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AFNOR Schedules Workshop About Changes in ISO 9001:2026
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Serbia’s Innovation Fund Offers MSMEs Up to RSD 3.6 Million in AI Vouchers
Serbia’s Innovation Fund Offers MSMEs Up to RSD 3.6 Million in AI Vouchers
The Innovation Fund of the Republic of Serbia (IF) is offering eligible micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) up to RSD 3.6 million in AI vouchers to introduce or expand the use of artificial intelligence in their business.
Sarajevo Centar Municipality Offers Up to KM 2,000 for Certification Costs
Sarajevo Centar Municipality Offers Up to KM 2,000 for Certification Costs
Sarajevo’s Centar Municipality is offering certification cost refunds to local craft businesses and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) based and operating in the municipality.
First Five European Agile Specifications (EAS) Published as Faster Path to Standards
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
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 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
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.

Global News

GFSI Seeks Feedback on JFSM Recognition Under Benchmarking Requirements v2024
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
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 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
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
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.
ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group Releases First AI-Focused Guidance
ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group Releases First AI-Focused Guidance
The ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group (APG) has published new guidance on auditing  quality management systems that use artificial intelligence, marking the group's first publication dedicated specifically to AI. 
ISO 10993-6 Standard for Implantation Testing Updated
ISO 10993-6 Standard for Implantation Testing Updated
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a revised edition of ISO 10993-6, expanding guidance for implantation studies used in the biological evaluation of medical devices.
All 12 Recognized Food Safety Program Owners Apply for GFSI Version 2024 Recognition
All 12 Recognized Food Safety Program Owners Apply for GFSI Version 2024 Recognition
The Consumer Goods Forum's Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has confirmed that all 12 previously recognized Certification Program Owners (CPOs) have applied for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
ISO 14002-3 Climate Guidance Advances to Final Draft Stage
ISO 14002-3 Climate Guidance Advances to Final Draft Stage
ISO 14002-3, a guidance standard for managing climate-related issues within ISO 14001 environmental management systems, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage.
ISO/TS 23485 Nears Draft Technical Specification Stage Following Review of 300 Comments
ISO/TS 23485 Nears Draft Technical Specification Stage Following Review of 300 Comments
The International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) Technical Committee 210 (ISO/TC 210) is advancing work on ISO/TS 23485,
Global ACI Explains Which IAF and ILAC Documents Remain in Force During Transition
Global ACI Explains Which IAF and ILAC Documents Remain in Force During Transition
The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has published a cross-reference tableshowing the status of former International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) publications.
Standards Behind the FIFA World Cup 2026
Standards Behind the FIFA World Cup 2026
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico,
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