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Enoac 2026 Brings Together Brazil’s Accreditation and Conformity Assessment Sector
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) held the 15th Meeting of Conformity Assessment Bodies (Enoac 2026) in Rio de Janeiro,
TÜRKAK Revises Proficiency Testing Procedure, Issues New Subfield List
Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has revised its P704 laboratory proficiency testing procedure and published a new L704-001 subfield list.
Greece Appoints Experts to Develop 10 Circular Economy Standards
The Hellenic Organization for Standardization (ELOT) has approved the appointment of experts who will support its technical committees in developing 10 standards linked to circular economy implementation in Greece.
Canada Funds STDF Efforts to Strengthen Food Safety Systems in Developing Countries
The Government of Canada is investing about 360,000 US dollars in the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) to help developing countries strengthen food safety, plant health, and animal health systems tied to international trade requirements.
Standards Reform Proposal Aims to Cut Bureaucracy in Vietnam
The Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality of Viet Nam (STAMEQ) has published a draft circular that would simplify administrative procedures across Vietnam’s standards, measurement, and quality infrastructure system.
BIS Releases Manak Samachar May Edition and Standards Watch 33
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the May edition of its Manak Samachar monthly newsletter and a new episode of its Standards Watch video series, covering recent developments in Indian standardization and workforce training.
Austria Reveals Five Finalists for State Prize for Business Quality 2026
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs, Energy and Tourism (BMWET) and Quality Austria have announced the five finalists shortlisted for Austria’s State Prize for Business Quality 2026, with the winner set to be revealed on June 17 in Vienna.
France Invites Food Sector Feedback on ISO 22000 Revision
The French Association for Standardization (AFNOR) is inviting food sector stakeholders to comment on the draft revision of ISO 22000 as part of both the international update process and the future French adoption of the standard as NF EN ISO 22000.
Lidl Italia Earns UNI/PdR 125 Gender Equality Certification
Lidl Italia has obtained UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification for gender equality, recognizing the company’s management system and policies aimed at supporting fair treatment, inclusion, and equal opportunities across the organization.
Thailand Opens Applications for 2026 Prime Minister’s Industry Awards
Thailand’s Ministry of Industry (MIND) has opened applications for the 2026 Prime Minister’s Industry Award program,
Ireland Opens Applications for IEC Young Professionals Programme 2026
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is inviting applications for Ireland’s place in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Young Professionals Programme 2026, which will take place in Hamburg this November.
Hitachi Energy Earns OpenChain ISO 5230 Certification
Hitachi Energy has achieved OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230 certification, confirming that its compliance program meets the international standard for the controlled use of externally sourced software across the organization.Global News
Global ACI Introduced: IAF and ILAC Successor Presents New Identity
A new international accreditation body, Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated, has introduced a new identity as Global ACI, including a logo and communication channels after starting operations on January 1, 2026.
ISO 17067 Revision Expands Conformity Assessment Schemes
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (CASCO) is revising ISO/IEC 17067 to expand its scope from product certification to a broader framework for conformity assessment schemes.
ISO Establishes Working Group on Environmental and Social Impact Data in Agrifood Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has set up a new working group under ISO/TC 347 to develop a standardized way to record and share data on environmental and social impacts across agrifood supply chains.
European AI Standard for Computer Vision prEN 18281 Enters Public Enquiry
A European draft standard, prEN 18281, for evaluating AI systems that analyze images and video has entered public enquiry, setting out how such systems should be assessed as part of the broader framework supporting the EU AI Act.
Work Begins on IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Standard Update
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has begun work on updating IEC 60601-1, the core standard for the safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment.
ISSB Proposes Updates to Three SASB Standards, Refining Sustainability Reporting in Agriculture, Food and Power
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has issued a consultation on proposed amendments to three Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards to support alignment with IFRS S1 and IFRS S2,
FSC Proposes New Approach To Intact Forest Landscapes Protection
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched two public consultations on draft Advice Notes to strengthen how Intact Forest Landscapes (IFLs) are managed and protected.
VDA Releases Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd Revised Edition for Public Review
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) Quality Management Center (QMC) has released the Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd revised edition, opening a public feedback period until May 12, 2026.
Technical Guides Explain 2026 Updates to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Global certification body Bureau Veritas has released two technical guides on the revised versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001,
VDA 20 Guide on AI in Quality Management Opens for Feedback
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has released VDA 20 – AI in Quality Management as a draft document and opened it for public feedback until June 30, 2026,
ISO 14155 on Clinical Investigations of Medical Devices in Humans Updated
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14155:2026, updating the global Good Clinical Practice standard for clinical investigations of medical devices in human subjects.
