INACAL September Bulletin Highlights IAAC Assembly, Fishing Weighing Controls and Blueberry Standard

The National Institute of Quality (Inacal) has published its September 2026 Calidad bulletin, led by coverage of the 35th General Assembly of the Inter-American Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC) in Lima.

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.

Peru Adopts ISO 9001:2026 as National Standard

Peru has adopted ISO 9001:2026 as NTP-ISO 9001:2026,

35th IAAC General Assembly Opens in Lima With Focus on Digital Quality

The 35th General Assembly of the Inter-American Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC) has opened in Lima, bringing together representatives from more than 23 countries to discuss digital transformation, the circular economy and changing demands on quality infrastructure across the Americas.

35th IAAC General Assembly Brings Accreditation Leaders to Lima

Lima will host the 35th General Assembly of the Inter-American Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC) from September 13 to 18, bringing together accreditation and quality infrastructure leaders from more than 23 countries.

Peru to Adopt ISO 9001:2026 With International Release

Peru will adopt ISO 9001:2026 as NTP-ISO 9001:2026, with the national standard set for publication alongside the international edition on September 16.

Peru Adopts ISO 19011:2026 as National Management System Audit Standard

Peru has adopted ISO 19011:2026 as a national standard for management system auditing.

Inacal Publishes July Bulletin Highlighting 12 Years of Quality Work

The National Institute of Quality (INACAL) has published its July 2026 bulletin,

COAR Junín High School to Represent Peru at International Standards Olympiad

The National Institute of Quality (INACAL) has announced that Yachay Warriors, a student team from COAR Junín High School, will represent Peru at the 21st International Standards Olympiad in South Korea after winning the National Standards Olympiad 2026.

Peru Adopts ISO 9000:2026 as National Standard

The National Institute of Quality (Inacal) has adopted ISO 9000:2026 as the Peruvian standard NTP-ISO 9000:2026, aligning the country with the latest international update in quality management and supporting organizations as they prepare for ISO 9001:2026.

ISO 19011:2026 Translated and Adopted in Spain

The auditing standard ISO 19011:2026 has been translated into Spanish and adopted in Spain as UNE-EN ISO 19011:2026.

Peru Launches Sustainable Finance Standards Committee

The National Institute of Quality (INACAL) has established a new technical standardization committee on sustainable finance to develop national standards that support sustainable investment and financing practices in Peru.

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.

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.