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Swedac Announces Transition to Third Edition of ISO/IEC 17020
Swedac Announces Transition to Third Edition of ISO/IEC 17020
The Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (Swedac) has announced the transition to the third edition of ISO/IEC 17020, published in Sweden as SS-EN ISO/IEC 17020:2026.
ČAS Updates Procedures for Approving Electronic Records Management Software
ČAS Updates Procedures for Approving Electronic Records Management Software
The Czech Standardization Agency (ČAS) has updated the procedures and testing documents used to assess electronic records management systems (eSSL).
SNAS Broadens Role of Emissions Technical Committee
SNAS Broadens Role of Emissions Technical Committee
The Slovak National Accreditation Service (SNAS) has issued a new edition of ST-06, its statute governing technical committees, effective June 2026.
UNE and CRED Publish New Specifications for Food and Mobility Data Spaces
UNE and CRED Publish New Specifications for Food and Mobility Data Spaces
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) and the Data Spaces Reference Center (CRED) have published two new specifications designed to support data interoperability in the food and mobility sectors.
Croatia Adopts New Edition of ISO/IEC 17020
Croatia Adopts New Edition of ISO/IEC 17020
The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) has informed accredited inspection bodies that the new edition of HRN EN ISO/IEC 17020:2026 has been published in Croatia.
Slovenia Launches ESG Voucher for Voluntary Sustainability Reporting
Slovenia Launches ESG Voucher for Voluntary Sustainability Reporting
The Slovenian Enterprise Fund (SPS) has launched a new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Voucher to help micro, small and medium-sized enterprises prepare voluntary sustainability reports.
DGQ Releases AI Prompt Library for Quality Managers
DGQ Releases AI Prompt Library for Quality Managers
The German Society for Quality (DGQ) has released an AI prompt library designed to help quality professionals use artificial intelligence in their daily work.
EU Agrees Common NIS2 Incident Reporting Templates Across Member States
EU Agrees Common NIS2 Incident Reporting Templates Across Member States
The European Commission (EC), together with EU Member States and the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) through the NIS2 Cooperation Group, has agreed on common templates for reporting cybersecurity incidents.
European AI Logging Standard Opens for Public Comment
European AI Logging Standard Opens for Public Comment
CEN and CENELEC have opened the draft standard prEN 18229-1 for public comment, proposing rules for how AI systems should keep records of their activities and decisions under the EU AI Act.
Luxembourg Launches National Space Standardization Commission
Luxembourg Launches National Space Standardization Commission
The Luxembourg Institute for Standardization, Accreditation, Safety and Quality of Products and Services (ILNAS) has launched a new National Standardization Commission for the space sector,
UNE Marks 40 Years of Standardization With Milestone Video
UNE Marks 40 Years of Standardization With Milestone Video
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has released a video marking its 40th anniversary,
Sweden Invites Comments on ISO 37401 Diversity Management Standard
Sweden Invites Comments on ISO 37401 Diversity Management Standard
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) is inviting stakeholders to comment on ISO/DIS 37401, the draft version of a proposed IISO standard for diversity management.

Global News

BRCGS Updates Meat Supply Chain Assurance Module
BRCGS Updates Meat Supply Chain Assurance Module
The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has updated its Additional Module 11: Meat Supply Chain Assurance.
ISO 29997 Offers First International Framework for Quality Internships
ISO 29997 Offers First International Framework for Quality Internships
ISO 29997:2025 provides the first international framework designed to help organizations deliver higher-quality internships through clearer planning, management and evaluation practices.
Experts Behind ISO 14001:2026 Explain New Focus on Climate, Biodiversity and Results
Experts Behind ISO 14001:2026 Explain New Focus on Climate, Biodiversity and Results
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has outlined the most important changes in ISO 14001:2026,
New ISO/IEC 15408 and 18045 Editions Update Common Criteria Framework
New ISO/IEC 15408 and 18045 Editions Update Common Criteria Framework
ISO/IEC 15408-1:2026 and ISO/IEC 18045:2026 have been published, updating the Common Criteria framework, an international system used to evaluate the security of IT products.
FDA Partially Recognizes ISO 10993-1:2025 for Medical Devices
FDA Partially Recognizes ISO 10993-1:2025 for Medical Devices
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has partially recognized ISO 10993-1:2025, the latest edition of the international standard used to assess the biological safety of medical devices.
Licensing Instead of Sales: ISO Changes How Standards Are Used
Licensing Instead of Sales: ISO Changes How Standards Are Used
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is preparing to replace its traditional standards sales approach with a licensing model that would give users defined rights to use standards content instead of broad unrestricted access.
BRCGS Updates Food Safety, Packaging, Storage, and Broker Rules to Meet New GFSI Requirements
BRCGS Updates Food Safety, Packaging, Storage, and Broker Rules to Meet New GFSI Requirements
BRCGS has updated certification requirements for its Food Safety, Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution, and Agents and Brokers standards,
ISO 45001 Revision Signals Changes in How Companies Manage Workplace Safety
ISO 45001 Revision Signals Changes in How Companies Manage Workplace Safety
The revision of ISO 45001 is expected to push companies beyond traditional workplace safety management by placing greater emphasis on mental health, organizational resilience, safety culture, and climate-related risks.
International Olympic Committee Certified to ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Standard
International Olympic Committee Certified to ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Standard
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been re-certified to ISO 20121:2024 for sustainability management at the corporate events it directly organizes and finances, including IOC Sessions, conferences, Olympic Day activities, and commission meetings.
Core Industrial Safety Framework IEC 61508 Undergoes Major Revision
Core Industrial Safety Framework IEC 61508 Undergoes Major Revision
The IEC 61508 series, the international foundation for many industrial functional safety standards,
 
FSC Proposes New Rules for Certification Statements and Audit Duration
FSC Proposes New Rules for Certification Statements and Audit Duration
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on two draft Advice Notes that would update certification body requirements related to certification statements and minimum audit duration for Forest Management audits.
ILO Moves to Modernize International Labour Standards Reporting
ILO Moves to Modernize International Labour Standards Reporting
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is preparing a major overhaul of how countries report on international labour standards.
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