Interim FSC Forest Stewardship Standard Published for North Macedonia

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published its first Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for North Macedonia, creating a national framework for FSC forest management certification.

ISRSM Opens Public Consultation on ISO 45001 Draft Revision

North Macedonia has opened a public consultation on the draft revision of ISO 45001, with comments accepted until August 25, 2026.

North Macedonia Adopts 2026 Editions of ISO 19011, ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17024

The Standardization Institute of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) has adopted national versions of three major 2026 standards covering management system auditing, inspection bodies and certification of people.

North Macedonia Adopts ISO 14092 Climate Adaptation Standard

The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) has adopted ISO 14092, the international standard for climate change adaptation planning, as a

Sorsix Becomes First in Europe’s Public Health Sector to Earn ISO 42001 Certification

Sorsix has become the first organization in Europe to have governance for a live national healthcare system certified under ISO/IEC 42001, the international standard for AI management systems.

Reptil Markets and Rade Koncar Showcase Energy Savings Through ISO 50001 Project

Reptil Markets and Rade Koncar TEP have reported lower energy consumption and reduced CO₂ emissions after implementing ISO 50001 through an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) sustainability project in North Macedonia.

Macedonia Adopts ISO 37003 Anti-Fraud Standard

North Macedonia has adopted ISO 37003:2025 as a national standard, published as MKS ISO 37003:2025, making international guidance on fraud control management systems available at national level.

ISRSM Forming Committee on Toy and Child Safety, Invites Participation

The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) has begun the process to establish a new technical committee, ISRSM TC 50,

Hemp Use in Food Explored at TAIEX Workshop in North Macedonia

The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) organized a two-day workshop on October 29-30 focused on the use of hemp in food production,

North Macedonia Calls for Public Consultation on ISO 9001 Draft

The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) has opened a public consultation on ISO/DIS 9001:2025,

North Macedonia Adopts National Version of ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Standard

A new national standard, MKS ISO 37001:2025, has been published in North Macedonia to help organizations prevent, detect, and respond to bribery.

North Macedonia Proposes New Technical Committee on Security and Resilience

The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) has launched a procedure to form a new technical committee, ISRSM TC 49 – Security and Resilience.

ISO Survey 2025 Shows Global Certification Growth, With Unusually Sharp Rise in India

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the 2025 ISO Survey, reporting more than 3.28 million valid management system certificates worldwide.

AIAG Updates Guidelines for Supplier Management and Electronic Assembly

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has released updated editions of two Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) guidelines covering supplier management and electronic assembly manufacturing.

IEC 62366-3 for AI Medical Device Usability Reaches Committee Draft Stage

A proposed technical specification providing guidance on usability engineering for medical devices using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), IEC 62366-3, has reached the committee draft stage.

ISO/IEC 27017:2026 Updates Information Security Controls for Cloud Services

ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27017:2026, an updated international standard providing guidance on information security controls for cloud services.

ISO Seeks Feedback on Draft ISO 56011 for Innovation Management Competencies

ISO/DIS 56011, a draft international standard outlining the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to manage innovation effectively, is now open for feedback.

ISO Publishes New Guide on Education About Standardization Around the World

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published Education about Standardization: Perspectives and Practices (PUB100508), a new guide exploring how standards are being integrated into education systems worldwide.

ISO/IEC 9837:2026 Establishes Common Concepts for Systems Resilience

ISO/IEC 9837:2026, a new international standard on systems resilience, provides a common basis for understanding how systems can withstand disruptions, adapt to adverse conditions, and recover from failures.

2026 Deming Prize Winners Announced

The Deming Prize Committee announced the 2026 winners on October 6, recognizing two individuals for their contributions to quality management and four organizations from Japan, India, and Indonesia.

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

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 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

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.