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China Quality Certification Centre Awards AAAA Medical Data Quality Certificate to Jiangsu Cancer Hospital
China Quality Certification Centre Awards AAAA Medical Data Quality Certificate to Jiangsu Cancer Hospital
The China Quality Certification Centre (CQC) has awarded an AAAA medical data quality evaluation certificate to Jiangsu Cancer Hospital for a dataset covering anesthesia and pain management around cancer surgery. 
NIST Seeks Comments on Customizable AI Evaluation Framework
NIST Seeks Comments on Customizable AI Evaluation Framework
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released an initial draft of NIST AI 200-2, The TEVV-Athlon Framework for Evaluating AI Systems, and is seeking comments through October 6, 2026.
March 2029 Deadline Set for ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Transition in Denmark
March 2029 Deadline Set for ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Transition in Denmark
The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has set a March 31, 2029 deadline for inspection bodies to complete the transition to ISO/IEC 17020:2026.
25 Organizations Recommended for Vietnam’s 2025 National Quality Awards
25 Organizations Recommended for Vietnam’s 2025 National Quality Awards
Vietnam’s National Council for the National Quality Award has recommended 25 organizations and businesses for the 2025 awards, including 17 candidates for the Gold Award.
NEN Launches Standards Committee for Events Sector
NEN Launches Standards Committee for Events Sector
The Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has launched a national Events standards committee, giving Dutch organizations and experts a formal route to influence international standards for the events sector.
Pacific Quality Infrastructure Initiative Releases First 2026-27 Newsletter
Pacific Quality Infrastructure Initiative Releases First 2026-27 Newsletter
The Pacific Quality Infrastructure Initiative (PQII) has released its first newsletter for 2026-27, detailing standards, metrology, and testing work carried out across the Pacific from April through June 2026.
Standards Australia Names 2026 Award Winners
Standards Australia Names 2026 Award Winners
Standards Australia has named the nine recipients of its 2026 Standards Awards, recognizing individuals, technical committees and organizations for contributions to standards development, innovation and industry safety. 
PKN News August Edition: ISO 9001 Revision and Quality in Practice
PKN News August Edition: ISO 9001 Revision and Quality in Practice
The August edition of PKN News from the Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) focuses on the ISO 9001 revision and shows how standards support quality and safety in areas ranging from healthcare to major sporting events.
Czech Quality and Sustainability Conference Set for September 10
Czech Quality and Sustainability Conference Set for September 10
The 10th National Conference on Quality and Sustainability will examine how digitalization can support quality, security, competitiveness, and sustainable development.
PEFC Opens Consultation on Revised Vietnam Forest Certification Scheme
PEFC Opens Consultation on Revised Vietnam Forest Certification Scheme
A public consultation on the revised Vietnam Forest Certification Scheme (VFCS) is open until October 9, 2026.
SIST Seminar Targets Standards, Compliance, and Market Access for Innovative Companies
SIST Seminar Targets Standards, Compliance, and Market Access for Innovative Companies
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) will hold a free seminar on September 22 to help innovative companies use standards when developing products and preparing them for the Slovenian and EU markets.
Slovenia Seeks Members for New Quantum Technologies Committee
Slovenia Seeks Members for New Quantum Technologies Committee
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) is inviting experts to join a new national technical committee on quantum technologies, with applications due October 1, 2026.

Global News

ILO Moves to Modernize International Labour Standards Reporting
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.
ISO 9001 Revision Moves Into Formal FDIS Ballot Phase
ISO 9001 Revision Moves Into Formal FDIS Ballot Phase
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 9001 to the next step of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) approval process, with the project now listed at stage 50.20 following the earlier 50.00 status.
FSC Opens Consultation on Chain of Custody Revisions as Two Core Standards Reach Final Phase
FSC Opens Consultation on Chain of Custody Revisions as Two Core Standards Reach Final Phase
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened consultation on revisions to five Chain of Custody (CoC) documents, with two core standards now entering the final consultation phase.
CanadaGAP Seeks GFSI Recognition for Updated Food Safety Programs
CanadaGAP Seeks GFSI Recognition for Updated Food Safety Programs
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation as CanadaGAP seeks recognition for updated food safety certification programs covering fruit and vegetable operations.
Efforts to Broaden Application of ISO 21378 Underway
Efforts to Broaden Application of ISO 21378 Underway
Following last year’s confirmation of ISO 21378:2019, a standard for structured audit data collection and exchange, work within ISO/TC 295/WG 1 is now focused on broadening how the standard is applied across organizations.
ISO 14019-3 Working Draft Reviewed Ahead of October Stage Decision
ISO 14019-3 Working Draft Reviewed Ahead of October Stage Decision
The development of ISO 14019-3, a proposed international standard on sustainability information validation processes,
First Nuclear Decommissioning Standard Approved for ISO Development
First Nuclear Decommissioning Standard Approved for ISO Development
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) will lead development of the world’s first international standard for nuclear power plant decommissioning after its proposal was approved as a new ISO work item.
Public Consultation Opens for Revised ISO 19650-3 BIM Standard
Public Consultation Opens for Revised ISO 19650-3 BIM Standard
A public consultation has opened for the revised draft of ISO 19650-3, the part of the ISO 19650 series focused on information management during the operational phase of built assets.
ISO/IEC 17021-1 Confirmation Keeps Certification Rules Stable
ISO/IEC 17021-1 Confirmation Keeps Certification Rules Stable
The International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO) has confirmed continuation of the current edition of ISO/IEC 17021-1,
Revised ISO 14024 Aims to Prevent Greenwashing in Ecolabel Programs
Revised ISO 14024 Aims to Prevent Greenwashing in Ecolabel Programs
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the third edition of ISO 14024, revising requirements for ecolabel certification programs to improve verification of environmental claims and help prevent greenwashing, 
Experts Sought for ISO TS 20008 Food Waste Measurement and Reporting Project
Experts Sought for ISO TS 20008 Food Waste Measurement and Reporting Project
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has started development of ISO/AWI TS 20008,
Joint ISO and IEC Team Releases Information Model for SMART Content
Joint ISO and IEC Team Releases Information Model for SMART Content
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have released the first version of the IEC & ISO Information Model for SMART content,
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