How Denmark Is Implementing EmpCo Rules Against Greenwashing

Denmark tightened its green marketing rules on September 27 as the EU Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (EmpCo) Directive began applying across member states.

Taiwan Announces Narrower Mandatory Adoption of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) and Ministry of Environment (MOENV) have narrowed the number of listed companies that will be required to apply the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards from about 1,970 to roughly 560.

Patrice Godonou and Digital Product Passports Committee Honored in SIS Annual Awards

The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has named Patrice Godonou its 2026 Leader of the Year and TK 639 Digital Product Passports its Committee of the Year.

INACAL September Bulletin Highlights IAAC Assembly, Fishing Weighing Controls and Blueberry Standard

The National Institute of Quality (Inacal) has published its September 2026 Calidad bulletin, led by coverage of the 35th General Assembly of the Inter-American Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC) in Lima.

CTR Among First Organizations Certified to ISO/UNDP 53001

South Korean automotive components manufacturer CTR Co., Ltd. has become one of the first organizations worldwide to achieve certification ISO/UNDP 53001:2026,

BDS Updates Terms for Buying and Using Standards

The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) has updated its general terms for providing standards and services, clarifying how purchased standards may be used and the rules protecting copyright.

TAF Seeks Comments on ISO 14001:2026 Certification Transition Rules

The Taiwan Accreditation Foundation (TAF) has opened public consultation on draft rules for moving accredited environmental management system certification to ISO 14001:2026.

EU Introduces Sustainability Rating Scheme for Data Centers

The European Commission (EC) has proposed a common EU rating scheme for data centers to make their energy and water use more transparent and encourage more sustainable integration with the electricity system.

TÜRKAK Updates Website With Improved Search and Mobile Access

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) launched its redesigned website on October 4, with a simpler structure intended to make services, technical resources and information easier to find.

Slovenian Translation of ISO 9001:2026 Now Available

The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST)  has published ISO 9001:2026 in Slovenian as SIST EN ISO 9001:2026, Quality management systems – Requirements.

Montenegro Accreditation Body Retains EA MLA Signatory Status

The Accreditation Body of Montenegro (ATCG) has retained its status as a signatory to the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) Multilateral Agreement (MLA) following a successful peer re-evaluation.

New ISS Bulletin Features ISO 9001:2026 and Interview With ISO Secretary-General

The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has released a new issue of its Standardizacija bulletin, featuring an interview with ISO Secretary-General Sergio Mujica, an in-depth look at ISO 9001:2026 and Serbia’s work on the second-generation Eurocodes.

Global ACI Sets Three-Year Transition Timelines for ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 9001:2026

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has set three-year transition periods for accredited certification to ISO 9001:2026 and ​​​​​​​ISO 14001:2026 , ending September 30, 2029 and April 30, 2029, respectively.

China Approves World’s First Medical Device Standard for AI Brain-Computer Interfaces

China has approved YY/T 2029-2026, the world’s first medical device standard for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that use artificial intelligence (AI).

IFS Makes EU Packaging Rules Self-Assessment Tool Available After 70-Company Pilot

International Featured Standards (IFS) has made its self-assessment tool for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) available in the IFS Database after a pilot involving 70 companies.

Comment Open on ISO/DIS 20020 for Bodies Auditing and Certifying Food Loss and Waste Management Systems

Comments are open on ISO/DIS 20020, a draft standard setting requirements for bodies that audit and certify food loss and waste management systems (FLWMS).

ISO Begins Developing IWA 52 to Harmonize Transport GHG Emission Factors

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is developing IWA 52 to harmonize how greenhouse gas (GHG) emission factors are calculated for transport.

ISO 22095-1 Chain of Custody Revision Reaches Committee Draft Stage

ISO 22095-1 has reached the Committee Draft stage, moving the revision of the general chain of custody framework into formal consultation.

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.