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GET-UNE 29 Launched to Develop Strategic Industrial Autonomy Standard
GET-UNE 29 Launched to Develop Strategic Industrial Autonomy Standard
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) and Spain’s Ministry of Industry and Tourism (MINTUR) have launched GET-UNE 29,
Singapore Proposes ISO/IEC 42119-8 Standard for Generative AI Testing
Singapore Proposes ISO/IEC 42119-8 Standard for Generative AI Testing
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) have proposed ISO/IEC 42119-8, a new international standard for testing generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems. 
SIS Launches Digital Quality Seal for Standards Subscribers
SIS Launches Digital Quality Seal for Standards Subscribers
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has introduced a free digital quality seal for organizations that subscribe to SIS Abonnemang, its standards subscription service that provides access to standards and updates.
CEN, CENELEC and ETSI Start Work on Pan-European Certificate on Standardization
CEN, CENELEC and ETSI Start Work on Pan-European Certificate on Standardization
CEN, CENELEC and ETSI have launched a tender seeking experts to create a new Pan-European Certificate on Standardization.
USB Certification Becomes First Body Accredited by TÜRKAK for IFS and BRCGS
USB Certification Becomes First Body Accredited by TÜRKAK for IFS and BRCGS
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has granted its first accreditation under the International Featured Standards (IFS) and BRCGS food safety programs to USB Certification, making it the first certification body accredited by TÜRKAK for the schemes.
BIS Opens Consultation on Adoption of ISO 17298 and ISO 17620 Biodiversity Standards
BIS Opens Consultation on Adoption of ISO 17298 and ISO 17620 Biodiversity Standards
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has opened a public consultation on the adoption of two International Organization for Standardization (ISO) biodiversity standards as Indian Standards: ISO 17298:2025 and ISO 17620:2025.
UKAS Probes Interest in Accreditation for ISO 14019-1 Sustainability Information Verification
UKAS Probes Interest in Accreditation for ISO 14019-1 Sustainability Information Verification
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is assessing demand for a new accreditation program covering the validation and verification of sustainability information under ISO 14019-1:2026.
SES Honors Standards Leaders at 2026 Annual Conference in Ottawa
SES Honors Standards Leaders at 2026 Annual Conference in Ottawa
The Society for Standards Professionals (SES) recognized six members of the standards community with awards during its 2026 Annual Conference, held June 2–4 in Ottawa, Canada.
Indonesia Submits List of Products Requiring Halal Certification to WTO
Indonesia Submits List of Products Requiring Halal Certification to WTO
Indonesia has submitted to the World Trade Organization (WTO) an official list of product categories that require halal certification in the country.
NEN Revokes Safety Culture Ladder License of Cetradex Certification
NEN Revokes Safety Culture Ladder License of Cetradex Certification
The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has revoked the license of Cetradex Certificatie B.V. to carry out certification activities under the Safety Culture Ladder (SCL) scheme, effective June 4, 2026.
Latest DINews Edition Focuses on Digital Sovereignty and Product Passports
Latest DINews Edition Focuses on Digital Sovereignty and Product Passports
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has released the latest edition of its DINews newsletter, highlighting digital sovereignty and digital product passports as two of the key topics shaping current standardization work.
Vietnam Measurement Institute Celebrates Digital Innovation Competition Winners
Vietnam Measurement Institute Celebrates Digital Innovation Competition Winners
The Vietnam Measurement Institute (VMI) has recognized employees and teams for developing practical digital tools aimed at improving measurement work, internal management and digital transformation across the organization.

Global News

First ISO/IEC 5259-3 Certification for AI Data Quality Management Published
First ISO/IEC 5259-3 Certification for AI Data Quality Management Published
AI Clearing has become the first organization to earn certification under ISO/IEC 5259-3, the new international standard for managing data quality in artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
GFSI Opens Applications and Extends Deadline for BMRs v2024
GFSI Opens Applications and Extends Deadline for BMRs v2024
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened applications for the Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 (BMRs v2024), the criteria used to evaluate and recognise food safety certification programmes worldwide.
PEFC Opens Consultation On Revised Project Sourcing Standard
PEFC Opens Consultation On Revised Project Sourcing Standard
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has opened a public consultation on its revised PEFC Project Sourcing standard, which is available for feedback until December 23, 2025.
Circular Design Process Aims to Transform the Global Textile and Fashion Industry
Circular Design Process Aims to Transform the Global Textile and Fashion Industry
The global textile and fashion industry is under increasing pressure to reduce waste, improve material use, and meet new expectations from regulators and consumers.
Global Payments Shift to ISO 20022 in a Move to Improve Data Quality
Global Payments Shift to ISO 20022 in a Move to Improve Data Quality
Banks worldwide have completed the shift to the ISO 20022 payments standard, following SWIFT’s cutoff of older message formats on November 22.
ISO 10993-1 Update Raises Biological Safety Expectations for Medical Devices
ISO 10993-1 Update Raises Biological Safety Expectations for Medical Devices
The new ISO 10993-1:2025 from ISO brings substantial changes to how manufacturers plan and justify the biological safety of medical devices.
IFS Publishes New Guideline to Support Wholesale and Cash & Carry Audits
IFS Publishes New Guideline to Support Wholesale and Cash & Carry Audits
IFS has released a new guideline to help companies prepare for audits under the IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry 3 Standard.
Shift to Green Coding Responds to Rising Energy and Environmental Pressure
Shift to Green Coding Responds to Rising Energy and Environmental Pressure
Green coding, the practice of designing and writing software that uses less energy, is becoming an important part of modern software development.
IATF Releases New Updates to Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949
IATF Releases New Updates to Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved Stakeholder Communiqué SC-2025-003, announcing new Sanctioned Interpretations and Frequently Asked Questions for both the Rules 6th Edition and the automotive quality standard IATF 16949.
Codex Commission’s 48th Session Confirms Updates Across Core Food Safety Standards
Codex Commission’s 48th Session Confirms Updates Across Core Food Safety Standards
The Codex Alimentarius Commission adopted major changes to international food-safety rules during its 48th session in Rome from November 10 to 14.
ISO 13485 Application Guide, TS 23485, Under Way After Standard Confirmed as Current
ISO 13485 Application Guide, TS 23485, Under Way After Standard Confirmed as Current
A new guide on how to apply ISO 13485 is moving through development shortly after the standard was reconfirmed in its 2016 version (no revision will be done), despite remaining unaligned with the Annex SL structure.
A Different Approach: China Strengthens Oversight of Certification Bodies from 2026
A Different Approach: China Strengthens Oversight of Certification Bodies from 2026
China has issued new regulations that directly target accredited certification bodies that ignore international requirements, and the new rules will take effect on January 1, 2026.
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