Ireland Opens Applications for IEC Young Professionals Programme 2026

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is inviting applications for Ireland’s place in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Young Professionals Programme 2026, which will take place in Hamburg this November.

Hitachi Energy Earns OpenChain ISO 5230 Certification

Hitachi Energy has achieved OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230 certification, confirming that its compliance program meets the international standard for the controlled use of externally sourced software across the organization. 

Belgrade to Host Quality and Supply Chain Conference on May 27-28 in organization of Nelt Group

Nelt Group in support of the Belgrade Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PK Belgrade) will hold a two-day conference on quality management and supply chain practices on May 27-28 in Belgrade.

SIS Highlights Five Major Changes in Revised ISO 14001

The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has published an analysis by standard expert and trainer Mikael Johansson outlining five areas organizations may need to reassess in the revised ISO 14001:2026 standard.

Proposed Standards Committee On 'Made in Europe' Criteria, Sovereignty and Resilience

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has proposed creating a new CEN and CENELEC Joint Technical Committee to define how “made in Europe” criteria should be assessed and verified,

DGQ Survey Examines Career Development in Quality Management

The German Society for Quality (DGQ) has opened a short survey examining how professionals enter and develop careers in quality management and quality assurance, as

Switzerland Launches Coby AI Tool for Standards Work

The Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) has launched Coby, a specialized artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed for professionals working with standards and regulatory requirements.

Italy Publishes National Versions of ISO/IEC 17020 and 17024 Conformity Assessment Standards

The Italian National Unification Body (UNI) has published the Italian-language national versions of recently updated ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17024, replacing the previous 2012 editions. 

EN 18120 Series Published to Support Design of Plastic Packaging for Recycling

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published the EN 18120 series, a new set of European standards that guide the design of plastic packaging for recycling.

‘Faktor Q’ Podcast Launches With Episode on Quality Culture in ISO 9001:2026

The German trade publication QZ has launched its new “Faktor Q” podcast with a first episode arguing that the upcoming ISO 9001:2026 update will make quality culture a more assessable part of quality management and leadership responsibility.

ILNAS Opens Revision of Laboratory Information Security Standard

The Luxembourg Institute of Standardisation, Accreditation, Safety, and Quality of Products and Services (ILNAS) has launched a public call for participation in the revision of the national standard ILNAS 107:2020,

France Prepares Transition to Revised ISO 17020 Standard

The French Accreditation Committee (Cofrac) is preparing accredited inspection bodies for the transition to the revised ISO/IEC 17020 standard following its publication on March 27, 2026.

ISO and IEC Form JTC 5 Committee on Digital Product Passport Standards

A new international standards committee has been created to develop standards for digital product passports (DPPs), systems designed to share key product information across the entire lifecycle and improve transparency and circular economy practices.

Third Edition of ISO 22301 Business Continuity Standard Enters Development

The next revision of ISO 22301, the international standard for business continuity management systems (BCMS), has moved into development.

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launches Website

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated has launched its new official website, providing a central online platform for the organization that became the single global body for international accreditation cooperation.

Cradle to Cradle Certified Version 5 Released With Stronger Focus On Measurable Product Requirements

The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII) has released Version 5 of the Cradle to Cradle Certified standard,

IEC 63372 Establishes Method For Measuring Carbon Footprint And Avoided Emissions In Electronics

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published IEC 63372,

IFAN Launches Podcast Highlighting Perspectives Of Standards Users

The International Federation of Standards Users (IFAN), a global organization representing the interests of standards users, has launched a podcast aimed at sharing the experiences of organizations and professionals who use standards in their work.

ISO 25859 for Thermophilic Microorganisms in Dairy Under Development

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is developing ISO 25859, a new international standard that will define how microorganisms that grow at high temperatures are counted in milk and dairy products.

ISO 14001 Final Draft Approved For Publication

The Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) of ISO 14001 has been approved, paving the way for publication in mid April.

IATF Establishes Legal Entity, Ending Ad Hoc Structure

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has established a new legal entity, IATF AISBL, marking a shift from its previous structure as an ad hoc group of automotive manufacturers and their national industry associations.

Have Your Say On Food Waste Management: ISO 20001 Survey

Harper Adams University is inviting professionals across the food chain to take part in a survey on ISO 20001, a proposed international management system standard designed to help organisations systematically reduce food loss and waste.

GOTS Version 8.0 Released With Expanded Due Diligence And Environmental Controls

Global Standard has released Version 8.0 of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS),

Global Quality Infrastructure Index 2025 Report Ranks Germany First as Certification and Accreditation Expand

The 2025 edition of the Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII) has been released, presenting updated rankings and new data on the development of national quality infrastructure systems.