Education Standards In Focus In March Edition Of Manak Samachar

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the March 2026 edition of its monthly magazine Manak Samachar,

BIS Highlights Gold Purity And Hallmarking In Standards Watch Episode 30

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released episode 30 of its Standards Watch series, focusing on how gold purity is verified in today’s market.

Robotics In Industry And Daily Life Featured In BIS Standards Watch Episode 29

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released episode 29 of its Standards Watch series, focusing on how robotics is increasingly contributing to both industrial production and everyday life.

BIS Invites Stakeholders To Discuss Roadmap For Sustainable Agriculture Standards

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has invited stakeholders to a consultation meeting on March 11, 2026 to review and discuss a strategic roadmap for developing standards in the field of sustainable agriculture.

BIS Seeks Public Feedback on Draft Standards for Medical Devices and Healthcare

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), through its Medical Equipment and Hospital Planning Department,

ANSI And BSB Introduce ANSI Bharat Compliance Platform For Indian Market

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and BSB Edge, a compliance technology company serving regulated industries in India,

BIS Invites Indian Experts to Shape ISO Environmental Standards Review

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched the systematic review of 12 environmental standards, and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is inviting Indian experts to help shape the country’s position in this international process.

Indian Government Extends Quality Certification Fee Concessions For Small Firms By Three Years

India’s government will extend fee concessions for quality certification by three years to support small and medium enterprises and strengthen its manufacturing base.

Axis Bank Becomes First Financial Services Institution to Receive ISO 42001 AI Certification

Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, has become the first financial services institution globally to be certified to ISO/IEC 42001 for its Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS).

Indian NABCB Starts Accreditation for FSSC 24000

The National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), operating under the Quality Council of India (QCI), has begun offering accreditation for FSSC 24000, opening the door for certification bodies to seek recognition for this scheme.

SARSO Drafts Regional Standardization Strategy for 2026–2030

The South Asian Regional Standards Organization (SARSO) has published a draft Standardization Strategy for 2026–2030 that sets out how the region plans to strengthen standardization and conformity assessment over the next five years.

Diwan Singh Kholia on Winter Electrical Appliance Standards in Latest BIS Standards Watch

The latest episode of the Standards Watch series by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) explains why safety standards are especially important for winter electrical appliances such as room heaters and water heaters,

ISO 17020 Third Edition Published With Risk-Based Approach

A new edition of ISO/IEC 17020 has been published, introducing updated requirements for inspection bodies and replacing the 2012 version after a technical revision.

ISO TS 20125-1 for Eco-Design of Digital Services Released

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published ISO/IEC TS 20125-1:2026,

ISO 19650 Parts 1 and 2 on Information Management in BIM Projects Open for Consultation

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has opened a public consultation on proposed changes to ISO 19650 Parts 1 and 2,

TIA Develops First Data Center Infrastructure Quality Standard DCE 9000

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is developing DCE 9000, the first quality management system (QMS) standard specifically designed for modern data center physical infrastructure, with publication and certification planned for 2027.

ISO 18969 Clinical Evaluation Standard Draft Advances Past Voting Stage

Voting on the Draft International Standard (DIS) for ISO 18969, Clinical evaluation of medical devices, closed on March 10, 2026, marking its progression to stage 40.60 within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

GLOBALG.A.P. Replaces Technical Committees With Five Working Groups and Names Members

Agraya has replaced GLOBALG.A.P. technical committees with five technical working groups (TWGs) and appointed members to each group, with up to 16 experts per group across five areas.

Renault Group Updates Customer Requirements for IATF 16949 Suppliers

Renault Group has updated its Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) for IATF 16949:2016, with the new version taking effect in April 2026 and applying to all suppliers across its global operations.

ISO 20417 Update Integrates Medical Device Information Into Safety Requirements

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the second edition of ISO 20417, replacing the 2021 version and reshaping how manufacturers provide information with medical devices by moving beyond labeling into a broader role tied to safety and usability.

ISO Releases Practical Guide To Integrating Multiple Management Systems

ISO has released a new publication, Integrated management systems – A practical guide (IMS PG), offering organizations a clear way to combine multiple management system standards into one coherent system.

ISO TR 25326 Gathers Global Examples Of Green Logistics In Practice

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/TR 25326:2026, a new international standard that compiles case studies of green logistics to support lower-carbon operations across global supply chains.

BYD Joins IATF As First NEV-Only Automaker And Second Asian Member

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved the addition of BYD Group as a new member of IATF AISBL,

PAS 1958 Published To Connect Built Environment Data Standards

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published PAS 1958:2026, a new guide that helps organizations understand how existing data and information standards in the built environment, including buildings and infrastructure, work together within a single framework.