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EU AI Act Implementation: Risk Management and Cybersecurity Draft Standards Enter Consultation
Two draft European standards, prEN 18228 Risk Management and prEN 18282 Cybersecurity, have entered public consultation as part of ongoing standards work supporting implementation of the European Union’s AI Act.
How the Digital Omnibus Agreement Revises AI Act Timeline and Standards Plans
The European Union (EU) has reached a provisional agreement on the Digital Omnibus package, a planned update to the AI Act that includes
Hitachi Energy Earns OpenChain ISO 5230 Certification
Hitachi Energy has achieved OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230 certification, confirming that its compliance program meets the international standard for the controlled use of externally sourced software across the organization.
China Introduces First Provincial High-Quality Dataset Certification Program
China has introduced its first provincial-level High-Quality Dataset Inclusive Evaluation and Certification Program in Jiangsu Province, with the initiative formally launched at a conference in Wuxi on April 23.
ILNAS Opens Revision of Laboratory Information Security Standard
The Luxembourg Institute of Standardisation, Accreditation, Safety, and Quality of Products and Services (ILNAS) has launched a public call for participation in the revision of the national standard ILNAS 107:2020,
EN 18235-1 Sets Foundation for Trusted Data Sharing in Europe
CEN and CENELEC have published EN 18235-1:2026, setting out a common framework for trusted data transactions across organizations.
SSAIB First Accredited As UK Data Protection Monitoring Body By Information Commissioner’s Office
The Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) has become the first organization accredited by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) as a monitoring body under Article 41 of the the UK’s data protection law (UK GDPR).
North-West Tuscany Offers Grants For Certification Up To 5,000 Euros
The Chamber of Commerce of Tuscany North-West has opened a 2026 funding call with a total budget of 300,000 euros,
Canada Introduces Level 1 Cybersecurity Certification for Defence Suppliers
The Government of Canada has introduced Level 1 of the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC),
CERTINALIA First in Spain Accredited for IEC 62443 Industrial Cybersecurity Certification
The Spanish National Accreditation Body (ENAC) has accredited CERTINALIA as the first entity in Spain to certify cybersecurity in industrial automation and control systems (IACS) under the UNE-EN IEC 62443 series.
Sekuro First Cybersecurity Firm in Australia to Achieve ISO 42001 Certification
Australian cybersecurity firm Sekuro has become the first in Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region to achieve certification to ISO/IEC 42001, a global standard for managing artificial intelligence.
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.Global News
ISO 29997 Offers First International Framework for Quality Internships
ISO 29997:2025 provides the first international framework designed to help organizations deliver higher-quality internships through clearer planning, management and evaluation practices.
Experts Behind ISO 14001:2026 Explain New Focus on Climate, Biodiversity and Results
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has outlined the most important changes in ISO 14001:2026,
New ISO/IEC 15408 and 18045 Editions Update Common Criteria Framework
ISO/IEC 15408-1:2026 and ISO/IEC 18045:2026 have been published, updating the Common Criteria framework, an international system used to evaluate the security of IT products.
FDA Partially Recognizes ISO 10993-1:2025 for Medical Devices
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has partially recognized ISO 10993-1:2025, the latest edition of the international standard used to assess the biological safety of medical devices.
Licensing Instead of Sales: ISO Changes How Standards Are Used
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is preparing to replace its traditional standards sales approach with a licensing model that would give users defined rights to use standards content instead of broad unrestricted access.
BRCGS Updates Food Safety, Packaging, Storage, and Broker Rules to Meet New GFSI Requirements
BRCGS has updated certification requirements for its Food Safety, Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution, and Agents and Brokers standards,
ISO 45001 Revision Signals Changes in How Companies Manage Workplace Safety
The revision of ISO 45001 is expected to push companies beyond traditional workplace safety management by placing greater emphasis on mental health, organizational resilience, safety culture, and climate-related risks.
International Olympic Committee Certified to ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Standard
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been re-certified to ISO 20121:2024 for sustainability management at the corporate events it directly organizes and finances, including IOC Sessions, conferences, Olympic Day activities, and commission meetings.
Core Industrial Safety Framework IEC 61508 Undergoes Major Revision
The IEC 61508 series, the international foundation for many industrial functional safety standards,
FSC Proposes New Rules for Certification Statements and Audit Duration
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on two draft Advice Notes that would update certification body requirements related to certification statements and minimum audit duration for Forest Management audits.
ILO Moves to Modernize International Labour Standards Reporting
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is preparing a major overhaul of how countries report on international labour standards.
