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Turkish Energy and Nuclear Research Agency Renews ISO 56001 Certification
The Turkish Standards Institution (TSE) has renewed the TS EN ISO 56001 Innovation Management System certificate of the Turkish Energy, Nuclear and Mineral Research Agency (TENMAK) after the agency successfully completed TSE audits.
Indonesia Opens ISO 21001 and ISO 20700 Draft Adoptions for Public Comment
Indonesia’s National Standardization Agency (BSN) has opened public comment on draft Indonesian adoptions of ISO 21001:2025 for educational organization management systems and ISO 20700:2017 for management consultancy services.
Young Professionals Invited to Help Shape India’s Future Environmental Standards
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is inviting young professionals and other experts to propose ideas for new environmental standards, guidelines and frameworks that could eventually form the basis of future Indian Standards.
Accredia Annual Report: Over 100,000 Italian Companies Have Certified Management Systems
The Italian Accreditation Body (Accredia) reports in its 2025 Annual Report that the number of companies with accredited certified management systems exceeded 100,000, up from about 75,000 in 2012.
SES Invites Entries for 2026 World Standards Day Paper Competition
The Society for Standardization Professionals (SES) is inviting entries for the 2026 World Standards Day Paper Competition, with submissions due September 30.
Blake Ashton and Srushti Lokesh Selected as Australia’s 2026 IEC Young Professionals
Standards Australia (SA) will send Blake Ashton and Srushti Lokesh to represent Australia in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Young Professionals Programme, giving both early-career specialists a role in international discussions on standards for energy and electrotechnology.
Singapore Polytechnic Teams Win Gold and Bronze at International Standards Olympiad
Two teams from the Singapore Polytechnic (SP) School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) won Gold and Bronze at the 21st International Standards Olympiad in the Republic of Korea.
Belly Bella Becomes Armenia’s First GRASP-Assessed Farm
Belly Bella Fruit Company has become the first agricultural producer in Armenia to complete the GLOBALG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practice (GRASP), adding independent checks of worker welfare and labor practices to its existing GLOBALG.A.P. certifications.
Peru to Adopt ISO 9001:2026 With International Release
Peru will adopt ISO 9001:2026 as NTP-ISO 9001:2026, with the national standard set for publication alongside the international edition on September 16.
How Slovenian Suppliers Prove Sustainability Practices to Large Buyers
Slovenian companies supplying automotive, electrical engineering, chemical, food and retail groups are increasingly being asked by large customers to provide sustainability data.
HZN Publishes Croatian Translation of Electrical Voltage Standard EN 60038
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has published a Croatian-language translation of EN 60038:2011, which Croatia has adopted nationally as HRN EN 60038:2011. The standard sets standard voltage values for electrical supply systems and for the design of electrical equipment and systems.
Serbia’s Innovation Fund Offers MSMEs Up to RSD 3.6 Million in AI Vouchers
The Innovation Fund of the Republic of Serbia (IF) is offering eligible micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) up to RSD 3.6 million in AI vouchers to introduce or expand the use of artificial intelligence in their business.Global News
VDA Releases ISA 2027 Information Security Assessment Catalogue for TISAX
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has published ISA 2027, the next version of the Information Security Assessment (ISA) catalogue used by TISAX, an information security assessment and exchange mechanism for the automotive industry.
Global Standards Updates Flagship GOTS Standard to Version 8.1
The Global Standards (GS) has updated the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) to Version 8.1, its first revision since the major Version 8.0 release in March.
TÜV SÜD Acquires SustainCERT to Accelerate Digital Carbon Verification
Germany-based testing, inspection and certification company TÜV SÜD has acquired climate verification platform SustainCERT
ISO 30201 Adds Human Resources to the ISO Management System Family
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 30201:2026, the first international requirements standard for human resources management systems.
ISO/PAS 25171 Provides First International Auditing Guide for ISO 21001 Educational Management Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/PAS 25171:2026, the first international guidance for auditing educational organization management systems under ISO 21001:2025.
Proposal Calls for ISO Committee on Responsible Business Practices and Sustainability Reporting
An International Organization for Standardization (ISO) technical committee has been proposed to develop standards for responsible business practices and sustainability reporting.
CanadaGAP Version 11 Achieves GFSI Recognition Under 2024 Benchmark
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized CanadaGAP Food Safety Program Version 11.0 against its 2024 Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs), allowing
ISO 9001:2026 Receives Final Approval Ahead of September Publication
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved the final draft of ISO 9001:2026 with overwhelming support, clearing the way for publication of the revised quality management standard, which is expected in September 2026.
Codex Defines When 'May Contain' Allergen Labels Are Justified
New international guidance adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission aims to make 'may contain' allergen labels more consistent and trustworthy.
ISO 14025:2026 Brings First Major Update to Environmental Product Declarations in 20 Years
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14025:2026, the first major revision of the international standard for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) since 2006.
ISO/IEC 27000 Updated With Clearer Guidance for Information Security Standards
ISO and IEC have updated ISO/IEC 27000, the guide to the ISO/IEC 27000 family of information security standards.
