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DGQ Releases AI Prompt Library for Quality Managers
The German Society for Quality (DGQ) has released an AI prompt library designed to help quality professionals use artificial intelligence in their daily work.
Draft Proposal on Manufacturing Quality Misconduct Opens for Comment in Japan
The Quality Misconduct Study Group has published draft recommendations on manufacturing quality misconduct and opened a public consultation until July 13, 2026,
PodInmetro Episode 7 Explores How Metrology Supports Healthcare, Trade and Public Policy
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) released the seventh episode of its PodInmetro podcast on May 20,
Lamborghini Recognized for Environmental, Social and Governance Practices
Automobili Lamborghini has received ESG Recognition from DNV, for using certified management systems to support its environmental, social, and governance commitments.
TÜRKAK Joins International AIQI Consortium
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has joined the AIQI Consortium, an international initiative focused on strengthening quality infrastructure and governance for artificial intelligence (AI).
German Translation of ISO 9001 Climate Audit Guidance Published
The ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group (APG) has published a German translation of its “Auditing Climate Change Issues” paper,
DGQ Survey Examines Career Development in Quality Management
The German Society for Quality (DGQ) has opened a short survey examining how professionals enter and develop careers in quality management and quality assurance, as
DAkkS Remains In International Accreditation System Even Without Direct Global ACI Membership
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) remains effectively part of the global accreditation system through the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA),
North-West Tuscany Offers Grants For Certification Up To 5,000 Euros
The Chamber of Commerce of Tuscany North-West has opened a 2026 funding call with a total budget of 300,000 euros,
Burgundy Region Program Helps Firms Prepare for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Updates
The Burgundy-Franche-Comté regional branch of the French Quality Movement (MFQ-BFC) has launched a support program to help organizations prepare for upcoming updates to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Italy Introduces Single Certification for Fashion To Boost Supply Chain Transparency
Italy’s annual bill for small and medium enterprises proposes a voluntary single certification of conformity for the fashion supply chain,
ISO 9001 Draft Translated Into Danish to Help Businesses Prepare for 2026 Revision
Danish Standards (DS) has translated the draft of the revised ISO 9001 quality management standard into Danish, enabling companies and public organizations to start preparing for the upcoming version.Global News
21st International Standards Olympiad Held in Korea
The 21st International Standards Olympiad brought together 105 middle-and high-school students from 11 countries in the Republic of Korea for a three-day competition and hands-on experience with international standardization.
ISO Environmental Management Committee Seeks Global Input for 2027-30 Plan
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 207 (ISO/TC 207), Environmental management, has launched a global consultation to help set its priorities for 2027-30.
DIS Ballot for ISO 30401 Knowledge Management Revision Closes September 17
ISO 30401, the international standard for knowledge management systems, is currently at the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with voting on the proposed second edition due to close September 17, 2026.
IFS Publishes PPWR White Paper and Launches Self-Assessment as EU Rules Take Effect
International Featured Standards (IFS) has published a new PPWR white paper and launched a self-assessment tool as the first requirements of the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) took effect on August 12, 2026.
ISO 22000 Draft Approved With 98% Support, Comments Review Set for November
The revision of ISO 22000, the international standard for food safety management systems, has cleared its Draft International Standard (DIS) ballot with 98% positive votes.
ISO Approves Blockchain-as-a-Service Standard Project
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved ISO 25904, a new standard project to establish a common technical framework and functional requirements for Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) platforms.
IATF 16949 Second Edition Expected in Mid-2027 With Five Priorities Set
IATF 16949 is expected to reach its second edition in mid-2027, with five priorities set for the revision.
GHG Protocol Aligns Scope 2 and AMI Development for Future Joint ISO Standard
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) the results of its public consultation on the update to its Scope 2 Guidance and released preliminary feedback on the development of its Actions and Market Instruments (AMI) standard.
Risk Management Guidance for AI-Powered Medical Devices: First Edition of ISO/TS 24971-2 Released
ISO has released the first edition of ISO/TS 24971-2:2026, providing guidance on applying the ISO 14971 risk management process to machine learning-enabled medical devices (MLMDs).
Revised ISO 19008 Expands Cost Coding System to Lower Carbon Energy
ISO 19008 has been revised to extend its common system for organizing and comparing cost data to lower carbon energy as well as oil and gas.
GLOBALG.A.P. Farm Assurance and Social Practice Standards Set for September Update
Agraya has announced that it will publish GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) v6.1 Smart and GLOBALG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practice (GRASP) v2.1 on September 1, 2026.
