ReMade Gains European Accreditation Recognition With Accredia in Coordinating Role

The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has recognized the ReMade certification scheme within the European accreditation system, with Accredia taking the lead in coordinating accreditation for the scheme across Europe.

How Denmark Is Implementing EmpCo Rules Against Greenwashing

Denmark tightened its green marketing rules on September 27 as the EU Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (EmpCo) Directive began applying across member states.

Taiwan Announces Narrower Mandatory Adoption of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) and Ministry of Environment (MOENV) have narrowed the number of listed companies that will be required to apply the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards from about 1,970 to roughly 560.

Patrice Godonou and Digital Product Passports Committee Honored in SIS Annual Awards

The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has named Patrice Godonou its 2026 Leader of the Year and TK 639 Digital Product Passports its Committee of the Year.

INACAL September Bulletin Highlights IAAC Assembly, Fishing Weighing Controls and Blueberry Standard

The National Institute of Quality (Inacal) has published its September 2026 Calidad bulletin, led by coverage of the 35th General Assembly of the Inter-American Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC) in Lima.

CTR Among First Organizations Certified to ISO/UNDP 53001

South Korean automotive components manufacturer CTR Co., Ltd. has become one of the first organizations worldwide to achieve certification ISO/UNDP 53001:2026,

BDS Updates Terms for Buying and Using Standards

The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) has updated its general terms for providing standards and services, clarifying how purchased standards may be used and the rules protecting copyright.

TAF Seeks Comments on ISO 14001:2026 Certification Transition Rules

The Taiwan Accreditation Foundation (TAF) has opened public consultation on draft rules for moving accredited environmental management system certification to ISO 14001:2026.

EU Introduces Sustainability Rating Scheme for Data Centers

The European Commission (EC) has proposed a common EU rating scheme for data centers to make their energy and water use more transparent and encourage more sustainable integration with the electricity system.

TÜRKAK Updates Website With Improved Search and Mobile Access

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) launched its redesigned website on October 4, with a simpler structure intended to make services, technical resources and information easier to find.

Slovenian Translation of ISO 9001:2026 Now Available

The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST)  has published ISO 9001:2026 in Slovenian as SIST EN ISO 9001:2026, Quality management systems – Requirements.

Montenegro Accreditation Body Retains EA MLA Signatory Status

The Accreditation Body of Montenegro (ATCG) has retained its status as a signatory to the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) Multilateral Agreement (MLA) following a successful peer re-evaluation.

How SBTi and GHG Protocol Updates Expand Options for Corporate Emissions Accounting

Changes from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and Greenhouse Gas Protocol, two major frameworks for corporate climate targets and greenhouse-gas accounting, are expanding the options companies have for addressing and accounting for value-chain emissions.

ISO 9001:2026 Officially Launched

The sixth edition of ISO 9001, the world’s most widely used quality management system standard, has been officially launched by ISO during a virtual press conference.

Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS) Launches for Certification of Wider Range of Fibers

Global Standards has launched the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), a new certification standard for textiles made from a wider range of plant, animal, synthetic, man-made cellulosic and recycled fibers.

ISO 45001 Second Edition Clears DIS Ballot With Overwhelming Support

The draft second edition of ISO 45001 has passed its Draft International Standard (DIS) vote with only one vote against, moving the revision closer to its planned publication in the first half of 2027.

Second Edition of ISO/IEC 17065 Reaches Final Approval Phase

The second edition of ISO/IEC 17065, which sets requirements for bodies that certify products, processes and services, has moved further into the final approval process and is now at stage 50.20 of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) phase.

SMART Initiative Enters Pilot Phase in October, Testing Nine Standards

A pilot of the ISO and IEC SMART standards initiative will begin in October, testing nine selected international standards.

New Net Zero Carbon Cities Standard Project Approved as ISO 37115-2

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved a proposal for ISO 37115-2, a new standard that will set out principles and fundamentals for net zero carbon cities.

First Edition of ISO 41002 Guides Development of Facility Management Organizations

The first edition of ISO 41002 gives organizations guidance on how to develop and structure their facility management function across strategic, tactical and operational levels.

ISO/DTS 5112 Road Vehicle Cybersecurity Audit Guidance Reaches Final Approval Stage

ISO/DTS 5112, the draft Technical Specification for auditing cybersecurity management systems (CSMS) across the automotive supply chain, has reached the final approval stage.

ISO 37011 Webinars on Purpose-Driven Organizations Set for September 22 and 23

Two international webinars on ISO 37011, the draft guidance standard for purpose-driven organizations, will be held on September 22 and 23 ahead of consultation on the draft beginning September 24, 2026. 

ISO 45010 Becomes First International Standard on Menstruation and Menopause at Work

ISO has published ISO 45010, the first International Standard focused on supporting employees experiencing menstruation and menopause at work.

Digital Identity Standards Now Freely Accessible Worldwide

Key ISO and IEC digital identity standards, including the ISO/IEC 18013 and ISO/IEC 23220 series, are now freely accessible worldwide through a new sponsorship model set up by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the OpenWallet Foundation (OWF).