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ILNAS Opens Revision of Laboratory Information Security Standard
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
UNI 11337-8 Sets Framework for Managing Digital Processes in Construction Sector
UNI 11337-8 Sets Framework for Managing Digital Processes in Construction Sector
The Italian National Standardization Body (UNI) has published UNI 11337-8:2026, now in force as of April 9,
DEKRA and BSI Receive First Accreditations for High Risk AI Systems Under EU AI Act
DEKRA and BSI Receive First Accreditations for High Risk AI Systems Under EU AI Act
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has granted the first accreditations under the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) to DEKRA and the British Standards Institution (BSI) for certification of high-risk AI systems in biometrics.
Dutch Healthcare Information Security Standard Updated to Align With ISO 27799
Dutch Healthcare Information Security Standard Updated to Align With ISO 27799
The Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has published an amendment to NEN 7510-2 to align it with ISO 27799,
China Sets Up Three Regional AI Standardization Groups With Distinct Roles
China Sets Up Three Regional AI Standardization Groups With Distinct Roles
The Standardization Administration of China (SAC) has established three regional working groups for artificial intelligence, each with a defined focus ranging from international standards work to industrial application.

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IATF Clarifies Complaint Handling for Certification Bodies
IATF Clarifies Complaint Handling for Certification Bodies
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has issued new guidance for certification bodies on handling vehicle manufacturer performance complaints through the IATF Complaint Management System (IATF CMS).
How SBTi and GHG Protocol Updates Expand Options for Corporate Emissions Accounting
How SBTi and GHG Protocol Updates Expand Options for Corporate Emissions Accounting
Changes from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and Greenhouse Gas Protocol, two major frameworks for corporate climate targets and greenhouse-gas accounting, are expanding the options companies have for addressing and accounting for value-chain emissions.
ISO 9001:2026 Officially Launched
ISO 9001:2026 Officially Launched
The sixth edition of ISO 9001, the world’s most widely used quality management system standard, has been officially launched by ISO during a virtual press conference.
Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS) Launches for Certification of Wider Range of Fibers
Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS) Launches for Certification of Wider Range of Fibers
Global Standards has launched the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), a new certification standard for textiles made from a wider range of plant, animal, synthetic, man-made cellulosic and recycled fibers.
ISO 45001 Second Edition Clears DIS Ballot With Overwhelming Support
ISO 45001 Second Edition Clears DIS Ballot With Overwhelming Support
The draft second edition of ISO 45001 has passed its Draft International Standard (DIS) vote with only one vote against, moving the revision closer to its planned publication in the first half of 2027.
 
Second Edition of ISO/IEC 17065 Reaches Final Approval Phase
Second Edition of ISO/IEC 17065 Reaches Final Approval Phase
The second edition of ISO/IEC 17065, which sets requirements for bodies that certify products, processes and services, has moved further into the final approval process and is now at stage 50.20 of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) phase.
SMART Initiative Enters Pilot Phase in October, Testing Nine Standards
SMART Initiative Enters Pilot Phase in October, Testing Nine Standards
A pilot of the ISO and IEC SMART standards initiative will begin in October, testing nine selected international standards.
New Net Zero Carbon Cities Standard Project Approved as ISO 37115-2
New Net Zero Carbon Cities Standard Project Approved as ISO 37115-2
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved a proposal for ISO 37115-2, a new standard that will set out principles and fundamentals for net zero carbon cities.
First Edition of ISO 41002 Guides Development of Facility Management Organizations
First Edition of ISO 41002 Guides Development of Facility Management Organizations
The first edition of ISO 41002 gives organizations guidance on how to develop and structure their facility management function across strategic, tactical and operational levels.
ISO/DTS 5112 Road Vehicle Cybersecurity Audit Guidance Reaches Final Approval Stage
ISO/DTS 5112 Road Vehicle Cybersecurity Audit Guidance Reaches Final Approval Stage
ISO/DTS 5112, the draft Technical Specification for auditing cybersecurity management systems (CSMS) across the automotive supply chain, has reached the final approval stage.
ISO 37011 Webinars on Purpose-Driven Organizations Set for September 22 and 23
ISO 37011 Webinars on Purpose-Driven Organizations Set for September 22 and 23
Two international webinars on ISO 37011, the draft guidance standard for purpose-driven organizations, will be held on September 22 and 23 ahead of consultation on the draft beginning September 24, 2026. 
ISO 45010 Becomes First International Standard on Menstruation and Menopause at Work
ISO 45010 Becomes First International Standard on Menstruation and Menopause at Work
ISO has published ISO 45010, the first International Standard focused on supporting employees experiencing menstruation and menopause at work.
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