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DAkkS Updates Accreditation Portal With Faster Document Management
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has released a major update to its online accreditation portal, DAkkS-PORT, making it easier for organizations to upload, manage, and submit documents during the accreditation process.
COAR Junín High School to Represent Peru at International Standards Olympiad
The National Institute of Quality (INACAL) has announced that Yachay Warriors, a student team from COAR Junín High School, will represent Peru at the 21st International Standards Olympiad in South Korea after winning the National Standards Olympiad 2026.
FSC Publishes FAQ Explaining Swedish Forest Certification
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published a new frequently asked questions (FAQ) document addressing some of the country's most frequently debated issues surrounding forest certification.
Alexandre Garrido Receives ISO Excellence Award for Sustainable Tourism Standards Leadership
Alexandre Garrido has received an ISO Excellence Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership and contributions to ISO/TC 228, including his role as project leader of ISO 18060:2026.
PKN Reports Growth in Standards Development and Digital Modernization During 2025
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has published its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting expanded standards development, growing participation from industry, and major steps to modernize Poland's standardization system through new digital initiatives.
Armenia Joins International Measurement System as BIPM Associate State
The International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) has admitted the Republic of Armenia as an Associate State, expanding the country's participation in the international measurement system.
Head of Quality Assurance Role Opens at Namibia's Standards Body
The Namibian Standards Institution (NSI) is recruiting a Head of Quality Assurance, Strategy and Projects to lead its quality management systems, accreditation programs, corporate strategy, and major organizational projects.
DIN SPEC 91494 Brings Spiritual Care Into Healthcare Management
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 91494, Germany's first specification providing healthcare organizations with a structured framework for integrating Spiritual Care into existing quality management systems.
Serbia Opens Public Consultation on ISO 45001 Draft
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has opened a public consultation on the draft naSRPS EN ISO 45001, giving organizations and other interested parties until August 16 to review and comment on the proposed revision of the international OHS management standard.
MESSER Receives Serbia's First Reference Material Producer Accreditation
The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has awarded Serbia's first accreditation for a reference material producer to MESSER TEHNOGAS AD BEOGRAD, establishing a new accreditation field in the country's quality infrastructure.
Meeting Standards Campaign Encourages Croatian SMEs to Help Shape European Standards
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has joined the European Meeting Standards campaign to encourage more small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate in the development of European standards.
China Opens Consultation on New Group Standards Rules
The Standardization Administration of China (SAC) has opened a public consultation on draft national rules for group standards, which are developed by industry associations and other social organizations rather than government agencies.Global News
GFSI Seeks Feedback on JFSM Recognition Under Benchmarking Requirements v2024
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation on the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) application for recognition under GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
Chery Added as IATF's Third Asian Automotive Group Member
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved the addition of Chery Automobile, as a new member of IATF AISBL, making it the third Asian automotive group represented in the organization.
IFS Announces June Release of Progress Logistics Version 2
IFS will publish IFS Progress Logistics version 2 at the end of June, updating the program that helps companies prepare for IFS Logistics certification.
Third Cohort of Environmental Management Youth Leadership Group Kicks Off
The third cohort of the ISO Environmental Management (ISO/TC 207) Youth Leadership Group (YLG 3.0) has held its kick-off meeting, bringing together more than 45 participants from around 30 countries.
ISO 9606 Requirements for Welder Qualification Under Revision
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is revising ISO 9606, the international standard for qualification testing of welders performing fusion welding.
ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group Releases First AI-Focused Guidance
The ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group (APG) has published new guidance on auditing quality management systems that use artificial intelligence, marking the group's first publication dedicated specifically to AI.
ISO 10993-6 Standard for Implantation Testing Updated
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a revised edition of ISO 10993-6, expanding guidance for implantation studies used in the biological evaluation of medical devices.
All 12 Recognized Food Safety Program Owners Apply for GFSI Version 2024 Recognition
The Consumer Goods Forum's Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has confirmed that all 12 previously recognized Certification Program Owners (CPOs) have applied for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
ISO 14002-3 Climate Guidance Advances to Final Draft Stage
ISO 14002-3, a guidance standard for managing climate-related issues within ISO 14001 environmental management systems, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage.
ISO/TS 23485 Nears Draft Technical Specification Stage Following Review of 300 Comments
The International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) Technical Committee 210 (ISO/TC 210) is advancing work on ISO/TS 23485,
Global ACI Explains Which IAF and ILAC Documents Remain in Force During Transition
The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has published a cross-reference tableshowing the status of former International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) publications.
