Swedac Launches New Accreditation Search With AI Assistant Access

Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (Swedac) has launched a new search service for its accreditation register, making it easier to find and verify accredited organizations.

How NEN 7510 Provides a Starting Point for New Cybersecurity Act Requirements

With the Dutch Cybersecurity Act (Cbw) now in force, healthcare organizations already using NEN 7510 can use their existing risk assessments, security measures as a starting point for addressing the new requirements.

Australia Plans Free Access to Selected Legally Referenced Standards

Standards Australia (SA) is preparing government-sponsored online access to selected Australian Standards referenced in federal, state and territory laws and regulations, following funding announced in Australia’s 2026-27 Budget. 

Kazakhstan Proposes First ISO Standard for Horse Meat Products

Kazakhstan has proposed developing the first international ISO standard for finished horse-meat products, using an existing regional standard as a possible basis.

Anhui Wins China’s National Standardization Knowledge Competition

The Anhui provincial team won China’s second National Standardization Knowledge Competition in Beijing on August 26, after 246,000 standards professionals took part in the nationwide preliminary round organized by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR).

Turkish Energy and Nuclear Research Agency Renews ISO 56001 Certification

The Turkish Standards Institution (TSE) has renewed the TS EN ISO 56001 Innovation Management System certificate of the Turkish Energy, Nuclear and Mineral Research Agency (TENMAK) after the agency successfully completed TSE audits.

Indonesia Opens ISO 21001 and ISO 20700 Draft Adoptions for Public Comment

Indonesia’s National Standardization Agency (BSN) has opened public comment on draft Indonesian adoptions of ISO 21001:2025 for educational organization management systems and ISO 20700:2017 for management consultancy services.

Young Professionals Invited to Help Shape India’s Future Environmental Standards

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is inviting young professionals and other experts to propose ideas for new environmental standards, guidelines and frameworks that could eventually form the basis of future Indian Standards.

Accredia Annual Report: Over 100,000 Italian Companies Have Certified Management Systems

The Italian Accreditation Body (Accredia) reports in its 2025 Annual Report that the number of companies with accredited certified management systems exceeded 100,000, up from about 75,000 in 2012.

SES Invites Entries for 2026 World Standards Day Paper Competition

The Society for Standardization Professionals (SES) is inviting entries for the 2026 World Standards Day Paper Competition, with submissions due September 30.

Blake Ashton and Srushti Lokesh Selected as Australia’s 2026 IEC Young Professionals

Standards Australia (SA) will send Blake Ashton and Srushti Lokesh to represent Australia in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Young Professionals Programme, giving both early-career specialists a role in international discussions on standards for energy and electrotechnology. 

Singapore Polytechnic Teams Win Gold and Bronze at International Standards Olympiad

Two teams from the Singapore Polytechnic (SP) School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) won Gold and Bronze at the 21st International Standards Olympiad in the Republic of Korea.

ISO 18969 Clinical Evaluation Standard Draft Advances Past Voting Stage

Voting on the Draft International Standard (DIS) for ISO 18969, Clinical evaluation of medical devices, closed on March 10, 2026, marking its progression to stage 40.60 within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

GLOBALG.A.P. Replaces Technical Committees With Five Working Groups and Names Members

Agraya has replaced GLOBALG.A.P. technical committees with five technical working groups (TWGs) and appointed members to each group, with up to 16 experts per group across five areas.

Renault Group Updates Customer Requirements for IATF 16949 Suppliers

Renault Group has updated its Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) for IATF 16949:2016, with the new version taking effect in April 2026 and applying to all suppliers across its global operations.

ISO 20417 Update Integrates Medical Device Information Into Safety Requirements

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the second edition of ISO 20417, replacing the 2021 version and reshaping how manufacturers provide information with medical devices by moving beyond labeling into a broader role tied to safety and usability.

ISO Releases Practical Guide To Integrating Multiple Management Systems

ISO has released a new publication, Integrated management systems – A practical guide (IMS PG), offering organizations a clear way to combine multiple management system standards into one coherent system.

ISO TR 25326 Gathers Global Examples Of Green Logistics In Practice

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/TR 25326:2026, a new international standard that compiles case studies of green logistics to support lower-carbon operations across global supply chains.

BYD Joins IATF As First NEV-Only Automaker And Second Asian Member

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved the addition of BYD Group as a new member of IATF AISBL,

PAS 1958 Published To Connect Built Environment Data Standards

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published PAS 1958:2026, a new guide that helps organizations understand how existing data and information standards in the built environment, including buildings and infrastructure, work together within a single framework. 

International Quality Awards 2026 Finalists Announced

The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI), a professional body for quality management, has announced the finalists for its International Quality Awards 2026,

ASC Chain Of Custody Set To Become Supply Chain Module In Major Overhaul

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), an international non-profit that sets standards for responsible seafood farming,

ISO 22000 Revision Enters Public Enquiry Stage

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has moved the revision of ISO 22000 to the public enquiry stage.

ISO 19011 Auditing Standard Enters Final Stage With Hybrid And Digital Shift

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 19011 to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage.