ISO 19011:2026 Translated and Adopted in Spain

The auditing standard ISO 19011:2026 has been translated into Spanish and adopted in Spain as UNE-EN ISO 19011:2026.

Mongolia Opens Consultation on Imported Organic Product Registration Rules

The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry of Mongolia (MOFALI) has opened a public consultation on draft rules that would introduce a formal registration system for imported organic products, with comments accepted until July 6, 2026.

DANAK Updates Asset Management Accreditation Guidance

The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has revised AMC 42, its guidance on accreditation scopes for asset management certification bodies.

India Introduces New Vegan Food Logo Requirements

India has introduced a new official logo for vegan food products, with updated labeling requirements taking effect on July 1, 2027.

KATS Opens Applications for 11 Standards Development Projects

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has opened applications for 11 government-funded projects aimed at strengthening South Korea's role in international standards development across a range of emerging technology sectors.

Norway Takes the Helm of European Feed Analysis Standards Secretariat

Standard Norway (SN) has taken over the secretariat of a European Committee for Standardization (CEN) committee responsible for feed sampling and analysis,

UNE Magazine Issue 92 Celebrates 40 Years of Spanish Standardization

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has published the latest edition of UNE Magazine.

BRCGS Seeks Nominations for 2026 Americas Awards

Nominations are now open for the BRCGS Awards 2026 Americas, which recognize individuals and organizations that support BRCGS certification and contribute to food and product safety across the region.

Oslo Event Connects Future Experts in Electrotechnical Standardization From Across the Nordics

The Nordic Electrotechnical Standardization Bodies (NOREK) brought together young professionals from Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland in Oslo on June 3–4 for Nordic Young Professionals 2026.

UKAS Begins Development of ISO 14067 Product Carbon Footprint Accreditation

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has begun work toward a new accreditation program for organizations that validate and verify product carbon footprints under ISO 14067:2018.

Digital Identification and Product Passports Lecture Opens 'Standards Made Easy' Series

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) and the Croatian Engineering Association (HIS) have launched the 'Standards Made Easy' lecture series, opening with an online session on digital identification and digital product passports.

First Pilot Completed Under China's New AI Manufacturing Evaluation Framework

The first pilot evaluation under China's newly implemented Artificial Intelligence + Manufacturing (AIQ) assessment scheme has been completed,

IFS Publishes New Guideline to Support Wholesale and Cash & Carry Audits

IFS has released a new guideline to help companies prepare for audits under the IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry 3 Standard.

Shift to Green Coding Responds to Rising Energy and Environmental Pressure

Green coding, the practice of designing and writing software that uses less energy, is becoming an important part of modern software development.

IATF Releases New Updates to Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved Stakeholder Communiqué SC-2025-003, announcing new Sanctioned Interpretations and Frequently Asked Questions for both the Rules 6th Edition and the automotive quality standard IATF 16949.

Codex Commission’s 48th Session Confirms Updates Across Core Food Safety Standards

The Codex Alimentarius Commission adopted major changes to international food-safety rules during its 48th session in Rome from November 10 to 14.

ISO 13485 Application Guide, TS 23485, Under Way After Standard Confirmed as Current

A new guide on how to apply ISO 13485 is moving through development shortly after the standard was reconfirmed in its 2016 version (no revision will be done), despite remaining unaligned with the Annex SL structure.

A Different Approach: China Strengthens Oversight of Certification Bodies from 2026

China has issued new regulations that directly target accredited certification bodies that ignore international requirements, and the new rules will take effect on January 1, 2026.

ISO and IEC Develop Global Standard to Embed Ecodesign in Medical Devices

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) are developing a new global standard to formally integrate ecodesign into the development of medical devices.

IFS Releases Updated Guideline for Effective Foreign Body Management

International Featured Standards (IFS) has issued an updated Guideline for an Effective Foreign Body Management,

Germany Heads Most ISO Secretariats But China Rapidly Gains Ground

Germany remains the world’s top country in international standardization, holding 17.1% of all ISO secretariats, according to the 2025 International Standardization Barometer published by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN).

Europe Now Conditionally Accepts FDA Inspections Conducted Abroad

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have entered a new stage of cooperation under their Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspections.

New International Standard in Development for Microbial Cultures and Probiotics

Work has begun within ISO to create a global standard that defines how microorganisms used in food and feed, such as bacteria, yeasts, and fungi, should be characterized and quality assured.

BS 30480 Launched as the World’s First Standard on Suicide Awareness in the Workplace

The world’s first standard dedicated to suicide awareness and prevention in the workplace, BS 30480, has been released by the British Standards Institution (BSI).