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PCA Opens ISO 14001:2026 Accreditation Transition in Poland
The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has begun accepting applications from certification bodies seeking accreditation under PN-EN ISO 14001:2026-04, the revised standard for environmental management systems.
Peru Adopts ISO/UNDP 53001:2026 for Sustainable Development Goals
Peru has adopted ISO/UNDP 53001:2026 as a national standard, giving organizations a structured approach to integrating sustainability into their operations and measuring their progress.
Cofrac Requires ISO 9001:2026 Transition Plans by April 2027
France's accreditation body, Comité français d'accréditation (Cofrac), has issued transition requirements for certification bodies moving from NF EN ISO 9001:2015 to the 2026 edition.
DAkkS Details Transition Requirements and Deadlines for ISO/IEC 17024:2026
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has released transition guidance for DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024:2026, the revised standard for bodies certifying persons.
October Accredia Letter Highlights Laboratory Accreditation and ISO Transitions
Accredia has released the October edition of its Accredia Letter newsletter, featuring the 2026 National Testing Laboratories Congress as its main story.
Study Examines ISO and ESG Certification Across 520 Technology Manufacturers in Taiwan
ISO Leadership Management Consulting has completed a study examining the adoption of international standards and sustainability practices among 520 publicly listed technology manufacturers in Taiwan.
CBAM Emissions Verification Accreditation Opens for Applications in Croatia
The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) has begun accepting applications for accreditation of bodies verifying emissions data under the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
Serbia Updates Accreditation Rules and Sets Transition Deadlines for Three Standards
The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has introduced updated accreditation rules and published transition plans covering ISO 9001:2026, ISO 14001:2026 and ISO/IEC 17020:2026.
European Commission Seeks Industry Input on Standardization Skills and Training
The European Commission's High-Level Forum on European Standardisation (HLF) has launched a survey to assess how European organizations develop knowledge and skills related to standards and standardization.
Paraguay Aims to Strengthen Quality Certification to Boost International Competitiveness
Paraguay is working to strengthen its national quality certification system to improve the competitiveness of domestic products and expand access to international markets.
AFNOR Publishes SPEC 2503 Framework for Applying One Health Approach
The French Association for Standardization (AFNOR) has published AFNOR SPEC 2503, a voluntary framework helping public and private organizations integrate the One Health approach into their management practices.
Peru's Inacal to Help 24 Companies Implement Circular Economy Standard
Peru's National Institute of Quality (Inacal) will provide free technical assistance to 24 manufacturing and tourism companies to implement NTP 721.105:2023, the Peruvian standard for circular economy project management.Global News
IEC 62366-3 for AI Medical Device Usability Reaches Committee Draft Stage
A proposed technical specification providing guidance on usability engineering for medical devices using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), IEC 62366-3, has reached the committee draft stage.
ISO/IEC 27017:2026 Updates Information Security Controls for Cloud Services
ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27017:2026, an updated international standard providing guidance on information security controls for cloud services.
ISO Seeks Feedback on Draft ISO 56011 for Innovation Management Competencies
ISO/DIS 56011, a draft international standard outlining the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to manage innovation effectively, is now open for feedback.
ISO Publishes New Guide on Education About Standardization Around the World
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published Education about Standardization: Perspectives and Practices (PUB100508), a new guide exploring how standards are being integrated into education systems worldwide.
ISO/IEC 9837:2026 Establishes Common Concepts for Systems Resilience
ISO/IEC 9837:2026, a new international standard on systems resilience, provides a common basis for understanding how systems can withstand disruptions, adapt to adverse conditions, and recover from failures.
2026 Deming Prize Winners Announced
The Deming Prize Committee announced the 2026 winners on October 6, recognizing two individuals for their contributions to quality management and four organizations from Japan, India, and Indonesia.
Draft ISO/IEC 42007 Sets Framework for AI Conformity Assessment Schemes
ISO and IEC are developing ISO/IEC DIS 42007, a framework for conformity assessment schemes for artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
ISO Approves Development of Innovation Management Guidance for Startups and SMEs
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved a new project to develop innovation management guidance for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 5 Set for Launch at Connect Americas
BRCGS will launch Consumer Products Issue 5 at BRCGS Connect Americas in Nashville on October 13, 2026, introducing a revised certification standard for consumer product manufacturers. Audits against the new edition will begin on June 1, 2027.
GRI Begins Developing Sustainability Reporting Standard for Food and Beverages
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has begun developing a new Sector Standard for food and beverage companies, covering sustainability impacts across their own operations and value chains.
GGN Label Updates Sustainability Claims as EU Rules Begin to Apply
Agraya has updated the sustainability claims used with its GGN label as new European Union rules on environmental marketing began to apply on September 27.
