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How ANCA Became Pakistan’s First Accredited Defence Product Certification Body
Aero National Certification Agency (ANCA), established within Advanced Engineering Research Organization (AERO), became Pakistan’s first accredited defence product certification body under ISO/IEC 17065.
Ukraine Designates Ukrmetrteststandart as National Metrology Institute
The State Enterprise “Ukrmetrteststandart” has been designated Ukraine’s National Metrology Institute (NMI), giving it responsibility for the country’s national measurement standards and traceability to the International System of Units (SI).
FSC Publishes New Forest Management Standard for Liberia
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published a new Interim Forest Stewardship Standard (IFSS) for Liberia, setting national requirements for FSC-certified forest management from December 15, 2026.
Kun Song Completes SMETA and Anti-Terror Audit Preparation
Kun Song Agricultural Products has completed a consulting program covering the Sedex Members’ Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) and an anti-terrorism supply chain security audit.
35th IAAC General Assembly Opens in Lima With Focus on Digital Quality
The 35th General Assembly of the Inter-American Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC) has opened in Lima, bringing together representatives from more than 23 countries to discuss digital transformation, the circular economy and changing demands on quality infrastructure across the Americas.
Croatia Gives Certification Bodies Until April 2029 to Transition to ISO 14001:2026
The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) has set April 30, 2029, as the end of a three-year transition period for accredited certification bodies moving to HRN EN ISO 14001:2026.
Montenegro’s Bureau of Metrology Marks 20 Years
Montenegro’s Bureau of Metrology marked 20 years of work, highlighting the development of the country’s national measurement system and priorities for its next stage of growth.
Interim FSC Forest Stewardship Standard Published for North Macedonia
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published its first Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for North Macedonia, creating a national framework for FSC forest management certification.
EU CBAM Verification System Moves Into Operation as Verifier Registration Begins
The European Commission (EC) has published new guidance on Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) verification and accreditation as the system moves into operation.
Patient Companion Standard Sets Limits on Non-Medical Help During Hospital Visits in China
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has approved the country’s first national standard specifically for paid patient companion services,
Management Takes Dominant Role in Vietnam’s 2026 National Quality Award Scoring
Management will account for 750 of the available 1,000 points under Vietnam’s 2026 National Quality Award assessment, making it the main factor in how businesses are evaluated.
Japan Standards Association Opens 2027 Grants for University Standardization Education
The Japanese Standards Association (JSA) has opened applications for its 2027 grant program supporting standardization education and related research at universities and graduate schools in Japan.Global News
Accreditation Bodies Roll Out ISO 14001 Transition Plans
Accreditation bodies are putting the ISO 14001:2026 transition timetable into practice, with Norwegian Accreditation (NA) among the latest to publish detailed arrangements for certification bodies moving to the revised environmental management systems standard.
ISO Considers Three Tourism Proposals on Restaurant Evaluation, Tourist Guides and AI
Three tourism standardization proposals are now under consideration at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), covering restaurant evaluation, professional tourist guide services and the use of artificial intelligence with tourism destination data.
ISO 14002-3 Released as Guidance on Climate Change
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 14002-3:2026, new guidance to help organizations using ISO 14001 address climate change through their environmental management systems.
AIQI Publishes First AI Use Case for Management System Certification Decisions
The Artificial Intelligence Quality Infrastructure (AIQI) Consortium has published a new use case examining how AI could support management system certification decisions, including the risks, limitations and controls that conformity assessment bodies may need to consider.
ISO 11462-1:2026 Updates Statistical Process Control to Reduce Process Variation
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 11462-1:2026, updating guidance on statistical process control (SPC) to help organizations improve the stability and capability of their processes.
Codex Sets New Labelling Rules for Multipacks and Outer Packaging
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) has adopted new requirements for foods sold in multipacks or grouped together in one outer package, clarifying what information must appear on the packaging consumers see when buying the product.
SBTi Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 Adds New Rules for Corporate Climate Targets, Reporting and Carbon Removals
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) published Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard on June 11, introducing new requirements for how companies set climate targets, plan their transition to net zero, report progress and deal with emissions that remain.
CSA Group to Sell Testing and Certification Business to Kiwa
Kiwa and CSA Group have agreed on a deal worth around $1.5 billion for Kiwa to acquire CSA Group’s testing, inspection and certification business, significantly expanding the Dutch company’s presence in North America.
ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026 Creates Common Framework for How Smart Cities Use Data
ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026, published in July, provides a common international framework for how smart cities can make better use of data across urban governance and services.
Global ACI Delays Launch of New MRA Mark Pending Trademark Registration
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has paused the launch of its new Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA) Mark while trademark registrations are completed across member economies.
Major Changes Coming to ISO/IEC Standard-Development Rules
ISO and IEC will put a major rewrite of ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 into effect on October 5, changing the common rules used to develop, maintain and manage international standards and other publications.
