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Fositek Completes ISO 14064-1 Verification for Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Fositek Corp., a Taiwan-listed electronics components manufacturer, has completed third-party verification of its greenhouse gas inventory under ISO 14064-1:2018.
UNI’s STANDARD Magazine Returns With Coverage of Demographic Change and New ISO 9001
The September 2026 issue of STANDARD, the magazine of the Italian Standards Body (UNI),
Peru Adopts ISO 9001:2026 as National Standard
Peru has adopted ISO 9001:2026 as NTP-ISO 9001:2026,
European MOZART Project Develops CWA 18409:2026 for Grasp-Free Robotic Food Handling
CWA 18409:2026 has been published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), providing a common technical framework for grasp-free robotic systems designed to move and manipulate soft, fragile and irregular food products using deformable surfaces instead of conventional grippers.
ISBIH Glasnik 2/26 Covers Hot Topics From Household Robots to the Mostar Fair
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has published the second 2026 issue of its Glasnik newsletter, covering recent standards developments alongside the Institute’s work in Bosnia and Herzegovina and across the region.
Eighth HZN e-Glasilo of 2026 Covers Cloud Security, AI and European Standards
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has published the eighth issue of its e-Glasilo newsletter in 2026, bringing together new Croatian standards and developments from ISO, IEC, CEN and CENELEC, and ETSI.
SIST e-Sporočila Covers AI, Quantum Technologies, Digital Product Passports and EU Packaging Rules
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) has published the second 2026 issue of its e-Sporočila newsletter,
EN 18229-3 Human Oversight, Part of AI Trustworthiness Framework, Opens for Comment
A draft on human oversight is now open for comment within the five-part European EN 18229 AI trustworthiness framework.
NEN Launches Customer Panel to Shape AI Tools for Standards
The Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has launched an AI customer panel to help shape tools that make standards easier to find, understand and use while reducing the risk of incorrect answers from general-purpose AI systems.
NSAI Forms Committee to Develop Mass Engineered Timber Specification
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is forming a new technical committee to examine the development of a national specification for Mass Engineered Timber (MET) in Ireland.
Work–Life Balance Certification Scheme Opens in Italy
Italy has opened a certification scheme for organizations applying UNI/PdR 192:2026, which sets requirements for managing work–life balance and family well-being.
New Accreditation Scheme for Construction Site Supervision Firms Debuts in Singapore
The Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) has launched a new accreditation program for construction site supervision firms, using ISO/IEC 17020:2026 to assess whether firms are competent to supervise building and construction work.Global News
Major Changes Coming to ISO/IEC Standard-Development Rules
ISO and IEC will put a major rewrite of ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 into effect on October 5, changing the common rules used to develop, maintain and manage international standards and other publications.
ISO 20001 Set for Publication as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
ISO 20001, the world’s first ISO management system standard dedicated to food loss and waste reduction, is scheduled for publication on September 29, 2026, marking the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.
Upcoming ISO/UNDP 53001 Sets First Management System Requirements for the SDGs
ISO/UNDP 53001, set for publication in September 2026, will provide the first management system requirements specifically for organizations seeking to manage and improve their contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
VDA Releases VDA 5.4 Draft for Fastening Measurement Tools
The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) has released VDA 5.4, Interface for measuring tools in fastening technology, as a Yellow Volume for industry feedback.
ISO/CASCO Clarifies: ISO/IEC 17025 Does Not Require Labs to Treat Accreditation Bodies as Suppliers
The maintenance group of the International Organization for Standardization’s Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO) has clarified that ISO/IEC 17025:2017 does not require laboratories to treat their accreditation bodies as external service providers subject to the standard’s supplier controls.
JFS-C Standard Version 3.2 Gains GFSI Recognition Under 2024 Benchmarking Requirements
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized JFS-C Standard Version 3.2 from the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) against its 2024 Benchmarking Requirements.
21st International Standards Olympiad Held in Korea
The 21st International Standards Olympiad brought together 105 middle-and high-school students from 11 countries in the Republic of Korea for a three-day competition and hands-on experience with international standardization.
ISO Environmental Management Committee Seeks Global Input for 2027-30 Plan
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 207 (ISO/TC 207), Environmental management, has launched a global consultation to help set its priorities for 2027-30.
DIS Ballot for ISO 30401 Knowledge Management Revision Closes September 17
ISO 30401, the international standard for knowledge management systems, is currently at the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with voting on the proposed second edition due to close September 17, 2026.
IFS Publishes PPWR White Paper and Launches Self-Assessment as EU Rules Take Effect
International Featured Standards (IFS) has published a new PPWR white paper and launched a self-assessment tool as the first requirements of the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) took effect on August 12, 2026.
ISO 22000 Draft Approved With 98% Support, Comments Review Set for November
The revision of ISO 22000, the international standard for food safety management systems, has cleared its Draft International Standard (DIS) ballot with 98% positive votes.
