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NABCB Sets Separate Transition Schedules for ISO 9001, Inspection and Personnel Certification
NABCB Sets Separate Transition Schedules for ISO 9001, Inspection and Personnel Certification
India’s National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB) has published separate transition policies for ISO 9001:2026, ISO/IEC 17020:2026 and ISO/IEC 17024:2026, with different application, declaration and completion dates.
BIS Seeks Stakeholder Input on Three-Part Sustainability Standards Framework
BIS Seeks Stakeholder Input on Three-Part Sustainability Standards Framework
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) will hold a stakeholder consultation on November 12, 2026, to gather feedback on its proposed three-part Indian Standard series, Framework for Sustainability.
New Roadmap Outlines Priorities for Sustainable Manufacturing Standards in India
New Roadmap Outlines Priorities for Sustainable Manufacturing Standards in India
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released a strategic roadmap identifying priorities for new Indian Standards to support cleaner, more resource-efficient manufacturing.
BIS Publishes Practical Laboratory Safety Guide
BIS Publishes Practical Laboratory Safety Guide
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has published a new booklet, "Good Practices for Safety in Laboratory", bringing together safety recommendations for chemical, radiochemical, and microbiological laboratories.
BIS Launches Logo Competition for 80th Foundation Day Celebration
BIS Launches Logo Competition for 80th Foundation Day Celebration
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and MyGov, the Government of India’s public participation platform, have launched a competition to create a commemorative BIS@80 logo for the Indian national standards body’s 80th Foundation Day celebration on January 6, 2027.
India Seeks Public Comments on Draft Standard for Waste Management at Events
India Seeks Public Comments on Draft Standard for Waste Management at Events
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is seeking public comments on a draft Indian Standard for managing solid waste generated during events and public gatherings.
BIS Held Stakeholder Consultation on Draft Greenbelt Standard for Industrial Projects
BIS Held Stakeholder Consultation on Draft Greenbelt Standard for Industrial Projects
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) held a national stakeholder consultation on September 9, 2026, on a draft Indian standard for greenbelts, or planted buffer areas around industrial sites. The draft remains open for stakeholder comments until September 22, 2026.
Young Professionals Invited to Help Shape India’s Future Environmental Standards
Young Professionals Invited to Help Shape India’s Future Environmental Standards
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is inviting young professionals and other experts to propose ideas for new environmental standards, guidelines and frameworks that could eventually form the basis of future Indian Standards.
Circular Economy Draft Standard for Construction Opens for Public Comment in India
Circular Economy Draft Standard for Construction Opens for Public Comment in India
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has opened a public consultation on a draft Indian Standard that would establish a national framework for applying circular economy principles across India's construction sector.
Osmania University Earns Four ISO Management System Certifications
Osmania University Earns Four ISO Management System Certifications
Osmania University in Hyderabad, India, has earned four ISO management system certifications from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), covering education, environmental management, energy management and food safety. 
India Introduces New Vegan Food Logo Requirements
India Introduces New Vegan Food Logo Requirements
India has introduced a new official logo for vegan food products, with updated labeling requirements taking effect on July 1, 2027.
BIS Opens Consultation on Adoption of ISO 17298 and ISO 17620 Biodiversity Standards
BIS Opens Consultation on Adoption of ISO 17298 and ISO 17620 Biodiversity Standards
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has opened a public consultation on the adoption of two International Organization for Standardization (ISO) biodiversity standards as Indian Standards: ISO 17298:2025 and ISO 17620:2025.

Global News

ISO 30301 Records Management System Revision Reaches Proof Stage
ISO 30301 Records Management System Revision Reaches Proof Stage
The revision of ISO 30301, the requirements standard for management systems for records, entered stage 50.20 on November 2, 2026.
ISO/IEC TS 17021-16 Establishes Competence Requirements for Innovation Management Certification
ISO/IEC TS 17021-16 Establishes Competence Requirements for Innovation Management Certification
ISO/IEC TS 17021-16:2026 has been published, establishing additional competence requirements for personnel involved in auditing and certifying innovation management systems.
ISO 41012 Facility Management Sourcing Revision Enters Final Approval
ISO 41012 Facility Management Sourcing Revision Enters Final Approval
The revision of ISO 41012, covering strategic sourcing and the development of facility management agreements, has entered final-draft approval.
ISO Advances Guidance on Ethical Technology Integration and Workforce Wellbeing
ISO Advances Guidance on Ethical Technology Integration and Workforce Wellbeing
Two human resource management standards have entered final approval: ISO/FDIS 30440, addressing the strategic and ethical integration of technology, and ISO/FDIS 30441, covering workforce wellbeing.
ISO/IEC TS 20000-18 Brings Experience Management Into Service Management Systems
ISO/IEC TS 20000-18 Brings Experience Management Into Service Management Systems
ISO/IEC TS 20000-18:2026 has been published, providing guidance on integrating experience management into a service management system based on ISO/IEC 20000-1.
ISO/UNDP 53002 Implementation Guidance Reaches Final Approval
ISO/UNDP 53002 Implementation Guidance Reaches Final Approval
ISO/UNDP 53002, the forthcoming implementation guidance for management systems supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has reached final-draft approval.
GFSI Opens Consultations on GLOBALG.A.P. and Global Seafood Alliance Programs
GFSI Opens Consultations on GLOBALG.A.P. and Global Seafood Alliance Programs
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened public consultations on GLOBALG.A.P. programs and the Global Seafood Alliance’s Seafood Processing Standard Issue 6 against its Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
Global ACI Sets Transition Periods for Revised ISO/IEC 17065 and ISO 20387
Global ACI Sets Transition Periods for Revised ISO/IEC 17065 and ISO 20387
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has agreed transition arrangements for the forthcoming revisions of ISO/IEC 17065 and ISO 20387, alongside decisions extending its international recognition framework to two sustainability-related schemes.
Global ACI and BIPM Sign Agreement Linking Metrology, Accreditation and Digital Transformation
Global ACI and BIPM Sign Agreement Linking Metrology, Accreditation and Digital Transformation
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) and the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding linking cooperation on metrology and accreditation with policy coordination and digital transformation.
ISO 14025:2026 Strengthens Verifier Independence and Clarifies When EPDs Can Be Compared
ISO 14025:2026 Strengthens Verifier Independence and Clarifies When EPDs Can Be Compared
The second edition of ISO 14025 strengthens independence requirements for verifiers of environmental product declarations (EPDs) and clarifies when those declarations can be compared.
ISO 22316 Organizational Resilience Revision Reaches Final Approval
ISO 22316 Organizational Resilience Revision Reaches Final Approval
The revision of ISO 22316, the international guidance on organizational resilience, entered stage 50.20 of the final approval process on October 30, 2026.
Conformity Assessment Schemes Gain Broader Guidance Under ISO/IEC 17067:2026
Conformity Assessment Schemes Gain Broader Guidance Under ISO/IEC 17067:2026
The second edition of ISO/IEC 17067:2026 has been released, expanding the standard's scope beyond product certification to cover all types of conformity assessment schemes.
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