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Algeria Details Deadlines for Adopting New ISO 14001 and ISO/IEC 17024 Editions
The Algerian Accreditation Body (ALGERAC) has published two transition policies setting deadlines for certification bodies to adopt the 2026 editions of ISO 14001 and ISO/IEC 17024.
Uganda Moves to Adopt Seven ISO 22002:2025 Standards for Food Safety Prerequisite Programs
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has opened a public consultation on adopting seven standards from the ISO 22002:2025 series as Uganda Standards.
South Africa Issues Identical National Adoption of ISO 9001:2026
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has published SANS/ISO 9001:2026, making the new ISO 9001 edition available as a South African National Standard.
Morocco Adopts ISO 9001:2026 Ahead of National Publication
The Moroccan Institute for Standardization (IMANOR) has adopted ISO 9001:2026 as the Moroccan standard NM ISO 9001:2026, which is now awaiting official publication.
FSC Publishes New Forest Management Standard for Liberia
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published a new Interim Forest Stewardship Standard (IFSS) for Liberia, setting national requirements for FSC-certified forest management from December 15, 2026.
Bureau Veritas Withdraws From Nigeria’s SONCAP Scheme
Bureau Veritas has withdrawn from the Standards Organisation of Nigeria Conformity Assessment Programme (SONCAP), ending its role in the scheme effective August 6.
Head of Quality Assurance Role Opens at Namibia's Standards Body
The Namibian Standards Institution (NSI) is recruiting a Head of Quality Assurance, Strategy and Projects to lead its quality management systems, accreditation programs, corporate strategy, and major organizational projects.
Albanian and Tunisian Accreditation Bodies Pass EA Peer Review, TUNAC Expands Recognition
The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has confirmed that the Albanian Directorate of Accreditation (DPA) and the Tunisian Accreditation Council (TUNAC) successfully passed recent peer evaluations,
Algeria and Malta Accreditation Bodies Pass EA Peer Reviews
The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) confirmed that ALGERAC and NAB-Malta have passed peer reviews by its Multilateral Agreement Council (MAC).
FSC Introduces Interim Forest Stewardship Standard for South Africa’s Natural Forests
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has introduced an interim standard for South Africa’s natural forests, setting clear rules for responsible forest management and certification from July 1, 2026.
Namibian Standards Institution Testing Centre Retains Accreditation Under ISO 17025
The Namibian Standards Institution (NSI) has confirmed that its Testing Centre has retained accreditation for its laboratory services following a recent assessment, reaffirming compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
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.Global News
Conformity Assessment Schemes Gain Broader Guidance Under ISO/IEC 17067:2026
The second edition of ISO/IEC 17067:2026 has been released, expanding the standard's scope beyond product certification to cover all types of conformity assessment schemes.
ISO 20252:2026 Arrives With Updated Rules for AI and Market Research
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 20252:2026, introducing updated requirements for market, opinion and social research, with a stronger focus on artificial intelligence (AI), data quality and information security.
With 99% Approval, ISO 9002 Revision Moves Toward Final Draft
The revision of ISO 9002 has moved closer to completion after its Draft International Standard (DIS) received 99% approval.
IT Governance Implementation Gets New Guidance in ISO/IEC 38501-1:2026
ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 38501-1:2026, providing guidance on implementing effective governance of information technology (IT).
ISO 37304:2026 Published, Establishing Requirements for Compliance Management Certification Bodies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published ISO 37304:2026 on October 16, establishing international requirements for bodies that audit and certify compliance management systems.
Project Performance and Risk Management More Closely Linked in ISO 21508:2026
The second edition of ISO 21508:2026 updates international guidance on measuring project progress and costs through earned value management (EVM).
KSQA Loses AS9100 Accreditation, Transfers Clients to Certification Body Involved in Previous Audit Controversy
K&S Quality Assessments (KSQA) has lost its accreditation to issue AS9100 aerospace quality management system certificates and is transferring affected clients to SCB IAPMO, another certification body previously involved in a controversy over aerospace certification audits.
ISO 22514-7:2026 Revises Methods for Assessing Measurement Process Capability
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22514-7:2026, a revised standard for evaluating whether measurement processes are capable of meeting the requirements of specific measurement tasks.
PEFC Seeks Working Group Members for Revision of Three Chain of Custody and Trademarks Standards
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has opened nominations for two working groups tasked with revising three international standards covering forest-based product traceability, certification bodies and trademark use.
IEEE Releases 2863-2026 Recommended Practice for Organizational AI Governance
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) published IEEE 2863-2026 on October 16, 2026, providing guidance for organizations on the responsible, ethical and accountable governance of artificial intelligence (AI).
IATF 16949 Audit Statistics Show Persistent Problems With Corrective Actions and Production Controls
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has published updated global statistics on the most common nonconformities identified during third-party certification audits against IATF 16949, the automotive quality management system standard.
