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World Standards Day Event in Luxembourg to Focus on ICT, Research and Education
The Luxembourg Institute for Standardization, Accreditation, Safety and Quality of Products and Services (ILNAS) and the University of Luxembourg will mark World Standards Day with an event on October 13 focused on information and communication technology (ICT), research and education.
RvA Begins Assessments Against Latest ISO/IEC 17020 Edition
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has started assessing inspection bodies against ISO/IEC 17020:2026, with the latest edition now required for all new accreditation applications submitted from September 1, 2026.
NATA Completes First Full Multi-Site Accreditation Assessment Cycle
The National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA) has completed the first full cycle of its Multi-Site Accreditation (MSA) model, which allows organizations with several locations to be assessed under one coordinated accreditation program.
India Seeks Public Comments on Draft Standard for Waste Management at Events
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is seeking public comments on a draft Indian Standard for managing solid waste generated during events and public gatherings.
Swedac Sets ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Transition Timeline Through March 2029
The Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (Swedac) has set out how inspection bodies in Sweden will move to ISO/IEC 17020:2026, with the transition ending in March 2029.
How ANCA Became Pakistan’s First Accredited Defence Product Certification Body
Aero National Certification Agency (ANCA), established within Advanced Engineering Research Organization (AERO), became Pakistan’s first accredited defence product certification body under ISO/IEC 17065.
Ukraine Designates Ukrmetrteststandart as National Metrology Institute
The State Enterprise “Ukrmetrteststandart” has been designated Ukraine’s National Metrology Institute (NMI), giving it responsibility for the country’s national measurement standards and traceability to the International System of Units (SI).
FSC Publishes New Forest Management Standard for Liberia
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published a new Interim Forest Stewardship Standard (IFSS) for Liberia, setting national requirements for FSC-certified forest management from December 15, 2026.
Kun Song Completes SMETA and Anti-Terror Audit Preparation
Kun Song Agricultural Products has completed a consulting program covering the Sedex Members’ Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) and an anti-terrorism supply chain security audit.
35th IAAC General Assembly Opens in Lima With Focus on Digital Quality
The 35th General Assembly of the Inter-American Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC) has opened in Lima, bringing together representatives from more than 23 countries to discuss digital transformation, the circular economy and changing demands on quality infrastructure across the Americas.
Croatia Gives Certification Bodies Until April 2029 to Transition to ISO 14001:2026
The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) has set April 30, 2029, as the end of a three-year transition period for accredited certification bodies moving to HRN EN ISO 14001:2026.
Montenegro’s Bureau of Metrology Marks 20 Years
Montenegro’s Bureau of Metrology marked 20 years of work, highlighting the development of the country’s national measurement system and priorities for its next stage of growth.Global News
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.
ISO Approves Blockchain-as-a-Service Standard Project
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved ISO 25904, a new standard project to establish a common technical framework and functional requirements for Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) platforms.
IATF 16949 Second Edition Expected in Mid-2027 With Five Priorities Set
IATF 16949 is expected to reach its second edition in mid-2027, with five priorities set for the revision.
GHG Protocol Aligns Scope 2 and AMI Development for Future Joint ISO Standard
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) the results of its public consultation on the update to its Scope 2 Guidance and released preliminary feedback on the development of its Actions and Market Instruments (AMI) standard.
Risk Management Guidance for AI-Powered Medical Devices: First Edition of ISO/TS 24971-2 Released
ISO has released the first edition of ISO/TS 24971-2:2026, providing guidance on applying the ISO 14971 risk management process to machine learning-enabled medical devices (MLMDs).
Revised ISO 19008 Expands Cost Coding System to Lower Carbon Energy
ISO 19008 has been revised to extend its common system for organizing and comparing cost data to lower carbon energy as well as oil and gas.
GLOBALG.A.P. Farm Assurance and Social Practice Standards Set for September Update
Agraya has announced that it will publish GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) v6.1 Smart and GLOBALG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practice (GRASP) v2.1 on September 1, 2026.
