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ISO/UNDP 53001, Travel Risk Management and Electrical Standards Featured in October UNE Magazine
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has published the October 2026 issue of its magazine, featuring the new ISO/UNDP 53001 standard for managing organizations' contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Peru Adopts ISO/IEC 17020:2026 as National Standard for Inspection Bodies
Peru's National Institute of Quality (INACAL) has approved NTP-ISO/IEC 17020:2026, adopting the latest international standard for inspection bodies.
UKAS Invites Participation in Private Parking Accreditation Development Project
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is seeking existing and prospective certification bodies to help develop an accreditation programme for the UK government's Private Parking Code of Practice Certification Scheme.
BELAC Sets Transition Deadlines for ISO/IEC 17020:2026 and ISO 14001:2026
Belgium's national accreditation body, BELAC, has published transition plans for ISO/IEC 17020:2026 and ISO 14001:2026, setting deadlines and assessment requirements for inspection and certification bodies.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Adopts New Edition of ISO/IEC 17020
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has adopted EN ISO/IEC 17020:2026 as a national standard, published under the designation BAS EN ISO/IEC 17020:2026.
EU Agrees to Revise Organic Import Rules and Ease Certification Requirements
The EU has reached a provisional agreement to change how organic products are imported, labeled and certified.
EA Introduces Mutual Recognition for Biobank Accreditation Under EN ISO 20387
European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has introduced mutual recognition for biobank accreditation under EN ISO 20387, with six accreditation bodies becoming the first signatories.
Brazil's ABNT Publishes Revised ISO 9000 and ISO 9001 Standards
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has released the 2026 editions of ISO 9000 and ISO 9001 as Brazilian national standards, making both revised quality management standards available in Portuguese.
ENAC's European Accreditation Peer Review Ends With Positive Results
Spain's National Accreditation Body (ENAC) has completed a peer evaluation by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) with highly positive results.
New Roadmap Outlines Priorities for Sustainable Manufacturing Standards in India
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released a strategic roadmap identifying priorities for new Indian Standards to support cleaner, more resource-efficient manufacturing.
ANSI Explores Ways to Reduce Overlap in Supply Chain Standards Work
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is exploring a common approach to supply chain management standards to address overlapping work across different industries and technologies.
22 New Companies and Organizations Earn Czech Quality Marks in 2026
The Czech Republic's National Quality Program (Česká kvalita) recognized 22 companies and organizations for independently verified product and service quality.Global News
GFSI Seeks Feedback on Freshcare and SQF Programs Under 2024 Requirements
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened public consultations on Freshcare Food Safety & Quality Standard Edition 5 (2026) and SQF Code Edition 10 for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
ISO 20001:2026 Published as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 20001:2026, its first management system standard dedicated to preventing and reducing food loss and waste across the food supply chain.
ISO 14060 Net-Zero Draft Fails to Secure Approval, Returns for Revision
The draft of ISO 14060, the proposed international standard for net-zero aligned organizations, has failed to secure the approval needed to advance.
Global ACI Aligns CORSIA MRA Sub-Scope With Fourth Edition of ICAO Manual
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has updated the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) sub-scope of its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA) to align it with the latest international guidance.
ISO/UNDP 53001 Debuts as First International Management System Standard for Sustainable Development Goals
ISO and UNDP released ISO/UNDP 53001 on September 28, 2026, the world's first International Standard for managing contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
ISO Central Secretariat Explains Key Changes in ISO 9001:2026 in New Video
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a detailed video explaining the changes in ISO 9001:2026 directly from its Central Secretariat.
Journalism Trust Initiative Proposed as New ISO Workshop Agreement
A proposal has been submitted to develop the Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI) into a new ISO International Workshop Agreement (IWA), extending an existing European framework for trustworthy journalism to the international level.
Global ACI Sets Three-Year Transition Timelines for ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 9001:2026
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has set three-year transition periods for accredited certification to ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026 , ending September 30, 2029 and April 30, 2029, respectively.
China Approves World’s First Medical Device Standard for AI Brain-Computer Interfaces
China has approved YY/T 2029-2026, the world’s first medical device standard for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that use artificial intelligence (AI).
IFS Makes EU Packaging Rules Self-Assessment Tool Available After 70-Company Pilot
International Featured Standards (IFS) has made its self-assessment tool for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) available in the IFS Database after a pilot involving 70 companies.
Comment Open on ISO/DIS 20020 for Bodies Auditing and Certifying Food Loss and Waste Management Systems
Comments are open on ISO/DIS 20020, a draft standard setting requirements for bodies that audit and certify food loss and waste management systems (FLWMS).
