University of Luxembourg and ILNAS Introduce Certificate in Standardisation for Sustainable Development

The University of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Institute for Standardisation, Accreditation, Safety and Quality of Products and Services (ILNAS) have launched a pilot university certificate exploring how standards can help organizations achieve their sustainability goals.

ISO/IEC 17024:2026 Transition: UKAS Details Assessment Schedule and Requirements

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has published its transition arrangements for ISO/IEC 17024:2026, giving personnel certification bodies until March 31, 2029, to move to the revised standard.

ISO/UNDP 53001, Travel Risk Management and Electrical Standards Featured in October UNE Magazine

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has published the October 2026 issue of its magazine, featuring the new ISO/UNDP 53001 standard for managing organizations' contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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.

ISO/IEC 27090:2026 Published to Address Cybersecurity Threats to AI Systems

ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27090:2026 to help organizations protect artificial intelligence (AI) systems against cybersecurity threats.

IFS Introduces New Training Course for Prospective Food Safety Auditors

International Featured Standards (IFS) has announced a new online course for professionals seeking to become auditors under IFS Food, a certification standard used to assess food manufacturers' safety, quality and production processes.

TNFD Releases LEAP 2.0 with Expanded Guidance on Nature-Related Assessment

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) released version 2.0 of its LEAP assessment guidance on October 13, 2026, introducing new and expanded methods for evaluating how organizations depend on and affect nature, and the resulting business risks and opportunities.

RBA Revises VAP Standard With Changes to Supplier Audits and Corrective Actions

The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) has released version 8.1 of its Validated Assessment Program (VAP) Standard, revising procedures for supplier audits, corrective actions, and assessments of working conditions, environmental practices, and business ethics.

Legal Battle Halts Planned AS9100 Revision

A legal dispute between the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) and SAE International has placed the planned revision of the aerospace quality management standard AS9100 on indefinite hold.

ISO Considering New Committee for Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Services

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has proposed establishing a new technical committee within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to develop international standards for positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) services.

Second Edition of Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis Adds Machine Learning, Opens for Public Review

The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) has released the second edition of Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis as a draft for public review.

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.