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Seven Updated EN 12896 Standards Published for Public Transport Data Exchange
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published seven updated standards in the EN 12896 series, known as Transmodel, bringing Europe's reference model for public transport data to version 6.2.
Sweden’s First Preparedness Standard SS 22306 Enters Final Stage
The Swedish Standards Institute (SIS) is finalizing SS 22306, Sweden’s first preparedness standard for helping organizations continue operating during wartime or the threat of war.
TÜV AUSTRIA Opens New Branch in Moldova
TÜV AUSTRIA, an independent Austrian testing, inspection and certification provider, has opened a new branch in Chișinău, expanding its services in the Republic of Moldova.
JSA Opens Call for Cross-Industry Standardization Topics
The Japan Standards Association (JSA) has opened a call for topics for study groups in 2027 that will look at standardization issues affecting several industries or technical fields.
Czech Standards Agency Forms Council to Help Shape AI Testing Framework
The Czech Standards Agency (ČAS) has formed a Market and Innovation Council to involve the private sector in preparing a regulatory sandbox under the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act).
FDA Issues 2026 Food Code With New Requirements for Retail Food Safety
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued the 2026 Food Code, updating its model requirements for food safety in restaurants, retail stores and other food service operations.
CYS to Present ISO 9001:2026 at World Standards Day Event
The Cyprus Organisation for Standardisation (CYS) has adopted the new edition of ISO 9001 and announced an open World Standards Day event where it will present CYS EN ISO 9001:2026.
Uganda Moves to Adopt Seven ISO 22002:2025 Standards for Food Safety Prerequisite Programs
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has opened a public consultation on adopting seven standards from the ISO 22002:2025 series as Uganda Standards.
South Africa Issues Identical National Adoption of ISO 9001:2026
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has published SANS/ISO 9001:2026, making the new ISO 9001 edition available as a South African National Standard.
Austria Moves Sustainability Certification to New ÖNORM S 2500 With Broader ESG Focus
Austria’s new ÖNORM S 2500:2026 sustainability management standard took effect on August 1, replacing ONR 192500:2011.
ABNT Project Helps 11 Small Businesses Gain Ecolabel Certification
The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) has completed a project that helped 11 micro and small businesses obtain the ABNT Ecolabel,
Morocco Adopts ISO 9001:2026 Ahead of National Publication
The Moroccan Institute for Standardization (IMANOR) has adopted ISO 9001:2026 as the Moroccan standard NM ISO 9001:2026, which is now awaiting official publication.Global News
CSA Group to Sell Testing and Certification Business to Kiwa
Kiwa and CSA Group have agreed on a deal worth around $1.5 billion for Kiwa to acquire CSA Group’s testing, inspection and certification business, significantly expanding the Dutch company’s presence in North America.
ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026 Creates Common Framework for How Smart Cities Use Data
ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026, published in July, provides a common international framework for how smart cities can make better use of data across urban governance and services.
Global ACI Delays Launch of New MRA Mark Pending Trademark Registration
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has paused the launch of its new Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA) Mark while trademark registrations are completed across member economies.
Major Changes Coming to ISO/IEC Standard-Development Rules
ISO and IEC will put a major rewrite of ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 into effect on October 5, changing the common rules used to develop, maintain and manage international standards and other publications.
ISO 20001 Set for Publication as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
ISO 20001, the world’s first ISO management system standard dedicated to food loss and waste reduction, is scheduled for publication on September 29, 2026, marking the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.
Upcoming ISO/UNDP 53001 Sets First Management System Requirements for the SDGs
ISO/UNDP 53001, set for publication in September 2026, will provide the first management system requirements specifically for organizations seeking to manage and improve their contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
VDA Releases VDA 5.4 Draft for Fastening Measurement Tools
The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) has released VDA 5.4, Interface for measuring tools in fastening technology, as a Yellow Volume for industry feedback.
ISO/CASCO Clarifies: ISO/IEC 17025 Does Not Require Labs to Treat Accreditation Bodies as Suppliers
The maintenance group of the International Organization for Standardization’s Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO) has clarified that ISO/IEC 17025:2017 does not require laboratories to treat their accreditation bodies as external service providers subject to the standard’s supplier controls.
JFS-C Standard Version 3.2 Gains GFSI Recognition Under 2024 Benchmarking Requirements
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized JFS-C Standard Version 3.2 from the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) against its 2024 Benchmarking Requirements.
21st International Standards Olympiad Held in Korea
The 21st International Standards Olympiad brought together 105 middle-and high-school students from 11 countries in the Republic of Korea for a three-day competition and hands-on experience with international standardization.
ISO Environmental Management Committee Seeks Global Input for 2027-30 Plan
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 207 (ISO/TC 207), Environmental management, has launched a global consultation to help set its priorities for 2027-30.
