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Turkish Energy and Nuclear Research Agency Renews ISO 56001 Certification
The Turkish Standards Institution (TSE) has renewed the TS EN ISO 56001 Innovation Management System certificate of the Turkish Energy, Nuclear and Mineral Research Agency (TENMAK) after the agency successfully completed TSE audits.
Indonesia Opens ISO 21001 and ISO 20700 Draft Adoptions for Public Comment
Indonesia’s National Standardization Agency (BSN) has opened public comment on draft Indonesian adoptions of ISO 21001:2025 for educational organization management systems and ISO 20700:2017 for management consultancy services.
Young Professionals Invited to Help Shape India’s Future Environmental Standards
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is inviting young professionals and other experts to propose ideas for new environmental standards, guidelines and frameworks that could eventually form the basis of future Indian Standards.
Accredia Annual Report: Over 100,000 Italian Companies Have Certified Management Systems
The Italian Accreditation Body (Accredia) reports in its 2025 Annual Report that the number of companies with accredited certified management systems exceeded 100,000, up from about 75,000 in 2012.
SES Invites Entries for 2026 World Standards Day Paper Competition
The Society for Standardization Professionals (SES) is inviting entries for the 2026 World Standards Day Paper Competition, with submissions due September 30.
Blake Ashton and Srushti Lokesh Selected as Australia’s 2026 IEC Young Professionals
Standards Australia (SA) will send Blake Ashton and Srushti Lokesh to represent Australia in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Young Professionals Programme, giving both early-career specialists a role in international discussions on standards for energy and electrotechnology.
Singapore Polytechnic Teams Win Gold and Bronze at International Standards Olympiad
Two teams from the Singapore Polytechnic (SP) School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) won Gold and Bronze at the 21st International Standards Olympiad in the Republic of Korea.
Belly Bella Becomes Armenia’s First GRASP-Assessed Farm
Belly Bella Fruit Company has become the first agricultural producer in Armenia to complete the GLOBALG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practice (GRASP), adding independent checks of worker welfare and labor practices to its existing GLOBALG.A.P. certifications.
Peru to Adopt ISO 9001:2026 With International Release
Peru will adopt ISO 9001:2026 as NTP-ISO 9001:2026, with the national standard set for publication alongside the international edition on September 16.
How Slovenian Suppliers Prove Sustainability Practices to Large Buyers
Slovenian companies supplying automotive, electrical engineering, chemical, food and retail groups are increasingly being asked by large customers to provide sustainability data.
HZN Publishes Croatian Translation of Electrical Voltage Standard EN 60038
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has published a Croatian-language translation of EN 60038:2011, which Croatia has adopted nationally as HRN EN 60038:2011. The standard sets standard voltage values for electrical supply systems and for the design of electrical equipment and systems.
Serbia’s Innovation Fund Offers MSMEs Up to RSD 3.6 Million in AI Vouchers
The Innovation Fund of the Republic of Serbia (IF) is offering eligible micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) up to RSD 3.6 million in AI vouchers to introduce or expand the use of artificial intelligence in their business.Global News
CEN and CENELEC Open Nominations for 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards
The 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards are now accepting nominations for individuals and projects that have contributed to standardization through research, innovation and education.
PEFC Launches Project Sourcing Certification for Construction Projects
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has launched a new Project Sourcing certification program for the construction sector.
Development Begins on ISO 59001 Circular Economy Management Standard
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has begun development of ISO 59001, a future certifiable management system standard for the circular economy.
ISO 32212 Introduces Net Zero Transition Planning Framework for Finance
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 32212:2026,
ISO 45010 Workplace Menstruation and Menopause Guidance Advances to Final Approval Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced ISO 45010, which provides guidance on menstruation and menopause in the workplace, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard - FDIS stage.
ISO Considers New Committee for Tunnel Design
A proposal to create a dedicated ISO technical committee for tunnel design is under consideration.
FSC Invites Feedback on Four Active Consultations
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is inviting feedback on four active consultations.
CQI Launches Knowledge Hub for Quality Professionals
The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) has launched a new Knowledge Hub that brings together quality information, learning resources and industry insights in one place.
July 15 Deadline Nears for GMP+ Certificates Issued by DNV Italy and LL-C
GMP+ International has warned companies GMP+ Feed certificates issued by DNV Business Assurance Italy S.R.L. or LL-C Certification Czech Republic a.s. that
ISO 9000 and ISO 19011 Revised: New Guidance for Quality and Auditing
Two cornerstone standards for quality management and auditing have been revised, with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) publishing new editions of ISO 9000 and ISO 19011.
ISO 9002 Revision Reaches Public Comment Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 9002 to the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, opening the project for wider review and feedback.
