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.

NEN Begins Preparations for Revision of ISO/IEC 27002

As ISO/IEC 27002 approaches its scheduled five-year review in 2027, the Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has begun preparing the Dutch contribution to the expected revision.

NEN Evaluates Online Standards Development Platform for Potential Adoption

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is exploring potential adoption of the Online Standards Development (OSD) platform from ISO and IEC.

Belgium Adopts New VCA Contractor Safety Certification Scheme

The Belgian Accreditation Body (BELAC) announced that Belgium will adopt the VCA 2026/6.1, the updated contractor safety certification scheme, from July 1, 2026, with no transition period. 

NEN Simplifies Safety Culture Ladder Questionnaire

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has simplified the Self Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) used in the Safety Culture Ladder (SCL) certification process.

NEN Revokes Safety Culture Ladder License of Cetradex Certification

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has revoked the license of Cetradex Certificatie B.V. to carry out certification activities under the Safety Culture Ladder (SCL) scheme, effective June 4, 2026.

Dutch Initiative Prepares New Committee on Medical Device Environmental Impact

The Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is preparing a new committee focused on methods for assessing the environmental impact of medical devices, with the aim of helping shape Dutch input into future European and international standardization work.

NEN Seeks Members for Flexible, Demountable Infrastructure Standards

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is seeking members for new working groups that will further develop three Dutch Technical Agreements (NTAs) related to industrial, flexible, and demountable (IFD) infrastructure construction methods.

VDA Releases ISA 2027 Information Security Assessment Catalogue for TISAX

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has published ISA 2027, the next version of the Information Security Assessment (ISA) catalogue used by TISAX, an information security assessment and exchange mechanism for the automotive industry. 

Global Standards Updates Flagship GOTS Standard to Version 8.1

The Global Standards (GS) has updated the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) to Version 8.1, its first revision since the major Version 8.0 release in March.

TÜV SÜD Acquires SustainCERT to Accelerate Digital Carbon Verification

Germany-based testing, inspection and certification company TÜV SÜD has acquired climate verification platform SustainCERT

ISO 30201 Adds Human Resources to the ISO Management System Family

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 30201:2026, the first international requirements standard for human resources management systems.

ISO/PAS 25171 Provides First International Auditing Guide for ISO 21001 Educational Management Systems

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/PAS 25171:2026, the first international guidance for auditing educational organization management systems under ISO 21001:2025.

Proposal Calls for ISO Committee on Responsible Business Practices and Sustainability Reporting

An International Organization for Standardization (ISO) technical committee has been proposed to develop standards for responsible business practices and sustainability reporting.

CanadaGAP Version 11 Achieves GFSI Recognition Under 2024 Benchmark

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized CanadaGAP Food Safety Program Version 11.0 against its 2024 Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs), allowing

ISO 9001:2026 Receives Final Approval Ahead of September Publication

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved the final draft of ISO 9001:2026 with overwhelming support, clearing the way for publication of the revised quality management standard, which is expected in September 2026.

Codex Defines When 'May Contain' Allergen Labels Are Justified

New international guidance adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission aims to make 'may contain' allergen labels more consistent and trustworthy.

ISO 14025:2026 Brings First Major Update to Environmental Product Declarations in 20 Years

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14025:2026, the first major revision of the international standard for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) since 2006. 

ISO/IEC 27000 Updated With Clearer Guidance for Information Security Standards

ISO and IEC have updated ISO/IEC 27000, the guide to the ISO/IEC 27000 family of information security standards.

AIAG and VDA Publish Global Guide for Better Manufacturing Process Control

A new joint manual from the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) establishes a single international approach to monitoring and improving manufacturing processes.