Vietnam Plan Targets 80% Alignment With International Standards by 2035

Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) has issued a plan under Decision 3381/QĐ-BKHCN to implement the country’s National Standards Strategy for 2026–2035, setting measurable targets for international alignment, participation in global standardization and digital standards.

BoA Sets ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026 Transition Deadlines for Certification Bodies

Vietnam’s National Accreditation Bureau (BoA) has set its transition timetable for certification bodies moving to ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026, with assessments against both new editions beginning October 15, 2026.

Vietnam Workshop Examines ISO 59000 Circular Economy Standards and Pilot Use

The Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality of Viet Nam (STAMEQ) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) held an international workshop on September 16 to introduce the ISO 59000 family of circular economy standards and discuss how they can be applied in Vietnam.

Management Takes Dominant Role in Vietnam’s 2026 National Quality Award Scoring

Management will account for 750 of the available 1,000 points under Vietnam’s 2026 National Quality Award assessment, making it the main factor in how businesses are evaluated. 

25 Organizations Recommended for Vietnam’s 2025 National Quality Awards

Vietnam’s National Council for the National Quality Award has recommended 25 organizations and businesses for the 2025 awards, including 17 candidates for the Gold Award.

PEFC Opens Consultation on Revised Vietnam Forest Certification Scheme

A public consultation on the revised Vietnam Forest Certification Scheme (VFCS) is open until October 9, 2026.

Vietnam Expands NQI Database for Standards Searches and Online Procedures

Vietnam is expanding its national database for standards, metrology and quality (NQI) with online tools for businesses and the public, while local authorities are already using the platform to manage data.

Vietnam’s National Productivity and Quality Forum Set for August 14

Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) will hold the 2026 National Productivity and Quality Forum on August 14 in Ho Chi Minh City, focusing on how science, technology, innovation and digital transformation can raise national productivity. 

STAMEQ Launches 2026–2030 Plan to Strengthen Domestic Market Through Standards

The Commission for the Standards, Metrology and Quality of Vietnam (STAMEQ) has launched a 2026–2030 plan to improve product quality, protect consumers and strengthen the domestic market.

Vietnam Sets Transition Timeline for ISO/IEC 17024:2026

The National Accreditation Bureau of Vietnam (BoA) has announced the national transition to ISO/IEC 17024:2026, the updated international standard for bodies that certify the competence of individuals, replacing ISO/IEC 17024:2012.

Vietnam Updates National Standards Plan, Expands Workforce Development

Vietnam is advancing its national quality infrastructure through two new initiatives announced by the Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality of Viet Nam (STAMEQ),

Vietnam's HALCERT Receives International Halal Accreditation From GAC

Vietnam's Halal certification body HALCERT has received international Halal accreditation from the Gulf Accreditation Center (GAC),

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.

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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.