EU Agrees Common NIS2 Incident Reporting Templates Across Member States

The European Commission (EC), together with EU Member States and the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) through the NIS2 Cooperation Group, has agreed on common templates for reporting cybersecurity incidents.

European AI Logging Standard Opens for Public Comment

CEN and CENELEC have opened the draft standard prEN 18229-1 for public comment, proposing rules for how AI systems should keep records of their activities and decisions under the EU AI Act.

Luxembourg Launches National Space Standardization Commission

The Luxembourg Institute for Standardization, Accreditation, Safety and Quality of Products and Services (ILNAS) has launched a new National Standardization Commission for the space sector,

UNE Marks 40 Years of Standardization With Milestone Video

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has released a video marking its 40th anniversary,

Sweden Invites Comments on ISO 37401 Diversity Management Standard

The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) is inviting stakeholders to comment on ISO/DIS 37401, the draft version of a proposed IISO standard for diversity management.

Industry Coalition Calls for Concrete Steps in DAkkS Reform

The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) has outlined a reform agenda for the German Accreditation Body (DAkkS),

'The Nordic Region Sets the Standard' Initiative Targets Green and Digital Transition

The national standards bodies of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden have launched a joint initiative called The Nordic Region Sets the Standard to strengthen cooperation on the green and digital transition.

UKAS Begins Development of Accreditation for ISO/UNDP 53001 Sustainable Development Goals Standard

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is launching the development of accreditation for certification bodies that want to certify organizations against ISO/UNDP 53001,

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,

Call for UK Food Sector Feedback on ISO 22000 Revision

The British Standards Institution (BSI) is inviting food sector stakeholders to comment on the draft revision of ISO 22000, the international standard for food safety management systems.

UNE Presents 2026 Awards for Standardization and Innovation

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has announced the winners of its 2026 awards, recognizing contributions to innovation, technical standardization and committee leadership.

PCA Marks 25 Years at Warsaw Conference on Accreditation Challenges and Growth

The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) marked its 25th anniversary with a conference in Warsaw that highlighted the role of accreditation in supporting trade, safety and economic development while examining future challenges facing the sector.

ISO 17067 Revision Expands Conformity Assessment Schemes

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (CASCO) is revising ISO/IEC 17067 to expand its scope from product certification to a broader framework for conformity assessment schemes.

ISO Establishes Working Group on Environmental and Social Impact Data in Agrifood Systems

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has set up a new working group under ISO/TC 347 to develop a standardized way to record and share data on environmental and social impacts across agrifood supply chains.

European AI Standard for Computer Vision prEN 18281 Enters Public Enquiry

A European draft standard, prEN 18281, for evaluating AI systems that analyze images and video has entered public enquiry, setting out how such systems should be assessed as part of the broader framework supporting the EU AI Act.

Work Begins on IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Standard Update

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has begun work on updating IEC 60601-1, the core standard for the safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment.

ISSB Proposes Updates to Three SASB Standards, Refining Sustainability Reporting in Agriculture, Food and Power

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has issued a consultation on proposed amendments to three Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards to support alignment with IFRS S1 and IFRS S2,

FSC Proposes New Approach To Intact Forest Landscapes Protection

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched two public consultations on draft Advice Notes to strengthen how Intact Forest Landscapes (IFLs) are managed and protected.

VDA Releases Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd Revised Edition for Public Review

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) Quality Management Center (QMC) has released the Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd revised edition, opening a public feedback period until May 12, 2026.

Technical Guides Explain 2026 Updates to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

Global certification body Bureau Veritas has released two technical guides on the revised versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001,

VDA 20 Guide on AI in Quality Management Opens for Feedback

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has released VDA 20 – AI in Quality Management as a draft document and opened it for public feedback until June 30, 2026,

ISO 14155 on Clinical Investigations of Medical Devices in Humans Updated

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14155:2026, updating the global Good Clinical Practice standard for clinical investigations of medical devices in human subjects.

ISO 17024 Third Edition Published: Updated Rules For Certification Of Persons

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published the third edition of ISO/IEC 17024,

ISO 12100 Machinery Safety Revision Stalls Over Risk Definition Dispute

The revision of  ISO 12100, the core standard for machinery safety, remains unresolved following a negative international vote, with key disagreements, including on alignment with EU requirements.