NBN Invites Nominations for 2026 Expert Awards

Belgium’s Bureau for Standardisation (NBN) is inviting nominations for the NBN Expert Awards 2026, which recognize experts for exceptional commitment to standards development.

BIS Held Stakeholder Consultation on Draft Greenbelt Standard for Industrial Projects

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) held a national stakeholder consultation on September 9, 2026, on a draft Indian standard for greenbelts, or planted buffer areas around industrial sites. The draft remains open for stakeholder comments until September 22, 2026.

12th ‘CQC TALK’ Knowledge-Sharing Event Hosts Joint China-UK Standards Exchange

The China Quality Certification Centre (CQC) and British Standards Institution (BSI) held the 12th “CQC TALK” event on August 27 as a joint English-language session for sharing knowledge and practical experience in standards, certification and related fields.

Sweden Sets Crisis Priority Rules for Notified Bodies

The Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (Swedac) has changed its rules so that, during certain EU-declared emergencies, notified bodies must give priority to checking products that are considered essential for responding to the crisis. 

USNC Opens 2026–2027 Mentoring Program With New TAG Pilot

The U.S. National Committee of the International Electrotechnical Commission (USNC) is taking applications through September 18 for its 2026–2027 mentoring program for newer professionals working in standards and conformity assessment.

Russian Institute for Standardization Launches Digital Library With 54,000 Documents

The Russian Institute for Standardization (RST) has launched a Digital Standards Library providing access to more than 54,000 official documents from Russia’s national standardization system.

35th IAAC General Assembly Brings Accreditation Leaders to Lima

Lima will host the 35th General Assembly of the Inter-American Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC) from September 13 to 18, bringing together accreditation and quality infrastructure leaders from more than 23 countries.

Arctic Sea Farm Secures Iceland’s First GLOBALG.A.P. Salmon Certification

Arctic Sea Farm, a subsidiary of Icelandic salmon producer Arctic Fish, has become the first salmon farm in Iceland certified under GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) for aquaculture.

Inmetro Closes 2026 Research Grant Applications, Results Due September 23

Brazil’s National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) has closed applications for its 2026 Pronametro research and thematic action grants.

UNE Outlines ISO 9001 Changes and Announces September 17 Meeting

With the release of ISO 9001:2026 just days away, the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has released a video outlining the main changes in the new edition and announced a September 17 event focused on the standard.

AFNOR Schedules Workshop About Changes in ISO 9001:2026

The AFNOR Group will hold a workshop in Nantes on September 17 on the main changes in ISO 9001:2026, one day after the revised standard is expected to be officially published. 

Rayvatek Completes Nadcap Preparation and Training Program

Rayvatek has completed a Nadcap consulting program covering system development, staff training and support through an external audit, with the work focused on strengthening controls for aerospace special processes.

Upcoming ISO/UNDP 53001 Sets First Management System Requirements for the SDGs

ISO/UNDP 53001, set for publication in September 2026, will provide the first management system requirements specifically for organizations seeking to manage and improve their contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

VDA Releases VDA 5.4 Draft for Fastening Measurement Tools

The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) has released VDA 5.4, Interface for measuring tools in fastening technology, as a Yellow Volume for industry feedback.

ISO/CASCO Clarifies: ISO/IEC 17025 Does Not Require Labs to Treat Accreditation Bodies as Suppliers

The maintenance group of the International Organization for Standardization’s Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO) has clarified that ISO/IEC 17025:2017 does not require laboratories to treat their accreditation bodies as external service providers subject to the standard’s supplier controls.

JFS-C Standard Version 3.2 Gains GFSI Recognition Under 2024 Benchmarking Requirements

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized JFS-C Standard Version 3.2 from the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) against its 2024 Benchmarking Requirements.

21st International Standards Olympiad Held in Korea

The 21st International Standards Olympiad brought together 105 middle-and high-school students from 11 countries in the Republic of Korea for a three-day competition and hands-on experience with international standardization.

ISO Environmental Management Committee Seeks Global Input for 2027-30 Plan

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 207 (ISO/TC 207), Environmental management, has launched a global consultation to help set its priorities for 2027-30.

DIS Ballot for ISO 30401 Knowledge Management Revision Closes September 17

ISO 30401, the international standard for knowledge management systems, is currently at the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with voting on the proposed second edition due to close September 17, 2026.

IFS Publishes PPWR White Paper and Launches Self-Assessment as EU Rules Take Effect

International Featured Standards (IFS) has published a new PPWR white paper and launched a self-assessment tool as the first requirements of the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) took effect on August 12, 2026.

ISO 22000 Draft Approved With 98% Support, Comments Review Set for November

The revision of ISO 22000, the international standard for food safety management systems, has cleared its Draft International Standard (DIS) ballot with 98% positive votes.

ISO Approves Blockchain-as-a-Service Standard Project

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved ISO 25904, a new standard project to establish a common technical framework and functional requirements for Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) platforms.

IATF 16949 Second Edition Expected in Mid-2027 With Five Priorities Set

IATF 16949 is expected to reach its second edition in mid-2027, with five priorities set for the revision.

GHG Protocol Aligns Scope 2 and AMI Development for Future Joint ISO Standard

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) the results of its public consultation on the update to its Scope 2 Guidance and released preliminary feedback on the development of its Actions and Market Instruments (AMI) standard.