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TÜV SÜD Opens Global Decarbonisation Centre in Singapore
TÜV SÜD Opens Global Decarbonisation Centre in Singapore
TÜV SÜD has opened its Global Decarbonisation Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Singapore, backed by an investment of more than US$24 million and support from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).
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.
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.
DAkkS Starts Cyber Resilience Act Accreditation Process
DAkkS Starts Cyber Resilience Act Accreditation Process
Germany’s national accreditation body, Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS), has opened accreditation applications for conformity assessment bodies that want to work under the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
TÜV AUSTRIA Expands Railway Safety and Quality Services with Berlin Company
TÜV AUSTRIA Expands Railway Safety and Quality Services with Berlin Company
TÜV AUSTRIA has established TÜV AUSTRIA RAIL GMBH in Berlin, expanding its safety, testing and quality services for railway vehicles and infrastructure. 
Winners Announced for the 2026 German Six Sigma Award
Winners Announced for the 2026 German Six Sigma Award
The European Six Sigma Club Germany (ESSC-D) has named the 2026 winners of its German Six Sigma Award for Business Excellence, recognizing university work and an industry project focused on process improvement.
DIN Makes ISO 9002 Draft Available for Public Comment in Germany
DIN Makes ISO 9002 Draft Available for Public Comment in Germany
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has made the draft of ISO 9002 available for free reading and public comment in Germany, giving quality professionals an opportunity to help shape guidance for implementing the revised ISO 9001 during the draft stage.
DIN SPEC 91606 Standardizes Building Life Cycle Emissions Assessment
DIN SPEC 91606 Standardizes Building Life Cycle Emissions Assessment
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 91606:2026-07, providing a common method for assessing the environmental impact of buildings throughout their entire life cycle. 
IFS Makes Food Packaging and Local Guidance Documents Available in German
IFS Makes Food Packaging and Local Guidance Documents Available in German
International Featured Standards (IFS) has released German-language versions of the IFS Food Packaging Guideline and the IFS Local Guidance Document, giving food businesses and assessors additional practical resources to help apply certification requirements.
South German Quality Day Relaunches as Quality Practice Day With AI Focus
South German Quality Day Relaunches as Quality Practice Day With AI Focus
The long-running South German Quality Day was relaunched as Quality Practice Day (Praxistag Qualität) on June 26.
DAkkS Updates Accreditation Portal With Faster Document Management
DAkkS Updates Accreditation Portal With Faster Document Management
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has released a major update to its online accreditation portal, DAkkS-PORT, making it easier for organizations to upload, manage, and submit documents during the accreditation process.
DIN SPEC 91494 Brings Spiritual Care Into Healthcare Management
DIN SPEC 91494 Brings Spiritual Care Into Healthcare Management
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 91494, Germany's first specification providing healthcare organizations with a structured framework for integrating Spiritual Care into existing quality management systems.

Global News

ISO 9001:2026 Officially Launched
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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.
Digital Identity Standards Now Freely Accessible Worldwide
Digital Identity Standards Now Freely Accessible Worldwide
Key ISO and IEC digital identity standards, including the ISO/IEC 18013 and ISO/IEC 23220 series, are now freely accessible worldwide through a new sponsorship model set up by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the OpenWallet Foundation (OWF).
GFSI Opens Consultation on FSSC 22000 Version 7 Against 2024 Benchmarking Requirements
GFSI Opens Consultation on FSSC 22000 Version 7 Against 2024 Benchmarking Requirements
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public consultation on the recently updated FSSC 22000 Version 7 as part of its assessment against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
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