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NSAI Forms Committee to Develop Mass Engineered Timber Specification
NSAI Forms Committee to Develop Mass Engineered Timber Specification
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is forming a new technical committee to examine the development of a national specification for Mass Engineered Timber (MET) in Ireland.
Dell Technologies First in Ireland to Earn ISO 56001 Certification
Dell Technologies First in Ireland to Earn ISO 56001 Certification
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) announced that Dell Technologies has become the first organization in the country to earn ISO 56001 certification for innovation management systems.
INAB Spring 2026 Newsletter Spotlights European Peer Evaluation
INAB Spring 2026 Newsletter Spotlights European Peer Evaluation
The Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) has published its Spring 2026 newsletter,
Ireland Opens Applications for IEC Young Professionals Programme 2026
Ireland Opens Applications for IEC Young Professionals Programme 2026
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is inviting applications for Ireland’s place in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Young Professionals Programme 2026, which will take place in Hamburg this November.
Ireland’s National Accreditation Body Undergoes EA Peer Evaluation
Ireland’s National Accreditation Body Undergoes EA Peer Evaluation
The Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) underwent a peer evaluation last week under the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) system that monitors national accreditation bodies across Europe.
NSAI Seeks Experts for New Malnutrition Committee to Support ISO 25815 Development
NSAI Seeks Experts for New Malnutrition Committee to Support ISO 25815 Development
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is inviting experts to join its new national committee focused on shaping standards and best practices for
National Event in Dublin to Examine Impact of Standardization on Workplace Conditions
National Event in Dublin to Examine Impact of Standardization on Workplace Conditions
A national event focused on how standardization shapes workplace conditions will take place in Dublin on October 22.
INAB Survey Seeks Views on Future of Accreditation in Ireland
INAB Survey Seeks Views on Future of Accreditation in Ireland
The Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) is rolling out a nationwide survey in September 2025 to gather views on the value and future direction of accreditation in Ireland.
NSAI Opens Consultation on EU eInvoicing Standard
NSAI Opens Consultation on EU eInvoicing Standard
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has launched a public consultation on the revised draft of prEN 16931-1, the European standard on electronic invoicing.
INAB Summer 2025 Newsletter Published
INAB Summer 2025 Newsletter Published
The Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) has released its Summer 2025 newsletter,
Ireland Considers Food Safety Labels for Restaurants and Shops
Ireland Considers Food Safety Labels for Restaurants and Shops
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has launched a public consultation on creating a national food hygiene rating scheme that would require businesses to display their inspection results using numbers, letters, or symbols.
Public Input Invited on Updated Irish Rules for Buildings Damaged by Faulty Concrete Blocks
Public Input Invited on Updated Irish Rules for Buildings Damaged by Faulty Concrete Blocks
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has launched a public consultation for the second edition of I.S. 465,

Global News

ISO Survey 2025 Shows Global Certification Growth, With Unusually Sharp Rise in India
ISO Survey 2025 Shows Global Certification Growth, With Unusually Sharp Rise in India
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the 2025 ISO Survey, reporting more than 3.28 million valid management system certificates worldwide.
AIAG Updates Guidelines for Supplier Management and Electronic Assembly
AIAG Updates Guidelines for Supplier Management and Electronic Assembly
The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has released updated editions of two Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) guidelines covering supplier management and electronic assembly manufacturing.
IEC 62366-3 for AI Medical Device Usability Reaches Committee Draft Stage
IEC 62366-3 for AI Medical Device Usability Reaches Committee Draft Stage
A proposed technical specification providing guidance on usability engineering for medical devices using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), IEC 62366-3, has reached the committee draft stage.
ISO/IEC 27017:2026 Updates Information Security Controls for Cloud Services
ISO/IEC 27017:2026 Updates Information Security Controls for Cloud Services
ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27017:2026, an updated international standard providing guidance on information security controls for cloud services.
ISO Seeks Feedback on Draft ISO 56011 for Innovation Management Competencies
ISO Seeks Feedback on Draft ISO 56011 for Innovation Management Competencies
ISO/DIS 56011, a draft international standard outlining the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to manage innovation effectively, is now open for feedback.
ISO Publishes New Guide on Education About Standardization Around the World
ISO Publishes New Guide on Education About Standardization Around the World
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published Education about Standardization: Perspectives and Practices (PUB100508), a new guide exploring how standards are being integrated into education systems worldwide.
ISO/IEC 9837:2026 Establishes Common Concepts for Systems Resilience
ISO/IEC 9837:2026 Establishes Common Concepts for Systems Resilience
ISO/IEC 9837:2026, a new international standard on systems resilience, provides a common basis for understanding how systems can withstand disruptions, adapt to adverse conditions, and recover from failures.
2026 Deming Prize Winners Announced
2026 Deming Prize Winners Announced
The Deming Prize Committee announced the 2026 winners on October 6, recognizing two individuals for their contributions to quality management and four organizations from Japan, India, and Indonesia.
Draft ISO/IEC 42007 Sets Framework for AI Conformity Assessment Schemes
Draft ISO/IEC 42007 Sets Framework for AI Conformity Assessment Schemes
ISO and IEC are developing ISO/IEC DIS 42007, a framework for conformity assessment schemes for artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
ISO Approves Development of Innovation Management Guidance for Startups and SMEs
ISO Approves Development of Innovation Management Guidance for Startups and SMEs
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved a new project to develop innovation management guidance for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 5 Set for Launch at Connect Americas
BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 5 Set for Launch at Connect Americas
BRCGS will launch Consumer Products Issue 5 at BRCGS Connect Americas in Nashville on October 13, 2026, introducing a revised certification standard for consumer product manufacturers. Audits against the new edition will begin on June 1, 2027.
GRI Begins Developing Sustainability Reporting Standard for Food and Beverages
GRI Begins Developing Sustainability Reporting Standard for Food and Beverages
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has begun developing a new Sector Standard for food and beverage companies, covering sustainability impacts across their own operations and value chains.
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