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BELAC Sets Transition Deadlines for ISO/IEC 17020:2026 and ISO 14001:2026
Belgium's national accreditation body, BELAC, has published transition plans for ISO/IEC 17020:2026 and ISO 14001:2026, setting deadlines and assessment requirements for inspection and certification bodies.
New Roadmap Outlines Priorities for Sustainable Manufacturing Standards in India
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released a strategic roadmap identifying priorities for new Indian Standards to support cleaner, more resource-efficient manufacturing.
Intertek Becomes First Swedish Body Accredited for CBAM Verification
Intertek Certification AB has become Sweden's first verification body accredited under the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
NSAI Sets Out ISO 14001:2026 Transition Timeline and Audit Requirements
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has published its transition policy for organizations certified to I.S. EN ISO 14001:2015, setting out deadlines and audit arrangements for moving to the 2026 edition.
CNAS Sets Deadlines for Certification Bodies to Adopt ISO 14001:2026
The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has published CNAS-EC-072:2026, setting out the requirements and deadlines for certification bodies transitioning to ISO 14001:2026.
Peru Hosts International Event on Circular Economy Standards
The National Institute of Quality (Inacal) of Peru organized an international event titled "The Role of Standardization in the Transition to a Circular Economy" in Lima.
Transition to ISO 14001:2026: HAA Outlines Requirements and Deadlines
The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) published instructions outlining the requirements and deadlines for accredited certification bodies transitioning to HRN EN ISO 14001:2026 on October 19, 2026.
KAB Issues Transition Guidelines for Three Revised ISO Standards
The Korea Accreditation Board (KAB) has issued transition guidelines for the 2026 editions of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO/IEC 17024.
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.
China Updates Accreditation Requirements for Energy Management System Certification Bodies
The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has published CNAS-SC190:2026, a revised accreditation scheme for energy management system certification bodies.
DANAK Sets Transition Deadlines for ISO 14001:2026 and ISO/IEC 17024:2026
The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has issued two accreditation notices setting transition requirements for ISO 14001:2026 and ISO/IEC 17024:2026.
Lavazza Becomes First Italian Coffee Roaster to Earn Rainforest Alliance Regenerative Agriculture Certification
Lavazza has become the first coffee roaster in Italy to earn certification under the Rainforest Alliance Regenerative Agriculture Standard, with independent verification carried out by Italian certification body CSQA.Global News
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.
BSI Launches GDAP for Independent Assurance of Gold Dealers
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched the Gold Dealer Assurance Programme (GDAP), allowing retail gold dealers and wholesalers worldwide to undergo independent audits against the Gold Dealer Assurance Standard (GDAS), published in August 2026.
