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UKAS Launches Pilot Accreditation for ISO 42001 AI Management Systems Certification
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has initiated a pilot program to accredit certification bodies for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS) based on the ISO/IEC 42001:2023 standard.
Scotland Issues New Food Shelf-Life Rules to Ensure Safety and Clear Labeling
Food Standards Scotland has issued updated guidance on setting and validating food product shelf-life, emphasizing the need for scientific validation.
UK Revises Critical Standard for Fire Safety in Residential Buildings
British Standards Institution (BSI) has revised an essential fire safety standard for the design, management, and use of residential buildings.
London Luton Airport Becomes First to Meet Psychological Health and Safety Standard
London Luton Airport (LLA) has been certified as the first airport globally to achieve BSI’s Psychological Health and Safety Management scheme.
BSI Rolls Out New Road Condition Monitoring Standard to Keep UK Roads on Track
BSI has launched PAS 2161, a new specification to standardize the collection of road condition data across the UK.
New Guidance Aims to Cut Carbon in UK Concrete Industry
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has released new guidance to help the concrete industry reduce its carbon emissions.
First in UK: Projective Group Verified for BSI Net Zero Pathway
"Projective Group" has become the first UK organization to complete Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reporting under the British Standards Institution’s (BSI) Net Zero Pathway.
UKAS to Develop Accreditation for Certifying Healthcare Quality Management
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is proposing to develop accreditation under ISO/IEC 17021-1.
New UK Guidelines Strengthen Safeguarding Practices
British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced BS 25800:2023,a new set of guidelines for UK organizations to follow step-by-step processes aimed at protecting vulnerable people.
11 Verification Bodies Achieve Accreditation for UK MRV Scheme
The UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) has confirmed that 11 Verification Bodies have achieved accreditation under the UK's Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) Scheme for shipping emissions.
BSI Unveils New Data-Driven Standard for Smart Cities
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched BS ISO/IEC 17917:2024, a new standard focused on improving data management in smart cities.
Scottish Research Center Earns World-Class Accreditation for Mechanical Testing
Looks like Scotland just got a little more “tested and approved.”Global News
Global ACI Introduced: IAF and ILAC Successor Presents New Identity
A new international accreditation body, Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated, has introduced a new identity as Global ACI, including a logo and communication channels after starting operations on January 1, 2026.
ISO 17067 Revision Expands Conformity Assessment Schemes
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (CASCO) is revising ISO/IEC 17067 to expand its scope from product certification to a broader framework for conformity assessment schemes.
ISO Establishes Working Group on Environmental and Social Impact Data in Agrifood Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has set up a new working group under ISO/TC 347 to develop a standardized way to record and share data on environmental and social impacts across agrifood supply chains.
European AI Standard for Computer Vision prEN 18281 Enters Public Enquiry
A European draft standard, prEN 18281, for evaluating AI systems that analyze images and video has entered public enquiry, setting out how such systems should be assessed as part of the broader framework supporting the EU AI Act.
Work Begins on IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Standard Update
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has begun work on updating IEC 60601-1, the core standard for the safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment.
ISSB Proposes Updates to Three SASB Standards, Refining Sustainability Reporting in Agriculture, Food and Power
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has issued a consultation on proposed amendments to three Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards to support alignment with IFRS S1 and IFRS S2,
FSC Proposes New Approach To Intact Forest Landscapes Protection
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched two public consultations on draft Advice Notes to strengthen how Intact Forest Landscapes (IFLs) are managed and protected.
VDA Releases Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd Revised Edition for Public Review
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) Quality Management Center (QMC) has released the Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd revised edition, opening a public feedback period until May 12, 2026.
Technical Guides Explain 2026 Updates to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Global certification body Bureau Veritas has released two technical guides on the revised versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001,
VDA 20 Guide on AI in Quality Management Opens for Feedback
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has released VDA 20 – AI in Quality Management as a draft document and opened it for public feedback until June 30, 2026,
ISO 14155 on Clinical Investigations of Medical Devices in Humans Updated
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14155:2026, updating the global Good Clinical Practice standard for clinical investigations of medical devices in human subjects.
