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Poland Adjusts Accreditation Rules for Transition to New EU Construction Products Regulation
The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has opened consultation on revised DAN-01 accreditation rules as the construction products sector transitions from the existing EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR), Regulation (EU) No 305/2011, to the new CPR, Regulation (EU) 2024/3110.
Moldova Puts Practical Food Safety Guide for Small Producers Out for Consultation
The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) of Moldova has opened a new practical hygiene guide for small food producers to public consultation.
Bureau Veritas Iberia Becomes First ENAC-Accredited ISO 37301 Certification Body
Bureau Veritas Iberia has become the first certification body accredited by the Spanish National Accreditation Body (ENAC) to certify compliance management systems under UNE-EN ISO 37301.
China Revises Accreditation Rules for IT Service and Information Security Certification Bodies
The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has revised two accreditation documents for certification bodies working with IT service management and information security management systems.
Revista UNE Puts New ISO 9001 at Center Stage With Detailed Look at 2026 Changes
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has published the September 2026 issue of Revista UNE, with ISO 9001:2026 as its main feature and a closer look at the changes organizations will need to understand.
CEN and CENELEC Announce 2026 Standards+Innovation Award Nominees
CEN and CENELEC have published the nominees for the 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards, with 26 submissions received from their members across four categories.
ISO 9001:2026 Russian-Language Version Added to Official ISO Website
The Russian-language version of ISO 9001:2026 is now available through the official website of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), expanding access to the new edition for Russian-speaking professionals.
Bureau of Standards Jamaica Announces Webinar on ISO 9001:2026 Changes and Transition
The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has announced an October 2 webinar on the new ISO 9001:2026 edition, focusing on its main changes and what organizations should expect during the transition.
Italy Publishes UNI/PdR 193:2026 for Digital Skills Certification
The Italian Standards Body (UNI) has published UNI/PdR 193:2026, setting common requirements for assessing and certifying digital skills in Italy based on the European DigComp and DigCompEdu frameworks.
BoA Sets ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026 Transition Deadlines for Certification Bodies
Vietnam’s National Accreditation Bureau (BoA) has set its transition timetable for certification bodies moving to ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026, with assessments against both new editions beginning October 15, 2026.
CEN and CENELEC Young Professionals Series Returns With Markus Beckman
CEN and CENELEC have started the 2026 edition of their Young Professionals in European Standardization interview series with Swedish sustainability specialist Markus Beckman, whose work focuses on life-cycle assessment and the reuse of construction products.
Seven Updated EN 12896 Standards Published for Public Transport Data Exchange
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published seven updated standards in the EN 12896 series, known as Transmodel, bringing Europe's reference model for public transport data to version 6.2.Global News
IATF Clarifies Complaint Handling for Certification Bodies
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has issued new guidance for certification bodies on handling vehicle manufacturer performance complaints through the IATF Complaint Management System (IATF CMS).
How SBTi and GHG Protocol Updates Expand Options for Corporate Emissions Accounting
Changes from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and Greenhouse Gas Protocol, two major frameworks for corporate climate targets and greenhouse-gas accounting, are expanding the options companies have for addressing and accounting for value-chain emissions.
ISO 9001:2026 Officially Launched
The sixth edition of ISO 9001, the world’s most widely used quality management system standard, has been officially launched by ISO during a virtual press conference.
Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS) Launches for Certification of Wider Range of Fibers
Global Standards has launched the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), a new certification standard for textiles made from a wider range of plant, animal, synthetic, man-made cellulosic and recycled fibers.
ISO 45001 Second Edition Clears DIS Ballot With Overwhelming Support
The draft second edition of ISO 45001 has passed its Draft International Standard (DIS) vote with only one vote against, moving the revision closer to its planned publication in the first half of 2027.
Second Edition of ISO/IEC 17065 Reaches Final Approval Phase
The second edition of ISO/IEC 17065, which sets requirements for bodies that certify products, processes and services, has moved further into the final approval process and is now at stage 50.20 of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) phase.
SMART Initiative Enters Pilot Phase in October, Testing Nine Standards
A pilot of the ISO and IEC SMART standards initiative will begin in October, testing nine selected international standards.
New Net Zero Carbon Cities Standard Project Approved as ISO 37115-2
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved a proposal for ISO 37115-2, a new standard that will set out principles and fundamentals for net zero carbon cities.
First Edition of ISO 41002 Guides Development of Facility Management Organizations
The first edition of ISO 41002 gives organizations guidance on how to develop and structure their facility management function across strategic, tactical and operational levels.
ISO/DTS 5112 Road Vehicle Cybersecurity Audit Guidance Reaches Final Approval Stage
ISO/DTS 5112, the draft Technical Specification for auditing cybersecurity management systems (CSMS) across the automotive supply chain, has reached the final approval stage.
ISO 37011 Webinars on Purpose-Driven Organizations Set for September 22 and 23
Two international webinars on ISO 37011, the draft guidance standard for purpose-driven organizations, will be held on September 22 and 23 ahead of consultation on the draft beginning September 24, 2026.
