The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) will hold the 15th Meeting of Conformity Assessment Bodies (Enoac) from April 28 to 30, 2026, in Rio de Janeiro,
The Standardization Administration of China (SAC) has announced the creation of seven new national technical committees and subcommittees, expanding standardization work across sectors from agriculture to advanced technologies.
The Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ) is marking 35 years of providing accreditation that helps ensure products, services, and systems meet recognized standards across Australia, New Zealand, and international markets.
The Standard Norway (SN) is looking for an external expert to help adjust the NORSOK M-001 materials standard so it better fits today’s shorter oil and gas projects.
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has announced the results of the 14th National Competition "Standardization And Me", drawing strong participation from students and teachers across Poland.
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has released an infographic outlining its 2026 activities in standards, product safety, and inspection programs across the Kingdom.
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has granted the first accreditations under the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) to DEKRA and the British Standards Institution (BSI) for certification of high-risk AI systems in biometrics.
The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has announced updates to accreditation scopes for certification bodies in organic food production following the adoption of a new Law on Organic Production, which takes effect on June 1, 2026.
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is merging its postal services committee into its transport and logistics committee, creating a single body covering transport, logistics, and postal services.
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is inviting stakeholders worldwide to comment on three newly developed standards under the Renewable Energy Directive 2023/2413 (RED III).
The Portuguese Standardization Body, Instituto Português da Qualidade (IPQ) has launched NP 4595, a pioneering standard designed to help startups improve quality management and innovation.
Volvo Group and General Motors have updated their customer-specific requirements (CSRs) for IATF 16949, the automotive quality management system standard.
The International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS) underwent significant updates with the implementation of Revision 4 in April 2024, introducing key changes to improve quality management for railway sector companies.
The ISO International Organization for Standardization Committee on Conformity Assessment (CASCO) has released a draft revision of ISO/IEC 17020, which sets competence requirements for inspection bodies.
The ISO/TC 323 Technical Committee on Circular Economy has launched a survey, open from February 4 to April 4, 2025, to gather feedback on three foundational standards within its scope - ISO 59004, ISO 59010, and ISO 59020.
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has launched a new working group to define the requirements for the upcoming sixth-generation (6G) mobile network.
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) decided to address the current misconceptions regarding its certification system, particularly in relation to illegal timber trade and supply chain transparency.
SGS has received accreditation from India’s National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), strengthening its ability to support clients with reliable environmental data.