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FSC Responds to Concerns Over Romania’s Forest Certification
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published an FAQ following reports that raised concerns about Romania’s forests, addressing questions about protected forests, FSC certification and oversight in the country.
KATS Reveals Candidates for Two 2026 Standards and Quality Award Programs
Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has revealed candidates for two 2026 award programs recognizing contributions to standards, quality management and ISO management system certification.
2026 Baldrige Award Enters Site Visit Stage with 13 Finalists
Thirteen U.S. organizations have reached the site visit stage of the 2026 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, bringing the process closer to selecting this year’s recipients.
Winners Announced for the 2026 German Six Sigma Award
The European Six Sigma Club Germany (ESSC-D) has named the 2026 winners of its German Six Sigma Award for Business Excellence, recognizing university work and an industry project focused on process improvement.
Indonesia to Combine National Forest Certification Audits With FSC
Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry (MoF) and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) have agreed to combine audits under Indonesia’s national timber assurance system with FSC certification, allowing both sets of requirements to be assessed in a single audit.
Armenia Invites Applications for 2027 CIS Quality Award
Armenia’s National Body for Standardization and Metrology (ARMSTANDARD) has invited organizations to apply for the 11th Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Quality Award, which will recognize achievements in product and service quality in 2027.
Bureau Veritas Withdraws From Nigeria’s SONCAP Scheme
Bureau Veritas has withdrawn from the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Programme (SONCAP), ending its role in the scheme effective August 6.
Saudi Arabia Takes Secretariat of New ISO/TC 357 on Wound Dressings
Saudi Arabia will hold the secretariat of the newly created International Organization for Standardization (ISO) technical committee ISO/TC 357, which will develop international standards for wound dressings and compresses.
Vietnam’s National Productivity and Quality Forum Set for August 14
Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) will hold the 2026 National Productivity and Quality Forum on August 14 in Ho Chi Minh City, focusing on how science, technology, innovation and digital transformation can raise national productivity.
FAST Components Europe Becomes Spain’s First Accredited Lab for Electronic Component Authenticity Testing
FAST Components Europe has become the first organization in Spain accredited by the Spanish National Accreditation Body (ENAC) to test the authenticity of electronic components in line with IDEA-STD-1010.
ISS Updates to Latest ISO 19011 Audit Guidelines
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has updated its management system audit guidance to ISO 19011:2026, with the latest edition now available in Serbian as SRPS EN ISO 19011:2026.
ISRSM Opens Public Consultation on ISO 45001 Draft Revision
North Macedonia has opened a public consultation on the draft revision of ISO 45001, with comments accepted until August 25, 2026.Global News
ISO/PAS 25171 Provides First International Auditing Guide for ISO 21001 Educational Management Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/PAS 25171:2026, the first international guidance for auditing educational organization management systems under ISO 21001:2025.
Proposal Calls for ISO Committee on Responsible Business Practices and Sustainability Reporting
An International Organization for Standardization (ISO) technical committee has been proposed to develop standards for responsible business practices and sustainability reporting.
CanadaGAP Version 11 Achieves GFSI Recognition Under 2024 Benchmark
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized CanadaGAP Food Safety Program Version 11.0 against its 2024 Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs), allowing
ISO 9001:2026 Receives Final Approval Ahead of September Publication
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved the final draft of ISO 9001:2026 with overwhelming support, clearing the way for publication of the revised quality management standard, which is expected in September 2026.
Codex Defines When 'May Contain' Allergen Labels Are Justified
New international guidance adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission aims to make 'may contain' allergen labels more consistent and trustworthy.
ISO 14025:2026 Brings First Major Update to Environmental Product Declarations in 20 Years
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14025:2026, the first major revision of the international standard for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) since 2006.
ISO/IEC 27000 Updated With Clearer Guidance for Information Security Standards
ISO and IEC have updated ISO/IEC 27000, the guide to the ISO/IEC 27000 family of information security standards.
AIAG and VDA Publish Global Guide for Better Manufacturing Process Control
A new joint manual from the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) establishes a single international approach to monitoring and improving manufacturing processes.
ISO 14001:2026 Transition Deadlines Confirmed
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has confirmed the transition timeline for ISO 14001:2026,
BIPM Releases First Stable Digital Reference for SI Units
The International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) has released the first stable version of the SI Reference Point, a digital reference for the International System of Units (SI).
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Incorporates Save Food Packaging Principles
The Foundation FSSC has incorporated aspects of the Save Food Packaging (SFP) Design Principles into FSSC 22000 Version 7 through a partnership with the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) and the Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP).
