Digital Identification and Product Passports Lecture Opens 'Standards Made Easy' Series

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) and the Croatian Engineering Association (HIS) have launched the 'Standards Made Easy' lecture series, opening with an online session on digital identification and digital product passports.

First Pilot Completed Under China's New AI Manufacturing Evaluation Framework

The first pilot evaluation under China's newly implemented Artificial Intelligence + Manufacturing (AIQ) assessment scheme has been completed,

GET-UNE 29 Launched to Develop Strategic Industrial Autonomy Standard

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) and Spain’s Ministry of Industry and Tourism (MINTUR) have launched GET-UNE 29,

Singapore Proposes ISO/IEC 42119-8 Standard for Generative AI Testing

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) have proposed ISO/IEC 42119-8, a new international standard for testing generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems. 

SIS Launches Digital Quality Seal for Standards Subscribers

The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has introduced a free digital quality seal for organizations that subscribe to SIS Abonnemang, its standards subscription service that provides access to standards and updates.

CEN, CENELEC and ETSI Start Work on Pan-European Certificate on Standardization

CEN, CENELEC and ETSI have launched a tender seeking experts to create a new Pan-European Certificate on Standardization.

USB Certification Becomes First Body Accredited by TÜRKAK for IFS and BRCGS

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has granted its first accreditation under the International Featured Standards (IFS) and BRCGS food safety programs to USB Certification, making it the first certification body accredited by TÜRKAK for the schemes.

BIS Opens Consultation on Adoption of ISO 17298 and ISO 17620 Biodiversity Standards

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has opened a public consultation on the adoption of two International Organization for Standardization (ISO) biodiversity standards as Indian Standards: ISO 17298:2025 and ISO 17620:2025.

UKAS Probes Interest in Accreditation for ISO 14019-1 Sustainability Information Verification

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is assessing demand for a new accreditation program covering the validation and verification of sustainability information under ISO 14019-1:2026.

SES Honors Standards Leaders at 2026 Annual Conference in Ottawa

The Society for Standards Professionals (SES) recognized six members of the standards community with awards during its 2026 Annual Conference, held June 2–4 in Ottawa, Canada.

Indonesia Submits List of Products Requiring Halal Certification to WTO

Indonesia has submitted to the World Trade Organization (WTO) an official list of product categories that require halal certification in the country.

NEN Revokes Safety Culture Ladder License of Cetradex Certification

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has revoked the license of Cetradex Certificatie B.V. to carry out certification activities under the Safety Culture Ladder (SCL) scheme, effective June 4, 2026.

ISO/IEC 17021-1 Confirmation Keeps Certification Rules Stable

The International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO) has confirmed continuation of the current edition of ISO/IEC 17021-1,

Revised ISO 14024 Aims to Prevent Greenwashing in Ecolabel Programs

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the third edition of ISO 14024, revising requirements for ecolabel certification programs to improve verification of environmental claims and help prevent greenwashing, 

Experts Sought for ISO TS 20008 Food Waste Measurement and Reporting Project

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has started development of ISO/AWI TS 20008,

Joint ISO and IEC Team Releases Information Model for SMART Content

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have released the first version of the IEC & ISO Information Model for SMART content,

GMP+ International Launches Feed Life Cycle Assessment Standard

The GMP+ International has launched the MI5.7 Feed Life Cycle Assessment LCA standard, introducing a harmonized method for calculating and communicating the environmental impact of feed products across the supply chain.

ISO 22367:2026 Revises Risk Management Guidance for Medical Laboratories

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22367:2026, a revised standard that provides medical laboratories with a structured approach to identifying, assessing, and controlling risks across laboratory activities and testing processes.

ISO 30134 Series KPIs Highlighted in New Data Center Energy and Water Whitepaper

A new whitepaper published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) explains how key performance indicators (KPIs) from the ISO/IEC 30134 series can be used to measure and report energy and water use in data centers.

CSQ Invites Comments on Cannabis EU GMP Certification Addendum

Cannabis Safety & Quality (CSQ) has opened a public comment period for a new EU GMP certification addendum,

FSSC 22000 Version 7 Updates Prerequisite Programs And Aligns With GFSI 2024

The Foundation FSSC has released Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 food safety management system certification scheme, introducing updated prerequisite programs (PRPs) and aligning the scheme with the 2024 Global Food Safety Initiative requirements. 

ISO Develops Carbon Credit Data Model Standard, Calls for Input

A new data model for carbon credit markets is being developed by ISO’s sustainable finance and financial services committees, with early input still open to stakeholders.

ISO 20022 Series Update Sets New Rules as Payment Systems Prepare for Implementation

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published updated and new parts in the ISO 20022 series, as major payment systems advance their implementation of the standard on closely aligned timelines.

Consultation Underway On Global Standard For AI Testing In Medical Devices

An international voting and consultation phase is underway for a new standard that sets requirements for testing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in medical devices.