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Intertek Becomes First Swedish Body Accredited for CBAM Verification
Intertek Certification AB has become Sweden's first verification body accredited under the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
TÜRKAK Begins Accepting FAMI-QS Feed Safety Accreditation Applications
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has begun accepting accreditation applications from certification bodies under FAMI-QS, an internationally recognized certification program for feed safety and quality.
220 International Standards Developed Under Chinese Coordination in 2026
China led the development of 220 international standards through the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) during the first nine months of 2026.
Denmark Sets June 2027 Deadline for ISO 9001:2026 Accreditation Applications
Certification bodies in Denmark must apply to update their accreditation to ISO 9001:2026 by June 30, 2027.
SNAS Adds CBAM Accreditation and Updates Five Guidelines and Policies
The Slovak National Accreditation Service (SNAS) began accepting applications for accreditation under the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on October 20, 2026.
France Extends Previous Audit Rules for Qualiopi Training Certification Through 2026
France will allow professional training providers already certified under Qualiopi to use the previous requirements for surveillance and renewal audits until December 31, 2026.
Spain Leads Development of ISO 20525:2026 for Sharing Tourism Data
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) and SEGITTUR, Spain's state-owned tourism innovation company, have led the development of ISO 20525:2026, a new international standard that establishes a common language for sharing digital information about tourism destinations.
Taiwan Updates Accreditation Document for Certification Bodies Operating in Multiple Countries
The Taiwan Accreditation Foundation (TAF) has updated its mandatory document for assessing certification bodies operating in multiple countries to reflect the transition from the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) to Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI).
FCC Set to End Recognizing Product Tests Conducted in China by 2028
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing to stop recognizing product testing conducted in mainland China and other economies without reciprocal testing agreements with the United States.
DIN Warns Against Departing from International Standards in EU Reform
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has warned against weakening the role of international standards in the European Commission's proposed reform of standardization rules.
NSAI Sets Out ISO 14001:2026 Transition Timeline and Audit Requirements
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has published its transition policy for organizations certified to I.S. EN ISO 14001:2015, setting out deadlines and audit arrangements for moving to the 2026 edition.
Latest Issue of SNI Valuasi Magazine Examines Disaster Resilience
The National Standardization Agency of Indonesia (BSN) has released the 43rd issue of its SNI Valuasi (Value of Indonesian National Standards) magazine, covering July to September 2026.Global News
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.
SMART Initiative Enters Pilot Phase in October, Testing Nine Standards
A pilot of the ISO and IEC SMART standards initiative will begin in October, testing nine selected international standards.
New Net Zero Carbon Cities Standard Project Approved as ISO 37115-2
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved a proposal for ISO 37115-2, a new standard that will set out principles and fundamentals for net zero carbon cities.
First Edition of ISO 41002 Guides Development of Facility Management Organizations
The first edition of ISO 41002 gives organizations guidance on how to develop and structure their facility management function across strategic, tactical and operational levels.
ISO/DTS 5112 Road Vehicle Cybersecurity Audit Guidance Reaches Final Approval Stage
ISO/DTS 5112, the draft Technical Specification for auditing cybersecurity management systems (CSMS) across the automotive supply chain, has reached the final approval stage.
