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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.
National Standards Knowledge Competition Returns for Second Edition
The second National Standards Knowledge Competition is underway in China, with online qualifying rounds running from June 16 to June 30, 2026.
ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Transition Timeline Set for Turkish Inspection Bodies
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has published its transition policy for ISO/IEC 17020:2026, giving inspection bodies until March 27, 2029, to complete the move from the 2012 version of the standard.
Quality 360º Event Showcases Inmetro Digital Initiatives
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) presented new digital services, online fraud monitoring initiatives and professional training programs at the Quality 360º – Strategy That Generates Value event in Belo Horizont.
Slovakia Prepares National Quality Program for 2027–2031
The Slovak Office of Standards, Metrology and Testing (ÚNMS SR) is preparing Slovakia’s sixth National Quality Program for the 2027–2031 period,
ISO 19011:2026 Translated and Adopted in Spain
The auditing standard ISO 19011:2026 has been translated into Spanish and adopted in Spain as UNE-EN ISO 19011:2026.
Mongolia Opens Consultation on Imported Organic Product Registration Rules
The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry of Mongolia (MOFALI) has opened a public consultation on draft rules that would introduce a formal registration system for imported organic products, with comments accepted until July 6, 2026.
DANAK Updates Asset Management Accreditation Guidance
The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has revised AMC 42, its guidance on accreditation scopes for asset management certification bodies.
India Introduces New Vegan Food Logo Requirements
India has introduced a new official logo for vegan food products, with updated labeling requirements taking effect on July 1, 2027.Global News
ISO 19650 Parts 1 and 2 on Information Management in BIM Projects Open for Consultation
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has opened a public consultation on proposed changes to ISO 19650 Parts 1 and 2,
TIA Develops First Data Center Infrastructure Quality Standard DCE 9000
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is developing DCE 9000, the first quality management system (QMS) standard specifically designed for modern data center physical infrastructure, with publication and certification planned for 2027.
ISO 18969 Clinical Evaluation Standard Draft Advances Past Voting Stage
Voting on the Draft International Standard (DIS) for ISO 18969, Clinical evaluation of medical devices, closed on March 10, 2026, marking its progression to stage 40.60 within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
GLOBALG.A.P. Replaces Technical Committees With Five Working Groups and Names Members
Agraya has replaced GLOBALG.A.P. technical committees with five technical working groups (TWGs) and appointed members to each group, with up to 16 experts per group across five areas.
Renault Group Updates Customer Requirements for IATF 16949 Suppliers
Renault Group has updated its Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) for IATF 16949:2016, with the new version taking effect in April 2026 and applying to all suppliers across its global operations.
ISO 20417 Update Integrates Medical Device Information Into Safety Requirements
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the second edition of ISO 20417, replacing the 2021 version and reshaping how manufacturers provide information with medical devices by moving beyond labeling into a broader role tied to safety and usability.
ISO Releases Practical Guide To Integrating Multiple Management Systems
ISO has released a new publication, Integrated management systems – A practical guide (IMS PG), offering organizations a clear way to combine multiple management system standards into one coherent system.
ISO TR 25326 Gathers Global Examples Of Green Logistics In Practice
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/TR 25326:2026, a new international standard that compiles case studies of green logistics to support lower-carbon operations across global supply chains.
BYD Joins IATF As First NEV-Only Automaker And Second Asian Member
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved the addition of BYD Group as a new member of IATF AISBL,
PAS 1958 Published To Connect Built Environment Data Standards
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published PAS 1958:2026, a new guide that helps organizations understand how existing data and information standards in the built environment, including buildings and infrastructure, work together within a single framework.
International Quality Awards 2026 Finalists Announced
The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI), a professional body for quality management, has announced the finalists for its International Quality Awards 2026,
