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Proposed Standards Committee On 'Made in Europe' Criteria, Sovereignty and Resilience
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has proposed creating a new CEN and CENELEC Joint Technical Committee to define how “made in Europe” criteria should be assessed and verified,
DGQ Survey Examines Career Development in Quality Management
The German Society for Quality (DGQ) has opened a short survey examining how professionals enter and develop careers in quality management and quality assurance, as
Italy Publishes National Versions of ISO/IEC 17020 and 17024 Conformity Assessment Standards
The Italian National Unification Body (UNI) has published the Italian-language national versions of recently updated ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17024, replacing the previous 2012 editions.
EN 18120 Series Published to Support Design of Plastic Packaging for Recycling
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published the EN 18120 series, a new set of European standards that guide the design of plastic packaging for recycling.
‘Faktor Q’ Podcast Launches With Episode on Quality Culture in ISO 9001:2026
The German trade publication QZ has launched its new “Faktor Q” podcast with a first episode arguing that the upcoming ISO 9001:2026 update will make quality culture a more assessable part of quality management and leadership responsibility.
ILNAS Opens Revision of Laboratory Information Security Standard
The Luxembourg Institute of Standardisation, Accreditation, Safety, and Quality of Products and Services (ILNAS) has launched a public call for participation in the revision of the national standard ILNAS 107:2020,
France Prepares Transition to Revised ISO 17020 Standard
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) is preparing accredited inspection bodies for the transition to the revised ISO/IEC 17020 standard following its publication on March 27, 2026.
EA Updates Guidance for Assessing Point-of-Care Testing Under EN ISO 15189
European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has published a revised version of EA-4/20, updating how laboratories and accreditation bodies assess point-of-care testing (POCT) under EN ISO 15189:2022.
UNI Honors 2026 Paolo Scolari Award Winners for Contributions to Standardization
The Italian National Unification Body (UNI) has announced the winners of the 2026 Paolo Scolari Award, recognizing individuals who made significant contributions to technical standardization, quality infrastructure, and the promotion of standards culture in Italy and Europe.
UNI and Accredia Release April Editions of Their Monthly Publications
The Italian National Unification Body (UNI) and the Italian accreditation body Accredia have released the April 2026 editions of their monthly publications, STANDARD and AccrediaLetter.
EN 18235-1 Sets Foundation for Trusted Data Sharing in Europe
CEN and CENELEC have published EN 18235-1:2026, setting out a common framework for trusted data transactions across organizations.
DAkkS Remains In International Accreditation System Even Without Direct Global ACI Membership
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) remains effectively part of the global accreditation system through the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA),Global News
IATF Introduces Mandatory Auditor Training for Corporate Scheme Audits
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved a new mandatory training module to strengthen how auditors assess organizations certified under corporate audit schemes for IATF 16949.
ISO/TS 19384 Sets First Standard for Digital Service Excellence
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO/TS 19384:2026,
FSSC Issues Five Sector-Specific Guides for Development Program Implementation
The Foundation for Food Safety Certification (FSSC) has published five sector-specific guidance documents to support organizations using the FSSC Development Program,
ISO 14001 Fourth Edition Officially Released
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14001:2026, marking the release of the fourth edition of the world’s most widely used environmental management systems standard.
Global ACI Introduced: IAF and ILAC Successor Presents New Identity
A new international accreditation body, Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated, has introduced a new identity as Global ACI, including a logo and communication channels after starting operations on January 1, 2026.
ISO 17067 Revision Expands Conformity Assessment Schemes
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (CASCO) is revising ISO/IEC 17067 to expand its scope from product certification to a broader framework for conformity assessment schemes.
ISO Establishes Working Group on Environmental and Social Impact Data in Agrifood Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has set up a new working group under ISO/TC 347 to develop a standardized way to record and share data on environmental and social impacts across agrifood supply chains.
European AI Standard for Computer Vision prEN 18281 Enters Public Enquiry
A European draft standard, prEN 18281, for evaluating AI systems that analyze images and video has entered public enquiry, setting out how such systems should be assessed as part of the broader framework supporting the EU AI Act.
Work Begins on IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Standard Update
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has begun work on updating IEC 60601-1, the core standard for the safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment.
ISSB Proposes Updates to Three SASB Standards, Refining Sustainability Reporting in Agriculture, Food and Power
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has issued a consultation on proposed amendments to three Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards to support alignment with IFRS S1 and IFRS S2,
FSC Proposes New Approach To Intact Forest Landscapes Protection
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched two public consultations on draft Advice Notes to strengthen how Intact Forest Landscapes (IFLs) are managed and protected.
