AKH Wien Becomes First Hospital In Austria Certified For Diversity Management

The Vienna General Hospital (AKH Wien) has become the first hospital in Austria to receive certification for its diversity management system,

IRAM Launches Sustainability Registry ROCS To Recognize ESG Efforts

The Argentine Institute for Standardization and Certification (IRAM) has introduced ROCS, a new voluntary registry designed to recognize organizations that can demonstrate their sustainability efforts with verified evidence.

Korea Extends Pilot Accreditation Scheme For ESG Management Systems

The Korea Accreditation Board (KAB) has extended its pilot accreditation scheme for environmental, social and governance (ESG) management systems, continuing the pilot program until October 31, 2026.

France Qualité Launches Project Group to Develop White Paper on Integrated CSR

France Qualité, a French association that promotes quality management and organizational performance,

Pivovarna Laško Union Wins Two Sustainability Recognitions

Pivovarna Laško Union has been named ESG Champion of Slovenia 2025 and has also received a five star Green Star certificate, two national recognitions linked to its sustainability performance.

CSR Labels and ISO 26000 Linked to Improved Business Performance

A new international study by Responsibility Europe finds that organizations using recognized CSR (corporate social responsibility) labels outperform others economically and organizationally, confirming the growing importance of CSR frameworks and ISO 26000 worldwide.

Slovenian Employers Awarded Socially Responsible Employer Certificates

Twenty-eight Slovenian companies and organizations received the Socially Responsible Employer certificate at a formal ceremony held on December 1, 2025, at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia (GZS).

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.

EN 16309 Revision Gives Broader Scope To Social Performance Of Buildings

The European standard for assessing the social performance of buildings, EN 16309:2014+A1:2014, is being revised to take a broader and more integrated approach.

EcoVadis Recognizes FSSC 24000 Social Certification Scheme

EcoVadis has recognized the FSSC 24000 Social Management System Scheme as a valid certificate under the Labor and Human Rights topic, allowing certified companies to use it directly in EcoVadis sustainability assessments.

WEIL Hotel Becomes First to Earn Malaysia’s Hospitality ESG Certification

WEIL Hotel has become the first property to earn the ESG Certification for Malaysian Hotels and Resorts program.

Brazil Certifies First City in the World for Urban ESG Indicators

São José dos Campos, located in the state of São Paulo, has become the first city in the world to earn an urban ESG certification, awarded by the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) at its Platinum tier.

ISO 14001 Fourth Edition Officially Released

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14001:2026, marking the release of the fourth edition of the world’s most widely used environmental management systems standard. 

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.