EN 18235-1 Sets Foundation for Trusted Data Sharing in Europe

CEN and CENELEC have published EN 18235-1:2026, setting out a common framework for trusted data transactions across organizations.

DAkkS Remains In International Accreditation System Even Without Direct Global ACI Membership

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) remains effectively part of the global accreditation system through the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA),

Italy Expands Workplace Safety Prevention Through Free Access To UNI Standards

The Italian Ministry of Labour and Social Policies (MLPS), the National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work (INAIL), and the Italian National Standardization Body (UNI) have signed a three-year agreement to provide free access to technical standards on workplace health and safety.

French Quality Day 2026 To Address Skills, Measurement and System Changes

France Qualité, a national association that promotes quality practices in organizations, will hold the 8th French Quality Day on June 9, 2026,

PKN To Host Digital Product Passport Conference In May 2026

The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) will host a conference on May 20, 2026 in Warsaw focused on the Digital Product Passport (DPP) and how standards support a digital and sustainable economy.

Cofrac Updates Map Of Accredited Medical Biology Laboratories In France

The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) has released an updated map showing the distribution of accredited medical biology laboratories (LBM) across France as of April 1, 2026.

Romania Adopts ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management Standard

The Romanian Standards Association (ASRO) has published SR EN ISO 14001:2026, bringing the latest version of the environmental management systems standard into national use.

North-West Tuscany Offers Grants For Certification Up To 5,000 Euros

The Chamber of Commerce of Tuscany North-West has opened a 2026 funding call with a total budget of 300,000 euros,

EU Court Upholds Copyright for Standards While Requiring Free Access to Check Compliance

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that access to standards cannot be restricted where they are needed to verify compliance with EU law, while confirming that harmonized European standards remain protected by copyright.

Results of EU Consultation on Standardization Regulation: Calls to Cut Delays and Simplify Processes

The results of the European Commission’s consultation on revising the European Standardization Regulation (EU) No. 1025/2012 confirm high trust in the system,

Slovenia Opens Voucher Scheme Covering Up to 60 Percent of Certification Costs

The Slovenian Enterprise Fund (SPS) has opened a new call offering co-financing for companies seeking certification under the “V10 – Voucher for Obtaining Certifications” scheme,

CERTINALIA First in Spain Accredited for IEC 62443 Industrial Cybersecurity Certification

The Spanish National Accreditation Body (ENAC) has accredited CERTINALIA as the first entity in Spain to certify cybersecurity in industrial automation and control systems (IACS) under the UNE-EN IEC 62443 series.

IFS Strengthens Audit Consistency With Good Audit Practices Guideline Version 2

IFS has released Good Audit Practices Guideline Version 2 to support auditors in delivering more consistent, high quality and effective audits across all IFS Standards.

TIC Council Sets Principles For Digitalization Of Assurance Services

TIC Council, the global trade association representing the independent third-party testing, inspection and certification sector,

ISO Launches ISO 14092 Climate Adaptation Planning Standard For Local Governments And Communities

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14092:2026, a new International Standard that sets clear requirements and guidance for climate change adaptation planning by local governments and communities.

ISO 9002 Revision: Second Working Draft Completed

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has completed the second Working Draft of its ISO 9002 revision, marking further progress in updating the guidance to reflect changes in ISO 9001.

FSSC 22000 Version 7 Nears Release with Major Food Safety Updates

FSSC 22000, a global food safety certification scheme developed by the Foundation FSSC, is moving toward Version 7, a major update that will reshape how food businesses manage safety, align with new global requirements, and prepare for future industry demands.

ISO 45001 Second Committee Draft Version Highlights Safety Culture and Workplace Wellbeing

The revision of ISO 45001 has advanced with the publication of the second version of the first Committee Draft, maintaining the standard at the Committee Draft stage and reflecting feedback from the first international enquiry.

ISO 23662 on Vegetarian and Vegan Foods Enters Periodic Review

ISO 23662:2021, the international standard that defines criteria for vegetarian and vegan foods, has entered its periodic review phase, giving stakeholders the opportunity to decide whether it should remain unchanged or be revised.

PEFC Circular Materials Task Force Established, Experts and Stakeholders Invited to Apply

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has established its PEFC Circular Materials Task Force and is inviting nominations for membership by March 18, 2026.

ASTM Develops WK91420 Guide for Artificial Intelligence in HR

ASTM International is developing a new guide, WK91420, to set clearer standards for artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment and hiring, aimed at reducing bias and improving fairness.

ISO 9001 Revision Advances After Review of 1,700 DIS Comments

The revision of ISO 9001 has moved into a decisive stage, with international experts completing the review of comments on the Draft International Standard (DIS) and confirming that the new edition is on track for publication in September 2026.

ISO Launches ISO 14019 Series With New Standards Supporting Validation and Verification of Sustainability Information

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the first three standards launching the ISO 14019 series,

ISO 18060 Sets Global Rules to Measure Tourism Environmental and Social Impact

ISO 18060, a newly published international standard from January 2026, sets out a global framework to help tourism organizations measure their environmental, social, human, and economic impacts in a consistent and comparable way.