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Italy Starts Work on UNI Practice for Economic and Operational Performance Control
The Italian Organization for Standardization (UNI) is starting work on a new reference practice for management control systems, aiming to provide a structured way to monitor economic and operational performance.
Singapore Honors Partners Advancing Standards And Accreditation
The Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), Singapore Standards Council (SSC), and Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) recognized 49 partners for their contributions to national standardization and accreditation efforts.
Baoyan Chan Monastery Earns DnB ESG Registered Status
Baoyan Chan Monastery Shan Jue Meditation Center has achieved ESG Registered status from Dun & Bradstreet (D&B), marking its alignment with environmental, social, and governance principles through a structured ESG framework.
Algeria and Malta Accreditation Bodies Pass EA Peer Reviews
The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) confirmed that ALGERAC and NAB-Malta have passed peer reviews by its Multilateral Agreement Council (MAC).
India Calls for Input on ISO 24515 Committee Draft on Microplastics in Water Systems
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is inviting stakeholder comments on ISO/CD 24515, a draft international standard on managing microplastics in water supply systems, with a deadline of April 25, 2026.
Portugal Joins International Group on Certification of Personnel Competence in IECEE
The Portuguese Institute for Quality (IPQ) has joined Working Group 34 (WG 34) on certification of personnel competence within the IECEE system.
Vietnam Sets Rules for Halal Product Quality and Certification
The Government of Vietnam has issued Decree No. 127/2026/ND-CP, setting a legal framework for managing the quality of halal products and services and supporting their development.
ISO 22000 Draft Gets French Translation
A French translation of the Draft International Standard (DIS) for ISO 22000, which sets requirements for food safety management systems, has now been completed as part of the revision led by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Istanbul Airport Earns ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Certification
Istanbul Airport operator İGA has earned TS ISO 46001 certification for its water efficiency management system, following an audit conducted by the Turkish Standards Institution (TSE).
China Updates Laboratory Accreditation Rules for Medical Device Testing
China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has issued a revised version of its guidance for applying laboratory accreditation criteria in medical device testing, with CNAS-CL01-A004:2026 set to take effect on May 1, 2026.
Sekuro First Cybersecurity Firm in Australia to Achieve ISO 42001 Certification
Australian cybersecurity firm Sekuro has become the first in Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region to achieve certification to ISO/IEC 42001, a global standard for managing artificial intelligence.
April PKN News Issue Examines Governing Autonomous AI Systems
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) centers its April 2026 issue of its PKN News publication on how standards are adapting to the rapid shift toward artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can act and decide independently.Global News
Inclusive Conformity Assessment and Instant Verification Highlighted in New IAF Outlook Issue
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published the September 2025 issue of IAF Outlook,
41 WTO Countries Demand GLOBAC Changes as DAkkS Pushes to Delay ILAC Dissolution
A coalition of 41 national accreditation bodies from WTO member states -
Global Specification ISO 6254 Sets Out Framework for Transparent AI Decision-Making
A new international technical specification, ISO/IEC TS 6254:2025,
ISO 9002 Revision Reaches Working Draft Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has prepared a Working Draft (WD) and a
IFS Publishes White Paper to Support Allergen Management During Food Audits
IFS has released a new white paper that compiles official references to help
Epeaswitzerland Issues Three Digital Product Passports as Global Standards Advance
Epeaswitzerland gmbh has announced that it has issued three digital product passports under its
Made in Germany Tops Global Rankings as Most Trusted Product Label
Despite reports that the ‘Made in Germany’ label is losing ground as companies look abroad,
CEN Developing New Specification for Textile Waste Collection and Sorting
Work has started on a new European Technical Specification (TS) for the collection, processing, sorting, and storage of used textiles and textile waste.
IEC Young Professionals Programme Names New Leaders for 2025
Three new leaders have been chosen to guide the next generation of experts in the International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) Young Professionals (YP) Programme.
ISO/DIS 20001 on Food Loss and Waste Management Enters Public Inquiry
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has opened a 12-week public inquiry on the draft standard ISO/DIS 20001, focused on reducing food loss and waste across the supply chain.
Four High-Impact ISO Standards Revision Tracker: Parallel Reviews Set for 2026 Completion
Four cornerstone standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) - ISO 9001, ISO 9000, ISO 19011, and ISO 14001
