Bahrain Council of Representatives Pioneers ISO 42001 Certification In Legislative Governance

Bahrain’s Council of Representatives, the elected lower house of Bahrain’s National Assembly, has become the first legislative body in the world to obtain ISO/IEC 42001 certification for AI management systems.

NIST Launches AI Agent Standards Initiative To Address Security And Interoperability

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has launched an AI Agent Standards Initiative to address security, identity, and interoperability challenges as AI agents become more widely used.

Australia Set To Enforce New Cybersecurity Rules For Smart Devices

Australia will begin enforcing new mandatory cybersecurity requirements for consumer smart devices on March 4, 2026, as the Cyber Security (Security Standards for Smart Devices) Rules 2025 take effect.

NATA Seeks Experts in Software as Medical Devices and AI for Human Pathology Advisory Committee

The National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA) is inviting expressions of interest to join its Human Pathology Accreditation Advisory Committee,

High Interest Across Europe As EN 18286 AI Management Standard Draws Over 1,000 Comments

A forthcoming European management system standard for artificial intelligence, EN 18286, aimed at quality management systems for high-risk AI systems, has attracted more than 1,000 comments during its public consultation.

China Launches Global AI Standards Library And Terminology Database

China has officially introduced a global artificial intelligence standards library and a global AI terminology database, consolidating key standards and definitions to support the development and coordination of AI standardization work.

Axis Bank Becomes First Financial Services Institution to Receive ISO 42001 AI Certification

Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, has become the first financial services institution globally to be certified to ISO/IEC 42001 for its Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS).

NIST Releases Draft on How Cybersecurity Programs Can Adapt to Artificial Intelligence

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a preliminary draft that explains how organizations can adapt their cybersecurity programs to the growing use of artificial intelligence.

Brain-Computer Interfaces Joint Committee Proposed Within CEN-CENELEC

A new joint European technical committee focused on brain-computer interfaces has been proposed within the CEN-CENELEC system,

Italy Adopts Three ISO 27000 Series Standards to Boost Privacy and Information Security

Italy has adopted three new standards from the ISO/IEC 27000 series on information security management,

TÜRKAK Sets March 2026 Deadline for ISO/IEC 27006-1 Transition

Turkey’s information security certification system is moving to new international rules, as the Turkish Accreditation Agency TÜRKAK will complete its transition to ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024 by March 31, 2026.

MISSION AI Presents Quality Standard for Low-Risk AI

A new voluntary quality standard for low-risk artificial intelligence has been launched by the partners of MISSION AI,

FSC Invites Feedback on Four Active Consultations

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is inviting feedback on four active consultations.

CQI Launches Knowledge Hub for Quality Professionals

The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) has launched a new Knowledge Hub that brings together quality information, learning resources and industry insights in one place.

July 15 Deadline Nears for GMP+ Certificates Issued by DNV Italy and LL-C

GMP+ International has warned companies GMP+ Feed certificates issued by DNV Business Assurance Italy S.R.L. or LL-C Certification Czech Republic a.s. that

ISO 9000 and ISO 19011 Revised: New Guidance for Quality and Auditing

Two cornerstone standards for quality management and auditing have been revised, with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) publishing new editions of ISO 9000 and ISO 19011.

ISO 9002 Revision Reaches Public Comment Stage

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 9002 to the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, opening the project for wider review and feedback.

Global ACI Sets 36-Month Transition for ISO/IEC 17024:2026

The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has established a 36-month transition period for ISO/IEC 17024:2026, the newly revised international standard for bodies that certify individuals.

PAS 96:2026 Updates Food Defence Guidance for Emerging Threats

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published PAS 96:2026, a fully revised edition of its food defence guide.

BRCGS Updates Meat Supply Chain Assurance Module

The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has updated its Additional Module 11: Meat Supply Chain Assurance.

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.