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FSC Puts Revised Ukraine Risk Assessment Into Effect With No Transition Period
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has put its revised Risk Assessment for Ukraine into effect from August 14, 2026, with no transition period.
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.
March 2029 Deadline Set for ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Transition in Denmark
The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has set a March 31, 2029 deadline for inspection bodies to complete the transition to ISO/IEC 17020:2026.
NEN Launches Standards Committee for Events Sector
The Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has launched a national Events standards committee, giving Dutch organizations and experts a formal route to influence international standards for the events sector.
PKN News August Edition: ISO 9001 Revision and Quality in Practice
The August edition of PKN News from the Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) focuses on the ISO 9001 revision and shows how standards support quality and safety in areas ranging from healthcare to major sporting events.
Czech Quality and Sustainability Conference Set for September 10
The 10th National Conference on Quality and Sustainability will examine how digitalization can support quality, security, competitiveness, and sustainable development.
SIST Seminar Targets Standards, Compliance, and Market Access for Innovative Companies
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) will hold a free seminar on September 22 to help innovative companies use standards when developing products and preparing them for the Slovenian and EU markets.
Slovenia Seeks Members for New Quantum Technologies Committee
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) is inviting experts to join a new national technical committee on quantum technologies, with applications due October 1, 2026.
First ISO Secretary-General Visit to Croatia Leads New HZN e-Glasilo
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has released its July 2026 e-Glasilo, led by the first official visit to Croatia by an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Secretary-General.
FSC Revises Regulatory Module After EUDR Simplifications
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has revised its Regulatory Module to align with the latest simplifications to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), reducing due diligence and risk assessment obligations for some certificate holders.
ISS Webinar Prepares Organizations for ISO 9001:2026 Changes
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) will hold a free webinar on September 18 on changes in ISO 9001:2026.
Bulgaria Establishes Innovation Management Standards Committee
The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) has established BDS/TC 109, a technical committee dedicated to innovation management standards, replacing an expert working group that had operated in the field since 2011.Global News
IAQG Centralizes Aerospace Auditor Authentication
The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) has centralized the authentication of aerospace quality management system auditors, replacing the previous network of independent Auditor Authentication Bodies (AABs).
FSC Revised Trademark Standard Takes Effect
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched a new online training course to support implementation of its revised trademark standard, FSC-STD-50-001 V3-0, which takes effect on July 1, 2026.
SIS Offers Free Access to ISO 45001 Draft
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has made the proposed second edition of ISO 45001 - draft available for free download and public review,
ISO/DIS 9002 Ballot Opens for Comment
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO/DIS 9002 for ballot, opening the international comment period on the revision of the guidance standard for applying ISO 9001.
Public Consultation Opens on ISO 14060, First International Standard for Net Zero Alignment
ISO 14060, the first international standard for net zero alignment, has entered public consultation.
EU Approves EN ISO 15223-1 for Medical Device and IVD Labeling
The European Commission (EC) has approved EN ISO 15223-1, the standard used for symbols on medical device and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) labeling, for use in demonstrating compliance with EU requirements for these products.
GFSI Seeks Feedback on JFSM Recognition Under Benchmarking Requirements v2024
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation on the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) application for recognition under GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
Chery Added as IATF's Third Asian Automotive Group Member
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved the addition of Chery Automobile, as a new member of IATF AISBL, making it the third Asian automotive group represented in the organization.
IFS Announces June Release of Progress Logistics Version 2
IFS will publish IFS Progress Logistics version 2 at the end of June, updating the program that helps companies prepare for IFS Logistics certification.
Third Cohort of Environmental Management Youth Leadership Group Kicks Off
The third cohort of the ISO Environmental Management (ISO/TC 207) Youth Leadership Group (YLG 3.0) has held its kick-off meeting, bringing together more than 45 participants from around 30 countries.
ISO 9606 Requirements for Welder Qualification Under Revision
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is revising ISO 9606, the international standard for qualification testing of welders performing fusion welding.
