ISO 9001:2026 Russian-Language Version Added to Official ISO Website

The Russian-language version of ISO 9001:2026 is now available through the official website of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), expanding access to the new edition for Russian-speaking professionals.

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 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

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

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, an independent Austrian testing, inspection and certification provider, has opened a new branch in Chișinău, expanding its services in the Republic of Moldova.

Czech Standards Agency Forms Council to Help Shape AI Testing Framework

The Czech Standards Agency (ČAS) has formed a Market and Innovation Council to involve the private sector in preparing a regulatory sandbox under the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act).

CYS to Present ISO 9001:2026 at World Standards Day Event

The Cyprus Organisation for Standardisation (CYS) has adopted the new edition of ISO 9001 and announced an open World Standards Day event where it will present CYS EN ISO 9001:2026.

Austria Moves Sustainability Certification to New ÖNORM S 2500 With Broader ESG Focus

Austria’s new ÖNORM S 2500:2026 sustainability management standard took effect on August 1, replacing ONR 192500:2011.

DAkkS Shortens Accreditation Procedures for Calibration Laboratories

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) is introducing new application forms and reference scopes for calibration laboratories to shorten accreditation procedures and reduce costs and administrative work.

Norway Moves to Establish National Biotechnology Standards Committee

Standard Norway and Tekna, a Norwegian professional association for scientists and technologists, are taking steps to establish a national biotechnology standards committee.

Forbici Nursery Gets Italy’s First Native Plant/Biodiversity Certification

CSQA has issued Italy’s first certification under the Native Plant/Biodiversity (Pianta Nativa/Biodiversità) standard to Forbici Agricultural Company’s Forest Plant Nursery in Desenzano del Garda.

IATF Clarifies Complaint Handling for Certification Bodies

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has issued new guidance for certification bodies on handling vehicle manufacturer performance complaints through the IATF Complaint Management System (IATF CMS).

How SBTi and GHG Protocol Updates Expand Options for Corporate Emissions Accounting

Changes from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and Greenhouse Gas Protocol, two major frameworks for corporate climate targets and greenhouse-gas accounting, are expanding the options companies have for addressing and accounting for value-chain emissions.

ISO 9001:2026 Officially Launched

The sixth edition of ISO 9001, the world’s most widely used quality management system standard, has been officially launched by ISO during a virtual press conference.

Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS) Launches for Certification of Wider Range of Fibers

Global Standards has launched the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), a new certification standard for textiles made from a wider range of plant, animal, synthetic, man-made cellulosic and recycled fibers.

ISO 45001 Second Edition Clears DIS Ballot With Overwhelming Support

The draft second edition of ISO 45001 has passed its Draft International Standard (DIS) vote with only one vote against, moving the revision closer to its planned publication in the first half of 2027.

Second Edition of ISO/IEC 17065 Reaches Final Approval Phase

The second edition of ISO/IEC 17065, which sets requirements for bodies that certify products, processes and services, has moved further into the final approval process and is now at stage 50.20 of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) phase.

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

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

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, 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

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 has published ISO 45010, the first International Standard focused on supporting employees experiencing menstruation and menopause at work.