Circular Economy Roadmap: Peru Mexico and Colombia Join Forces on Packaging Plastics and Tourism Standards

Peru, Mexico, and Colombia are jointly developing a standardization roadmap to support the circular economy in the packaging, plastics, and tourism sectors.

FSSC Terminates KEBS License Agreement Under Sanction Policy

The Foundation FSSC has terminated the FSSC 22000 license agreement of the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), effective January 12, 2026, under its sanction rules.

Indian NABCB Starts Accreditation for FSSC 24000

The National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), operating under the Quality Council of India (QCI), has begun offering accreditation for FSSC 24000, opening the door for certification bodies to seek recognition for this scheme.

UNI Releases PdR 185 for Managing Projects Across Organizations

UNI, the Italian standards body, has released UNI/PdR 185, a new reference practice that defines requirements for how organizations manage projects and prepare for certification of a Project Management System.

AFNOR Celebrates 100 Years of Trust With Yearlong Program in 2026

The AFNOR Group, founded in 1926 as the Association française de normalisation, is marking its 100th anniversary throughout 2026,

SARSO Drafts Regional Standardization Strategy for 2026–2030

The South Asian Regional Standards Organization (SARSO) has published a draft Standardization Strategy for 2026–2030 that sets out how the region plans to strengthen standardization and conformity assessment over the next five years.

Juan Manuel Benito And Nuria Martín Chivelet Receive IEC 1906 Awards

Two Spanish experts, Juan Manuel Benito and Nuria Martín Chivelet, have received the IEC 1906 Awards for 2025 in recognition of their contributions to international electrotechnical standardization under the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

Milestone CQC Certifications: Haier and Haiyang Oriental Aerospace Port Set Sector Firsts

The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) marked a milestone by issuing first-of-their-kind certifications in two areas:

ASOFODEMA Becomes First in Colombia With FSC Certification for Natural Forest Management

The Sustainable Forestry Association for Community Development of Medio Atrato (ASOFODEMA), representing Afro-Colombian communities in Colombia’s Medio Atrato region,

ISO 45001 Accident Reporting Rules Simplified in Austria From 2026

Since January 1, 2026, organizations certified to ISO 45001 in Austria apply simplified rules for reporting serious workplace accidents and breaches of worker protection laws.

Macedonia Adopts ISO 37003 Anti-Fraud Standard

North Macedonia has adopted ISO 37003:2025 as a national standard, published as MKS ISO 37003:2025, making international guidance on fraud control management systems available at national level.

Montenegro Opens Two Public Consultations in Early 2026

The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) has opened two public consultations in January 2026,

As ISO 45001 Revision Advances, New Guidelines on Climate Risks and Leadership Are Being Developed

The ISO 45001 standard for workplace health and safety is undergoing revision, set for publication in March 2027.

Global Revision of ISO 14001 Enters Final Phase of Public Consultation

The global revision of ISO 14001, the world’s most widely used environmental management standard, has entered its final phase of public consultation.

First International Standard for Safe Wireless Power Transfer Published by IEC and IEEE

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) have jointly published IEC/IEEE 63184:2025, the first global standard to assess human exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) from wireless power transfer (WPT) systems.

ASC to Replace 12 Species-Specific Frameworks with New Unified Farm Standard

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has merged its twelve species-specific standards into a single ASC Farm Standard.

BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Consumer Products Issue 4

BRCGS has launched a public consultation to revise its Global Standard Consumer Products Issue 4, aiming to gather input from across the industry to improve the standard’s relevance and effectiveness.

GFSI Issues Call for Expert Auditors to Join Phase 2 of Development Effort

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has issued an extended call for highly experienced auditors to join the second phase of its Auditor Training and Professional Development (ATPD) governance initiative.

JETI Publishes Key Reports on Metaverse and Intelligent Computing

JETI, the dedicated ISO/IEC advisory group specialized in emerging technologies, has released two reports, focusing respectively on the Metaverse and Intelligent Computing.

As EU Faces US Tariff Risks, Quality Infrastructure Strengthens Economic Integration

An analysis by the Accredia Observatory highlights the risk of new US tariffs on European imports and emphasizes the crucial role of Quality Infrastructure (QI) in safeguarding Europe's integrated economy.

ISO Approves Plan to Develop 56012 Innovation Ecosystem Management Standard

ISO has approved a New Work Item Proposal (NWIP) to develop ISO 56012, a guidance standard on innovation ecosystem management.

Germany Declines to Join New Global Accreditation Organization GLOBAC

On February 26, 2025, the German Accreditation Advisory Board advised the Federal Government that Germany, through its national accreditation body (DAkkS), should not join the newly established Global Accreditation Cooperation (GLOBAC).

BRCGS Releases Module 11 to Align Packaging Standards with tms/HAVI Requirements

BRCGS has introduced Module 11 for its Packaging Materials Issue 7 Standard, developed in partnership with tms/HAVI.

Launch of Global Standards Consultation on PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing)

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is inviting experts worldwide to participate in an open consultation on Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services.