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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.Global News
ISO 11462-1:2026 Updates Statistical Process Control to Reduce Process Variation
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 11462-1:2026, updating guidance on statistical process control (SPC) to help organizations improve the stability and capability of their processes.
Codex Sets New Labelling Rules for Multipacks and Outer Packaging
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) has adopted new requirements for foods sold in multipacks or grouped together in one outer package, clarifying what information must appear on the packaging consumers see when buying the product.
SBTi Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 Adds New Rules for Corporate Climate Targets, Reporting and Carbon Removals
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) published Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard on June 11, introducing new requirements for how companies set climate targets, plan their transition to net zero, report progress and deal with emissions that remain.
CSA Group to Sell Testing and Certification Business to Kiwa
Kiwa and CSA Group have agreed on a deal worth around $1.5 billion for Kiwa to acquire CSA Group’s testing, inspection and certification business, significantly expanding the Dutch company’s presence in North America.
ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026 Creates Common Framework for How Smart Cities Use Data
ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026, published in July, provides a common international framework for how smart cities can make better use of data across urban governance and services.
Global ACI Delays Launch of New MRA Mark Pending Trademark Registration
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has paused the launch of its new Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA) Mark while trademark registrations are completed across member economies.
Major Changes Coming to ISO/IEC Standard-Development Rules
ISO and IEC will put a major rewrite of ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 into effect on October 5, changing the common rules used to develop, maintain and manage international standards and other publications.
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
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
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
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.
