Peru Adopts ISO/IEC 17020:2026 as National Standard for Inspection Bodies

Peru's National Institute of Quality (INACAL) has approved NTP-ISO/IEC 17020:2026, adopting the latest international standard for inspection bodies.

UKAS Invites Participation in Private Parking Accreditation Development Project

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is seeking existing and prospective certification bodies to help develop an accreditation programme for the UK government's Private Parking Code of Practice Certification Scheme.

BELAC Sets Transition Deadlines for ISO/IEC 17020:2026 and ISO 14001:2026

Belgium's national accreditation body, BELAC, has published transition plans for ISO/IEC 17020:2026 and ISO 14001:2026, setting deadlines and assessment requirements for inspection and certification bodies.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Adopts New Edition of ISO/IEC 17020

The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has adopted EN ISO/IEC 17020:2026 as a national standard, published under the designation BAS EN ISO/IEC 17020:2026.

EU Agrees to Revise Organic Import Rules and Ease Certification Requirements

The EU has reached a provisional agreement to change how organic products are imported, labeled and certified.

EA Introduces Mutual Recognition for Biobank Accreditation Under EN ISO 20387

European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has introduced mutual recognition for biobank accreditation under EN ISO 20387, with six accreditation bodies becoming the first signatories.

Brazil's ABNT Publishes Revised ISO 9000 and ISO 9001 Standards

The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has released the 2026 editions of ISO 9000 and ISO 9001 as Brazilian national standards, making both revised quality management standards available in Portuguese.

ENAC's European Accreditation Peer Review Ends With Positive Results

Spain's National Accreditation Body (ENAC) has completed a peer evaluation by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) with highly positive results.

New Roadmap Outlines Priorities for Sustainable Manufacturing Standards in India

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released a strategic roadmap identifying priorities for new Indian Standards to support cleaner, more resource-efficient manufacturing.

ANSI Explores Ways to Reduce Overlap in Supply Chain Standards Work

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is exploring a common approach to supply chain management standards to address overlapping work across different industries and technologies.

22 New Companies and Organizations Earn Czech Quality Marks in 2026

The Czech Republic's National Quality Program (Česká kvalita) recognized 22 companies and organizations for independently verified product and service quality.

Intertek Becomes First Swedish Body Accredited for CBAM Verification

Intertek Certification AB has become Sweden's first verification body accredited under the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

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.

ISO Survey 2025 Shows Global Certification Growth, With Unusually Sharp Rise in India

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the 2025 ISO Survey, reporting more than 3.28 million valid management system certificates worldwide.

AIAG Updates Guidelines for Supplier Management and Electronic Assembly

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has released updated editions of two Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) guidelines covering supplier management and electronic assembly manufacturing.

IEC 62366-3 for AI Medical Device Usability Reaches Committee Draft Stage

A proposed technical specification providing guidance on usability engineering for medical devices using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), IEC 62366-3, has reached the committee draft stage.

ISO/IEC 27017:2026 Updates Information Security Controls for Cloud Services

ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27017:2026, an updated international standard providing guidance on information security controls for cloud services.

ISO Seeks Feedback on Draft ISO 56011 for Innovation Management Competencies

ISO/DIS 56011, a draft international standard outlining the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to manage innovation effectively, is now open for feedback.

ISO Publishes New Guide on Education About Standardization Around the World

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published Education about Standardization: Perspectives and Practices (PUB100508), a new guide exploring how standards are being integrated into education systems worldwide.

ISO/IEC 9837:2026 Establishes Common Concepts for Systems Resilience

ISO/IEC 9837:2026, a new international standard on systems resilience, provides a common basis for understanding how systems can withstand disruptions, adapt to adverse conditions, and recover from failures.

2026 Deming Prize Winners Announced

The Deming Prize Committee announced the 2026 winners on October 6, recognizing two individuals for their contributions to quality management and four organizations from Japan, India, and Indonesia.