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BIS Releases Manak Samachar May Edition and Standards Watch 33
BIS Releases Manak Samachar May Edition and Standards Watch 33
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the May edition of its Manak Samachar monthly newsletter and a new episode of its Standards Watch video series, covering recent developments in Indian standardization and workforce training.
ISO 59020 Revision Starts With Indian Experts in Prominent Roles
ISO 59020 Revision Starts With Indian Experts in Prominent Roles
Work has officially started within ISO/TC 323 Working Group 3 on revising ISO 59020, the international standard for measuring and assessing circularity performance.
Medical Implants Lead BIS Standards Watch 32 Episode
Medical Implants Lead BIS Standards Watch 32 Episode
Medical implant safety and performance are the central topic of the 32nd edition of Standards Watch by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS),
India Calls for Input on ISO 24515 Committee Draft on Microplastics in Water Systems
India Calls for Input on ISO 24515 Committee Draft on Microplastics in Water Systems
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is inviting stakeholder comments on ISO/CD 24515, a draft international standard on managing microplastics in water supply systems, with a deadline of April 25, 2026.
Call for Participation in Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Emerging Technology Standards Opens in India
Call for Participation in Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Emerging Technology Standards Opens in India
A new call for participation in developing standards for cybersecurity, privacy, and emerging technologies has been launched by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), a nonprofit industry body focused on data protection and cybersecurity.
India Invites MSMEs to Join Healthcare Standards Committees
India Invites MSMEs to Join Healthcare Standards Committees
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is inviting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to join technical committees in its Medical Equipment and Hospital Planning Department (MHD), opening the standardization process to a wider range of industry participants. 
Standards Watch 31 Highlights Electric Cooking Safety Under BIS Framework
Standards Watch 31 Highlights Electric Cooking Safety Under BIS Framework
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the 31st edition of its Standards Watch series,
Education Standards In Focus In March Edition Of Manak Samachar
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
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
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
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
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,

Global News

Accreditation Bodies Roll Out ISO 14001 Transition Plans
Accreditation Bodies Roll Out ISO 14001 Transition Plans
Accreditation bodies are putting the ISO 14001:2026 transition timetable into practice, with Norwegian Accreditation (NA) among the latest to publish detailed arrangements for certification bodies moving to the revised environmental management systems standard.
ISO Considers Three Tourism Proposals on Restaurant Evaluation, Tourist Guides and AI
ISO Considers Three Tourism Proposals on Restaurant Evaluation, Tourist Guides and AI
Three tourism standardization proposals are now under consideration at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), covering restaurant evaluation, professional tourist guide services and the use of artificial intelligence with tourism destination data. 
ISO 14002-3 Released as Guidance on Climate Change
ISO 14002-3 Released as Guidance on Climate Change
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 14002-3:2026, new guidance to help organizations using ISO 14001 address climate change through their environmental management systems.
AIQI Publishes First AI Use Case for Management System Certification Decisions
AIQI Publishes First AI Use Case for Management System Certification Decisions
The Artificial Intelligence Quality Infrastructure (AIQI) Consortium has published a new use case examining how AI could support management system certification decisions, including the risks, limitations and controls that conformity assessment bodies may need to consider.
ISO 11462-1:2026 Updates Statistical Process Control to Reduce Process Variation
ISO 11462-1:2026 Updates Statistical Process Control to Reduce Process Variation
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 11462-1:2026, updating guidance on statistical process control (SPC) to help organizations improve the stability and capability of their processes.
Codex Sets New Labelling Rules for Multipacks and Outer Packaging
Codex Sets New Labelling Rules for Multipacks and Outer Packaging
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) has adopted new requirements for foods sold in multipacks or grouped together in one outer package, clarifying what information must appear on the packaging consumers see when buying the product.
SBTi Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 Adds New Rules for Corporate Climate Targets, Reporting and Carbon Removals
SBTi Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 Adds New Rules for Corporate Climate Targets, Reporting and Carbon Removals
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) published Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard on June 11, introducing new requirements for how companies set climate targets, plan their transition to net zero, report progress and deal with emissions that remain.
CSA Group to Sell Testing and Certification Business to Kiwa
CSA Group to Sell Testing and Certification Business to Kiwa
Kiwa and CSA Group have agreed on a deal worth around $1.5 billion for Kiwa to acquire CSA Group’s testing, inspection and certification business, significantly expanding the Dutch company’s presence in North America.
ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026 Creates Common Framework for How Smart Cities Use Data
ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026 Creates Common Framework for How Smart Cities Use Data
ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026, published in July, provides a common international framework for how smart cities can make better use of data across urban governance and services.
Global ACI Delays Launch of New MRA Mark Pending Trademark Registration
Global ACI Delays Launch of New MRA Mark Pending Trademark Registration
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has paused the launch of its new Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA) Mark while trademark registrations are completed across member economies.
Major Changes Coming to ISO/IEC Standard-Development Rules
Major Changes Coming to ISO/IEC Standard-Development Rules
ISO and IEC will put a major rewrite of ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 into effect on October 5, changing the common rules used to develop, maintain and manage international standards and other publications.
ISO 20001 Set for Publication as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
ISO 20001 Set for Publication as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
ISO 20001, the world’s first ISO management system standard dedicated to food loss and waste reduction, is scheduled for publication on September 29, 2026, marking the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.
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