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China’s CNIS Presents AI Tools for Standards Drafting, Translation and Search
China’s CNIS Presents AI Tools for Standards Drafting, Translation and Search
The China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS) has presented a range of artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to make standards easier to develop, translate, search and use.
Cofrac Outlines Accreditation Routes for Cyber Resilience Act Assessments
Cofrac Outlines Accreditation Routes for Cyber Resilience Act Assessments
France's national accreditation body, the French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac), has outlined two accreditation routes for organizations seeking to assess products under the European Union's Cyber Resilience Act (EU CRA).
DIN and DKE Publish Whitepaper on Using SMART Standards to Simplify AI Testing
DIN and DKE Publish Whitepaper on Using SMART Standards to Simplify AI Testing
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies (DKE) have published a whitepaper outlining how SMART Standards could
SNAS Updates Accreditation Guidelines on Sanctions and Use of ICT
SNAS Updates Accreditation Guidelines on Sanctions and Use of ICT
The Slovak National Accreditation Service (SNAS) has updated two accreditation guidelines covering sanctions and the use of information and communication technology (ICT) in audits and assessments.
EU Introduces Sustainability Rating Scheme for Data Centers
EU Introduces Sustainability Rating Scheme for Data Centers
The European Commission (EC) has proposed a common EU rating scheme for data centers to make their energy and water use more transparent and encourage more sustainable integration with the electricity system.
Luxembourg Starts Review of Revised ILNAS 107 for Laboratory Information Security
Luxembourg Starts Review of Revised ILNAS 107 for Laboratory Information Security
The Luxembourg Institute of Standardisation, Accreditation, Safety and Quality of Products and Services (ILNAS) has opened a public consultation on ILNAS 107:2026, which updates national guidance for information security audits during laboratory accreditation.
China Revises Accreditation Rules for IT Service and Information Security Certification Bodies
China Revises Accreditation Rules for IT Service and Information Security Certification Bodies
The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has revised two accreditation documents for certification bodies working with IT service management and information security management systems.
Italy Publishes UNI/PdR 193:2026 for Digital Skills Certification
Italy Publishes UNI/PdR 193:2026 for Digital Skills Certification
The Italian Standards Body (UNI) has published UNI/PdR 193:2026, setting common requirements for assessing and certifying digital skills in Italy based on the European DigComp and DigCompEdu frameworks.
Seven Updated EN 12896 Standards Published for Public Transport Data Exchange
Seven Updated EN 12896 Standards Published for Public Transport Data Exchange
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published seven updated standards in the EN 12896 series, known as Transmodel, bringing Europe's reference model for public transport data to version 6.2.
Czech Standards Agency Forms Council to Help Shape AI Testing Framework
Czech Standards Agency Forms Council to Help Shape AI Testing Framework
The Czech Standards Agency (ČAS) has formed a Market and Innovation Council to involve the private sector in preparing a regulatory sandbox under the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act).
European MOZART Project Develops CWA 18409:2026 for Grasp-Free Robotic Food Handling
European MOZART Project Develops CWA 18409:2026 for Grasp-Free Robotic Food Handling
CWA 18409:2026 has been published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), providing a common technical framework for grasp-free robotic systems designed to move and manipulate soft, fragile and irregular food products using deformable surfaces instead of conventional grippers.
EN 18229-3 Human Oversight, Part of AI Trustworthiness Framework, Opens for Comment
EN 18229-3 Human Oversight, Part of AI Trustworthiness Framework, Opens for Comment
A draft on human oversight is now open for comment within the five-part European EN 18229 AI trustworthiness framework.

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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.
GGN Label Updates Sustainability Claims as EU Rules Begin to Apply
GGN Label Updates Sustainability Claims as EU Rules Begin to Apply
Agraya has updated the sustainability claims used with its GGN label as new European Union rules on environmental marketing began to apply on September 27.
GFSI Seeks Feedback on Freshcare and SQF Programs Under 2024 Requirements
GFSI Seeks Feedback on Freshcare and SQF Programs Under 2024 Requirements
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened public consultations on Freshcare Food Safety & Quality Standard Edition 5 (2026) and SQF Code Edition 10 for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
ISO 20001:2026 Published as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
ISO 20001:2026 Published as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 20001:2026, its first management system standard dedicated to preventing and reducing food loss and waste across the food supply chain.
ISO 14060 Net-Zero Draft Fails to Secure Approval, Returns for Revision
ISO 14060 Net-Zero Draft Fails to Secure Approval, Returns for Revision
The draft of ISO 14060, the proposed international standard for net-zero aligned organizations, has failed to secure the approval needed to advance.
Global ACI Aligns CORSIA MRA Sub-Scope With Fourth Edition of ICAO Manual
Global ACI Aligns CORSIA MRA Sub-Scope With Fourth Edition of ICAO Manual
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has updated the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) sub-scope of its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA) to align it with the latest international guidance.
ISO/UNDP 53001 Debuts as First International Management System Standard for Sustainable Development Goals
ISO/UNDP 53001 Debuts as First International Management System Standard for Sustainable Development Goals
ISO and UNDP released ISO/UNDP 53001 on September 28, 2026, the world's first International Standard for managing contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 
ISO Central Secretariat Explains Key Changes in ISO 9001:2026 in New Video
ISO Central Secretariat Explains Key Changes in ISO 9001:2026 in New Video
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a detailed video explaining the changes in ISO 9001:2026 directly from its Central Secretariat.
Journalism Trust Initiative Proposed as New ISO Workshop Agreement
Journalism Trust Initiative Proposed as New ISO Workshop Agreement
A proposal has been submitted to develop the Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI) into a new ISO International Workshop Agreement (IWA), extending an existing European framework for trustworthy journalism to the international level.
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