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How the Digital Omnibus Agreement Revises AI Act Timeline and Standards Plans
How the Digital Omnibus Agreement Revises AI Act Timeline and Standards Plans
The European Union (EU) has reached a provisional agreement on the Digital Omnibus package, a planned update to the AI Act that includes
CPSC Opens Consultation on Counterfeit Safety Certification Marks
CPSC Opens Consultation on Counterfeit Safety Certification Marks
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking public comments on counterfeit certification marks used on consumer products,
BDS Honors Experts for Contributions to Standardization
BDS Honors Experts for Contributions to Standardization
The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) presented awards to five experts during its regular General Assembly on April 24 in recognition of their contributions to national and international standardization activities.
ISO 14001:2026 Now Available in Swedish
ISO 14001:2026 Now Available in Swedish
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has published the Swedish-language edition of ISO 14001:2026,
Enoac 2026 Brings Together Brazil’s Accreditation and Conformity Assessment Sector
Enoac 2026 Brings Together Brazil’s Accreditation and Conformity Assessment Sector
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) held the 15th Meeting of Conformity Assessment Bodies (Enoac 2026) in Rio de Janeiro,
TÜRKAK Revises Proficiency Testing Procedure, Issues New Subfield List
TÜRKAK Revises Proficiency Testing Procedure, Issues New Subfield List
Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has revised its P704 laboratory proficiency testing procedure and published a new L704-001 subfield list.
Greece Appoints Experts to Develop 10 Circular Economy Standards
Greece Appoints Experts to Develop 10 Circular Economy Standards
The Hellenic Organization for Standardization (ELOT) has approved the appointment of experts who will support its technical committees in developing 10 standards linked to circular economy implementation in Greece.
Canada Funds STDF Efforts to Strengthen Food Safety Systems in Developing Countries
Canada Funds STDF Efforts to Strengthen Food Safety Systems in Developing Countries
The Government of Canada is investing about 360,000 US dollars in the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) to help developing countries strengthen food safety, plant health, and animal health systems tied to international trade requirements.
Standards Reform Proposal Aims to Cut Bureaucracy in Vietnam
Standards Reform Proposal Aims to Cut Bureaucracy in Vietnam
The Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality of Viet Nam (STAMEQ) has published a draft circular that would simplify administrative procedures across Vietnam’s standards, measurement, and quality infrastructure system.
BIS Releases Manak Samachar May Edition and Standards Watch 33
BIS Releases Manak Samachar May Edition and Standards Watch 33
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the May edition of its Manak Samachar monthly newsletter and a new episode of its Standards Watch video series, covering recent developments in Indian standardization and workforce training.
Austria Reveals Five Finalists for State Prize for Business Quality 2026
Austria Reveals Five Finalists for State Prize for Business Quality 2026
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs, Energy and Tourism (BMWET) and Quality Austria have announced the five finalists shortlisted for Austria’s State Prize for Business Quality 2026, with the winner set to be revealed on June 17 in Vienna. 
France Invites Food Sector Feedback on ISO 22000 Revision
France Invites Food Sector Feedback on ISO 22000 Revision
The French Association for Standardization (AFNOR) is inviting food sector stakeholders to comment on the draft revision of ISO 22000 as part of both the international update process and the future French adoption of the standard as NF EN ISO 22000.

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ISO 9001 Revision Moves to FDIS Stage as Early Analysis Questions Scope of Changes
ISO 9001 Revision Moves to FDIS Stage as Early Analysis Questions Scope of Changes
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has confirmed that the revision of ISO 9001 has entered the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, marking the last step before publication.
DIN to Lead ISO IEC Joint Technical Committee 5 on Digital Product Passport Standards
DIN to Lead ISO IEC Joint Technical Committee 5 on Digital Product Passport Standards
Following an initiative by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE),
ANSI/TIA-942 Addendum Targets AI Data Center Cooling and High-Density Needs
ANSI/TIA-942 Addendum Targets AI Data Center Cooling and High-Density Needs
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is developing a new addendum to the ANSI/TIA-942 data center standard to address the growing demands of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
IATF Introduces Mandatory Auditor Training for Corporate Scheme Audits
IATF Introduces Mandatory Auditor Training for Corporate Scheme Audits
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved a new mandatory training module to strengthen how auditors assess organizations certified under corporate audit schemes for IATF 16949.
ISO/TS 19384 Sets First Standard for Digital Service Excellence
ISO/TS 19384 Sets First Standard for Digital Service Excellence
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO/TS 19384:2026,
FSSC Issues Five Sector-Specific Guides for Development Program Implementation
FSSC Issues Five Sector-Specific Guides for Development Program Implementation
The Foundation for Food Safety Certification (FSSC) has published five sector-specific guidance documents to support organizations using the FSSC Development Program,
ISO 14001 Fourth Edition Officially Released
ISO 14001 Fourth Edition Officially Released
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14001:2026, marking the release of the fourth edition of the world’s most widely used environmental management systems standard. 
Global ACI Introduced: IAF and ILAC Successor Presents New Identity
Global ACI Introduced: IAF and ILAC Successor Presents New Identity
A new international accreditation body, Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated, has introduced a new identity as Global ACI, including a logo and communication channels after starting operations on January 1, 2026.
ISO 17067 Revision Expands Conformity Assessment Schemes
ISO 17067 Revision Expands Conformity Assessment Schemes
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (CASCO) is revising ISO/IEC 17067 to expand its scope from product certification to a broader framework for conformity assessment schemes.
ISO Establishes Working Group on Environmental and Social Impact Data in Agrifood Systems
ISO Establishes Working Group on Environmental and Social Impact Data in Agrifood Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has set up a new working group under ISO/TC 347 to develop a standardized way to record and share data on environmental and social impacts across agrifood supply chains.
European AI Standard for Computer Vision prEN 18281 Enters Public Enquiry
European AI Standard for Computer Vision prEN 18281 Enters Public Enquiry
A European draft standard, prEN 18281, for evaluating AI systems that analyze images and video has entered public enquiry, setting out how such systems should be assessed as part of the broader framework supporting the EU AI Act.
Work Begins on IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Standard Update
Work Begins on IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Standard Update
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has begun work on updating IEC 60601-1, the core standard for the safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment.
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