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UNE Outlines ISO 9001 Changes and Announces September 17 Meeting
With the release of ISO 9001:2026 just days away, the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has released a video outlining the main changes in the new edition and announced a September 17 event focused on the standard.
FAST Components Europe Becomes Spain’s First Accredited Lab for Electronic Component Authenticity Testing
FAST Components Europe has become the first organization in Spain accredited by the Spanish National Accreditation Body (ENAC) to test the authenticity of electronic components in line with IDEA-STD-1010.
GFSI Food Safety Culture Paper Now Available in Three More Languages
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has published Chinese, Japanese and Spanish translations of the second edition of its food safety culture position paper, making the updated framework more accessible to businesses and food safety professionals worldwide.
Spain Publishes UNE 41610, Europe's First Standard for Industrialized Construction
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has published UNE 41610, the first technical standard for industrialized construction in Europe.
ECIJA Becomes First Spanish Law Firm Certified to ISO 42001
ECIJA Abogados has become the first law firm in Spain to achieve accredited certification to ISO/IEC 42001:2023, the international standard for artificial intelligence management systems.
ISO 19011:2026 Translated and Adopted in Spain
The auditing standard ISO 19011:2026 has been translated into Spanish and adopted in Spain as UNE-EN ISO 19011:2026.
UNE Magazine Issue 92 Celebrates 40 Years of Spanish Standardization
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has published the latest edition of UNE Magazine.
GET-UNE 29 Launched to Develop Strategic Industrial Autonomy Standard
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) and Spain’s Ministry of Industry and Tourism (MINTUR) have launched GET-UNE 29,
UNE and CRED Publish New Specifications for Food and Mobility Data Spaces
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) and the Data Spaces Reference Center (CRED) have published two new specifications designed to support data interoperability in the food and mobility sectors.
UNE Marks 40 Years of Standardization With Milestone Video
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has released a video marking its 40th anniversary,
UNE Presents 2026 Awards for Standardization and Innovation
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has announced the winners of its 2026 awards, recognizing contributions to innovation, technical standardization and committee leadership.
San Sebastián Becomes First Spanish City Certified for Entrepreneurial Talent
AENOR, a Spanish standards and conformity assessment organization, has certified San Sebastián as the first “City for Entrepreneurial Talent” in the country,Global News
Global ACI Sets Three-Year Transition Timelines for ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 9001:2026
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has set three-year transition periods for accredited certification to ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 9001:2026, ending September 30, 2029 and April 30, 2029, respectively.
China Approves World’s First Medical Device Standard for AI Brain-Computer Interfaces
China has approved YY/T 2029-2026, the world’s first medical device standard for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that use artificial intelligence (AI).
IFS Makes EU Packaging Rules Self-Assessment Tool Available After 70-Company Pilot
International Featured Standards (IFS) has made its self-assessment tool for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) available in the IFS Database after a pilot involving 70 companies.
Comment Open on ISO/DIS 20020 for Bodies Auditing and Certifying Food Loss and Waste Management Systems
Comments are open on ISO/DIS 20020, a draft standard setting requirements for bodies that audit and certify food loss and waste management systems (FLWMS).
ISO Begins Developing IWA 52 to Harmonize Transport GHG Emission Factors
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is developing IWA 52 to harmonize how greenhouse gas (GHG) emission factors are calculated for transport.
ISO 22095-1 Chain of Custody Revision Reaches Committee Draft Stage
ISO 22095-1 has reached the Committee Draft stage, moving the revision of the general chain of custody framework into formal consultation.
IATF Clarifies Complaint Handling for Certification Bodies
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has issued new guidance for certification bodies on handling vehicle manufacturer performance complaints through the IATF Complaint Management System (IATF CMS).
How SBTi and GHG Protocol Updates Expand Options for Corporate Emissions Accounting
Changes from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and Greenhouse Gas Protocol, two major frameworks for corporate climate targets and greenhouse-gas accounting, are expanding the options companies have for addressing and accounting for value-chain emissions.
ISO 9001:2026 Officially Launched
The sixth edition of ISO 9001, the world’s most widely used quality management system standard, has been officially launched by ISO during a virtual press conference.
Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS) Launches for Certification of Wider Range of Fibers
Global Standards has launched the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), a new certification standard for textiles made from a wider range of plant, animal, synthetic, man-made cellulosic and recycled fibers.
ISO 45001 Second Edition Clears DIS Ballot With Overwhelming Support
The draft second edition of ISO 45001 has passed its Draft International Standard (DIS) vote with only one vote against, moving the revision closer to its planned publication in the first half of 2027.
