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EN 15978 Harmonizes Building Environmental Performance Assessment
EN 15978 Harmonizes Building Environmental Performance Assessment
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published EN 15978:2026,
ANAB Launches QAEP to Evaluate Credibility and Effectiveness of Quality Assurance Schemes
ANAB Launches QAEP to Evaluate Credibility and Effectiveness of Quality Assurance Schemes
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has launched the Quality Assurance Evaluation Program (QAEP),
Inacal Raises Alert Over ‘Rapid ISO Certification’ Claims
Inacal Raises Alert Over ‘Rapid ISO Certification’ Claims
The Instituto Nacional de Calidad (INACAL) warned companies and public institutions about offers of “rapid ISO certifications” and urged them to check whether certification bodies are properly accredited before using their services.
China Issues New Guide For Public Institution Carbon Accounting
China Issues New Guide For Public Institution Carbon Accounting
A new industry standard for carbon accounting in public institutions took effect on April 1, marking a step toward more consistent measurement and management of emissions across China’s public sector.
Vietnam Seeks Input On Plan To Build Standard Workforce Through 2030
Vietnam Seeks Input On Plan To Build Standard Workforce Through 2030
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) has opened consultation on a draft national plan to train and develop the workforce in standardization, metrology, and quality through 2030 and beyond.
KAB Updates Accreditation Rules to Add Sustainability Certification and Revise Privacy Scheme
KAB Updates Accreditation Rules to Add Sustainability Certification and Revise Privacy Scheme
The Korea Accreditation Board (KAB) has updated its accreditation manual, introducing a new sustainability certification scheme and revising how privacy certification is structured, alongside changes to how certification bodies are assessed.
Call for Participation in Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Emerging Technology Standards Opens in India
Call for Participation in Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Emerging Technology Standards Opens in India
A new call for participation in developing standards for cybersecurity, privacy, and emerging technologies has been launched by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), a nonprofit industry body focused on data protection and cybersecurity.
Japan Updates Food Labeling Rules for Allergen Information
Japan Updates Food Labeling Rules for Allergen Information
The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) has revised Japan’s Food Labeling Standards to update allergen information and improve how key safety details are presented on food products.
UNI 11337-8 Sets Framework for Managing Digital Processes in Construction Sector
UNI 11337-8 Sets Framework for Managing Digital Processes in Construction Sector
The Italian National Standardization Body (UNI) has published UNI 11337-8:2026, now in force as of April 9,
ISO 14001 Update, Digital Twins and IoT Featured in UNE Magazine
ISO 14001 Update, Digital Twins and IoT Featured in UNE Magazine
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has released the April 2026 issue of its Revista UNE,
Closing The Gap In Process Safety Controls Outside SIS With New ISA Framework
Closing The Gap In Process Safety Controls Outside SIS With New ISA Framework
The International Society of Automation (ISA) has introduced ANSI/ISA-84.91.03,
Inmetro Invites Conformity Assessment Bodies To Enoac 2026 Event
Inmetro Invites Conformity Assessment Bodies To Enoac 2026 Event
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) will hold the 15th Meeting of Conformity Assessment Bodies (Enoac) from April 28 to 30, 2026, in Rio de Janeiro,

Global News

VDA Releases Draft Product Safety And Conformity Guidance for the Automotive Supply Chain
VDA Releases Draft Product Safety And Conformity Guidance for the Automotive Supply Chain
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has released the first edition of Product Compliance Volume 2 as a draft edition, focused on safety and conformity requirements across the automotive supply chain, and opened it for industry feedback until February 21, 2026.
ISO Launches Interactive Dashboard with Over 1,100 Environmental Standards
ISO Launches Interactive Dashboard with Over 1,100 Environmental Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a new interactive dashboard that brings together more than 1,100 International Standards linked to environmental data.
EcoVadis Recognizes FSSC 24000 Social Certification Scheme
EcoVadis Recognizes FSSC 24000 Social Certification Scheme
EcoVadis has recognized the FSSC 24000 Social Management System Scheme as a valid certificate under the Labor and Human Rights topic, allowing certified companies to use it directly in EcoVadis sustainability assessments.
IEEE Makes Its AI Standards Available Through New Global Exchange
IEEE Makes Its AI Standards Available Through New Global Exchange
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) has added its portfolio of artificial intelligence standards to the new International AI Standards Exchange, a central platform created to support responsible AI development worldwide.
IVECO Group Updates Customer Requirements for IATF 16949 Suppliers
IVECO Group Updates Customer Requirements for IATF 16949 Suppliers
IVECO Group has updated its Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs) for organizations certified to IATF 16949, setting new expectations for how suppliers manage quality, testing, sustainability, and supply disruptions.
Public Consultation Opens on Revised FSC Chain of Custody Standards
Public Consultation Opens on Revised FSC Chain of Custody Standards
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on the revision of its Chain of Custody standards, with comments accepted until January 25, 2026.
ISO/DIS 9001 Approved with Overwhelming Global Support, Reports SIS
ISO/DIS 9001 Approved with Overwhelming Global Support, Reports SIS
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) reports that ISO member countries have approved the Draft International Standard ISO 9001:2026 with 97 percent voting in favor,
First Global Standard To Measure Pharmaceutical Impact: PAS 2090 Launched
First Global Standard To Measure Pharmaceutical Impact: PAS 2090 Launched
The UK’s national standards body BSI has published the first global standard for measuring the environmental impact of medicines.
GLOBALG.A.P. Recognizes Eight Schemes in 2025 Benchmarking Round
GLOBALG.A.P. Recognizes Eight Schemes in 2025 Benchmarking Round
Eight agriculture and floriculture schemes have secured recognized status as GLOBALG.A.P. benchmarked schemes for 2025, giving producers accepted ways to meet market requirements without duplicate audits.
First ISO/IEC 5259-3 Certification for AI Data Quality Management Published
First ISO/IEC 5259-3 Certification for AI Data Quality Management Published
AI Clearing has become the first organization to earn certification under ISO/IEC 5259-3, the new international standard for managing data quality in artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
GFSI Opens Applications and Extends Deadline for BMRs v2024
GFSI Opens Applications and Extends Deadline for BMRs v2024
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened applications for the Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 (BMRs v2024), the criteria used to evaluate and recognise food safety certification programmes worldwide.
PEFC Opens Consultation On Revised Project Sourcing Standard
PEFC Opens Consultation On Revised Project Sourcing Standard
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has opened a public consultation on its revised PEFC Project Sourcing standard, which is available for feedback until December 23, 2025.
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