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Pindamonhangaba Completes Second Maintenance Audit for Smart and Resilient City Certifications
Pindamonhangaba, a municipality in Brazil, has completed the second maintenance audit of its certifications issued by the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT), confirming continued certification for smart city indicators and urban resilience.
Medical Implants Lead BIS Standards Watch 32 Episode
Medical implant safety and performance are the central topic of the 32nd edition of Standards Watch by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS),
EU Court Upholds Copyright for Standards While Requiring Free Access to Check Compliance
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that access to standards cannot be restricted where they are needed to verify compliance with EU law, while confirming that harmonized European standards remain protected by copyright.
Results of EU Consultation on Standardization Regulation: Calls to Cut Delays and Simplify Processes
The results of the European Commission’s consultation on revising the European Standardization Regulation (EU) No. 1025/2012 confirm high trust in the system,
Japan Invites Bids to Strengthen Academia’s Role in Standardization
The Japanese Standards Association (JSA) has opened a call for contractors to carry out a 2026 project aimed at strengthening academia’s role in standardization.
Slovenia Opens Voucher Scheme Covering Up to 60 Percent of Certification Costs
The Slovenian Enterprise Fund (SPS) has opened a new call offering co-financing for companies seeking certification under the “V10 – Voucher for Obtaining Certifications” scheme,
Philippine Society for Quality Opens Nominations for Three Awards
The Philippine Society for Quality (PSQ), a national organization that promotes quality management practices and professional development,
Canada Introduces Level 1 Cybersecurity Certification for Defence Suppliers
The Government of Canada has introduced Level 1 of the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC),
China Targets AI, Data And Advanced Manufacturing in New National Standardization Pilot Program
The Standardization Administration of China (SAC) has opened applications for its 2026 national standardization pilot program,
CERTINALIA First in Spain Accredited for IEC 62443 Industrial Cybersecurity Certification
The Spanish National Accreditation Body (ENAC) has accredited CERTINALIA as the first entity in Spain to certify cybersecurity in industrial automation and control systems (IACS) under the UNE-EN IEC 62443 series.
Italy Starts Work on UNI Practice for Economic and Operational Performance Control
The Italian Organization for Standardization (UNI) is starting work on a new reference practice for management control systems, aiming to provide a structured way to monitor economic and operational performance.
Singapore Honors Partners Advancing Standards And Accreditation
The Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), Singapore Standards Council (SSC), and Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) recognized 49 partners for their contributions to national standardization and accreditation efforts.Global News
PEFC Opens Nominations For Forest Management Working Group Seats
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is inviting nominations for its Sustainable Forest Management Working Group, with submissions open until April 22, 2026.
"Global Standard" Opens Second Consultation On Responsible Textile Standard GRTS
Global Standard has opened a second public consultation on Draft 2 of the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS),
DIN SPEC 14027 Establishes First Comprehensive Framework for Corporate Security
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 14027,
GHG Protocol Begins Scope 3 Revision Tightening Data and Measurement Rules
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) has launched a major revision of its Scope 3 standard,
ISO 17020 Third Edition Published With Risk-Based Approach
A new edition of ISO/IEC 17020 has been published, introducing updated requirements for inspection bodies and replacing the 2012 version after a technical revision.
ISO TS 20125-1 for Eco-Design of Digital Services Released
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published ISO/IEC TS 20125-1:2026,
ISO 19650 Parts 1 and 2 on Information Management in BIM Projects Open for Consultation
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has opened a public consultation on proposed changes to ISO 19650 Parts 1 and 2,
TIA Develops First Data Center Infrastructure Quality Standard DCE 9000
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is developing DCE 9000, the first quality management system (QMS) standard specifically designed for modern data center physical infrastructure, with publication and certification planned for 2027.
ISO 18969 Clinical Evaluation Standard Draft Advances Past Voting Stage
Voting on the Draft International Standard (DIS) for ISO 18969, Clinical evaluation of medical devices, closed on March 10, 2026, marking its progression to stage 40.60 within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
GLOBALG.A.P. Replaces Technical Committees With Five Working Groups and Names Members
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 Updates Customer Requirements for IATF 16949 Suppliers
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.
