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Luxembourg Starts Review of Revised ILNAS 107 for Laboratory Information Security
Luxembourg Starts Review of Revised ILNAS 107 for Laboratory Information Security
The Luxembourg Institute of Standardisation, Accreditation, Safety and Quality of Products and Services (ILNAS) has opened a public consultation on ILNAS 107:2026, which updates national guidance for information security audits during laboratory accreditation.
Dutch Accreditation Council Updates ISO/IEC 17020 Transition Document and Publishes ISO/IEC 17024 Plan
Dutch Accreditation Council Updates ISO/IEC 17020 Transition Document and Publishes ISO/IEC 17024 Plan
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has updated its existing ASR013 transition specification for EN ISO/IEC 17020:2026 and published a new ASR014 transition specification for EN ISO/IEC 17024:2026.
SEK Enhances KravSmart Digital Standards Platform
SEK Enhances KravSmart Digital Standards Platform
Swedish Electrotechnical Standardization Organization (SEK) has updated its KravSmart digital standards platform with a new lifecycle view, improved search results and easier navigation.
Poland Adjusts Accreditation Rules for Transition to New EU Construction Products Regulation
Poland Adjusts Accreditation Rules for Transition to New EU Construction Products Regulation
The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has opened consultation on revised DAN-01 accreditation rules as the construction products sector transitions from the existing EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR), Regulation (EU) No 305/2011, to the new CPR, Regulation (EU) 2024/3110.
Bureau Veritas Iberia Becomes First ENAC-Accredited ISO 37301 Certification Body
Bureau Veritas Iberia Becomes First ENAC-Accredited ISO 37301 Certification Body
Bureau Veritas Iberia has become the first certification body accredited by the Spanish National Accreditation Body (ENAC) to certify compliance management systems under UNE-EN ISO 37301.
Revista UNE Puts New ISO 9001 at Center Stage With Detailed Look at 2026 Changes
Revista UNE Puts New ISO 9001 at Center Stage With Detailed Look at 2026 Changes
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has published the September 2026 issue of Revista UNE, with ISO 9001:2026 as its main feature and a closer look at the changes organizations will need to understand.
CEN and CENELEC Announce 2026 Standards+Innovation Award Nominees
CEN and CENELEC Announce 2026 Standards+Innovation Award Nominees
CEN and CENELEC have published the nominees for the 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards, with 26 submissions received from their members across four categories.
Italy Publishes UNI/PdR 193:2026 for Digital Skills Certification
Italy Publishes UNI/PdR 193:2026 for Digital Skills Certification
The Italian Standards Body (UNI) has published UNI/PdR 193:2026, setting common requirements for assessing and certifying digital skills in Italy based on the European DigComp and DigCompEdu frameworks.
CEN and CENELEC Young Professionals Series Returns With Markus Beckman
CEN and CENELEC Young Professionals Series Returns With Markus Beckman
CEN and CENELEC have started the 2026 edition of their Young Professionals in European Standardization interview series with Swedish sustainability specialist Markus Beckman, whose work focuses on life-cycle assessment and the reuse of construction products.
Seven Updated EN 12896 Standards Published for Public Transport Data Exchange
Seven Updated EN 12896 Standards Published for Public Transport Data Exchange
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published seven updated standards in the EN 12896 series, known as Transmodel, bringing Europe's reference model for public transport data to version 6.2.
Sweden’s First Preparedness Standard SS 22306 Enters Final Stage
Sweden’s First Preparedness Standard SS 22306 Enters Final Stage
The Swedish Standards Institute (SIS) is finalizing SS 22306, Sweden’s first preparedness standard for helping organizations continue operating during wartime or the threat of war.
TÜV AUSTRIA Opens New Branch in Moldova
TÜV AUSTRIA Opens New Branch in Moldova
TÜV AUSTRIA, an independent Austrian testing, inspection and certification provider, has opened a new branch in Chișinău, expanding its services in the Republic of Moldova.

Global News

SMART Initiative Enters Pilot Phase in October, Testing Nine Standards
SMART Initiative Enters Pilot Phase in October, Testing Nine Standards
A pilot of the ISO and IEC SMART standards initiative will begin in October, testing nine selected international standards.
New Net Zero Carbon Cities Standard Project Approved as ISO 37115-2
New Net Zero Carbon Cities Standard Project Approved as ISO 37115-2
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved a proposal for ISO 37115-2, a new standard that will set out principles and fundamentals for net zero carbon cities.
First Edition of ISO 41002 Guides Development of Facility Management Organizations
First Edition of ISO 41002 Guides Development of Facility Management Organizations
The first edition of ISO 41002 gives organizations guidance on how to develop and structure their facility management function across strategic, tactical and operational levels.
ISO/DTS 5112 Road Vehicle Cybersecurity Audit Guidance Reaches Final Approval Stage
ISO/DTS 5112 Road Vehicle Cybersecurity Audit Guidance Reaches Final Approval Stage
ISO/DTS 5112, the draft Technical Specification for auditing cybersecurity management systems (CSMS) across the automotive supply chain, has reached the final approval stage.
ISO 37011 Webinars on Purpose-Driven Organizations Set for September 22 and 23
ISO 37011 Webinars on Purpose-Driven Organizations Set for September 22 and 23
Two international webinars on ISO 37011, the draft guidance standard for purpose-driven organizations, will be held on September 22 and 23 ahead of consultation on the draft beginning September 24, 2026. 
ISO 45010 Becomes First International Standard on Menstruation and Menopause at Work
ISO 45010 Becomes First International Standard on Menstruation and Menopause at Work
ISO has published ISO 45010, the first International Standard focused on supporting employees experiencing menstruation and menopause at work.
Digital Identity Standards Now Freely Accessible Worldwide
Digital Identity Standards Now Freely Accessible Worldwide
Key ISO and IEC digital identity standards, including the ISO/IEC 18013 and ISO/IEC 23220 series, are now freely accessible worldwide through a new sponsorship model set up by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the OpenWallet Foundation (OWF).
GFSI Opens Consultation on FSSC 22000 Version 7 Against 2024 Benchmarking Requirements
GFSI Opens Consultation on FSSC 22000 Version 7 Against 2024 Benchmarking Requirements
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public consultation on the recently updated FSSC 22000 Version 7 as part of its assessment against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
Accreditation Bodies Roll Out ISO 14001 Transition Plans
Accreditation Bodies Roll Out ISO 14001 Transition Plans
Accreditation bodies are putting the ISO 14001:2026 transition timetable into practice, with Norwegian Accreditation (NA) among the latest to publish detailed arrangements for certification bodies moving to the revised environmental management systems standard.
ISO Considers Three Tourism Proposals on Restaurant Evaluation, Tourist Guides and AI
ISO Considers Three Tourism Proposals on Restaurant Evaluation, Tourist Guides and AI
Three tourism standardization proposals are now under consideration at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), covering restaurant evaluation, professional tourist guide services and the use of artificial intelligence with tourism destination data. 
ISO 14002-3 Released as Guidance on Climate Change
ISO 14002-3 Released as Guidance on Climate Change
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 14002-3:2026, new guidance to help organizations using ISO 14001 address climate change through their environmental management systems.
AIQI Publishes First AI Use Case for Management System Certification Decisions
AIQI Publishes First AI Use Case for Management System Certification Decisions
The Artificial Intelligence Quality Infrastructure (AIQI) Consortium has published a new use case examining how AI could support management system certification decisions, including the risks, limitations and controls that conformity assessment bodies may need to consider.
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