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.

Lavazza Becomes First Italian Coffee Roaster to Earn Rainforest Alliance Regenerative Agriculture Certification

Lavazza has become the first coffee roaster in Italy to earn certification under the Rainforest Alliance Regenerative Agriculture Standard, with independent verification carried out by Italian certification body CSQA.

ANSI and America Makes Launch Free Database for 3D-Printing Standards

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and America Makes have launched a free online database to help manufacturers, regulators, and researchers find and track standards for additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing.

TÜRKAK Seeks Technical Experts in Food, Feed and Agricultural Product Testing

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) is recruiting technical experts to support the accreditation of testing laboratories in two areas: food and feed products, and agricultural products. 

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).

BIPM Confirms Armenia as Signatory to International Measurement Agreement

The International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) has officially confirmed Armenia’s National Body for Standards and Metrology (ARMSTANDARD) as a signatory to the International Committee for Weights and Measures Mutual Recognition Arrangement (CIPM MRA).

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

Bulgaria’s BAS Passes Re-Evaluation, Retains EA MLA Signatory Status

The Bulgarian Accreditation Service (BAS) has retained its signatory status under the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) Multilateral Agreement (MLA) after passing its latest peer re-evaluation.

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.

Japan Begins Transition of ISO 14001 Auditor Qualifications, Sets April 2029 Deadline

The Japanese Registration of Certificated Auditors (JRCA) began accepting applications on October 1, 2026, to transition environmental management system (EMS) auditor qualifications to JIS Q 14001:2026.

RvA Gains European Recognition for EN ISO 20387 Biobank Accreditation

The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has gained European recognition for its EN ISO 20387 biobank accreditation activity, after the standard was added to its European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) Multilateral Agreement (MLA) scope.

ReMade Gains European Accreditation Recognition With Accredia in Coordinating Role

The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has recognized the ReMade certification scheme within the European accreditation system, with Accredia taking the lead in coordinating accreditation for the scheme across Europe.

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.

GGN Label Updates Sustainability Claims as EU Rules Begin to Apply

Agraya has updated the sustainability claims used with its GGN label as new European Union rules on environmental marketing began to apply on September 27.

GFSI Seeks Feedback on Freshcare and SQF Programs Under 2024 Requirements

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened public consultations on Freshcare Food Safety & Quality Standard Edition 5 (2026) and SQF Code Edition 10 for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.

ISO 20001:2026 Published as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 20001:2026, its first management system standard dedicated to preventing and reducing food loss and waste across the food supply chain.

ISO 14060 Net-Zero Draft Fails to Secure Approval, Returns for Revision

The draft of ISO 14060, the proposed international standard for net-zero aligned organizations, has failed to secure the approval needed to advance.

Global ACI Aligns CORSIA MRA Sub-Scope With Fourth Edition of ICAO Manual

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has updated the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) sub-scope of its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA) to align it with the latest international guidance.

ISO/UNDP 53001 Debuts as First International Management System Standard for Sustainable Development Goals

ISO and UNDP released ISO/UNDP 53001 on September 28, 2026, the world's first International Standard for managing contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

ISO Central Secretariat Explains Key Changes in ISO 9001:2026 in New Video

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a detailed video explaining the changes in ISO 9001:2026 directly from its Central Secretariat.

Journalism Trust Initiative Proposed as New ISO Workshop Agreement

A proposal has been submitted to develop the Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI) into a new ISO International Workshop Agreement (IWA), extending an existing European framework for trustworthy journalism to the international level.