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Moldova’s Standards Body ISM Becomes CEN and CENELEC Member
The Institute for Standardization of Moldova (ISM) has been approved as a new member of CEN and CENELEC, with the membership set to take effect in January 2027.
UK Future Homes Standards Prompt New BSI Certification Scheme
The UK government has published the Future Homes and Buildings Standards, introducing new requirements for how the energy performance of windows and doors will be assessed in new buildings from March 2027.
Digital Product Passport at the Center of June PKN News
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has published the June 2026 issue of Wiadomości PKN, with the Digital Product Passport (DPP) at the center of the edition.
SNAS Publishes ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Transition Policy
The Slovak National Accreditation Service (SNAS) has published policy PL-64, outlining how accredited inspection bodies will transition to ISO/IEC 17020:2026, the international standard for inspection bodies.
ECIJA Becomes First Spanish Law Firm Certified to ISO 42001
ECIJA Abogados has become the first law firm in Spain to achieve accredited certification to ISO/IEC 42001:2023, the international standard for artificial intelligence management systems.
Croatia Adopts ISO/IEC 17024:2026 for Certification of Persons
The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) has announced the publication of HRN EN ISO/IEC 17024:2026,
German Cybersecurity Agency Favors ISO 27001 for Cyber Resilience Act Compliance
Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has published TR-03183-H, a guideline that promotes ISO/IEC 27001 as the main framework for demonstrating compliance with the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
UKAS Clarifies Status of BBA Accreditation Suspension
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has confirmed that the British Board of Agrément (BBA) remains under suspension following action taken on February 26, 2026.
Ihmisen, Polymeris and La Poste Win French Quality Awards
During the 8th French Quality Day in Paris Ihmisen, Polymeris and La Poste BSCC received France's 2026 National Quality Awards for transformations that strengthened employee engagement, autonomy and participation.
Sweden Invites Comments on ISO 22000 Revision
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has opened a national consultation on the proposed revision of ISO 22000, the international food safety management standard,
Quality Management Event Series Explores Ethics and Culture Ahead of ISO 9001:2026
A Germany-wide event series on ethics, culture and leadership in quality management is taking place ahead of the publication of ISO 9001:2026.
Slovakia Prepares National Quality Program for 2027–2031
The Slovak Office of Standards, Metrology and Testing (ÚNMS SR) is preparing Slovakia’s sixth National Quality Program for the 2027–2031 period,Global News
FSC Proposes New Rules for Certification Statements and Audit Duration
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on two draft Advice Notes that would update certification body requirements related to certification statements and minimum audit duration for Forest Management audits.
ILO Moves to Modernize International Labour Standards Reporting
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is preparing a major overhaul of how countries report on international labour standards.
ISO 9001 Revision Moves Into Formal FDIS Ballot Phase
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 9001 to the next step of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) approval process, with the project now listed at stage 50.20 following the earlier 50.00 status.
FSC Opens Consultation on Chain of Custody Revisions as Two Core Standards Reach Final Phase
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened consultation on revisions to five Chain of Custody (CoC) documents, with two core standards now entering the final consultation phase.
CanadaGAP Seeks GFSI Recognition for Updated Food Safety Programs
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation as CanadaGAP seeks recognition for updated food safety certification programs covering fruit and vegetable operations.
Efforts to Broaden Application of ISO 21378 Underway
Following last year’s confirmation of ISO 21378:2019, a standard for structured audit data collection and exchange, work within ISO/TC 295/WG 1 is now focused on broadening how the standard is applied across organizations.
ISO 14019-3 Working Draft Reviewed Ahead of October Stage Decision
The development of ISO 14019-3, a proposed international standard on sustainability information validation processes,
First Nuclear Decommissioning Standard Approved for ISO Development
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) will lead development of the world’s first international standard for nuclear power plant decommissioning after its proposal was approved as a new ISO work item.
Public Consultation Opens for Revised ISO 19650-3 BIM Standard
A public consultation has opened for the revised draft of ISO 19650-3, the part of the ISO 19650 series focused on information management during the operational phase of built assets.
ISO/IEC 17021-1 Confirmation Keeps Certification Rules Stable
The International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO) has confirmed continuation of the current edition of ISO/IEC 17021-1,
Revised ISO 14024 Aims to Prevent Greenwashing in Ecolabel Programs
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the third edition of ISO 14024, revising requirements for ecolabel certification programs to improve verification of environmental claims and help prevent greenwashing,
