UK Future Homes Standards Prompt New BSI Certification Scheme

The UK government has published the Future Homes and Buildings Standards, introducing new requirements for how the energy performance of windows and doors will be assessed in new buildings from March 2027.

UKAS Clarifies Status of BBA Accreditation Suspension

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has confirmed that the British Board of Agrément (BBA) remains under suspension following action taken on February 26, 2026.

UKAS Begins Development of ISO 14067 Product Carbon Footprint Accreditation

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has begun work toward a new accreditation program for organizations that validate and verify product carbon footprints under ISO 14067:2018.

UKAS Probes Interest in Accreditation for ISO 14019-1 Sustainability Information Verification

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is assessing demand for a new accreditation program covering the validation and verification of sustainability information under ISO 14019-1:2026.

UKAS Begins Development of Accreditation for ISO/UNDP 53001 Sustainable Development Goals Standard

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is launching the development of accreditation for certification bodies that want to certify organizations against ISO/UNDP 53001,

Call for UK Food Sector Feedback on ISO 22000 Revision

The British Standards Institution (BSI) is inviting food sector stakeholders to comment on the draft revision of ISO 22000, the international standard for food safety management systems.

SSAIB First Accredited As UK Data Protection Monitoring Body By Information Commissioner’s Office

The Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) has become the first organization accredited by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) as a monitoring body under Article 41 of the the UK’s data protection law (UK GDPR).

Silverstone Motor Racing Circuit Earns Sustainable Events Certification Under ISO 20121

The UK’s Silverstone motor racing circuit has been certified to the Sustainable Event Management Systems standard (ISO 20121), confirming that sustainability is built into how its large-scale events are planned and delivered. 

BSI Releases Biodiversity And Nutrient Nature Market Standards, Opens Consultation On Community Framework

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has released two nature market standards covering biodiversity and nutrient credits, while opening consultation on a third focused on community engagement.

Mountain Healthcare First In UK To Achieve ISO 15189 Accreditation For SARC Services

Mountain Healthcare has become the first provider in the UK to achieve accreditation from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to ISO 15189:2022 for its Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs),

ISO 21800: Making Sense Of Long And Confusing Online Terms And Conditions

Long and complex online terms and conditions often discourage consumers from reading them, creating a gap between what people agree to and what they actually understand.

UKAS and DAkkS Publish Joint Guidance on AI in Accredited Conformity Assessment

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and the German accreditation body (DAkkS) have published joint guidance to help conformity assessment bodies adopt artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly in accredited activities.

ISO 9001:2026 Receives Final Approval Ahead of September Publication

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved the final draft of ISO 9001:2026 with overwhelming support, clearing the way for publication of the revised quality management standard, which is expected in September 2026.

Codex Defines When 'May Contain' Allergen Labels Are Justified

New international guidance adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission aims to make 'may contain' allergen labels more consistent and trustworthy.

ISO 14025:2026 Brings First Major Update to Environmental Product Declarations in 20 Years

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14025:2026, the first major revision of the international standard for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) since 2006. 

ISO/IEC 27000 Updated With Clearer Guidance for Information Security Standards

ISO and IEC have updated ISO/IEC 27000, the guide to the ISO/IEC 27000 family of information security standards.

AIAG and VDA Publish Global Guide for Better Manufacturing Process Control

A new joint manual from the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) establishes a single international approach to monitoring and improving manufacturing processes.

ISO 14001:2026 Transition Deadlines Confirmed

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has confirmed the transition timeline for ISO 14001:2026, 

BIPM Releases First Stable Digital Reference for SI Units

The International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) has released the first stable version of the SI Reference Point, a digital reference for the International System of Units (SI).

FSSC 22000 Version 7 Incorporates Save Food Packaging Principles

The Foundation FSSC has incorporated aspects of the Save Food Packaging (SFP) Design Principles into FSSC 22000 Version 7 through a partnership with the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) and the Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP).

VDA Publishes Updated Interpretations for VDA 6.2 Service Audit Standard

The German Association of the Automotive Industry Quality Management Center (VDA QMC) has published Version 2 of the Sanctioned Interpretations (SIs) and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for VDA 6.2, updating how service organizations in the automotive industry should apply the quality management audit standard.

ISO and IEC Update AI Rules for Standards Development

ISO and IEC have published updated guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in technical committees, defining how AI may be used during the development of international standards. 

BRCGS Updates Packaging Materials Issue 7 Requirements for GFSI Benchmarking 2024

BRCGS has updated the requirements for its Packaging Materials Issue 7 certification scheme to meet the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements 2024.

SIS Opens Draft ISO 9002 for Public Comment

The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has opened public access to the draft version of ISO 9002, allowing organizations and quality professionals to read and comment on the official guidance for applying ISO 9001 before the document is finalized.