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.

DIN, DQS and DGQ Join Forces to Guide Professionals Through ISO 9001 Transition

The revision of ISO 9001 and its German version is scheduled for publication in fall 2026, introducing updates expected to reflect evolving quality management practices.

UNE Meeting Explores Key Updates to ISO/DIS 9001 Quality Management Standard

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) held an event on October 3 to review the draft version of the revised ISO 9001, focusing on the most relevant changes in the upcoming update of the quality management systems standard.

UNI’s Obiettivo 9001 Platform Adds Two Articles Explaining Key Points and New Features in ISO 9001 Revision

Two new resources explaining the main updates in ISO/DIS 9001 have been released by the Italian Organization for Standardization (UNI) on its Obiettivo 9001 platform.

Peru Hosts ISO/TC 176 Plenary and Quality Forum for Small Enterprises

Peru has become a global meeting point for quality management this week,

KS CASCO Reviews ISO 9001 Revision, Approves Serbian Translation of ISO 21500

KS CASCO, the Committee for Conformity Assessment and Quality Management under the Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS),

Laing O’Rourke Sets UK Benchmark With Quality Certification Across All Entities

Laing O’Rourke has become the first company in the United Kingdom to achieve certification across all its UK entities to the quality management standard BS 99001,

DGQ Launches Mentoring Program For Students And Young Professionals

The German Society for Quality (DGQ) has launched a two-phase mentoring program to connect students, young professionals, and experienced quality managers.

Norway Takes Over Secretariat of ISO Quality Management Committee

Standard Norge, Norway’s national standards organization, is taking over responsibility for

Switzerland Invites Public Comments on ISO 9001 Draft Revision

Switzerland is calling on experts and stakeholders to review and comment on ISO/DIS 9001:2025,

DIN Invites Public Comments on ISO 9001 Draft

The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has opened the public comment phase in Germany for the revised draft of ISO 9001,

Upcoming ISO/UNDP 53001 Sets First Management System Requirements for the SDGs

ISO/UNDP 53001, set for publication in September 2026, will provide the first management system requirements specifically for organizations seeking to manage and improve their contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

VDA Releases VDA 5.4 Draft for Fastening Measurement Tools

The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) has released VDA 5.4, Interface for measuring tools in fastening technology, as a Yellow Volume for industry feedback.

ISO/CASCO Clarifies: ISO/IEC 17025 Does Not Require Labs to Treat Accreditation Bodies as Suppliers

The maintenance group of the International Organization for Standardization’s Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO) has clarified that ISO/IEC 17025:2017 does not require laboratories to treat their accreditation bodies as external service providers subject to the standard’s supplier controls.

JFS-C Standard Version 3.2 Gains GFSI Recognition Under 2024 Benchmarking Requirements

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized JFS-C Standard Version 3.2 from the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) against its 2024 Benchmarking Requirements.

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.