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Patrice Godonou and Digital Product Passports Committee Honored in SIS Annual Awards
Patrice Godonou and Digital Product Passports Committee Honored in SIS Annual Awards
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has named Patrice Godonou its 2026 Leader of the Year and TK 639 Digital Product Passports its Committee of the Year.
SEK Enhances KravSmart Digital Standards Platform
SEK Enhances KravSmart Digital Standards Platform
Swedish Electrotechnical Standardization Organization (SEK) has updated its KravSmart digital standards platform with a new lifecycle view, improved search results and easier navigation.
CEN and CENELEC Young Professionals Series Returns With Markus Beckman
CEN and CENELEC Young Professionals Series Returns With Markus Beckman
CEN and CENELEC have started the 2026 edition of their Young Professionals in European Standardization interview series with Swedish sustainability specialist Markus Beckman, whose work focuses on life-cycle assessment and the reuse of construction products.
Sweden’s First Preparedness Standard SS 22306 Enters Final Stage
Sweden’s First Preparedness Standard SS 22306 Enters Final Stage
The Swedish Standards Institute (SIS) is finalizing SS 22306, Sweden’s first preparedness standard for helping organizations continue operating during wartime or the threat of war.
Swedac Sets ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Transition Timeline Through March 2029
Swedac Sets ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Transition Timeline Through March 2029
The Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (Swedac) has set out how inspection bodies in Sweden will move to ISO/IEC 17020:2026, with the transition ending in March 2029. 
Sweden Sets Crisis Priority Rules for Notified Bodies
Sweden Sets Crisis Priority Rules for Notified Bodies
The Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (Swedac) has changed its rules so that, during certain EU-declared emergencies, notified bodies must give priority to checking products that are considered essential for responding to the crisis. 
Swedac Launches New Accreditation Search With AI Assistant Access
Swedac Launches New Accreditation Search With AI Assistant Access
Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (Swedac) has launched a new search service for its accreditation register, making it easier to find and verify accredited organizations.
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.

Global News

Draft ISO/IEC 42007 Sets Framework for AI Conformity Assessment Schemes
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
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 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
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.
GGN Label Updates Sustainability Claims as EU Rules Begin to Apply
GGN Label Updates Sustainability Claims as EU Rules Begin to Apply
Agraya has updated the sustainability claims used with its GGN label as new European Union rules on environmental marketing began to apply on September 27.
GFSI Seeks Feedback on Freshcare and SQF Programs Under 2024 Requirements
GFSI Seeks Feedback on Freshcare and SQF Programs Under 2024 Requirements
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened public consultations on Freshcare Food Safety & Quality Standard Edition 5 (2026) and SQF Code Edition 10 for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
ISO 20001:2026 Published as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
ISO 20001:2026 Published as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 20001:2026, its first management system standard dedicated to preventing and reducing food loss and waste across the food supply chain.
ISO 14060 Net-Zero Draft Fails to Secure Approval, Returns for Revision
ISO 14060 Net-Zero Draft Fails to Secure Approval, Returns for Revision
The draft of ISO 14060, the proposed international standard for net-zero aligned organizations, has failed to secure the approval needed to advance.
Global ACI Aligns CORSIA MRA Sub-Scope With Fourth Edition of ICAO Manual
Global ACI Aligns CORSIA MRA Sub-Scope With Fourth Edition of ICAO Manual
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has updated the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) sub-scope of its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA) to align it with the latest international guidance.
ISO/UNDP 53001 Debuts as First International Management System Standard for Sustainable Development Goals
ISO/UNDP 53001 Debuts as First International Management System Standard for Sustainable Development Goals
ISO and UNDP released ISO/UNDP 53001 on September 28, 2026, the world's first International Standard for managing contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 
ISO Central Secretariat Explains Key Changes in ISO 9001:2026 in New Video
ISO Central Secretariat Explains Key Changes in ISO 9001:2026 in New Video
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a detailed video explaining the changes in ISO 9001:2026 directly from its Central Secretariat.
Journalism Trust Initiative Proposed as New ISO Workshop Agreement
Journalism Trust Initiative Proposed as New ISO Workshop Agreement
A proposal has been submitted to develop the Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI) into a new ISO International Workshop Agreement (IWA), extending an existing European framework for trustworthy journalism to the international level.
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