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ANSI Announces AI Register to Improve Transparency of Standards and Assurance Claims
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has announced the ANSI AI Register, a new platform designed to make artificial intelligence (AI) standards, certifications, assessments, and assurance claims easier to find, understand, and compare.
Saudi Arabia Rises to 14th Globally in Management System Certifications With 46% Growth
Saudi Arabia climbed seven places to rank 14th worldwide in management system certifications in 2025, up from 21st in 2024.
South Korea Announces 2026 National Quality Award Recipients
The Korean Standards Association (KSA) has published the list of recipients of South Korea's 2026 National Quality Awards, recognizing achievements in quality management, industrial innovation, and business performance.
BIS Seeks Stakeholder Input on Three-Part Sustainability Standards Framework
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) will hold a stakeholder consultation on November 12, 2026, to gather feedback on its proposed three-part Indian Standard series, Framework for Sustainability.
DAkkS to Accept ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Accreditation Applications from November
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) will begin accepting applications for initial accreditation and transition to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020:2026 on November 1, 2026.
Food Standards Committee Named Jamaica’s Top Standards Development Body for 2026
The Food Standards Committee has won first place in the Bureau of Standards Jamaica's (BSJ) 2026 Technical Committee of the Year Award, recognizing its contribution to developing standards that support food quality, safety and public health.
October Issue of PKN News Explores Standards for Medical Device Reuse, Batteries and Hydrogen Trains
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has published the October 2026 issue of PKN News (Wiadomości PKN), focusing on how standards support medical device reuse, battery recycling and reuse, and hydrogen-powered rail transport.
University of Luxembourg and ILNAS Introduce Certificate in Standardisation for Sustainable Development
The University of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Institute for Standardisation, Accreditation, Safety and Quality of Products and Services (ILNAS) have launched a pilot university certificate exploring how standards can help organizations achieve their sustainability goals.
ISO/IEC 17024:2026 Transition: UKAS Details Assessment Schedule and Requirements
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has published its transition arrangements for ISO/IEC 17024:2026, giving personnel certification bodies until March 31, 2029, to move to the revised standard.
ISO/UNDP 53001, Travel Risk Management and Electrical Standards Featured in October UNE Magazine
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has published the October 2026 issue of its magazine, featuring the new ISO/UNDP 53001 standard for managing organizations' contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Peru Adopts ISO/IEC 17020:2026 as National Standard for Inspection Bodies
Peru's National Institute of Quality (INACAL) has approved NTP-ISO/IEC 17020:2026, adopting the latest international standard for inspection bodies.
UKAS Invites Participation in Private Parking Accreditation Development Project
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is seeking existing and prospective certification bodies to help develop an accreditation programme for the UK government's Private Parking Code of Practice Certification Scheme.Global News
ISO 20001:2026 Published as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 20001:2026, its first management system standard dedicated to preventing and reducing food loss and waste across the food supply chain.
ISO 14060 Net-Zero Draft Fails to Secure Approval, Returns for Revision
The draft of ISO 14060, the proposed international standard for net-zero aligned organizations, has failed to secure the approval needed to advance.
Global ACI Aligns CORSIA MRA Sub-Scope With Fourth Edition of ICAO Manual
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has updated the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) sub-scope of its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA) to align it with the latest international guidance.
ISO/UNDP 53001 Debuts as First International Management System Standard for Sustainable Development Goals
ISO and UNDP released ISO/UNDP 53001 on September 28, 2026, the world's first International Standard for managing contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
ISO Central Secretariat Explains Key Changes in ISO 9001:2026 in New Video
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a detailed video explaining the changes in ISO 9001:2026 directly from its Central Secretariat.
Journalism Trust Initiative Proposed as New ISO Workshop Agreement
A proposal has been submitted to develop the Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI) into a new ISO International Workshop Agreement (IWA), extending an existing European framework for trustworthy journalism to the international level.
Global ACI Sets Three-Year Transition Timelines for ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 9001:2026
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has set three-year transition periods for accredited certification to ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026 , ending September 30, 2029 and April 30, 2029, respectively.
China Approves World’s First Medical Device Standard for AI Brain-Computer Interfaces
China has approved YY/T 2029-2026, the world’s first medical device standard for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that use artificial intelligence (AI).
IFS Makes EU Packaging Rules Self-Assessment Tool Available After 70-Company Pilot
International Featured Standards (IFS) has made its self-assessment tool for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) available in the IFS Database after a pilot involving 70 companies.
Comment Open on ISO/DIS 20020 for Bodies Auditing and Certifying Food Loss and Waste Management Systems
Comments are open on ISO/DIS 20020, a draft standard setting requirements for bodies that audit and certify food loss and waste management systems (FLWMS).
ISO Begins Developing IWA 52 to Harmonize Transport GHG Emission Factors
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is developing IWA 52 to harmonize how greenhouse gas (GHG) emission factors are calculated for transport.
