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IPQ Opens SME Survey for Quality Value Study
The Portuguese Institute for Quality (IPQ), with support from Ernst & Young (EY), has opened a survey inviting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to take part in a study measuring the economic, social and environmental value of quality in businesses.
DIN SPEC 91606 Standardizes Building Life Cycle Emissions Assessment
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 91606:2026-07, providing a common method for assessing the environmental impact of buildings throughout their entire life cycle.
Vietnam Sets Transition Timeline for ISO/IEC 17024:2026
The National Accreditation Bureau of Vietnam (BoA) has announced the national transition to ISO/IEC 17024:2026, the updated international standard for bodies that certify the competence of individuals, replacing ISO/IEC 17024:2012.
PKN Dedicates July News Magazine to Trustworthy AI
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has published the July 2026 edition of WiadomoĊci PKN (PKN News),
IFS Makes Food Packaging and Local Guidance Documents Available in German
International Featured Standards (IFS) has released German-language versions of the IFS Food Packaging Guideline and the IFS Local Guidance Document, giving food businesses and assessors additional practical resources to help apply certification requirements.
GFSI Food Safety Culture Paper Now Available in Three More Languages
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has published Chinese, Japanese and Spanish translations of the second edition of its food safety culture position paper, making the updated framework more accessible to businesses and food safety professionals worldwide.
Rethinking Cities in the Latest Edition of UNI's STANDARD Magazine
The Italian Standardization Body (UNI) has published the latest edition of STANDARD Magazine, centered on how cities can become more sustainable, resilient and better adapted to future social, environmental and technological challenges.
Russian Institute Launches Digital Standards Library, Schedules August 19 Presentation
The Russian Institute for Standardization (RST) has launched its Digital Standards Library, a new online service providing round-the-clock access to official national standards and related documents from the Federal Information Fund.
Inacal Publishes July Bulletin Highlighting 12 Years of Quality Work
The National Institute of Quality (INACAL) has published its July 2026 bulletin,
IPQ Marks 40 Years of Quality in July Newsletter
The Portuguese Institute for Quality (IPQ) has released its July newsletter, with the institute's 40th anniversary taking center stage.
North Macedonia Adopts ISO 14092 Climate Adaptation Standard
The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) has adopted ISO 14092, the international standard for climate change adaptation planning, as a
ATS Calls for Accreditation Council Member Nominations
The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has invited accredited conformity assessment bodies to nominate candidates for its Accreditation Council, with submissions open until August 10, 2026.Global News
Public Consultation Opens on ISO 14060, First International Standard for Net Zero Alignment
ISO 14060, the first international standard for net zero alignment, has entered public consultation.
EU Approves EN ISO 15223-1 for Medical Device and IVD Labeling
The European Commission (EC) has approved EN ISO 15223-1, the standard used for symbols on medical device and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) labeling, for use in demonstrating compliance with EU requirements for these products.
GFSI Seeks Feedback on JFSM Recognition Under Benchmarking Requirements v2024
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation on the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) application for recognition under GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
Chery Added as IATF's Third Asian Automotive Group Member
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved the addition of Chery Automobile, as a new member of IATF AISBL, making it the third Asian automotive group represented in the organization.
IFS Announces June Release of Progress Logistics Version 2
IFS will publish IFS Progress Logistics version 2 at the end of June, updating the program that helps companies prepare for IFS Logistics certification.
Third Cohort of Environmental Management Youth Leadership Group Kicks Off
The third cohort of the ISO Environmental Management (ISO/TC 207) Youth Leadership Group (YLG 3.0) has held its kick-off meeting, bringing together more than 45 participants from around 30 countries.
ISO 9606 Requirements for Welder Qualification Under Revision
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is revising ISO 9606, the international standard for qualification testing of welders performing fusion welding.
ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group Releases First AI-Focused Guidance
The ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group (APG) has published new guidance on auditing quality management systems that use artificial intelligence, marking the group's first publication dedicated specifically to AI.
ISO 10993-6 Standard for Implantation Testing Updated
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a revised edition of ISO 10993-6, expanding guidance for implantation studies used in the biological evaluation of medical devices.
All 12 Recognized Food Safety Program Owners Apply for GFSI Version 2024 Recognition
The Consumer Goods Forum's Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has confirmed that all 12 previously recognized Certification Program Owners (CPOs) have applied for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
ISO 14002-3 Climate Guidance Advances to Final Draft Stage
ISO 14002-3, a guidance standard for managing climate-related issues within ISO 14001 environmental management systems, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage.
