Ten QM Software Providers to Present Their Tools at SAQ-QUALICON Event

SAQ-QUALICON is organizing a free online Tool Arena on December 10, 2026, where 10 providers will present their own quality management software.

Kuehne+Nagel Earns ESG Recognition Backed by Four Certifications

Global logistics and supply chain company Kuehne+Nagel has received Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Recognition from DNV,

Switzerland Launches Coby AI Tool for Standards Work

The Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) has launched Coby, a specialized artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed for professionals working with standards and regulatory requirements.

Switzerland Revises Rules for Food Origin Labeling

Switzerland has revised its rules on how food can claim a Swiss origin, publishing the updated ordinance with changes that take effect on January 1, 2026.

CEN and CENELEC Young Professionals Series: Tiphanie Bent Stresses Value of Standards for AI and Finance

The latest feature in the Meet Young Professionals in European Standardization series by CEN and CENELEC introduces Tiphanie Bent from Switzerland.

Swiss Experts Sought for Digital Product Passport Standards

The Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) is inviting Swiss experts to help develop standards for the European Union's Digital Product Passport (DPP).

SAS Launches New "Services and Environment Unit"

The Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS) has launched a new department, Services and Environment (ASDU), effective December 1, 2024.

New Swiss Standard Improves Proficiency Assessments for Hiring

A new Swiss standard, SN 33430, has been introduced to improve the quality and effectiveness of job-related proficiency assessments.

SNV Calls for Experts to Shape ISO GPS Standards

The Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) has launched a call for applications, inviting specialists to join the development and revision of ISO GPS (Geometrical Product Specifications) standards.

The Swiss Takeover: How SNV Took the Helm of ISO Wormgearing Standards Committee

The Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) has assumed the secretariat management of the ISO/TC 60/SC 1 standards committee.

SAS Passes EA Peer Evaluation, Scope of Accreditation Expanded

The Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS) has successfully passed its eighth peer evaluation by the European Cooperation for Accreditation (EA).

Swiss Experts Needed for Revision of ISO 45001 Standard on Workplace Safety

The Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) has issued a call for experts to participate in the revision of the ISO 45001 standard, which focuses on occupational safety and health management systems.

ISO Survey 2025 Shows Global Certification Growth, With Unusually Sharp Rise in India

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the 2025 ISO Survey, reporting more than 3.28 million valid management system certificates worldwide.

AIAG Updates Guidelines for Supplier Management and Electronic Assembly

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has released updated editions of two Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) guidelines covering supplier management and electronic assembly manufacturing.

IEC 62366-3 for AI Medical Device Usability Reaches Committee Draft Stage

A proposed technical specification providing guidance on usability engineering for medical devices using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), IEC 62366-3, has reached the committee draft stage.

ISO/IEC 27017:2026 Updates Information Security Controls for Cloud Services

ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27017:2026, an updated international standard providing guidance on information security controls for cloud services.

ISO Seeks Feedback on Draft ISO 56011 for Innovation Management Competencies

ISO/DIS 56011, a draft international standard outlining the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to manage innovation effectively, is now open for feedback.

ISO Publishes New Guide on Education About Standardization Around the World

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published Education about Standardization: Perspectives and Practices (PUB100508), a new guide exploring how standards are being integrated into education systems worldwide.

ISO/IEC 9837:2026 Establishes Common Concepts for Systems Resilience

ISO/IEC 9837:2026, a new international standard on systems resilience, provides a common basis for understanding how systems can withstand disruptions, adapt to adverse conditions, and recover from failures.

2026 Deming Prize Winners Announced

The Deming Prize Committee announced the 2026 winners on October 6, recognizing two individuals for their contributions to quality management and four organizations from Japan, India, and Indonesia.

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

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 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

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.