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Indonesia Proposes Halal Assurance Guidelines for Processing Services
Indonesia has proposed new guidelines for implementing the Halal Product Assurance System (SJPH) in processing services for food, beverages, medicines, and cosmetics.
EU Proposes Overhaul of European Standardization Rules to Speed Up Standards and Expand Access
The European Commission (EC) presented a proposal on October 6 to replace Regulation (EU) No. 1025/2012, which governs European standardization.
Russian Standardization Week 2026 Brings Experts Together in St. Petersburg
The sixth edition of Russian Standardization Week, an international technology forum, is taking place in St. Petersburg from October 12 to 16, bringing together government officials, industry representatives, researchers, and international standardization experts.
DANAK Sets Transition Deadlines for ISO 14001:2026 and ISO/IEC 17024:2026
The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has issued two accreditation notices setting transition requirements for ISO 14001:2026 and ISO/IEC 17024:2026.
European Hospital Becomes First Private Healthcare Facility in Italy to Achieve UNI ISO 7101 Certification
European Hospital has become the first private healthcare facility in Italy accredited by the National Health Service (SSN) to achieve UNI ISO 7101 certification.
Bulgaria’s Standards Education Initiatives Featured in New ISO Publication
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has featured the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) and its university partnerships in a new publication on standards education.
UKAS Improves Customer Portal for Accreditation Applicants
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has introduced several improvements to its Customer Portal, making it easier for organizations to communicate with UKAS, track queries, and access documents during the accreditation process.
Spicy Dju Becomes First Food Producer to Complete IFS Local Check
Berlin-based food producer Spicy Dju Made by J. Scholz has become the first to successfully complete an IFS Local Check, an assessment designed for small-scale food producers.
Hong Kong Sets Accreditation Deadlines for ISO 9001:2026 Transition
The Hong Kong Accreditation Service (HKAS) has announced its accreditation arrangements for the transition to ISO 9001:2026 and is now accepting applications from certification bodies.
Magic Ice Achieves Higher-Level IFS Status and Halal Certification for 42 Products
Bosnian ice cream producer Magic Ice, part of Yimor, has achieved higher-level recertification under International Featured Standards (IFS) and obtained halal certification covering 42 products.
China’s CNIS Presents AI Tools for Standards Drafting, Translation and Search
The China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS) has presented a range of artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to make standards easier to develop, translate, search and use.
Lavazza Becomes First Italian Coffee Roaster to Earn Rainforest Alliance Regenerative Agriculture Certification
Lavazza has become the first coffee roaster in Italy to earn certification under the Rainforest Alliance Regenerative Agriculture Standard, with independent verification carried out by Italian certification body CSQA.Global News
GGN Label Updates Sustainability Claims as EU Rules Begin to Apply
Agraya has updated the sustainability claims used with its GGN label as new European Union rules on environmental marketing began to apply on September 27.
GFSI Seeks Feedback on Freshcare and SQF Programs Under 2024 Requirements
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened public consultations on Freshcare Food Safety & Quality Standard Edition 5 (2026) and SQF Code Edition 10 for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
ISO 20001:2026 Published as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 20001:2026, its first management system standard dedicated to preventing and reducing food loss and waste across the food supply chain.
ISO 14060 Net-Zero Draft Fails to Secure Approval, Returns for Revision
The draft of ISO 14060, the proposed international standard for net-zero aligned organizations, has failed to secure the approval needed to advance.
Global ACI Aligns CORSIA MRA Sub-Scope With Fourth Edition of ICAO Manual
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has updated the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) sub-scope of its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA) to align it with the latest international guidance.
ISO/UNDP 53001 Debuts as First International Management System Standard for Sustainable Development Goals
ISO and UNDP released ISO/UNDP 53001 on September 28, 2026, the world's first International Standard for managing contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
ISO Central Secretariat Explains Key Changes in ISO 9001:2026 in New Video
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a detailed video explaining the changes in ISO 9001:2026 directly from its Central Secretariat.
Journalism Trust Initiative Proposed as New ISO Workshop Agreement
A proposal has been submitted to develop the Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI) into a new ISO International Workshop Agreement (IWA), extending an existing European framework for trustworthy journalism to the international level.
Global ACI Sets Three-Year Transition Timelines for ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 9001:2026
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has set three-year transition periods for accredited certification to ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026 , ending September 30, 2029 and April 30, 2029, respectively.
China Approves World’s First Medical Device Standard for AI Brain-Computer Interfaces
China has approved YY/T 2029-2026, the world’s first medical device standard for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that use artificial intelligence (AI).
IFS Makes EU Packaging Rules Self-Assessment Tool Available After 70-Company Pilot
International Featured Standards (IFS) has made its self-assessment tool for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) available in the IFS Database after a pilot involving 70 companies.
