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Sweden Sets Transition to Revised Inspection Body Accreditation Standard
Sweden Sets Transition to Revised Inspection Body Accreditation Standard
Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (Swedac) has set its transition plan for ISO/IEC 17020:2026,the revised international standard for inspection bodies. New accreditation applications must use the 2026 edition from October 1, 2026, while the 2012 edition will cease to apply in March 2029.
Swedac Expands AI Pilot Into Real-World Testing
Swedac Expands AI Pilot Into Real-World Testing
The Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (Swedac) has moved its artificial intelligence (AI) project from a pilot phase into real-world testing, using the technology to support accreditation assessors as they prepare for inspections.
FSC Publishes FAQ Explaining Swedish Forest Certification
FSC Publishes FAQ Explaining Swedish Forest Certification
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published a new frequently asked questions (FAQ) document addressing some of the country's most frequently debated issues surrounding forest certification.
Sweden Invites Comments on ISO 22000 Revision
Sweden Invites Comments on ISO 22000 Revision
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has opened a national consultation on the proposed revision of ISO 22000, the international food safety management standard,
Oslo Event Connects Future Experts in Electrotechnical Standardization From Across the Nordics
Oslo Event Connects Future Experts in Electrotechnical Standardization From Across the Nordics
The Nordic Electrotechnical Standardization Bodies (NOREK) brought together young professionals from Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland in Oslo on June 3–4 for Nordic Young Professionals 2026.
SIS Launches Digital Quality Seal for Standards Subscribers
SIS Launches Digital Quality Seal for Standards Subscribers
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has introduced a free digital quality seal for organizations that subscribe to SIS Abonnemang, its standards subscription service that provides access to standards and updates.
Swedac Announces Transition to Third Edition of ISO/IEC 17020
Swedac Announces Transition to Third Edition of ISO/IEC 17020
The Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (Swedac) has announced the transition to the third edition of ISO/IEC 17020, published in Sweden as SS-EN ISO/IEC 17020:2026.
Sweden Invites Comments on ISO 37401 Diversity Management Standard
Sweden Invites Comments on ISO 37401 Diversity Management Standard
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) is inviting stakeholders to comment on ISO/DIS 37401, the draft version of a proposed IISO standard for diversity management.
'The Nordic Region Sets the Standard' Initiative Targets Green and Digital Transition
'The Nordic Region Sets the Standard' Initiative Targets Green and Digital Transition
The national standards bodies of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden have launched a joint initiative called The Nordic Region Sets the Standard to strengthen cooperation on the green and digital transition.
SEK Launches KravSmart Digital Standards Platform
SEK Launches KravSmart Digital Standards Platform
SEK Svensk Elstandard (SEK) has introduced SEK KravSmart, a new digital platform designed to make electrical standards easier to search, use, and integrate into daily work.
ISO 14001:2026 Now Available in Swedish
ISO 14001:2026 Now Available in Swedish
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has published the Swedish-language edition of ISO 14001:2026,
SIS Highlights Five Major Changes in Revised ISO 14001
SIS Highlights Five Major Changes in Revised ISO 14001
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has published an analysis by standard expert and trainer Mikael Johansson outlining five areas organizations may need to reassess in the revised ISO 14001:2026 standard.

Global News

ISO 20001 Set for Publication as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
ISO 20001 Set for Publication as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
ISO 20001, the world’s first ISO management system standard dedicated to food loss and waste reduction, is scheduled for publication on September 29, 2026, marking the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.
Upcoming ISO/UNDP 53001 Sets First Management System Requirements for the SDGs
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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.
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