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Burgundy Region Program Helps Firms Prepare for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Updates
Burgundy Region Program Helps Firms Prepare for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Updates
The Burgundy-Franche-Comté regional branch of the French Quality Movement (MFQ-BFC) has launched a support program to help organizations prepare for upcoming updates to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
UNE Opens Submissions For 2026 Standardization Awards
UNE Opens Submissions For 2026 Standardization Awards
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has opened applications for the 2026 edition of its annual standardization awards,
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, 
Ireland’s National Accreditation Body Undergoes EA Peer Evaluation
Ireland’s National Accreditation Body Undergoes EA Peer Evaluation
The Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) underwent a peer evaluation last week under the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) system that monitors national accreditation bodies across Europe.
Greece Opens Public Consultation on 58 Revised Technical Specifications for Public Works
Greece Opens Public Consultation on 58 Revised Technical Specifications for Public Works
The Hellenic Organization for Standardization (ELOT) has launched a public consultation on 58 revised Greek Technical Specifications that will become the updated, second edition of national requirements for public works.
Netherlands Calls for Stakeholders to Join ISO Tourism Standards Committee
Netherlands Calls for Stakeholders to Join ISO Tourism Standards Committee
The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is calling on national stakeholders to take part in international tourism standardization through ISO/TC 228,
ENAC Releases Practical Guide To Help Build Credible Conformity Assessment Schemes
ENAC Releases Practical Guide To Help Build Credible Conformity Assessment Schemes
The Spanish National Accreditation Body (ENAC) has published a new guide to help organizations design conformity assessment schemes that can be used by accredited bodies, aiming to improve trust, consistency, and market acceptance.
Quality Austria And ÖVQ Present 2026 Quality Awards Winners At Salzburg Forum
Quality Austria And ÖVQ Present 2026 Quality Awards Winners At Salzburg Forum
The Quality Austria Holding and the Austrian Association for Quality (ÖVQ) have announced the winners of the 2026 Quality Awards during the 31st qualityaustria Forum in Salzburg,
AFNOR Group Introduces Food Safety Culture Barometer For Food Chain
AFNOR Group Introduces Food Safety Culture Barometer For Food Chain
The AFNOR Group has introduced a dedicated barometer to help organizations in the food chain assess how their teams perceive food safety. 
New Guide Shows How To Apply UNI 11961 For Model 231 Integration
New Guide Shows How To Apply UNI 11961 For Model 231 Integration
The Italian National Unification Body (UNI) has released a practical guide to help organizations apply UNI 11961:2024 and integrate compliance management systems with Model 231 frameworks designed to prevent corporate liability under Legislative Decree 231/2001.
IFS Food Version 8 Now Available In Hungarian
IFS Food Version 8 Now Available In Hungarian
The International Featured Standards (IFS) has released a Hungarian translation of its IFS Food version 8 standard, expanding access for food producers in Hungary.
Sweden And Iceland Take Leadership Roles In New ISO Children’s Rights Committee
Sweden And Iceland Take Leadership Roles In New ISO Children’s Rights Committee
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) and the Icelandic Standards (IST) will lead the new ISO technical committee ISO/TC 356, which will develop international standards to support the implementation of children’s rights.

Global News

Technical Guides Explain 2026 Updates to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Technical Guides Explain 2026 Updates to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Bureau Veritas has released two technical guides on the revised versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001,
VDA 20 Guide on AI in Quality Management Opens for Feedback
VDA 20 Guide on AI in Quality Management Opens for Feedback
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has released VDA 20 – AI in Quality Management as a draft document and opened it for public feedback until June 30, 2026,
ISO 14155 on Clinical Investigations of Medical Devices in Humans Updated
ISO 14155 on Clinical Investigations of Medical Devices in Humans Updated
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14155:2026, updating the global Good Clinical Practice standard for clinical investigations of medical devices in human subjects.
ISO 17024 Third Edition Published: Updated Rules For Certification Of Persons
ISO 17024 Third Edition Published: Updated Rules For Certification Of Persons
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published the third edition of ISO/IEC 17024,
Sweden Introduces CBAM Accreditation for Emissions Verifiers, Reflecting Broader Global Shift in Climate Data Assurance
Sweden Introduces CBAM Accreditation for Emissions Verifiers, Reflecting Broader Global Shift in Climate Data Assurance
The Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (Swedac) has introduced a new accreditation area for organizations verifying emissions data under the
Youth Leadership Program Opens Applications For 2026–2027 Environmental Cohort
Youth Leadership Program Opens Applications For 2026–2027 Environmental Cohort
Applications are now open for the third cohort of the Environmental Management Youth Leadership Group (YLG 3.0), an initiative of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
PEFC Opens Nominations For Forest Management Working Group Seats
PEFC Opens Nominations For Forest Management Working Group Seats
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is inviting nominations for its Sustainable Forest Management Working Group, with submissions open until April 22, 2026. 
"Global Standard" Opens Second Consultation On Responsible Textile Standard GRTS
"Global Standard" Opens Second Consultation On Responsible Textile Standard GRTS
Global Standard has opened a second public consultation on Draft 2 of the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS),
DIN SPEC 14027 Establishes First Comprehensive Framework for Corporate Security
DIN SPEC 14027 Establishes First Comprehensive Framework for Corporate Security
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 14027,
 
GHG Protocol Begins Scope 3 Revision Tightening Data and Measurement Rules
GHG Protocol Begins Scope 3 Revision Tightening Data and Measurement Rules
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) has launched a major revision of its Scope 3 standard,
ISO 17020 Third Edition Published With Risk-Based Approach
ISO 17020 Third Edition Published With Risk-Based Approach
A new edition of ISO/IEC 17020 has been published, introducing updated requirements for inspection bodies and replacing the 2012 version after a technical revision.
ISO TS 20125-1 for Eco-Design of Digital Services Released
ISO TS 20125-1 for Eco-Design of Digital Services Released
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published ISO/IEC TS 20125-1:2026,
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