SNAS Adds CBAM Accreditation and Updates Five Guidelines and Policies

The Slovak National Accreditation Service (SNAS) began accepting applications for accreditation under the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on October 20, 2026.

France Extends Previous Audit Rules for Qualiopi Training Certification Through 2026

France will allow professional training providers already certified under Qualiopi to use the previous requirements for surveillance and renewal audits until December 31, 2026.

Spain Leads Development of ISO 20525:2026 for Sharing Tourism Data

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) and SEGITTUR, Spain's state-owned tourism innovation company, have led the development of ISO 20525:2026, a new international standard that establishes a common language for sharing digital information about tourism destinations.

DIN Warns Against Departing from International Standards in EU Reform

The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has warned against weakening the role of international standards in the European Commission's proposed reform of standardization rules.

NSAI Sets Out ISO 14001:2026 Transition Timeline and Audit Requirements

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has published its transition policy for organizations certified to I.S. EN ISO 14001:2015, setting out deadlines and audit arrangements for moving to the 2026 edition.

AI and the Human Factor at the Heart of France's Quality Month 2026

The French quality professionals' network France Qualité will organize Quality Month 2026 from November 2 to December 2,

EN 18286 Becomes First Harmonized Standard Cited Under EU AI Act

EN 18286:2026, which sets quality management system requirements for AI providers, has become the first harmonized European standard cited in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) in support of the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act.

Transition to ISO 14001:2026: HAA Outlines Requirements and Deadlines

The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) published instructions outlining the requirements and deadlines for accredited certification bodies transitioning to HRN EN ISO 14001:2026 on October 19, 2026.

ISO 9001:2026, Bilingual Edition of ISO 16559 and New Digital Identification Committee in HZN September Bulletin

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) published the September 2026 issue of its official bulletin, e-Glasilo, covering developments in national, European, and international standardization, including the new ISO 9001:2026. 

PKN Conference to Explore Changes in ISO 9001:2026 and Their Practical Impact

The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) will hold a conference on November 3, 2026, in Warsaw to explore the changes introduced in ISO 9001:2026 and their practical impact on organizations.

BELAC Surveys Interest in New Sustainability Accreditation Activities

The Belgian Accreditation Body (BELAC) has launched a survey to assess demand for new accreditation activities related to sustainability.

DAkkS Confirms Continued Use of ILAC and IAF Marks During Global ACI Transition

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has confirmed that accredited conformity assessment bodies can continue using the ILAC MRA and IAF MLA marks until further notice.

How ISO/PAS 8800 Is Being Applied to Automotive AI Safety: Geely and Synopsys Examples

Two case studies published by SGS on October 16, 2026, show how ISO/PAS 8800:2024 is being applied to automotive AI safety.

BRCGS Releases Consumer Products Issue 5, Training Courses Coming Soon

BRCGS launched Issue 5 of its Consumer Products standard on October 13, 2026, at BRCGS Connect Americas in Nashville.

ISO 30439:2026 Sets Guidelines for Safe Handling of Workforce Data

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 30439:2026, providing guidance on the safe handling of personal data used in human resource management (HRM).

FSC Addresses European Forest Certification Concerns as Romanian Harvesting Comes Under Review

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has addressed concerns about forest management and certification in Europe, including a formal complaint over harvesting activities in Romania.

ISO Survey 2025 Shows Global Certification Growth, With Unusually Sharp Rise in India

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the 2025 ISO Survey, reporting more than 3.28 million valid management system certificates worldwide.

AIAG Updates Guidelines for Supplier Management and Electronic Assembly

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has released updated editions of two Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) guidelines covering supplier management and electronic assembly manufacturing.

IEC 62366-3 for AI Medical Device Usability Reaches Committee Draft Stage

A proposed technical specification providing guidance on usability engineering for medical devices using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), IEC 62366-3, has reached the committee draft stage.

ISO/IEC 27017:2026 Updates Information Security Controls for Cloud Services

ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27017:2026, an updated international standard providing guidance on information security controls for cloud services.

ISO Seeks Feedback on Draft ISO 56011 for Innovation Management Competencies

ISO/DIS 56011, a draft international standard outlining the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to manage innovation effectively, is now open for feedback.

ISO Publishes New Guide on Education About Standardization Around the World

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published Education about Standardization: Perspectives and Practices (PUB100508), a new guide exploring how standards are being integrated into education systems worldwide.

ISO/IEC 9837:2026 Establishes Common Concepts for Systems Resilience

ISO/IEC 9837:2026, a new international standard on systems resilience, provides a common basis for understanding how systems can withstand disruptions, adapt to adverse conditions, and recover from failures.

2026 Deming Prize Winners Announced

The Deming Prize Committee announced the 2026 winners on October 6, recognizing two individuals for their contributions to quality management and four organizations from Japan, India, and Indonesia.