New Accreditation Scheme for Construction Site Supervision Firms Debuts in Singapore

The Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) has launched a new accreditation program for construction site supervision firms, using ISO/IEC 17020:2026 to assess whether firms are competent to supervise building and construction work.

TÜV SÜD Opens Global Decarbonisation Centre in Singapore

TÜV SÜD has opened its Global Decarbonisation Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Singapore, backed by an investment of more than US$24 million and support from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).

Singapore Polytechnic Teams Win Gold and Bronze at International Standards Olympiad

Two teams from the Singapore Polytechnic (SP) School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) won Gold and Bronze at the 21st International Standards Olympiad in the Republic of Korea.

S&C 2035 Roadmap Charts Future of Standards and Conformance in Singapore

Enterprise Singapore has unveiled the Standards and Conformance (S&C) 2035 Roadmap,

Singapore Launches Sustainability Maturity Standard for Businesses

Singapore has launched TR 149:2026, a sustainability maturity standard that helps organizations assess and improve their environmental performance.

Singapore Proposes ISO/IEC 42119-8 Standard for Generative AI Testing

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) have proposed ISO/IEC 42119-8, a new international standard for testing generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems. 

Singapore Honors Partners Advancing Standards And Accreditation

The Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), Singapore Standards Council (SSC), and Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) recognized 49 partners for their contributions to national standardization and accreditation efforts.

Singapore Accreditation Council Completes APAC Peer Evaluation

The Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) has completed a peer re-evaluation by the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC), confirming its continued alignment with international accreditation practices under the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA).

Clearlab Earns MDSAP, ISO 13485 and EU MDR Certifications for Contact Lenses

Clearlab, a manufacturer of vision correction products and lens care solutions, has obtained combined certification under the Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP), ISO 13485, and the European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR).

Songlilai Trading Enterprise and Junshin Sushi Earn MSC and ASC Chain of Custody Certifications

Songlilai Trading Enterprise Pte Ltd and its subsidiary Junshin Sushi Pte Ltd have been certified under

Singapore Launches New Standard to Cut Data Center IT Energy Use by 30 Percent

Singapore has introduced a new standard aimed at reducing energy use in data centers, targeting a cut of at least 30 percent in IT energy consumption.

Singapore Honors Quality and Standards Champions at 2025 Appreciation Event

The Quality & Standards Partners Appreciation 2025 event celebrated outstanding contributions to Singapore’s quality infrastructure, recognizing 96 partners for their efforts in enhancing quality and fostering trust in the country’s products and services.

ISO Survey 2025 Shows Global Certification Growth, With Unusually Sharp Rise in India

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the 2025 ISO Survey, reporting more than 3.28 million valid management system certificates worldwide.

AIAG Updates Guidelines for Supplier Management and Electronic Assembly

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has released updated editions of two Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) guidelines covering supplier management and electronic assembly manufacturing.

IEC 62366-3 for AI Medical Device Usability Reaches Committee Draft Stage

A proposed technical specification providing guidance on usability engineering for medical devices using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), IEC 62366-3, has reached the committee draft stage.

ISO/IEC 27017:2026 Updates Information Security Controls for Cloud Services

ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27017:2026, an updated international standard providing guidance on information security controls for cloud services.

ISO Seeks Feedback on Draft ISO 56011 for Innovation Management Competencies

ISO/DIS 56011, a draft international standard outlining the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to manage innovation effectively, is now open for feedback.

ISO Publishes New Guide on Education About Standardization Around the World

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published Education about Standardization: Perspectives and Practices (PUB100508), a new guide exploring how standards are being integrated into education systems worldwide.

ISO/IEC 9837:2026 Establishes Common Concepts for Systems Resilience

ISO/IEC 9837:2026, a new international standard on systems resilience, provides a common basis for understanding how systems can withstand disruptions, adapt to adverse conditions, and recover from failures.

2026 Deming Prize Winners Announced

The Deming Prize Committee announced the 2026 winners on October 6, recognizing two individuals for their contributions to quality management and four organizations from Japan, India, and Indonesia.

Draft ISO/IEC 42007 Sets Framework for AI Conformity Assessment Schemes

ISO and IEC are developing ISO/IEC DIS 42007, a framework for conformity assessment schemes for artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

ISO Approves Development of Innovation Management Guidance for Startups and SMEs

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved a new project to develop innovation management guidance for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 5 Set for Launch at Connect Americas

BRCGS will launch Consumer Products Issue 5 at BRCGS Connect Americas in Nashville on October 13, 2026, introducing a revised certification standard for consumer product manufacturers. Audits against the new edition will begin on June 1, 2027.

GRI Begins Developing Sustainability Reporting Standard for Food and Beverages

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has begun developing a new Sector Standard for food and beverage companies, covering sustainability impacts across their own operations and value chains.