UNE Outlines ISO 9001 Changes and Announces September 17 Meeting

With the release of ISO 9001:2026 just days away, the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has released a video outlining the main changes in the new edition and announced a September 17 event focused on the standard.

AFNOR Schedules Workshop About Changes in ISO 9001:2026

The AFNOR Group will hold a workshop in Nantes on September 17 on the main changes in ISO 9001:2026, one day after the revised standard is expected to be officially published. 

Swedac Launches New Accreditation Search With AI Assistant Access

Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (Swedac) has launched a new search service for its accreditation register, making it easier to find and verify accredited organizations.

How NEN 7510 Provides a Starting Point for New Cybersecurity Act Requirements

With the Dutch Cybersecurity Act (Cbw) now in force, healthcare organizations already using NEN 7510 can use their existing risk assessments, security measures as a starting point for addressing the new requirements.

Accredia Annual Report: Over 100,000 Italian Companies Have Certified Management Systems

The Italian Accreditation Body (Accredia) reports in its 2025 Annual Report that the number of companies with accredited certified management systems exceeded 100,000, up from about 75,000 in 2012.

How Slovenian Suppliers Prove Sustainability Practices to Large Buyers

Slovenian companies supplying automotive, electrical engineering, chemical, food and retail groups are increasingly being asked by large customers to provide sustainability data.

HZN Publishes Croatian Translation of Electrical Voltage Standard EN 60038

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has published a Croatian-language translation of EN 60038:2011, which Croatia has adopted nationally as HRN EN 60038:2011. The standard sets standard voltage values for electrical supply systems and for the design of electrical equipment and systems.

First Five European Agile Specifications (EAS) Published as Faster Path to Standards

The first five European Agile Specifications (EAS) have been published following pilot projects that demonstrated a faster way to develop technical documents that may later become full European standards.

After Months of Negotiations, DAkkS Applies to Join Global ACI

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has formally applied to join Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI), moving toward membership after months of negotiations over changes to the new international accreditation organization’s rules.

Austria Makes Greenwashing Illegal From September 27

Austria will make specified forms of greenwashing, the use of misleading environmental claims in marketing, illegal from September 27, 2026.

Ten QM Software Providers to Present Their Tools at SAQ-QUALICON Event

SAQ-QUALICON is organizing a free online Tool Arena on December 10, 2026, where 10 providers will present their own quality management software.

Sweden Sets Transition to Revised Inspection Body Accreditation Standard

Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (Swedac) has set its transition plan for ISO/IEC 17020:2026,the revised international standard for inspection bodies. New accreditation applications must use the 2026 edition from October 1, 2026, while the 2012 edition will cease to apply in March 2029.

VDA Releases ISA 2027 Information Security Assessment Catalogue for TISAX

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has published ISA 2027, the next version of the Information Security Assessment (ISA) catalogue used by TISAX, an information security assessment and exchange mechanism for the automotive industry. 

Global Standards Updates Flagship GOTS Standard to Version 8.1

The Global Standards (GS) has updated the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) to Version 8.1, its first revision since the major Version 8.0 release in March.

TÜV SÜD Acquires SustainCERT to Accelerate Digital Carbon Verification

Germany-based testing, inspection and certification company TÜV SÜD has acquired climate verification platform SustainCERT

ISO 30201 Adds Human Resources to the ISO Management System Family

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 30201:2026, the first international requirements standard for human resources management systems.

ISO/PAS 25171 Provides First International Auditing Guide for ISO 21001 Educational Management Systems

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/PAS 25171:2026, the first international guidance for auditing educational organization management systems under ISO 21001:2025.

Proposal Calls for ISO Committee on Responsible Business Practices and Sustainability Reporting

An International Organization for Standardization (ISO) technical committee has been proposed to develop standards for responsible business practices and sustainability reporting.

CanadaGAP Version 11 Achieves GFSI Recognition Under 2024 Benchmark

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized CanadaGAP Food Safety Program Version 11.0 against its 2024 Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs), allowing

ISO 9001:2026 Receives Final Approval Ahead of September Publication

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved the final draft of ISO 9001:2026 with overwhelming support, clearing the way for publication of the revised quality management standard, which is expected in September 2026.

Codex Defines When 'May Contain' Allergen Labels Are Justified

New international guidance adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission aims to make 'may contain' allergen labels more consistent and trustworthy.

ISO 14025:2026 Brings First Major Update to Environmental Product Declarations in 20 Years

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14025:2026, the first major revision of the international standard for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) since 2006. 

ISO/IEC 27000 Updated With Clearer Guidance for Information Security Standards

ISO and IEC have updated ISO/IEC 27000, the guide to the ISO/IEC 27000 family of information security standards.

AIAG and VDA Publish Global Guide for Better Manufacturing Process Control

A new joint manual from the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) establishes a single international approach to monitoring and improving manufacturing processes.