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RvA Gains European Recognition for EN ISO 20387 Biobank Accreditation
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has gained European recognition for its EN ISO 20387 biobank accreditation activity, after the standard was added to its European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) Multilateral Agreement (MLA) scope.
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.
NEN Launches Customer Panel to Shape AI Tools for Standards
The Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has launched an AI customer panel to help shape tools that make standards easier to find, understand and use while reducing the risk of incorrect answers from general-purpose AI systems.
RvA Begins Assessments Against Latest ISO/IEC 17020 Edition
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has started assessing inspection bodies against ISO/IEC 17020:2026, with the latest edition now required for all new accreditation applications submitted from September 1, 2026.
How NEN 7510 Provides a Starting Point for New Cybersecurity Act Requirements
With the Dutch Cybersecurity Act (Cbw) now in force, healthcare organizations already using NEN 7510 can use their existing risk assessments, security measures as a starting point for addressing the new requirements.
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.
Erasmus MC Receives Netherlands’ First Biobank Accreditation
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has granted the Netherlands’ first biobank accreditation to Erasmus MC Central Biobank & Trialsupport.
ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Transition Rules Published for Dutch Accredited Inspection Bodies
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has published ASR013, the mandatory transition document explaining how accredited inspection bodies must move from ISO/IEC 17020:2012 to ISO/IEC 17020:2026.
NEN Publishes Dutch ISO 14001:2026 With Practical Transition Guide
The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has published the Dutch edition of ISO 14001:2026,
NEN Invites Stakeholders to Shape Standards Agenda for Sustainable Medical Devices
The Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is inviting healthcare organizations, manufacturers, government bodies, researchers and other stakeholders to help develop a national standardization agenda for sustainable medical devices.
NEN Publishes NTA 8047 to Support Non-Discrimination in Profiling Algorithms
The Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has published NTA 8047, a new Dutch technical agreement that provides practical guidance for developing, using and assessing profiling algorithms while supporting compliance with the principle of non-discrimination.
Dutch Accreditation Council Retains EA MLA Status After Peer Evaluation
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has retained its status as a signatory to the European co-operation for Accreditation Multilateral Agreement (EA MLA) after successfully completing its latest peer evaluation.Global News
TNFD Releases LEAP 2.0 with Expanded Guidance on Nature-Related Assessment
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) released version 2.0 of its LEAP assessment guidance on October 13, 2026, introducing new and expanded methods for evaluating how organizations depend on and affect nature, and the resulting business risks and opportunities.
RBA Revises VAP Standard With Changes to Supplier Audits and Corrective Actions
The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) has released version 8.1 of its Validated Assessment Program (VAP) Standard, revising procedures for supplier audits, corrective actions, and assessments of working conditions, environmental practices, and business ethics.
Legal Battle Halts Planned AS9100 Revision
A legal dispute between the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) and SAE International has placed the planned revision of the aerospace quality management standard AS9100 on indefinite hold.
ISO Considering New Committee for Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Services
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has proposed establishing a new technical committee within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to develop international standards for positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) services.
Second Edition of Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis Adds Machine Learning, Opens for Public Review
The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) has released the second edition of Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis as a draft for public review.
How ISO/PAS 8800 Is Being Applied to Automotive AI Safety: Geely and Synopsys Examples
Two case studies published by SGS on October 16, 2026, show how ISO/PAS 8800:2024 is being applied to automotive AI safety.
BRCGS Releases Consumer Products Issue 5, Training Courses Coming Soon
BRCGS launched Issue 5 of its Consumer Products standard on October 13, 2026, at BRCGS Connect Americas in Nashville.
ISO 30439:2026 Sets Guidelines for Safe Handling of Workforce Data
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 30439:2026, providing guidance on the safe handling of personal data used in human resource management (HRM).
FSC Addresses European Forest Certification Concerns as Romanian Harvesting Comes Under Review
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has addressed concerns about forest management and certification in Europe, including a formal complaint over harvesting activities in Romania.
ISO Survey 2025 Shows Global Certification Growth, With Unusually Sharp Rise in India
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the 2025 ISO Survey, reporting more than 3.28 million valid management system certificates worldwide.
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.
