CNAS Starts Trial Accreditation of Product Carbon Footprint Verifiers

China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has started trial accreditation of organizations that verify product carbon footprint data under CNAS-SV03:2026, which took effect on June 15, 2026. 

German Cybersecurity Agency Favors ISO 27001 for Cyber Resilience Act Compliance

Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has published TR-03183-H, a guideline that promotes ISO/IEC 27001 as the main framework for demonstrating compliance with the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).

S&C 2035 Roadmap Charts Future of Standards and Conformance in Singapore

Enterprise Singapore has unveiled the Standards and Conformance (S&C) 2035 Roadmap,

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.

Cambodia Adopts More Than 50 Eurocodes

The Institute of Standards of Cambodia (ISC) is adopting more than 50 Eurocodes, the European standards used for the design of buildings and civil engineering works, with the national adoption process expected to be completed by June 2027.

Ihmisen, Polymeris and La Poste Win French Quality Awards

During the 8th French Quality Day in Paris Ihmisen, Polymeris and La Poste BSCC received France's 2026 National Quality Awards for transformations that strengthened employee engagement, autonomy and participation.

Sweden Invites Comments on ISO 22000 Revision

The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has opened a national consultation on the proposed revision of ISO 22000, the international food safety management standard,

ANSI Recognizes 27 Leaders with 2026 Leadership and Service Awards

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has announced the 27 recipients of its 2026 Leadership and Service Awards, recognizing contributions to standards development, conformity assessment, and the advancement of the voluntary standards system.

Measurement Law Revision in Vietnam Targets Digitization and Risk-Based Oversight

Vietnam is drafting amendments to its Measurement Law that would expand the use of digital systems and introduce more risk-based approaches to the regulation of measurement activities.

TGA Proposes Publishing Therapeutic Goods GMP Inspection Outcomes

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has opened a consultation on plans to publish Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspection outcomes and GMP certificates for therapeutic goods manufacturers, seeking feedback on how the information should be published and accessed.

Singapore Launches Sustainability Maturity Standard for Businesses

Singapore has launched TR 149:2026, a sustainability maturity standard that helps organizations assess and improve their environmental performance.

Quality Management Event Series Explores Ethics and Culture Ahead of ISO 9001:2026

A Germany-wide event series on ethics, culture and leadership in quality management is taking place ahead of the publication of ISO 9001:2026.

ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group Releases First AI-Focused Guidance

The ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group (APG) has published new guidance on auditing  quality management systems that use artificial intelligence, marking the group's first publication dedicated specifically to AI. 

ISO 10993-6 Standard for Implantation Testing Updated

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a revised edition of ISO 10993-6, expanding guidance for implantation studies used in the biological evaluation of medical devices.

All 12 Recognized Food Safety Program Owners Apply for GFSI Version 2024 Recognition

The Consumer Goods Forum's Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has confirmed that all 12 previously recognized Certification Program Owners (CPOs) have applied for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.

ISO 14002-3 Climate Guidance Advances to Final Draft Stage

ISO 14002-3, a guidance standard for managing climate-related issues within ISO 14001 environmental management systems, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage.

ISO/TS 23485 Nears Draft Technical Specification Stage Following Review of 300 Comments

The International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) Technical Committee 210 (ISO/TC 210) is advancing work on ISO/TS 23485,

Global ACI Explains Which IAF and ILAC Documents Remain in Force During Transition

The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has published a cross-reference tableshowing the status of former International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) publications.

Standards Behind the FIFA World Cup 2026

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico,

CEN and CENELEC Open Nominations for 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards

The 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards are now accepting nominations for individuals and projects that have contributed to standardization through research, innovation and education.

PEFC Launches Project Sourcing Certification for Construction Projects

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has launched a new Project Sourcing certification program for the construction sector.

Development Begins on ISO 59001 Circular Economy Management Standard

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has begun development of ISO 59001, a future certifiable management system standard for the circular economy.

ISO 32212 Introduces Net Zero Transition Planning Framework for Finance

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 32212:2026,

ISO 45010 Workplace Menstruation and Menopause Guidance Advances to Final Approval Stage

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced ISO 45010, which provides guidance on menstruation and menopause in the workplace, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard - FDIS stage.