The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) will hold the 15th Meeting of Conformity Assessment Bodies (Enoac) from April 28 to 30, 2026, in Rio de Janeiro,
The Standardization Administration of China (SAC) has announced the creation of seven new national technical committees and subcommittees, expanding standardization work across sectors from agriculture to advanced technologies.
The Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ) is marking 35 years of providing accreditation that helps ensure products, services, and systems meet recognized standards across Australia, New Zealand, and international markets.
The Standard Norway (SN) is looking for an external expert to help adjust the NORSOK M-001 materials standard so it better fits today’s shorter oil and gas projects.
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has announced the results of the 14th National Competition "Standardization And Me", drawing strong participation from students and teachers across Poland.
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has released an infographic outlining its 2026 activities in standards, product safety, and inspection programs across the Kingdom.
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has granted the first accreditations under the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) to DEKRA and the British Standards Institution (BSI) for certification of high-risk AI systems in biometrics.
The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has announced updates to accreditation scopes for certification bodies in organic food production following the adoption of a new Law on Organic Production, which takes effect on June 1, 2026.
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is merging its postal services committee into its transport and logistics committee, creating a single body covering transport, logistics, and postal services.
The Japan Standards Association (JSA) established a new International Standardization Strategy Promotion Center on April 1, 2026, to support government-led priority sectors and strengthen Japan’s role in international standardization.
The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has revised China’s Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements for medical devices, introducing stricter quality management system rules that will take effect on November 1, 2026 and replace the current 2014 version.
Agraya has replaced GLOBALG.A.P. technical committees with five technical working groups (TWGs) and appointed members to each group, with up to 16 experts per group across five areas.
Renault Group has updated its Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) for IATF 16949:2016, with the new version taking effect in April 2026 and applying to all suppliers across its global operations.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the second edition of ISO 20417, replacing the 2021 version and reshaping how manufacturers provide information with medical devices by moving beyond labeling into a broader role tied to safety and usability.
ISO has released a new publication, Integrated management systems – A practical guide (IMS PG), offering organizations a clear way to combine multiple management system standards into one coherent system.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/TR 25326:2026, a new international standard that compiles case studies of green logistics to support lower-carbon operations across global supply chains.
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published PAS 1958:2026, a new guide that helps organizations understand how existing data and information standards in the built environment, including buildings and infrastructure, work together within a single framework.
The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI), a professional body for quality management, has announced the finalists for its International Quality Awards 2026,
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 19011 to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage.
The International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) has published a playbook to help regulators use shared approaches when reviewing medical devices, known as regulatory reliance.