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Serbia Updates Accreditation Rules and Sets Transition Deadlines for Three Standards
The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has introduced updated accreditation rules and published transition plans covering ISO 9001:2026, ISO 14001:2026 and ISO/IEC 17020:2026.
European Commission Seeks Industry Input on Standardization Skills and Training
The European Commission's High-Level Forum on European Standardisation (HLF) has launched a survey to assess how European organizations develop knowledge and skills related to standards and standardization.
AFNOR Publishes SPEC 2503 Framework for Applying One Health Approach
The French Association for Standardization (AFNOR) has published AFNOR SPEC 2503, a voluntary framework helping public and private organizations integrate the One Health approach into their management practices.
DAkkS to Accept ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Accreditation Applications from November
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) will begin accepting applications for initial accreditation and transition to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020:2026 on November 1, 2026.
October Issue of PKN News Explores Standards for Medical Device Reuse, Batteries and Hydrogen Trains
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has published the October 2026 issue of PKN News (WiadomoĊci PKN), focusing on how standards support medical device reuse, battery recycling and reuse, and hydrogen-powered rail transport.
University of Luxembourg and ILNAS Introduce Certificate in Standardisation for Sustainable Development
The University of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Institute for Standardisation, Accreditation, Safety and Quality of Products and Services (ILNAS) have launched a pilot university certificate exploring how standards can help organizations achieve their sustainability goals.
ISO/IEC 17024:2026 Transition: UKAS Details Assessment Schedule and Requirements
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has published its transition arrangements for ISO/IEC 17024:2026, giving personnel certification bodies until March 31, 2029, to move to the revised standard.
ISO/UNDP 53001, Travel Risk Management and Electrical Standards Featured in October UNE Magazine
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has published the October 2026 issue of its magazine, featuring the new ISO/UNDP 53001 standard for managing organizations' contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
UKAS Invites Participation in Private Parking Accreditation Development Project
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is seeking existing and prospective certification bodies to help develop an accreditation programme for the UK government's Private Parking Code of Practice Certification Scheme.
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.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Adopts New Edition of ISO/IEC 17020
The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) has adopted EN ISO/IEC 17020:2026 as a national standard, published under the designation BAS EN ISO/IEC 17020:2026.
EU Agrees to Revise Organic Import Rules and Ease Certification Requirements
The EU has reached a provisional agreement to change how organic products are imported, labeled and certified.Global News
ISO/IEC 27090:2026 Published to Address Cybersecurity Threats to AI Systems
ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27090:2026 to help organizations protect artificial intelligence (AI) systems against cybersecurity threats.
IFS Introduces New Training Course for Prospective Food Safety Auditors
International Featured Standards (IFS) has announced a new online course for professionals seeking to become auditors under IFS Food, a certification standard used to assess food manufacturers' safety, quality and production processes.
TNFD Releases LEAP 2.0 with Expanded Guidance on Nature-Related Assessment
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) released version 2.0 of its LEAP assessment guidance on October 13, 2026, introducing new and expanded methods for evaluating how organizations depend on and affect nature, and the resulting business risks and opportunities.
RBA Revises VAP Standard With Changes to Supplier Audits and Corrective Actions
The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) has released version 8.1 of its Validated Assessment Program (VAP) Standard, revising procedures for supplier audits, corrective actions, and assessments of working conditions, environmental practices, and business ethics.
Legal Battle Halts Planned AS9100 Revision
A legal dispute between the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) and SAE International has placed the planned revision of the aerospace quality management standard AS9100 on indefinite hold.
ISO Considering New Committee for Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Services
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has proposed establishing a new technical committee within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to develop international standards for positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) services.
Second Edition of Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis Adds Machine Learning, Opens for Public Review
The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) has released the second edition of Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis as a draft for public review.
How ISO/PAS 8800 Is Being Applied to Automotive AI Safety: Geely and Synopsys Examples
Two case studies published by SGS on October 16, 2026, show how ISO/PAS 8800:2024 is being applied to automotive AI safety.
BRCGS Releases Consumer Products Issue 5, Training Courses Coming Soon
BRCGS launched Issue 5 of its Consumer Products standard on October 13, 2026, at BRCGS Connect Americas in Nashville.
ISO 30439:2026 Sets Guidelines for Safe Handling of Workforce Data
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 30439:2026, providing guidance on the safe handling of personal data used in human resource management (HRM).
FSC Addresses European Forest Certification Concerns as Romanian Harvesting Comes Under Review
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has addressed concerns about forest management and certification in Europe, including a formal complaint over harvesting activities in Romania.
