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DIN and DKE Publish Whitepaper on Using SMART Standards to Simplify AI Testing
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies (DKE) have published a whitepaper outlining how SMART Standards could
Bulgaria’s BAS Passes Re-Evaluation, Retains EA MLA Signatory Status
The Bulgarian Accreditation Service (BAS) has retained its signatory status under the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) Multilateral Agreement (MLA) after passing its latest peer re-evaluation.
SNAS Updates Accreditation Guidelines on Sanctions and Use of ICT
The Slovak National Accreditation Service (SNAS) has updated two accreditation guidelines covering sanctions and the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in audits and assessments.
RvA Gains European Recognition for EN ISO 20387 Biobank Accreditation
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has gained European recognition for its EN ISO 20387 biobank accreditation activity, after the standard was added to its European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) Multilateral Agreement (MLA) scope.
ReMade Gains European Accreditation Recognition With Accredia in Coordinating Role
The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has recognized the ReMade certification scheme within the European accreditation system, with Accredia taking the lead in coordinating accreditation for the scheme across Europe.
How Denmark Is Implementing EmpCo Rules Against Greenwashing
Denmark tightened its green marketing rules on September 27 as the EU Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (EmpCo) Directive began applying across member states.
Patrice Godonou and Digital Product Passports Committee Honored in SIS Annual Awards
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has named Patrice Godonou its 2026 Leader of the Year and TK 639 Digital Product Passports its Committee of the Year.
BDS Updates Terms for Buying and Using Standards
The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) has updated its general terms for providing standards and services, clarifying how purchased standards may be used and the rules protecting copyright.
EU Introduces Sustainability Rating Scheme for Data Centers
The European Commission (EC) has proposed a common EU rating scheme for data centers to make their energy and water use more transparent and encourage more sustainable integration with the electricity system.
Slovenian Translation of ISO 9001:2026 Now Available
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) has published ISO 9001:2026 in Slovenian as SIST EN ISO 9001:2026, Quality management systems – Requirements.
AFNOR Proposes New CEN Committee on Sustainable Film and Audiovisual Production
The French Standardization Association (AFNOR) has proposed creating a new European Committee for Standardization (CEN) technical committee for sustainable live-action film and audiovisual production.
CAF Quality Management Model Set for Major Revision
A revision of the Common Assessment Framework (CAF), Europe's quality management and self-assessment model for public sector organizations, is underway, with a new version expected in 2027.Global News
GGN Label Updates Sustainability Claims as EU Rules Begin to Apply
Agraya has updated the sustainability claims used with its GGN label as new European Union rules on environmental marketing began to apply on September 27.
GFSI Seeks Feedback on Freshcare and SQF Programs Under 2024 Requirements
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened public consultations on Freshcare Food Safety & Quality Standard Edition 5 (2026) and SQF Code Edition 10 for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
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
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 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 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
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
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 Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has set three-year transition periods for accredited certification to ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026 , 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.
