TÜRKAK Updates Website With Improved Search and Mobile Access

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) launched its redesigned website on October 4, with a simpler structure intended to make services, technical resources and information easier to find.

Slovenian Translation of ISO 9001:2026 Now Available

The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST)  has published ISO 9001:2026 in Slovenian as SIST EN ISO 9001:2026, Quality management systems – Requirements.

Montenegro Accreditation Body Retains EA MLA Signatory Status

The Accreditation Body of Montenegro (ATCG) has retained its status as a signatory to the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) Multilateral Agreement (MLA) following a successful peer re-evaluation.

New ISS Bulletin Features ISO 9001:2026 and Interview With ISO Secretary-General

The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has released a new issue of its Standardizacija bulletin, featuring an interview with ISO Secretary-General Sergio Mujica, an in-depth look at ISO 9001:2026 and Serbia’s work on the second-generation Eurocodes.

AFNOR Proposes New CEN Committee on Sustainable Film and Audiovisual Production

The French Standardization Association (AFNOR) has proposed creating a new European Committee for Standardization (CEN) technical committee for sustainable live-action film and audiovisual production.

CAF Quality Management Model Set for Major Revision

A revision of the Common Assessment Framework (CAF), Europe's quality management and self-assessment model for public sector organizations, is underway, with a new version expected in 2027.

When Are Construction Projects Truly Complete? New Peruvian Guide Sets Clear Criteria

Peru’s National Institute of Quality (Inacal) has approved GP 151:2026, a guide for assessing whether construction projects are actually complete rather than relying only on reported percentage progress.

Finally Official: DAkkS Joins Global ACI

Germany’s national accreditation body, Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS), has officially joined Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) as a Full Member and signatory to its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA).

UNE Group Celebrates 40 Years of Supporting Spanish Business

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) and the companies that make up the UNE Group have marked 40 years of supporting industry through standards, certification and testing.

SNAS Issues MSA-09 for Evaluating Conformity Assessment Schemes and Scheme Owners

The Slovak National Accreditation Service (SNAS) has issued MSA-09, setting criteria for accreditation bodies to evaluate conformity assessment schemes and the organizations that own them.

Updated Green Textile Product Standard Takes Effect in China

China’s revised green product assessment standard for textiles has taken effect, introducing new criteria for product quality, environmental performance and carbon impact. 

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.

GFSI Seeks Feedback on JFSM Recognition Under Benchmarking Requirements v2024

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation on the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) application for recognition under GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.

Chery Added as IATF's Third Asian Automotive Group Member

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved the addition of Chery Automobile, as a new member of IATF AISBL, making it the third Asian automotive group represented in the organization.

IFS Announces June Release of Progress Logistics Version 2

IFS will publish IFS Progress Logistics version 2 at the end of June, updating the program that helps companies prepare for IFS Logistics certification.

Third Cohort of Environmental Management Youth Leadership Group Kicks Off

The third cohort of the ISO Environmental Management (ISO/TC 207) Youth Leadership Group (YLG 3.0) has held its kick-off meeting, bringing together more than 45 participants from around 30 countries.

ISO 9606 Requirements for Welder Qualification Under Revision

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is revising ISO 9606, the international standard for qualification testing of welders performing fusion welding.

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,