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Czech Republic Proposes Technical Committee On Cybersecurity And Information Security
The Czech Standardization Agency (ČAS) has announced a proposal to establish a new technical standardization committee focused on cybersecurity and information security.
Armstandard Calibration Laboratories Expand Accreditation Scope With Three New Measurement Areas
The calibration laboratories of Armstandard, Armenia’s National Body for Standardization and Metrology, have expanded their international accreditation scope under ISO/IEC 17025.
BCA First In Indonesia To Earn AI Management System Certification
PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) has become the first organization and consumer bank in Indonesia to be certified to ISO/IEC 42001 for its artificial intelligence management system (AIMS).
China National Accreditation Service Seeks Technical Experts For Laboratory And Inspection Evaluation
The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) is recruiting technical experts to support accreditation evaluations for laboratories and inspection bodies across a wide range of technical fields.
Accredia Certification And Inspection Conference To Address Developments In Conformity Assessment
The annual conference of the Certification and Inspection Department of Accredia, Italy’s national accreditation body, will take place from March 17 to 19 at the headquarters of UNI, Italy’s national standards body, in Milan.
AFNOR Report Maps Standards Landscape For Data-Driven Agrifood Systems
AFNOR Group has published a report that maps the emerging standards landscape for data-driven agricultural and agrifood systems, highlighting ongoing international standardization work and the role of French stakeholders in shaping it.
FSC Launches Interim Forest Stewardship Standard For Côte d’Ivoire
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has introduced a new Interim Forest Stewardship Standard (IFSS) for Côte d’Ivoire to set clear requirements for sustainable forest management and help protect the country’s remaining forest resources.
Bahrain Council of Representatives Pioneers ISO 42001 Certification In Legislative Governance
Bahrain’s Council of Representatives, the elected lower house of Bahrain’s National Assembly, has become the first legislative body in the world to obtain ISO/IEC 42001 certification for AI management systems.
DANAK Updates AMC 15 Guidance On Accreditation Field Visits Including EMAS
The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has published a revised edition of accreditation message AMC 15, which sets out the scope of DANAK’s field visits used to assess accredited certification bodies and verifiers.
Korea Extends Pilot Accreditation Scheme For ESG Management Systems
The Korea Accreditation Board (KAB) has extended its pilot accreditation scheme for environmental, social and governance (ESG) management systems, continuing the pilot program until October 31, 2026.
World Standards Day, Quantum Threats and Medical Device Standards Highlight ISBIH Bulletin
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has published Glasnik 4/25, the latest issue of its standards bulletin, together with a separate document containing official notices on newly adopted and withdrawn BAS standards.
ISO 21500 On Project Program And Portfolio Management Released In Serbian
Serbia has released SRPS ISO 21500, the national edition of ISO 21500:2021, making guidance on project, program and portfolio management available in Serbian.Global News
ISO Launches Interactive Dashboard with Over 1,100 Environmental Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a new interactive dashboard that brings together more than 1,100 International Standards linked to environmental data.
EcoVadis Recognizes FSSC 24000 Social Certification Scheme
EcoVadis has recognized the FSSC 24000 Social Management System Scheme as a valid certificate under the Labor and Human Rights topic, allowing certified companies to use it directly in EcoVadis sustainability assessments.
IEEE Makes Its AI Standards Available Through New Global Exchange
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) has added its portfolio of artificial intelligence standards to the new International AI Standards Exchange, a central platform created to support responsible AI development worldwide.
IVECO Group Updates Customer Requirements for IATF 16949 Suppliers
IVECO Group has updated its Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs) for organizations certified to IATF 16949, setting new expectations for how suppliers manage quality, testing, sustainability, and supply disruptions.
Public Consultation Opens on Revised FSC Chain of Custody Standards
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on the revision of its Chain of Custody standards, with comments accepted until January 25, 2026.
ISO/DIS 9001 Approved with Overwhelming Global Support, Reports SIS
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) reports that ISO member countries have approved the Draft International Standard ISO 9001:2026 with 97 percent voting in favor,
First Global Standard To Measure Pharmaceutical Impact: PAS 2090 Launched
The UK’s national standards body BSI has published the first global standard for measuring the environmental impact of medicines.
GLOBALG.A.P. Recognizes Eight Schemes in 2025 Benchmarking Round
Eight agriculture and floriculture schemes have secured recognized status as GLOBALG.A.P. benchmarked schemes for 2025, giving producers accepted ways to meet market requirements without duplicate audits.
First ISO/IEC 5259-3 Certification for AI Data Quality Management Published
AI Clearing has become the first organization to earn certification under ISO/IEC 5259-3, the new international standard for managing data quality in artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
GFSI Opens Applications and Extends Deadline for BMRs v2024
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened applications for the Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 (BMRs v2024), the criteria used to evaluate and recognise food safety certification programmes worldwide.
PEFC Opens Consultation On Revised Project Sourcing Standard
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has opened a public consultation on its revised PEFC Project Sourcing standard, which is available for feedback until December 23, 2025.
