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INAB Spring 2026 Newsletter Spotlights European Peer Evaluation
The Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) has published its Spring 2026 newsletter,
How the Digital Omnibus Agreement Revises AI Act Timeline and Standards Plans
The European Union (EU) has reached a provisional agreement on the Digital Omnibus package, a planned update to the AI Act that includes
BDS Honors Experts for Contributions to Standardization
The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) presented awards to five experts during its regular General Assembly on April 24 in recognition of their contributions to national and international standardization activities.
ISO 14001:2026 Now Available in Swedish
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has published the Swedish-language edition of ISO 14001:2026,
Greece Appoints Experts to Develop 10 Circular Economy Standards
The Hellenic Organization for Standardization (ELOT) has approved the appointment of experts who will support its technical committees in developing 10 standards linked to circular economy implementation in Greece.
Austria Reveals Five Finalists for State Prize for Business Quality 2026
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs, Energy and Tourism (BMWET) and Quality Austria have announced the five finalists shortlisted for Austria’s State Prize for Business Quality 2026, with the winner set to be revealed on June 17 in Vienna.
France Invites Food Sector Feedback on ISO 22000 Revision
The French Association for Standardization (AFNOR) is inviting food sector stakeholders to comment on the draft revision of ISO 22000 as part of both the international update process and the future French adoption of the standard as NF EN ISO 22000.
Lidl Italia Earns UNI/PdR 125 Gender Equality Certification
Lidl Italia has obtained UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification for gender equality, recognizing the company’s management system and policies aimed at supporting fair treatment, inclusion, and equal opportunities across the organization.
Ireland Opens Applications for IEC Young Professionals Programme 2026
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is inviting applications for Ireland’s place in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Young Professionals Programme 2026, which will take place in Hamburg this November.
Hitachi Energy Earns OpenChain ISO 5230 Certification
Hitachi Energy has achieved OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230 certification, confirming that its compliance program meets the international standard for the controlled use of externally sourced software across the organization.
Belgrade to Host Quality and Supply Chain Conference on May 27-28 in organization of Nelt Group
Nelt Group in support of the Belgrade Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PK Belgrade) will hold a two-day conference on quality management and supply chain practices on May 27-28 in Belgrade.
SIS Highlights Five Major Changes in Revised ISO 14001
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has published an analysis by standard expert and trainer Mikael Johansson outlining five areas organizations may need to reassess in the revised ISO 14001:2026 standard.Global News
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9
BRCGS has opened a public consultation on Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9, inviting stakeholders to comment on the current version of the standard as part of the revision process toward the next issue.
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launched, Replacing IAF and ILAC
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated officially began operations on January 1, 2026, establishing a single international accreditation body that
Global Method to Measure Low-Carbon Electricity Defined in PAS 247
A new specification published by the British Standards Institution (BSI), PAS 247, establishes a common method to measure electricity produced by fossil-fuel power plants
ISO 29481 Part Two Defines Practical Digital Communication for BIM
ISO 29481-2:2025 has been officially published, setting out how practical digital communication can be implemented in building information modeling (BIM) and infrastructure projects, as well as in other asset-related use cases across all life cycle stages.
ISO 22544 Sets a Common Vocabulary For Laboratory Design
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22544:2025, an International Standard that defines a shared vocabulary for laboratory design to improve clarity and consistency in how laboratories are planned, built, and used.
Upcoming IFS Local Food Safety Check Addresses Needs of Small-Scale Food Businesses
IFS is preparing to introduce IFS Local, a new food safety check designed for small-scale food processing businesses,
A Fresh Fit for Fashion as ISO Launches Global Clothing Size System
A recently published ISO standard, ISO 8559-2:2025, gives the global clothing size system a makeover by replacing national size labels with clear body measurements to support more consistent sizing worldwide.
ISO Publishes Two New Resources on Consumer Voices in AI and Emerging Technologies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released two new resources aimed at strengthening the role of consumers in the standardization of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies.
ISO/TS 14064-4 Introduced to Support Greenhouse Gas Reporting
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/TS 14064-4, a new technical specification designed to help organizations apply ISO 14064-1 more consistently when measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions.
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation on Consumer Products Issue 5 Draft
BRCGS has opened a public consultation on the draft of Global Standard Consumer Products Issue 5, marking the first full revision of the standard since 2016 and setting the direction for how non-food consumer products will be certified in the coming years.
VDA QMC Introduces Official Certificates for Automotive SPICE Assessments
From January 1, 2026, companies will be able to officially register Automotive SPICE assessment results with the VDA Quality Management Center (VDA QMC) and issue recognized certificates without infringing trademark rules.
