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.
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.
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.
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,
The Standardization Administration of China (SAC) has announced the creation of seven new national technical committees and subcommittees, expanding standardization work across sectors from agriculture to advanced technologies.
The Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ) is marking 35 years of providing accreditation that helps ensure products, services, and systems meet recognized standards across Australia, New Zealand, and international markets.
The Standard Norway (SN) is looking for an external expert to help adjust the NORSOK M-001 materials standard so it better fits today’s shorter oil and gas projects.
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has announced the results of the 14th National Competition "Standardization And Me", drawing strong participation from students and teachers across Poland.
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has released an infographic outlining its 2026 activities in standards, product safety, and inspection programs across the Kingdom.
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.
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.
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.
The global textile and fashion industry is under increasing pressure to reduce waste, improve material use, and meet new expectations from regulators and consumers.
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved Stakeholder Communiqué SC-2025-003, announcing new Sanctioned Interpretations and Frequently Asked Questions for both the Rules 6th Edition and the automotive quality standard IATF 16949.
A new guide on how to apply ISO 13485 is moving through development shortly after the standard was reconfirmed in its 2016 version (no revision will be done), despite remaining unaligned with the Annex SL structure.
China has issued new regulations that directly target accredited certification bodies that ignore international requirements, and the new rules will take effect on January 1, 2026.