publication in the first half of 2027.

Second Edition of ISO/IEC 17065 Reaches Final Approval Phase

The second edition of ISO/IEC 17065, which sets requirements for bodies that certify products, processes and services, has moved further into the final approval process and is now at stage 50.20 of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) phase.