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South Korea Extends Deadline for 2026 World Standards Day Government Awards
South Korea Extends Deadline for 2026 World Standards Day Government Awards
South Korea’s Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has extended the application deadline for the 2026 World Standards Day government awards program to May 29.
Rhum Bologne First Distillery in Guadeloupe to Earn ISO 22000 Certification
Rhum Bologne First Distillery in Guadeloupe to Earn ISO 22000 Certification
Rhum Bologne, a rum distillery in the French Caribbean territory of Guadeloupe, has received ISO 22000 certification for its food safety management system, becoming the first distillery on the island to achieve the certification.
SASO Makkah Laboratory Earns Top-Level 'My Green Lab' Certification
SASO Makkah Laboratory Earns Top-Level 'My Green Lab' Certification
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) announced that its chemical and petroleum products laboratory branch in the Makkah region earned ‘My Green Lab’ Certification, with the laboratory achieving a score of 93%.
ANSI Honors Walter Zoller With Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award
ANSI Honors Walter Zoller With Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has selected Walter Zoller, senior manager of technology standards and regulations at Rockwell Automation, as the 2026 recipient of the Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award.
ISO 14001:2026 and Autonomous Transport Lead May Issue of PKN News
ISO 14001:2026 and Autonomous Transport Lead May Issue of PKN News
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has released the May 2026 issue of PKN News, focusing on how standards are helping organizations and public systems respond to fast-changing technological and environmental challenges.
San Sebastián Becomes First Spanish City Certified for Entrepreneurial Talent
San Sebastián Becomes First Spanish City Certified for Entrepreneurial Talent
AENOR, a Spanish standards and conformity assessment organization, has certified San Sebastián as the first “City for Entrepreneurial Talent” in the country,
Dell Technologies First in Ireland to Earn ISO 56001 Certification
Dell Technologies First in Ireland to Earn ISO 56001 Certification
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) announced that Dell Technologies has become the first organization in the country to earn ISO 56001 certification for innovation management systems.
Taiwan Techg Earns RBA Silver Status for Supply Chain Responsibility Standards
Taiwan Techg Earns RBA Silver Status for Supply Chain Responsibility Standards
Taiwan Techg, part of Mitsui Mining & Smelting, has received Silver status under the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Assessment Program (VAP).
Lamborghini Recognized for Environmental, Social and Governance Practices
Lamborghini Recognized for Environmental, Social and Governance Practices
Automobili Lamborghini has received ESG Recognition from DNV, for using certified management systems to support its environmental, social, and governance commitments.
Serbian Editions of Revised ISO 17020 and ISO 17024 Released
Serbian Editions of Revised ISO 17020 and ISO 17024 Released
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has published Serbian-language editions of ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17024 following the recent release of the new third editions of both conformity assessment standards.
Sorsix Becomes First in Europe’s Public Health Sector to Earn ISO 42001 Certification
Sorsix Becomes First in Europe’s Public Health Sector to Earn ISO 42001 Certification
Sorsix has become the first organization in Europe to have governance for a live national healthcare system certified under ISO/IEC 42001, the international standard for AI management systems.
Sarajevo to Host Fourth European Halal Congress in June 2026
Sarajevo to Host Fourth European Halal Congress in June 2026
The Agency for Halal Quality Certification of Bosnia and Herzegovina will host the Fourth European Halal Congress in Sarajevo on June 9-10, 2026,

Global News

What to Expect With Revision of Benchmark Aerospace QM Standard as AS9100 Transitions to IA9100
What to Expect With Revision of Benchmark Aerospace QM Standard as AS9100 Transitions to IA9100
The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) is preparing the release of IA9100, the new quality management standard that will replace AS9100 for aviation, space, and defense.
ISO 27018 Updated to Strengthen Data Protection in Public Cloud Services
ISO 27018 Updated to Strengthen Data Protection in Public Cloud Services
The new ISO/IEC 27018:2025 is the third edition of the guideline for protecting personally identifiable information (PII) in public cloud services where providers act as data processors.
OECD Endorses GOTS, Recognizing Its Growing Social Dimension
OECD Endorses GOTS, Recognizing Its Growing Social Dimension
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has reviewed the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, 
IEC TS 60255-216-1 Standardizes Communication for Smart Grid Protection Devices
IEC TS 60255-216-1 Standardizes Communication for Smart Grid Protection Devices
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published a new standard that sets common rules for how protection devices in the power grid communicate digitally so they can work together reliably.
Addressing Biometric Fraud in Identity Documents With New ISO 20059
Addressing Biometric Fraud in Identity Documents With New ISO 20059
A new international standard, ISO/IEC 20059, has been launched to strengthen biometric systems against morphing attacks.
Global Report by Standards Australia and ISO Maps 1,122 Environmental Standards
Global Report by Standards Australia and ISO Maps 1,122 Environmental Standards
Standards Australia and the ISO have launched the first edition of the Global Environmental Data Standards Mapping report,
International Young Professionals Gather in Germany for DKE Camp on Smart Cities
International Young Professionals Gather in Germany for DKE Camp on Smart Cities
The DKE Young Professionals Camp 2025 brought together 18 young experts from 18 countries to explore how standards can foster innovation and sustainability, with smart cities as a central example.
IEEE SA Launches Interactive Platform for Popular Standards
IEEE SA Launches Interactive Platform for Popular Standards
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA), which operates under the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), has launched the Interactive Standards (IS) platform.
FSC Launches Survey on Revision of Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders
FSC Launches Survey on Revision of Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is revising its Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders and is calling for input through a public survey open until October 2, 2025.
ISO 9001 Revision: Draft International Standard Published, Public Inquiry Starts
ISO 9001 Revision: Draft International Standard Published, Public Inquiry Starts
The Draft International Standard (DIS) of ISO 9001 was published on August 27, 2025, moving the revision of the world’s most widely adopted quality management system standard into the inquiry phase.
QEC Global Becomes First Oxebridge Q001 Certification Body
QEC Global Becomes First Oxebridge Q001 Certification Body
Quality Evaluation Center (QEC Global) of Portugal has become the world’s first accredited certification body to offer Oxebridge Q001 certification services.
Global Standard Launches Consultation on New Responsible Textile Standard GRTS
Global Standard Launches Consultation on New Responsible Textile Standard GRTS
Global Standard has launched the public consultation for a new voluntary sustainability framework, the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS).
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