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UNI Launches SUITE 9001 to Connect Requirements, Evidence and Transition Tracking
UNI has launched SUITE 9001, a web application intended to support implementation and management of quality management systems under UNI EN ISO 9001:2026.
Cofrac Withdraws External Quality Assessment Directory and Points Laboratories to ANSM
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has withdrawn SH INF 19, its information document listing principal external quality assessment organizers.
PCA Recommends Revised EA Guidance for Small Interlaboratory Comparisons
The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) is recommending the revised EA-4/21 INF:2026 guidance to accredited laboratories organizing or participating in small interlaboratory comparisons.
Accredia Updates Laboratory Accreditation and Test-Reporting Documents
Accredia has outlined three laboratory-document updates with effective dates spanning November 2026 and January 2027, covering accreditation scopes, laboratory requirements and the reporting of test results.
Cofrac Targets Spring 2027 for Biobank Accreditation Scheme
The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) is targeting spring 2027 for opening its biobank accreditation scheme under NF EN ISO 20387.
RvA Publishes Eight Accreditation Specifications Across Management-System and Safety Programs
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has published eight accreditation specifications, replacing several former specific accreditation protocols and separating privacy information management into its own document.
RvA Grants First Cyber Resilience Act Accreditations
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has announced its first accreditations for certification bodies assessing products under the EU Cyber Resilience Act, Regulation (EU) 2024/2847.
DANAK Sets Accreditation Routes Under the New Construction Products Regulation
The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has issued AMF 11, explaining accreditation arrangements for assessment systems 3 and 3+ under the revised EU Construction Products Regulation, Regulation (EU) 2024/3110.
ANAB Publishes Guidance on Responsible AI Use in Conformity Assessment
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has published GD 1003, guidance on responsible artificial intelligence use by accredited conformity assessment bodies, retaining accountability with the organization using the technology.
Greece Launches €4.1 Million Tender for National Quality Portal
The Hellenic Organization for Standardization (ELOT) has launched an international tender to develop Greece's National Quality Portal, a digital platform that will bring together standardization, certification, accreditation, and metrology services.
PSQ Closes Nominations for Its Next Board of Trustees
The Philippine Society for Quality (PSQ) has closed nominations for its next Board of Trustees, following a call for members with leadership experience, a commitment to volunteer service, and a record of involvement in the quality community.
UKAS Develops Accreditation Program for ISO/UNDP 53001 Certification
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is developing an accreditation program for certification bodies working with ISO/UNDP 53001:2026, the recently published management system standard supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Global News
ISO 20252:2026 Arrives With Updated Rules for AI and Market Research
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 20252:2026, introducing updated requirements for market, opinion and social research, with a stronger focus on artificial intelligence (AI), data quality and information security.
With 99% Approval, ISO 9002 Revision Moves Toward Final Draft
The revision of ISO 9002 has moved closer to completion after its Draft International Standard (DIS) received 99% approval.
IT Governance Implementation Gets New Guidance in ISO/IEC 38501-1:2026
ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 38501-1:2026, providing guidance on implementing effective governance of information technology (IT).
ISO 37304:2026 Published, Establishing Requirements for Compliance Management Certification Bodies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published ISO 37304:2026 on October 16, establishing international requirements for bodies that audit and certify compliance management systems.
Project Performance and Risk Management More Closely Linked in ISO 21508:2026
The second edition of ISO 21508:2026 updates international guidance on measuring project progress and costs through earned value management (EVM).
KSQA Loses AS9100 Accreditation, Transfers Clients to Certification Body Involved in Previous Audit Controversy
K&S Quality Assessments (KSQA) has lost its accreditation to issue AS9100 aerospace quality management system certificates and is transferring affected clients to SCB IAPMO, another certification body previously involved in a controversy over aerospace certification audits.
ISO 22514-7:2026 Revises Methods for Assessing Measurement Process Capability
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22514-7:2026, a revised standard for evaluating whether measurement processes are capable of meeting the requirements of specific measurement tasks.
PEFC Seeks Working Group Members for Revision of Three Chain of Custody and Trademarks Standards
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has opened nominations for two working groups tasked with revising three international standards covering forest-based product traceability, certification bodies and trademark use.
IEEE Releases 2863-2026 Recommended Practice for Organizational AI Governance
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) published IEEE 2863-2026 on October 16, 2026, providing guidance for organizations on the responsible, ethical and accountable governance of artificial intelligence (AI).
IATF 16949 Audit Statistics Show Persistent Problems With Corrective Actions and Production Controls
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has published updated global statistics on the most common nonconformities identified during third-party certification audits against IATF 16949, the automotive quality management system standard.
BSI Launches GDAP for Independent Assurance of Gold Dealers
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched the Gold Dealer Assurance Programme (GDAP), allowing retail gold dealers and wholesalers worldwide to undergo independent audits against the Gold Dealer Assurance Standard (GDAS), published in August 2026.
