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Large Danish Companies Face ISO 50001 Certification Deadline
The Danish Standards (DS) is warning companies to prepare for new legal energy management requirements that take effect in Denmark by August 1.
WMDA Earns Accreditation for Global Stem Cell Donor Certification
The World Marrow Donor Association (WMDA) has been accredited by the Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA), allowing the organization to certify stem cell donor registries and transplant coordination services under internationally recognized requirements.
German Translation of ISO 9001 Climate Audit Guidance Published
The ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group (APG) has published a German translation of its “Auditing Climate Change Issues” paper,
Inacal Recertified to ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Standard
The National Institute of Quality (Inacal) has been recertified to the 2016 edition of ISO 37001, confirming that anti-bribery controls remain in place across key metrology and technical services tied to measurement, testing, and standards activities in Peru.
Europe Publishes First Harmonized Standards for Digital Product Passports Under ESPR
CEN and CENELEC have published the first harmonized European standards developed to support digital product passports (DPPs) under the European Union’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).
INAB Spring 2026 Newsletter Spotlights European Peer Evaluation
The Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) has published its Spring 2026 newsletter,
How the Digital Omnibus Agreement Revises AI Act Timeline and Standards Plans
The European Union (EU) has reached a provisional agreement on the Digital Omnibus package, a planned update to the AI Act that includes
CPSC Opens Consultation on Counterfeit Safety Certification Marks
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking public comments on counterfeit certification marks used on consumer products,
BDS Honors Experts for Contributions to Standardization
The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) presented awards to five experts during its regular General Assembly on April 24 in recognition of their contributions to national and international standardization activities.
ISO 14001:2026 Now Available in Swedish
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has published the Swedish-language edition of ISO 14001:2026,
Enoac 2026 Brings Together Brazil’s Accreditation and Conformity Assessment Sector
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) held the 15th Meeting of Conformity Assessment Bodies (Enoac 2026) in Rio de Janeiro,
TÜRKAK Revises Proficiency Testing Procedure, Issues New Subfield List
Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has revised its P704 laboratory proficiency testing procedure and published a new L704-001 subfield list.Global News
BRCGS Publishes FAQ For Packaging Materials Issue 7
BRCGS has released a new frequently asked questions (FAQ) document to support the implementation of the Global Standard Packaging Materials Issue 7.
GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 Audits Now Available for Combinable Crops and Plant Propagation Material
GLOBALG.A.P. has confirmed that audits are now available under Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) version 6 for combinable crops and plant propagation material, two product categories within the IFA certification framework.
LEAF Updates Its Marque Standard With Version 17.0 For Sustainable Agriculture
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has launched version 17.0 of the LEAF Marque Standard, introducing updated requirements for sustainable agriculture as the scheme continues to expand globally.
Revised ISO 2859-1 Brings Formal Skip-Lot Rules and New Curve Methods
The third edition of ISO 2859-1 has been published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), marking the first major revision of the international acceptance sampling standard in 27 years.
ISO 42119 Series Signals New Era for AI Testing and Assurance
The ISO/IEC 42119 series sets out a new international framework for testing and assuring artificial intelligence (AI) systems, with one document now published and several further parts under development.
ISO 14001 Revision Nears Publication After Final Draft Reaches Ballot Stage
The revision of ISO 14001, the international standard for environmental management systems, is nearing publication,
Food Safety Issue 10: BRCGS Opens Technical Working Group Applications
BRCGS has opened applications for a new Technical Working Group to support the development of Issue 10 of the Global Standard Food Safety.
ISO 15223-1 Amendment Changes Medical Device Labeling Requirements
An amendment to ISO 15223-1 changes how the authorized representative is shown on medical device labels, affecting manufacturers inside and outside the EU.
VDA 2 Yellow Volume Updates Quality Management in Automotive Production
The German automotive industry (VDA) has published the VDA 2 Yellow Volume, opening a public consultation on draft guidance for Production Process and Product Approval used across the global automotive supply chain, with feedback open until April 2, 2026.
ISO PAS 45007 Provides Guidance on Climate-Related OH&S Risks
ISO has published ISO/PAS 45007:2026, a new document that helps organizations address occupational health and safety risks linked to climate change and climate action.
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9
BRCGS has opened a public consultation on Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9, inviting stakeholders to comment on the current version of the standard as part of the revision process toward the next issue.
