Paraguay Aims to Strengthen Quality Certification to Boost International Competitiveness

Paraguay is working to strengthen its national quality certification system to improve the competitiveness of domestic products and expand access to international markets.

AFNOR Publishes SPEC 2503 Framework for Applying One Health Approach

The French Association for Standardization (AFNOR) has published AFNOR SPEC 2503, a voluntary framework helping public and private organizations integrate the One Health approach into their management practices.

Peru's Inacal to Help 24 Companies Implement Circular Economy Standard

Peru's National Institute of Quality (Inacal) will provide free technical assistance to 24 manufacturing and tourism companies to implement NTP 721.105:2023, the Peruvian standard for circular economy project management.

ANSI Announces AI Register to Improve Transparency of Standards and Assurance Claims

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has announced the ANSI AI Register, a new platform designed to make artificial intelligence (AI) standards, certifications, assessments, and assurance claims easier to find, understand, and compare.

Saudi Arabia Rises to 14th Globally in Management System Certifications With 46% Growth

Saudi Arabia climbed seven places to rank 14th worldwide in management system certifications in 2025, up from 21st in 2024.

South Korea Announces 2026 National Quality Award Recipients

The Korean Standards Association (KSA) has published the list of recipients of South Korea's 2026 National Quality Awards, recognizing achievements in quality management, industrial innovation, and business performance.

BIS Seeks Stakeholder Input on Three-Part Sustainability Standards Framework

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) will hold a stakeholder consultation on November 12, 2026, to gather feedback on its proposed three-part Indian Standard series, Framework for Sustainability.

DAkkS to Accept ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Accreditation Applications from November

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) will begin accepting applications for initial accreditation and transition to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020:2026 on November 1, 2026.

Food Standards Committee Named Jamaica’s Top Standards Development Body for 2026

The Food Standards Committee has won first place in the Bureau of Standards Jamaica's (BSJ) 2026 Technical Committee of the Year Award, recognizing its contribution to developing standards that support food quality, safety and public health.

October Issue of PKN News Explores Standards for Medical Device Reuse, Batteries and Hydrogen Trains

The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has published the October 2026 issue of PKN News (Wiadomości PKN), focusing on how standards support medical device reuse, battery recycling and reuse, and hydrogen-powered rail transport.

University of Luxembourg and ILNAS Introduce Certificate in Standardisation for Sustainable Development

The University of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Institute for Standardisation, Accreditation, Safety and Quality of Products and Services (ILNAS) have launched a pilot university certificate exploring how standards can help organizations achieve their sustainability goals.

ISO/IEC 17024:2026 Transition: UKAS Details Assessment Schedule and Requirements

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has published its transition arrangements for ISO/IEC 17024:2026, giving personnel certification bodies until March 31, 2029, to move to the revised standard.

AIAG Updates Guidelines for Supplier Management and Electronic Assembly

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has released updated editions of two Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) guidelines covering supplier management and electronic assembly manufacturing.

IEC 62366-3 for AI Medical Device Usability Reaches Committee Draft Stage

A proposed technical specification providing guidance on usability engineering for medical devices using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), IEC 62366-3, has reached the committee draft stage.

ISO/IEC 27017:2026 Updates Information Security Controls for Cloud Services

ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27017:2026, an updated international standard providing guidance on information security controls for cloud services.

ISO Seeks Feedback on Draft ISO 56011 for Innovation Management Competencies

ISO/DIS 56011, a draft international standard outlining the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to manage innovation effectively, is now open for feedback.

ISO Publishes New Guide on Education About Standardization Around the World

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published Education about Standardization: Perspectives and Practices (PUB100508), a new guide exploring how standards are being integrated into education systems worldwide.

ISO/IEC 9837:2026 Establishes Common Concepts for Systems Resilience

ISO/IEC 9837:2026, a new international standard on systems resilience, provides a common basis for understanding how systems can withstand disruptions, adapt to adverse conditions, and recover from failures.

2026 Deming Prize Winners Announced

The Deming Prize Committee announced the 2026 winners on October 6, recognizing two individuals for their contributions to quality management and four organizations from Japan, India, and Indonesia.

Draft ISO/IEC 42007 Sets Framework for AI Conformity Assessment Schemes

ISO and IEC are developing ISO/IEC DIS 42007, a framework for conformity assessment schemes for artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

ISO Approves Development of Innovation Management Guidance for Startups and SMEs

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved a new project to develop innovation management guidance for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 5 Set for Launch at Connect Americas

BRCGS will launch Consumer Products Issue 5 at BRCGS Connect Americas in Nashville on October 13, 2026, introducing a revised certification standard for consumer product manufacturers. Audits against the new edition will begin on June 1, 2027.

GRI Begins Developing Sustainability Reporting Standard for Food and Beverages

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has begun developing a new Sector Standard for food and beverage companies, covering sustainability impacts across their own operations and value chains.

GGN Label Updates Sustainability Claims as EU Rules Begin to Apply

Agraya has updated the sustainability claims used with its GGN label as new European Union rules on environmental marketing began to apply on September 27.