HKAS News Issue 79 Highlights Assessor Forum 2026

The Hong Kong Accreditation Service (HKAS) has published Issue 79 of HKAS News, led by coverage of the 2026 HKAS Assessor Forum and featuring updates on accreditation, assessor training and international cooperation. 

ELOT Marks 50 Years of Standardization in Greece

The Hellenic Organization for Standardization (ELOT) marked the 50th anniversary of its establishment with a ceremony celebrating five decades of advancing standardization, quality, and reliability in Greece.

PAS 96 Food Defence Guidance Updated With July Corrigendum

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has republished PAS 96:2026 with Corrigendum No. 1, correcting errors in two sections while continuing to offer the document free of charge.

NEN Publishes Dutch ISO 14001:2026 With Practical Transition Guide

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has published the Dutch edition of ISO 14001:2026,

Kookmin University Wins Korea's 2026 Advanced Industry Standardization Competition

A team from Kookmin University has won Korea's 2026 Advanced Industry Standardization Competition after developing a proposed quality evaluation standard for a vehicle-integrated solar energy system for future mobility.

SNAS Updates Policy for National Conformity Assessment Schemes

The Slovak National Accreditation Service (SNAS) has updated Policy PL-18, introducing a new national procedure for evaluating conformity assessment schemes used only within Slovakia in non-regulated areas.

Italy Makes National Organic Brand Available Alongside EU Organic Logo

The Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry (MASAF) has finalized the rules allowing eligible organic products to display the new Italian Organic Brand alongside the European Union organic logo.

IPQ Opens SME Survey for Quality Value Study

The Portuguese Institute for Quality (IPQ), with support from Ernst & Young (EY), has opened a survey inviting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to take part in a study measuring the economic, social and environmental value of quality in businesses.

DIN SPEC 91606 Standardizes Building Life Cycle Emissions Assessment

The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 91606:2026-07, providing a common method for assessing the environmental impact of buildings throughout their entire life cycle. 

Vietnam Sets Transition Timeline for ISO/IEC 17024:2026

The National Accreditation Bureau of Vietnam (BoA) has announced the national transition to ISO/IEC 17024:2026, the updated international standard for bodies that certify the competence of individuals, replacing ISO/IEC 17024:2012.

PKN Dedicates July News Magazine to Trustworthy AI

The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has published the July 2026 edition of Wiadomości PKN (PKN News),

IFS Makes Food Packaging and Local Guidance Documents Available in German

International Featured Standards (IFS) has released German-language versions of the IFS Food Packaging Guideline and the IFS Local Guidance Document, giving food businesses and assessors additional practical resources to help apply certification requirements.

ISO 29997 Offers First International Framework for Quality Internships

ISO 29997:2025 provides the first international framework designed to help organizations deliver higher-quality internships through clearer planning, management and evaluation practices.

Experts Behind ISO 14001:2026 Explain New Focus on Climate, Biodiversity and Results

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has outlined the most important changes in ISO 14001:2026,

New ISO/IEC 15408 and 18045 Editions Update Common Criteria Framework

ISO/IEC 15408-1:2026 and ISO/IEC 18045:2026 have been published, updating the Common Criteria framework, an international system used to evaluate the security of IT products.

FDA Partially Recognizes ISO 10993-1:2025 for Medical Devices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has partially recognized ISO 10993-1:2025, the latest edition of the international standard used to assess the biological safety of medical devices.

Licensing Instead of Sales: ISO Changes How Standards Are Used

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is preparing to replace its traditional standards sales approach with a licensing model that would give users defined rights to use standards content instead of broad unrestricted access.

BRCGS Updates Food Safety, Packaging, Storage, and Broker Rules to Meet New GFSI Requirements

BRCGS has updated certification requirements for its Food Safety, Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution, and Agents and Brokers standards,

ISO 45001 Revision Signals Changes in How Companies Manage Workplace Safety

The revision of ISO 45001 is expected to push companies beyond traditional workplace safety management by placing greater emphasis on mental health, organizational resilience, safety culture, and climate-related risks.

International Olympic Committee Certified to ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Standard

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been re-certified to ISO 20121:2024 for sustainability management at the corporate events it directly organizes and finances, including IOC Sessions, conferences, Olympic Day activities, and commission meetings.

Core Industrial Safety Framework IEC 61508 Undergoes Major Revision

The IEC 61508 series, the international foundation for many industrial functional safety standards,

FSC Proposes New Rules for Certification Statements and Audit Duration

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on two draft Advice Notes that would update certification body requirements related to certification statements and minimum audit duration for Forest Management audits.

ILO Moves to Modernize International Labour Standards Reporting

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is preparing a major overhaul of how countries report on international labour standards.

ISO 9001 Revision Moves Into Formal FDIS Ballot Phase

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 9001 to the next step of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) approval process, with the project now listed at stage 50.20 following the earlier 50.00 status.