CNAS Sets Deadlines for Certification Bodies to Adopt ISO 14001:2026

The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has published CNAS-EC-072:2026, setting out the requirements and deadlines for certification bodies transitioning to ISO 14001:2026.

EN 18286 Becomes First Harmonized Standard Cited Under EU AI Act

EN 18286:2026, which sets quality management system requirements for AI providers, has become the first harmonized European standard cited in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) in support of the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act.

Peru Hosts International Event on Circular Economy Standards

The National Institute of Quality (Inacal) of Peru organized an international event titled "The Role of Standardization in the Transition to a Circular Economy" in Lima.

BIS Publishes Practical Laboratory Safety Guide

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has published a new booklet, "Good Practices for Safety in Laboratory", bringing together safety recommendations for chemical, radiochemical, and microbiological laboratories.

UKAS Publishes ISO 9001:2026 Transition Arrangements

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has published its transition arrangements for ISO 9001:2026, setting out the requirements and deadlines for accredited certification bodies.

Chile Approves National Adoption of ISO 9001:2026

Chile has approved NCh-ISO 9001:2026, the identical national adoption of the new ISO 9001 edition.

Transition to ISO 14001:2026: HAA Outlines Requirements and Deadlines

The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) published instructions outlining the requirements and deadlines for accredited certification bodies transitioning to HRN EN ISO 14001:2026 on October 19, 2026.

ISO 9001:2026, Bilingual Edition of ISO 16559 and New Digital Identification Committee in HZN September Bulletin

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) published the September 2026 issue of its official bulletin, e-Glasilo, covering developments in national, European, and international standardization, including the new ISO 9001:2026. 

PKN Conference to Explore Changes in ISO 9001:2026 and Their Practical Impact

The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) will hold a conference on November 3, 2026, in Warsaw to explore the changes introduced in ISO 9001:2026 and their practical impact on organizations.

BELAC Surveys Interest in New Sustainability Accreditation Activities

The Belgian Accreditation Body (BELAC) has launched a survey to assess demand for new accreditation activities related to sustainability.

DAkkS Confirms Continued Use of ILAC and IAF Marks During Global ACI Transition

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has confirmed that accredited conformity assessment bodies can continue using the ILAC MRA and IAF MLA marks until further notice.

Australia Commits AU$4 Million to Strengthen Standards Infrastructure in Fiji

Australia has committed AU$4 million to strengthen Fiji's standards and quality infrastructure under the Fiji-Australia Vuvale Union Treaty.

Global ACI Sets Three-Year Transition Timelines for ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 9001:2026

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has set three-year transition periods for accredited certification to ISO 9001:2026 and ​​​​​​​ISO 14001:2026 , ending September 30, 2029 and April 30, 2029, respectively.

China Approves World’s First Medical Device Standard for AI Brain-Computer Interfaces

China has approved YY/T 2029-2026, the world’s first medical device standard for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that use artificial intelligence (AI).

IFS Makes EU Packaging Rules Self-Assessment Tool Available After 70-Company Pilot

International Featured Standards (IFS) has made its self-assessment tool for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) available in the IFS Database after a pilot involving 70 companies.

Comment Open on ISO/DIS 20020 for Bodies Auditing and Certifying Food Loss and Waste Management Systems

Comments are open on ISO/DIS 20020, a draft standard setting requirements for bodies that audit and certify food loss and waste management systems (FLWMS).

ISO Begins Developing IWA 52 to Harmonize Transport GHG Emission Factors

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is developing IWA 52 to harmonize how greenhouse gas (GHG) emission factors are calculated for transport.

ISO 22095-1 Chain of Custody Revision Reaches Committee Draft Stage

ISO 22095-1 has reached the Committee Draft stage, moving the revision of the general chain of custody framework into formal consultation.

IATF Clarifies Complaint Handling for Certification Bodies

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has issued new guidance for certification bodies on handling vehicle manufacturer performance complaints through the IATF Complaint Management System (IATF CMS).

How SBTi and GHG Protocol Updates Expand Options for Corporate Emissions Accounting

Changes from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and Greenhouse Gas Protocol, two major frameworks for corporate climate targets and greenhouse-gas accounting, are expanding the options companies have for addressing and accounting for value-chain emissions.

ISO 9001:2026 Officially Launched

The sixth edition of ISO 9001, the world’s most widely used quality management system standard, has been officially launched by ISO during a virtual press conference.

Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS) Launches for Certification of Wider Range of Fibers

Global Standards has launched the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), a new certification standard for textiles made from a wider range of plant, animal, synthetic, man-made cellulosic and recycled fibers.

ISO 45001 Second Edition Clears DIS Ballot With Overwhelming Support

The draft second edition of ISO 45001 has passed its Draft International Standard (DIS) vote with only one vote against, moving the revision closer to its planned publication in the first half of 2027.

Second Edition of ISO/IEC 17065 Reaches Final Approval Phase

The second edition of ISO/IEC 17065, which sets requirements for bodies that certify products, processes and services, has moved further into the final approval process and is now at stage 50.20 of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) phase.