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ANSI Announces AI Register to Improve Transparency of Standards and Assurance Claims
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has announced the ANSI AI Register, a new platform designed to make artificial intelligence (AI) standards, certifications, assessments, and assurance claims easier to find, understand, and compare.
EN 18286 Becomes First Harmonized Standard Cited Under EU AI Act
EN 18286:2026, which sets quality management system requirements for AI providers, has become the first harmonized European standard cited in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) in support of the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act.
European Draft Standard on Bias in AI Systems Open for Public Comment
A European draft standard on identifying, assessing, and managing bias in artificial intelligence (AI) systems is open for public comment until November 24, 2026.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.Global News
ISO 22514-7:2026 Revises Methods for Assessing Measurement Process Capability
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22514-7:2026, a revised standard for evaluating whether measurement processes are capable of meeting the requirements of specific measurement tasks.
PEFC Seeks Working Group Members for Revision of Three Chain of Custody and Trademarks Standards
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has opened nominations for two working groups tasked with revising three international standards covering forest-based product traceability, certification bodies and trademark use.
IEEE Releases 2863-2026 Recommended Practice for Organizational AI Governance
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) published IEEE 2863-2026 on October 16, 2026, providing guidance for organizations on the responsible, ethical and accountable governance of artificial intelligence (AI).
IATF 16949 Audit Statistics Show Persistent Problems With Corrective Actions and Production Controls
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has published updated global statistics on the most common nonconformities identified during third-party certification audits against IATF 16949, the automotive quality management system standard.
BSI Launches GDAP for Independent Assurance of Gold Dealers
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched the Gold Dealer Assurance Programme (GDAP), allowing retail gold dealers and wholesalers worldwide to undergo independent audits against the Gold Dealer Assurance Standard (GDAS), published in August 2026.
ISO/IEC 27090:2026 Published to Address Cybersecurity Threats to AI Systems
ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27090:2026 to help organizations protect artificial intelligence (AI) systems against cybersecurity threats.
IFS Introduces New Training Course for Prospective Food Safety Auditors
International Featured Standards (IFS) has announced a new online course for professionals seeking to become auditors under IFS Food, a certification standard used to assess food manufacturers' safety, quality and production processes.
TNFD Releases LEAP 2.0 with Expanded Guidance on Nature-Related Assessment
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) released version 2.0 of its LEAP assessment guidance on October 13, 2026, introducing new and expanded methods for evaluating how organizations depend on and affect nature, and the resulting business risks and opportunities.
RBA Revises VAP Standard With Changes to Supplier Audits and Corrective Actions
The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) has released version 8.1 of its Validated Assessment Program (VAP) Standard, revising procedures for supplier audits, corrective actions, and assessments of working conditions, environmental practices, and business ethics.
Legal Battle Halts Planned AS9100 Revision
A legal dispute between the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) and SAE International has placed the planned revision of the aerospace quality management standard AS9100 on indefinite hold.
ISO Considering New Committee for Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Services
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has proposed establishing a new technical committee within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to develop international standards for positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) services.
