ANAB Establishes Scholarship for Emerging Quality and Conformity Assessment Professionals

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has launched a new scholarship for students preparing for careers in quality, safety, accreditation, conformity assessment, laboratory sciences, credentialing and standards development.

DAkkS Shortens Accreditation Procedures for Calibration Laboratories

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) is introducing new application forms and reference scopes for calibration laboratories to shorten accreditation procedures and reduce costs and administrative work.

Vietnam Workshop Examines ISO 59000 Circular Economy Standards and Pilot Use

The Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality of Viet Nam (STAMEQ) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) held an international workshop on September 16 to introduce the ISO 59000 family of circular economy standards and discuss how they can be applied in Vietnam.

HKAS Sets ISO 14001:2026 Transition Deadlines for Certification Bodies

The Hong Kong Accreditation Service (HKAS) has set its transition requirements for certification bodies moving from ISO 14001:2015 to ISO 14001:2026.

Norway Moves to Establish National Biotechnology Standards Committee

Standard Norway and Tekna, a Norwegian professional association for scientists and technologists, are taking steps to establish a national biotechnology standards committee.

Forbici Nursery Gets Italy’s First Native Plant/Biodiversity Certification

CSQA has issued Italy’s first certification under the Native Plant/Biodiversity (Pianta Nativa/Biodiversità) standard to Forbici Agricultural Company’s Forest Plant Nursery in Desenzano del Garda.

EU Energy Efficiency Directive Sets New Energy Management, Certification and Audit Requirements

The European Union’s (EU) Energy Efficiency Directive 2023/1791 introduces new energy-management, independent certification and energy-audit requirements for companies, with key deadlines in 2026 and 2027.

BIS Launches Logo Competition for 80th Foundation Day Celebration

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and MyGov, the Government of India’s public participation platform, have launched a competition to create a commemorative BIS@80 logo for the Indian national standards body’s 80th Foundation Day celebration on January 6, 2027.

Library Standards Take Focus in BDS Compass Issue 3/2026

The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) has devoted the latest issue of BDS Compass to the standards behind library services, from identifying publications to measuring performance and preserving collections.

AI and Data Center Energy Demand Lead September PKN News

Artificial intelligence (AI) and the growing electricity demand from data centers lead the September issue of Wiadomości PKN (PKN News) from the Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN).

Korea Developing New Rules for Certifying Products and Services to Industry Group Standards

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) is preparing new assessment and oversight rules for bodies that certify products and services to standards developed by industry groups.

Fositek Completes ISO 14064-1 Verification for Greenhouse Gas Inventory

Fositek Corp., a Taiwan-listed electronics components manufacturer, has completed third-party verification of its greenhouse gas inventory under ISO 14064-1:2018.

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.

AIAG and VDA Publish Global Guide for Better Manufacturing Process Control

A new joint manual from the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) establishes a single international approach to monitoring and improving manufacturing processes.