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SEK Enhances KravSmart Digital Standards Platform
Swedish Electrotechnical Standardization Organization (SEK) has updated its KravSmart digital standards platform with a new lifecycle view, improved search results and easier navigation.
Poland Adjusts Accreditation Rules for Transition to New EU Construction Products Regulation
The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has opened consultation on revised DAN-01 accreditation rules as the construction products sector transitions from the existing EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR), Regulation (EU) No 305/2011, to the new CPR, Regulation (EU) 2024/3110.
Moldova Puts Practical Food Safety Guide for Small Producers Out for Consultation
The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) of Moldova has opened a new practical hygiene guide for small food producers to public consultation.
Bureau Veritas Iberia Becomes First ENAC-Accredited ISO 37301 Certification Body
Bureau Veritas Iberia has become the first certification body accredited by the Spanish National Accreditation Body (ENAC) to certify compliance management systems under UNE-EN ISO 37301.
China Revises Accreditation Rules for IT Service and Information Security Certification Bodies
The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has revised two accreditation documents for certification bodies working with IT service management and information security management systems.
Revista UNE Puts New ISO 9001 at Center Stage With Detailed Look at 2026 Changes
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has published the September 2026 issue of Revista UNE, with ISO 9001:2026 as its main feature and a closer look at the changes organizations will need to understand.
CEN and CENELEC Announce 2026 Standards+Innovation Award Nominees
CEN and CENELEC have published the nominees for the 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards, with 26 submissions received from their members across four categories.
ISO 9001:2026 Russian-Language Version Added to Official ISO Website
The Russian-language version of ISO 9001:2026 is now available through the official website of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), expanding access to the new edition for Russian-speaking professionals.
Bureau of Standards Jamaica Announces Webinar on ISO 9001:2026 Changes and Transition
The Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) has announced an October 2 webinar on the new ISO 9001:2026 edition, focusing on its main changes and what organizations should expect during the transition.
Italy Publishes UNI/PdR 193:2026 for Digital Skills Certification
The Italian Standards Body (UNI) has published UNI/PdR 193:2026, setting common requirements for assessing and certifying digital skills in Italy based on the European DigComp and DigCompEdu frameworks.
BoA Sets ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026 Transition Deadlines for Certification Bodies
Vietnam’s National Accreditation Bureau (BoA) has set its transition timetable for certification bodies moving to ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026, with assessments against both new editions beginning October 15, 2026.
CEN and CENELEC Young Professionals Series Returns With Markus Beckman
CEN and CENELEC have started the 2026 edition of their Young Professionals in European Standardization interview series with Swedish sustainability specialist Markus Beckman, whose work focuses on life-cycle assessment and the reuse of construction products.Global News
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).
GFSI Opens Consultation on FSSC 22000 Version 7 Against 2024 Benchmarking Requirements
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public consultation on the recently updated FSSC 22000 Version 7 as part of its assessment against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
Accreditation Bodies Roll Out ISO 14001 Transition Plans
Accreditation bodies are putting the ISO 14001:2026 transition timetable into practice, with Norwegian Accreditation (NA) among the latest to publish detailed arrangements for certification bodies moving to the revised environmental management systems standard.
ISO Considers Three Tourism Proposals on Restaurant Evaluation, Tourist Guides and AI
Three tourism standardization proposals are now under consideration at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), covering restaurant evaluation, professional tourist guide services and the use of artificial intelligence with tourism destination data.
ISO 14002-3 Released as Guidance on Climate Change
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 14002-3:2026, new guidance to help organizations using ISO 14001 address climate change through their environmental management systems.
AIQI Publishes First AI Use Case for Management System Certification Decisions
The Artificial Intelligence Quality Infrastructure (AIQI) Consortium has published a new use case examining how AI could support management system certification decisions, including the risks, limitations and controls that conformity assessment bodies may need to consider.
ISO 11462-1:2026 Updates Statistical Process Control to Reduce Process Variation
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 11462-1:2026, updating guidance on statistical process control (SPC) to help organizations improve the stability and capability of their processes.
Codex Sets New Labelling Rules for Multipacks and Outer Packaging
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) has adopted new requirements for foods sold in multipacks or grouped together in one outer package, clarifying what information must appear on the packaging consumers see when buying the product.
