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INACAL September Bulletin Highlights IAAC Assembly, Fishing Weighing Controls and Blueberry Standard
The National Institute of Quality (Inacal) has published its September 2026 Calidad bulletin, led by coverage of the 35th General Assembly of the Inter-American Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC) in Lima.
CTR Among First Organizations Certified to ISO/UNDP 53001
South Korean automotive components manufacturer CTR Co., Ltd. has become one of the first organizations worldwide to achieve certification ISO/UNDP 53001:2026,
BDS Updates Terms for Buying and Using Standards
The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS) has updated its general terms for providing standards and services, clarifying how purchased standards may be used and the rules protecting copyright.
TAF Seeks Comments on ISO 14001:2026 Certification Transition Rules
The Taiwan Accreditation Foundation (TAF) has opened public consultation on draft rules for moving accredited environmental management system certification to ISO 14001:2026.
EU Introduces Sustainability Rating Scheme for Data Centers
The European Commission (EC) has proposed a common EU rating scheme for data centers to make their energy and water use more transparent and encourage more sustainable integration with the electricity system.
TÜRKAK Updates Website With Improved Search and Mobile Access
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) launched its redesigned website on October 4, with a simpler structure intended to make services, technical resources and information easier to find.
Slovenian Translation of ISO 9001:2026 Now Available
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) has published ISO 9001:2026 in Slovenian as SIST EN ISO 9001:2026, Quality management systems – Requirements.
Montenegro Accreditation Body Retains EA MLA Signatory Status
The Accreditation Body of Montenegro (ATCG) has retained its status as a signatory to the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) Multilateral Agreement (MLA) following a successful peer re-evaluation.
New ISS Bulletin Features ISO 9001:2026 and Interview With ISO Secretary-General
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has released a new issue of its Standardizacija bulletin, featuring an interview with ISO Secretary-General Sergio Mujica, an in-depth look at ISO 9001:2026 and Serbia’s work on the second-generation Eurocodes.
AFNOR Proposes New CEN Committee on Sustainable Film and Audiovisual Production
The French Standardization Association (AFNOR) has proposed creating a new European Committee for Standardization (CEN) technical committee for sustainable live-action film and audiovisual production.
CAF Quality Management Model Set for Major Revision
A revision of the Common Assessment Framework (CAF), Europe's quality management and self-assessment model for public sector organizations, is underway, with a new version expected in 2027.
When Are Construction Projects Truly Complete? New Peruvian Guide Sets Clear Criteria
Peru’s National Institute of Quality (Inacal) has approved GP 151:2026, a guide for assessing whether construction projects are actually complete rather than relying only on reported percentage progress.Global News
ISO Approves Blockchain-as-a-Service Standard Project
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved ISO 25904, a new standard project to establish a common technical framework and functional requirements for Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) platforms.
IATF 16949 Second Edition Expected in Mid-2027 With Five Priorities Set
IATF 16949 is expected to reach its second edition in mid-2027, with five priorities set for the revision.
GHG Protocol Aligns Scope 2 and AMI Development for Future Joint ISO Standard
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) the results of its public consultation on the update to its Scope 2 Guidance and released preliminary feedback on the development of its Actions and Market Instruments (AMI) standard.
Risk Management Guidance for AI-Powered Medical Devices: First Edition of ISO/TS 24971-2 Released
ISO has released the first edition of ISO/TS 24971-2:2026, providing guidance on applying the ISO 14971 risk management process to machine learning-enabled medical devices (MLMDs).
Revised ISO 19008 Expands Cost Coding System to Lower Carbon Energy
ISO 19008 has been revised to extend its common system for organizing and comparing cost data to lower carbon energy as well as oil and gas.
GLOBALG.A.P. Farm Assurance and Social Practice Standards Set for September Update
Agraya has announced that it will publish GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) v6.1 Smart and GLOBALG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practice (GRASP) v2.1 on September 1, 2026.
IEC 63223-2 Sets Risk-Informed Decision-Making (RIDM) Process for Power Network Assets
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published IEC 63223-2:2026, introducing a structured risk-informed decision-making (RIDM) process for managing existing assets in power networks.
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.
