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Move to ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Brings Updated Accreditation Rules in Italy
Italy's national accreditation body, Accredia, has established transition requirements for inspection bodies moving from ISO/IEC 17020:2012 to the revised 2026 edition.
Taiwan Issues Transition Requirements for ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026
The Taiwan Accreditation Foundation (TAF) has issued two notices setting out requirements and deadlines for certification bodies transitioning to ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026.
Peter Leong Weng Kwai and Robert Chew Receive Singapore's 2026 Pinnacle Awards
Peter Leong Weng Kwai and Robert Chew have received Singapore's Standards & Conformance (S&C) Pinnacle Award 2026 for their contributions to national and international standardization and accreditation.
PCA Opens ISO 14001:2026 Accreditation Transition in Poland
The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has begun accepting applications from certification bodies seeking accreditation under PN-EN ISO 14001:2026-04, the revised standard for environmental management systems.
Peru Adopts ISO/UNDP 53001:2026 for Sustainable Development Goals
Peru has adopted ISO/UNDP 53001:2026 as a national standard, giving organizations a structured approach to integrating sustainability into their operations and measuring their progress.
Cofrac Requires ISO 9001:2026 Transition Plans by April 2027
France's accreditation body, Comité français d'accréditation (Cofrac), has issued transition requirements for certification bodies moving from NF EN ISO 9001:2015 to the 2026 edition.
DAkkS Details Transition Requirements and Deadlines for ISO/IEC 17024:2026
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has released transition guidance for DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024:2026, the revised standard for bodies certifying persons.
October Accredia Letter Highlights Laboratory Accreditation and ISO Transitions
Accredia has released the October edition of its Accredia Letter newsletter, featuring the 2026 National Testing Laboratories Congress as its main story.
Study Examines ISO and ESG Certification Across 520 Technology Manufacturers in Taiwan
ISO Leadership Management Consulting has completed a study examining the adoption of international standards and sustainability practices among 520 publicly listed technology manufacturers in Taiwan.
CBAM Emissions Verification Accreditation Opens for Applications in Croatia
The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) has begun accepting applications for accreditation of bodies verifying emissions data under the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
Serbia Updates Accreditation Rules and Sets Transition Deadlines for Three Standards
The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has introduced updated accreditation rules and published transition plans covering ISO 9001:2026, ISO 14001:2026 and ISO/IEC 17020:2026.
European Commission Seeks Industry Input on Standardization Skills and Training
The European Commission's High-Level Forum on European Standardisation (HLF) has launched a survey to assess how European organizations develop knowledge and skills related to standards and standardization.Global News
ISO/IEC 27090:2026 Published to Address Cybersecurity Threats to AI Systems
ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27090:2026 to help organizations protect artificial intelligence (AI) systems against cybersecurity threats.
IFS Introduces New Training Course for Prospective Food Safety Auditors
International Featured Standards (IFS) has announced a new online course for professionals seeking to become auditors under IFS Food, a certification standard used to assess food manufacturers' safety, quality and production processes.
TNFD Releases LEAP 2.0 with Expanded Guidance on Nature-Related Assessment
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) released version 2.0 of its LEAP assessment guidance on October 13, 2026, introducing new and expanded methods for evaluating how organizations depend on and affect nature, and the resulting business risks and opportunities.
RBA Revises VAP Standard With Changes to Supplier Audits and Corrective Actions
The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) has released version 8.1 of its Validated Assessment Program (VAP) Standard, revising procedures for supplier audits, corrective actions, and assessments of working conditions, environmental practices, and business ethics.
Legal Battle Halts Planned AS9100 Revision
A legal dispute between the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) and SAE International has placed the planned revision of the aerospace quality management standard AS9100 on indefinite hold.
ISO Considering New Committee for Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Services
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has proposed establishing a new technical committee within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to develop international standards for positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) services.
Second Edition of Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis Adds Machine Learning, Opens for Public Review
The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) has released the second edition of Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis as a draft for public review.
How ISO/PAS 8800 Is Being Applied to Automotive AI Safety: Geely and Synopsys Examples
Two case studies published by SGS on October 16, 2026, show how ISO/PAS 8800:2024 is being applied to automotive AI safety.
BRCGS Releases Consumer Products Issue 5, Training Courses Coming Soon
BRCGS launched Issue 5 of its Consumer Products standard on October 13, 2026, at BRCGS Connect Americas in Nashville.
ISO 30439:2026 Sets Guidelines for Safe Handling of Workforce Data
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 30439:2026, providing guidance on the safe handling of personal data used in human resource management (HRM).
FSC Addresses European Forest Certification Concerns as Romanian Harvesting Comes Under Review
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has addressed concerns about forest management and certification in Europe, including a formal complaint over harvesting activities in Romania.
