Ten QM Software Providers to Present Their Tools at SAQ-QUALICON Event

SAQ-QUALICON is organizing a free online Tool Arena on December 10, 2026, where 10 providers will present their own quality management software.

Peru Adopts ISO 19011:2026 as National Management System Audit Standard

Peru has adopted ISO 19011:2026 as a national standard for management system auditing.

FSC Puts Revised Ukraine Risk Assessment Into Effect With No Transition Period

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has put its revised Risk Assessment for Ukraine into effect from August 14, 2026, with no transition period.

Türkiye Sets Coordinated Transition Timeline for ISO/IEC 27701 and ISO/IEC 27706

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has outlined how accredited certification bodies and their clients must transition to the updated standards for privacy information management certification.

FSSC 22000 V7 Transition Applications Due by Year-End in South Korea

The Korea Accreditation Board (KAB) has set a December 31, 2026 deadline for existing KAB-accredited FSSC 22000 certification bodies to submit their applications to transition accreditation from Version 6 to Version 7.

Sweden Sets Transition to Revised Inspection Body Accreditation Standard

Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (Swedac) has set its transition plan for ISO/IEC 17020:2026,the revised international standard for inspection bodies. New accreditation applications must use the 2026 edition from October 1, 2026, while the 2012 edition will cease to apply in March 2029.

Taiwan Sets October 1 Start for ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Accreditation Applications

The Taiwan Accreditation Foundation (TAF) will begin accepting accreditation applications under ISO/IEC 17020:2026 on October 1, 2026, as it starts the formal transition from the 2012 edition of the standard.

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

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

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

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

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.

VDA Releases ISA 2027 Information Security Assessment Catalogue for TISAX

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has published ISA 2027, the next version of the Information Security Assessment (ISA) catalogue used by TISAX, an information security assessment and exchange mechanism for the automotive industry. 

Global Standards Updates Flagship GOTS Standard to Version 8.1

The Global Standards (GS) has updated the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) to Version 8.1, its first revision since the major Version 8.0 release in March.

TÜV SÜD Acquires SustainCERT to Accelerate Digital Carbon Verification

Germany-based testing, inspection and certification company TÜV SÜD has acquired climate verification platform SustainCERT

ISO 30201 Adds Human Resources to the ISO Management System Family

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 30201:2026, the first international requirements standard for human resources management systems.

ISO/PAS 25171 Provides First International Auditing Guide for ISO 21001 Educational Management Systems

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/PAS 25171:2026, the first international guidance for auditing educational organization management systems under ISO 21001:2025.

Proposal Calls for ISO Committee on Responsible Business Practices and Sustainability Reporting

An International Organization for Standardization (ISO) technical committee has been proposed to develop standards for responsible business practices and sustainability reporting.

CanadaGAP Version 11 Achieves GFSI Recognition Under 2024 Benchmark

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized CanadaGAP Food Safety Program Version 11.0 against its 2024 Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs), allowing

ISO 9001:2026 Receives Final Approval Ahead of September Publication

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved the final draft of ISO 9001:2026 with overwhelming support, clearing the way for publication of the revised quality management standard, which is expected in September 2026.

Codex Defines When 'May Contain' Allergen Labels Are Justified

New international guidance adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission aims to make 'may contain' allergen labels more consistent and trustworthy.

ISO 14025:2026 Brings First Major Update to Environmental Product Declarations in 20 Years

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14025:2026, the first major revision of the international standard for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) since 2006. 

ISO/IEC 27000 Updated With Clearer Guidance for Information Security Standards

ISO and IEC have updated ISO/IEC 27000, the guide to the ISO/IEC 27000 family of information security standards.

AIAG and VDA Publish Global Guide for Better Manufacturing Process Control

A new joint manual from the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) establishes a single international approach to monitoring and improving manufacturing processes.