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AFNOR Proposes New CEN Committee on Sustainable Film and Audiovisual Production
The French Standardization Association (AFNOR) has proposed creating a new European Committee for Standardization (CEN) technical committee for sustainable live-action film and audiovisual production.
CAF Quality Management Model Set for Major Revision
A revision of the Common Assessment Framework (CAF), Europe's quality management and self-assessment model for public sector organizations, is underway, with a new version expected in 2027.
When Are Construction Projects Truly Complete? New Peruvian Guide Sets Clear Criteria
Peru’s National Institute of Quality (Inacal) has approved GP 151:2026, a guide for assessing whether construction projects are actually complete rather than relying only on reported percentage progress.
Finally Official: DAkkS Joins Global ACI
Germany’s national accreditation body, Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS), has officially joined Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) as a Full Member and signatory to its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA).
UNE Group Celebrates 40 Years of Supporting Spanish Business
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) and the companies that make up the UNE Group have marked 40 years of supporting industry through standards, certification and testing.
SNAS Issues MSA-09 for Evaluating Conformity Assessment Schemes and Scheme Owners
The Slovak National Accreditation Service (SNAS) has issued MSA-09, setting criteria for accreditation bodies to evaluate conformity assessment schemes and the organizations that own them.
Updated Green Textile Product Standard Takes Effect in China
China’s revised green product assessment standard for textiles has taken effect, introducing new criteria for product quality, environmental performance and carbon impact.
Vietnam Plan Targets 80% Alignment With International Standards by 2035
Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) has issued a plan under Decision 3381/QĐ-BKHCN to implement the country’s National Standards Strategy for 2026–2035, setting measurable targets for international alignment, participation in global standardization and digital standards.
Luxembourg Starts Review of Revised ILNAS 107 for Laboratory Information Security
The Luxembourg Institute of Standardisation, Accreditation, Safety and Quality of Products and Services (ILNAS) has opened a public consultation on ILNAS 107:2026, which updates national guidance for information security audits during laboratory accreditation.
NIST and NIH Seek Input on Future Medical Measurement Standards
The U.S. government is seeking public input on future measurement and standards needs for medical imaging, devices, diagnostics and therapy.
Inmetro Opens Green Seal Certification Rules for Public Consultation
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) has opened a public consultation on proposed conformity assessment requirements for Brazil’s Green Seal Program, which will certify the sustainability of products and services.
Dutch Accreditation Council Updates ISO/IEC 17020 Transition Document and Publishes ISO/IEC 17024 Plan
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has updated its existing ASR013 transition specification for EN ISO/IEC 17020:2026 and published a new ASR014 transition specification for EN ISO/IEC 17024:2026.Global News
SMART Initiative Enters Pilot Phase in October, Testing Nine Standards
A pilot of the ISO and IEC SMART standards initiative will begin in October, testing nine selected international standards.
New Net Zero Carbon Cities Standard Project Approved as ISO 37115-2
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved a proposal for ISO 37115-2, a new standard that will set out principles and fundamentals for net zero carbon cities.
First Edition of ISO 41002 Guides Development of Facility Management Organizations
The first edition of ISO 41002 gives organizations guidance on how to develop and structure their facility management function across strategic, tactical and operational levels.
ISO/DTS 5112 Road Vehicle Cybersecurity Audit Guidance Reaches Final Approval Stage
ISO/DTS 5112, the draft Technical Specification for auditing cybersecurity management systems (CSMS) across the automotive supply chain, has reached the final approval stage.
ISO 37011 Webinars on Purpose-Driven Organizations Set for September 22 and 23
Two international webinars on ISO 37011, the draft guidance standard for purpose-driven organizations, will be held on September 22 and 23 ahead of consultation on the draft beginning September 24, 2026.
ISO 45010 Becomes First International Standard on Menstruation and Menopause at Work
ISO has published ISO 45010, the first International Standard focused on supporting employees experiencing menstruation and menopause at work.
Digital Identity Standards Now Freely Accessible Worldwide
Key ISO and IEC digital identity standards, including the ISO/IEC 18013 and ISO/IEC 23220 series, are now freely accessible worldwide through a new sponsorship model set up by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the OpenWallet Foundation (OWF).
GFSI Opens Consultation on FSSC 22000 Version 7 Against 2024 Benchmarking Requirements
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public consultation on the recently updated FSSC 22000 Version 7 as part of its assessment against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
Accreditation Bodies Roll Out ISO 14001 Transition Plans
Accreditation bodies are putting the ISO 14001:2026 transition timetable into practice, with Norwegian Accreditation (NA) among the latest to publish detailed arrangements for certification bodies moving to the revised environmental management systems standard.
ISO Considers Three Tourism Proposals on Restaurant Evaluation, Tourist Guides and AI
Three tourism standardization proposals are now under consideration at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), covering restaurant evaluation, professional tourist guide services and the use of artificial intelligence with tourism destination data.
ISO 14002-3 Released as Guidance on Climate Change
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 14002-3:2026, new guidance to help organizations using ISO 14001 address climate change through their environmental management systems.
