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Cybersecurity In Healthcare And AI Standards Headline February Issue Of PKN News
Cybersecurity In Healthcare And AI Standards Headline February Issue Of PKN News
The February 2026 issue of PKN News (Wiadomości PKN), published by the Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN), focuses on cybersecurity in healthcare and international standards for artificial intelligence.
Applications Open For 14th Polish National Standards Contest
Applications Open For 14th Polish National Standards Contest
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has opened applications for the 14th nationwide “Normalization And Me” contest, with this year’s edition focused on how standards support safety, fairness, and health in sports and recreation.
PKN Holds Hands-On Standardization Workshop for Young Professionals
PKN Holds Hands-On Standardization Workshop for Young Professionals
The Young Professionals in Standardization 2025 workshop brought together young experts in Poland to gain practical experience with how standardization works in real settings.
PKN Launches Survey To Shape Future SMART Standards
PKN Launches Survey To Shape Future SMART Standards
Poland’s national standards body, PKN,  has opened a short survey to collect user views on the planned shift toward SMART Standards, which aim to make standards easier to use through digital and machine-readable formats.
Anna Wrońska and Rafał Burzyński Receive IEC 1906 Award
Anna Wrońska and Rafał Burzyński Receive IEC 1906 Award
Polish experts Anna Wrońska and Rafał Burzyński have received the prestigious IEC 1906 Award for their contributions to international electrotechnical standardization.
PCA Publishes New Environmental Verifier Form for EMAS Accreditation
PCA Publishes New Environmental Verifier Form for EMAS Accreditation
The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has issued Edition 5 of its FAVE-01 form for organizations seeking accreditation as environmental verifiers under the EU’s Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS).
Polish Accreditation Body Seeks Feedback on Updated Scope of Activities
Polish Accreditation Body Seeks Feedback on Updated Scope of Activities
The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) is inviting stakeholders to comment on the draft update of document DA-09,
PKN September Newsletter Showcases National Competition on Standards in Education
PKN September Newsletter Showcases National Competition on Standards in Education
Polski Komitet Normalizacyjny (PKN) has released the September issue of its newsletter Wiadomości PKN, highlighting the National Competition "Standardization and Me".
PCA Seeks Feedback on Update to Poland’s Central Accreditation System Document DA-01
PCA Seeks Feedback on Update to Poland’s Central Accreditation System Document DA-01
The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has released for consultation a draft update of its DA-01 document, the central description of Poland’s accreditation system.
BSF 2025 Forum on Standardization in Lithuania Highlights Baltic Cooperation
BSF 2025 Forum on Standardization in Lithuania Highlights Baltic Cooperation
The Baltic Forum on Standardization (BSF 2025) took place in Vilnius from September 3 to 5,
Polish PCA Gains IAF Recognition for Anti-Bribery Certification
Polish PCA Gains IAF Recognition for Anti-Bribery Certification
The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has expanded its role under the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) Multilateral Agreement (MLA) to include certification of anti-bribery management systems.
Bio-Digital Convergence and Biocomputers in Focus in July Issue of PKN News
Bio-Digital Convergence and Biocomputers in Focus in July Issue of PKN News
The July issue of PKN News, published by the Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN),

Global News

Food Safety Culture Becomes a Formal Certification Requirement Under SQF Edition 10
Food Safety Culture Becomes a Formal Certification Requirement Under SQF Edition 10
When SQF Edition 10 launches in March, food safety culture will be required and auditable as part of certification.
Revised ISO 10012 Reframes Metrology As A Management System
Revised ISO 10012 Reframes Metrology As A Management System
The revised ISO 10012 standard has been published, positioning metrology as an integral part of quality management systems rather than a standalone technical activity.
ISO 14091 Under Review To Ensure It Meets Climate Adaptation Needs
ISO 14091 Under Review To Ensure It Meets Climate Adaptation Needs
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is conducting a systematic review of ISO 14091 to determine whether it still meets the needs of organizations addressing climate change risks.
Six Changes Reshape ISO 17020 Requirements For Inspection Bodies
Six Changes Reshape ISO 17020 Requirements For Inspection Bodies
The 2026 revision of ISO/IEC 17020 introduces structural and conceptual updates that will affect how inspection bodies operate, particularly in areas such as independence, impartiality, complaints handling, and management systems.
IFS Strengthens Audit Consistency With Good Audit Practices Guideline Version 2
IFS Strengthens Audit Consistency With Good Audit Practices Guideline Version 2
IFS has released Good Audit Practices Guideline Version 2 to support auditors in delivering more consistent, high quality and effective audits across all IFS Standards.
TIC Council Sets Principles For Digitalization Of Assurance Services
TIC Council Sets Principles For Digitalization Of Assurance Services
TIC Council, the global trade association representing the independent third-party testing, inspection and certification sector,
ISO Launches ISO 14092 Climate Adaptation Planning Standard For Local Governments And Communities
ISO Launches ISO 14092 Climate Adaptation Planning Standard For Local Governments And Communities
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14092:2026, a new International Standard that sets clear requirements and guidance for climate change adaptation planning by local governments and communities.
ISO 9002 Revision: Second Working Draft Completed
ISO 9002 Revision: Second Working Draft Completed
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has completed the second Working Draft of its ISO 9002 revision, marking further progress in updating the guidance to reflect changes in ISO 9001.
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Nears Release with Major Food Safety Updates
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Nears Release with Major Food Safety Updates
FSSC 22000, a global food safety certification scheme developed by the Foundation FSSC, is moving toward Version 7, a major update that will reshape how food businesses manage safety, align with new global requirements, and prepare for future industry demands.
ISO 45001 Second Committee Draft Version Highlights Safety Culture and Workplace Wellbeing
ISO 45001 Second Committee Draft Version Highlights Safety Culture and Workplace Wellbeing
The revision of ISO 45001 has advanced with the publication of the second version of the first Committee Draft, maintaining the standard at the Committee Draft stage and reflecting feedback from the first international enquiry.
 
ISO 23662 on Vegetarian and Vegan Foods Enters Periodic Review
ISO 23662 on Vegetarian and Vegan Foods Enters Periodic Review
ISO 23662:2021, the international standard that defines criteria for vegetarian and vegan foods, has entered its periodic review phase, giving stakeholders the opportunity to decide whether it should remain unchanged or be revised.
PEFC Circular Materials Task Force Established, Experts and Stakeholders Invited to Apply
PEFC Circular Materials Task Force Established, Experts and Stakeholders Invited to Apply
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has established its PEFC Circular Materials Task Force and is inviting nominations for membership by March 18, 2026.
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