Japan Begins Transition of ISO 14001 Auditor Qualifications, Sets April 2029 Deadline

The Japanese Registration of Certificated Auditors (JRCA) began accepting applications on October 1, 2026, to transition environmental management system (EMS) auditor qualifications to JIS Q 14001:2026.

Taiwan Announces Narrower Mandatory Adoption of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards

Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) and Ministry of Environment (MOENV) have narrowed the number of listed companies that will be required to apply the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards from about 1,970 to roughly 560.

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,

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.

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.

Updated Green Textile Product Standard Takes Effect in China

China’s revised green product assessment standard for textiles has taken effect, introducing new criteria for product quality, environmental performance and carbon impact. 

Vietnam Plan Targets 80% Alignment With International Standards by 2035

Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) has issued a plan under Decision 3381/QĐ-BKHCN to implement the country’s National Standards Strategy for 2026–2035, setting measurable targets for international alignment, participation in global standardization and digital standards.

China Revises Accreditation Rules for IT Service and Information Security Certification Bodies

The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has revised two accreditation documents for certification bodies working with IT service management and information security management systems.

BoA Sets ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026 Transition Deadlines for Certification Bodies

Vietnam’s National Accreditation Bureau (BoA) has set its transition timetable for certification bodies moving to ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026, with assessments against both new editions beginning October 15, 2026.

JSA Opens Call for Cross-Industry Standardization Topics

The Japan Standards Association (JSA) has opened a call for topics for study groups in 2027 that will look at standardization issues affecting several industries or technical fields.

Vietnam Workshop Examines ISO 59000 Circular Economy Standards and Pilot Use

The Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality of Viet Nam (STAMEQ) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) held an international workshop on September 16 to introduce the ISO 59000 family of circular economy standards and discuss how they can be applied in Vietnam.

HKAS Sets ISO 14001:2026 Transition Deadlines for Certification Bodies

The Hong Kong Accreditation Service (HKAS) has set its transition requirements for certification bodies moving from ISO 14001:2015 to ISO 14001:2026.

AIAG Updates Guidelines for Supplier Management and Electronic Assembly

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has released updated editions of two Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) guidelines covering supplier management and electronic assembly manufacturing.

IEC 62366-3 for AI Medical Device Usability Reaches Committee Draft Stage

A proposed technical specification providing guidance on usability engineering for medical devices using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), IEC 62366-3, has reached the committee draft stage.

ISO/IEC 27017:2026 Updates Information Security Controls for Cloud Services

ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27017:2026, an updated international standard providing guidance on information security controls for cloud services.

ISO Seeks Feedback on Draft ISO 56011 for Innovation Management Competencies

ISO/DIS 56011, a draft international standard outlining the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to manage innovation effectively, is now open for feedback.

ISO Publishes New Guide on Education About Standardization Around the World

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published Education about Standardization: Perspectives and Practices (PUB100508), a new guide exploring how standards are being integrated into education systems worldwide.

ISO/IEC 9837:2026 Establishes Common Concepts for Systems Resilience

ISO/IEC 9837:2026, a new international standard on systems resilience, provides a common basis for understanding how systems can withstand disruptions, adapt to adverse conditions, and recover from failures.

2026 Deming Prize Winners Announced

The Deming Prize Committee announced the 2026 winners on October 6, recognizing two individuals for their contributions to quality management and four organizations from Japan, India, and Indonesia.

Draft ISO/IEC 42007 Sets Framework for AI Conformity Assessment Schemes

ISO and IEC are developing ISO/IEC DIS 42007, a framework for conformity assessment schemes for artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

ISO Approves Development of Innovation Management Guidance for Startups and SMEs

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved a new project to develop innovation management guidance for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 5 Set for Launch at Connect Americas

BRCGS will launch Consumer Products Issue 5 at BRCGS Connect Americas in Nashville on October 13, 2026, introducing a revised certification standard for consumer product manufacturers. Audits against the new edition will begin on June 1, 2027.

GRI Begins Developing Sustainability Reporting Standard for Food and Beverages

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has begun developing a new Sector Standard for food and beverage companies, covering sustainability impacts across their own operations and value chains.

GGN Label Updates Sustainability Claims as EU Rules Begin to Apply

Agraya has updated the sustainability claims used with its GGN label as new European Union rules on environmental marketing began to apply on September 27.