Peru's Inacal to Help 24 Companies Implement Circular Economy Standard

Peru's National Institute of Quality (Inacal) will provide free technical assistance to 24 manufacturing and tourism companies to implement NTP 721.105:2023, the Peruvian standard for circular economy project management.

Peru Adopts ISO/IEC 17020:2026 as National Standard for Inspection Bodies

Peru's National Institute of Quality (INACAL) has approved NTP-ISO/IEC 17020:2026, adopting the latest international standard for inspection bodies.

Brazil's ABNT Publishes Revised ISO 9000 and ISO 9001 Standards

The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has released the 2026 editions of ISO 9000 and ISO 9001 as Brazilian national standards, making both revised quality management standards available in Portuguese.

Peru Hosts International Event on Circular Economy Standards

The National Institute of Quality (Inacal) of Peru organized an international event titled "The Role of Standardization in the Transition to a Circular Economy" in Lima.

Chile Approves National Adoption of ISO 9001:2026

Chile has approved NCh-ISO 9001:2026, the identical national adoption of the new ISO 9001 edition.

Brazil Releases Portuguese Edition of ISO 9001:2026

The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) published ABNT NBR ISO 9001:2026 in Portuguese on October 13, 2026.

INACAL September Bulletin Highlights IAAC Assembly, Fishing Weighing Controls and Blueberry Standard

The National Institute of Quality (Inacal) has published its September 2026 Calidad bulletin, led by coverage of the 35th General Assembly of the Inter-American Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC) in Lima.

When Are Construction Projects Truly Complete? New Peruvian Guide Sets Clear Criteria

Peru’s National Institute of Quality (Inacal) has approved GP 151:2026, a guide for assessing whether construction projects are actually complete rather than relying only on reported percentage progress.

Inmetro Opens Green Seal Certification Rules for Public Consultation

The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) has opened a public consultation on proposed conformity assessment requirements for Brazil’s Green Seal Program, which will certify the sustainability of products and services.

ABNT Project Helps 11 Small Businesses Gain Ecolabel Certification

The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has completed a project that helped 11 micro and small businesses obtain the ABNT Ecolabel,

Peru Adopts ISO 9001:2026 as National Standard

Peru has adopted ISO 9001:2026 as NTP-ISO 9001:2026,

35th IAAC General Assembly Opens in Lima With Focus on Digital Quality

The 35th General Assembly of the Inter-American Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC) has opened in Lima, bringing together representatives from more than 23 countries to discuss digital transformation, the circular economy and changing demands on quality infrastructure across the Americas.

ISO 22514-7:2026 Revises Methods for Assessing Measurement Process Capability

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22514-7:2026, a revised standard for evaluating whether measurement processes are capable of meeting the requirements of specific measurement tasks.

PEFC Seeks Working Group Members for Revision of Three Chain of Custody and Trademarks Standards

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has opened nominations for two working groups tasked with revising three international standards covering forest-based product traceability, certification bodies and trademark use.

IEEE Releases 2863-2026 Recommended Practice for Organizational AI Governance

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) published IEEE 2863-2026 on October 16, 2026, providing guidance for organizations on the responsible, ethical and accountable governance of artificial intelligence (AI).

IATF 16949 Audit Statistics Show Persistent Problems With Corrective Actions and Production Controls

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has published updated global statistics on the most common nonconformities identified during third-party certification audits against IATF 16949, the automotive quality management system standard.

BSI Launches GDAP for Independent Assurance of Gold Dealers

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched the Gold Dealer Assurance Programme (GDAP), allowing retail gold dealers and wholesalers worldwide to undergo independent audits against the Gold Dealer Assurance Standard (GDAS), published in August 2026.

ISO/IEC 27090:2026 Published to Address Cybersecurity Threats to AI Systems

ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27090:2026 to help organizations protect artificial intelligence (AI) systems against cybersecurity threats.

IFS Introduces New Training Course for Prospective Food Safety Auditors

International Featured Standards (IFS) has announced a new online course for professionals seeking to become auditors under IFS Food, a certification standard used to assess food manufacturers' safety, quality and production processes.

TNFD Releases LEAP 2.0 with Expanded Guidance on Nature-Related Assessment

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) released version 2.0 of its LEAP assessment guidance on October 13, 2026, introducing new and expanded methods for evaluating how organizations depend on and affect nature, and the resulting business risks and opportunities.

RBA Revises VAP Standard With Changes to Supplier Audits and Corrective Actions

The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) has released version 8.1 of its Validated Assessment Program (VAP) Standard, revising procedures for supplier audits, corrective actions, and assessments of working conditions, environmental practices, and business ethics.

Legal Battle Halts Planned AS9100 Revision

A legal dispute between the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) and SAE International has placed the planned revision of the aerospace quality management standard AS9100 on indefinite hold.

ISO Considering New Committee for Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Services

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has proposed establishing a new technical committee within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to develop international standards for positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) services.

Second Edition of Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis Adds Machine Learning, Opens for Public Review

The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) has released the second edition of Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis as a draft for public review.