EA Introduces Mutual Recognition for Biobank Accreditation Under EN ISO 20387

European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has introduced mutual recognition for biobank accreditation under EN ISO 20387, with six accreditation bodies becoming the first signatories.

ENAC's European Accreditation Peer Review Ends With Positive Results

Spain's National Accreditation Body (ENAC) has completed a peer evaluation by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) with highly positive results.

22 New Companies and Organizations Earn Czech Quality Marks in 2026

The Czech Republic's National Quality Program (Česká kvalita) recognized 22 companies and organizations for independently verified product and service quality.

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).

Denmark Sets June 2027 Deadline for ISO 9001:2026 Accreditation Applications

Certification bodies in Denmark must apply to update their accreditation to ISO 9001:2026 by June 30, 2027.

SNAS Adds CBAM Accreditation and Updates Five Guidelines and Policies

The Slovak National Accreditation Service (SNAS) began accepting applications for accreditation under the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on October 20, 2026.

France Extends Previous Audit Rules for Qualiopi Training Certification Through 2026

France will allow professional training providers already certified under Qualiopi to use the previous requirements for surveillance and renewal audits until December 31, 2026.

Spain Leads Development of ISO 20525:2026 for Sharing Tourism Data

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) and SEGITTUR, Spain's state-owned tourism innovation company, have led the development of ISO 20525:2026, a new international standard that establishes a common language for sharing digital information about tourism destinations.

DIN Warns Against Departing from International Standards in EU Reform

The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has warned against weakening the role of international standards in the European Commission's proposed reform of standardization rules.

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.

AI and the Human Factor at the Heart of France's Quality Month 2026

The French quality professionals' network France Qualité will organize Quality Month 2026 from November 2 to December 2,

EN 18286 Becomes First Harmonized Standard Cited Under EU AI Act

EN 18286:2026, which sets quality management system requirements for AI providers, has become the first harmonized European standard cited in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) in support of the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act.

AIAG Updates Guidelines for Supplier Management and Electronic Assembly

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has released updated editions of two Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) guidelines covering supplier management and electronic assembly manufacturing.

IEC 62366-3 for AI Medical Device Usability Reaches Committee Draft Stage

A proposed technical specification providing guidance on usability engineering for medical devices using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), IEC 62366-3, has reached the committee draft stage.

ISO/IEC 27017:2026 Updates Information Security Controls for Cloud Services

ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27017:2026, an updated international standard providing guidance on information security controls for cloud services.

ISO Seeks Feedback on Draft ISO 56011 for Innovation Management Competencies

ISO/DIS 56011, a draft international standard outlining the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to manage innovation effectively, is now open for feedback.

ISO Publishes New Guide on Education About Standardization Around the World

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published Education about Standardization: Perspectives and Practices (PUB100508), a new guide exploring how standards are being integrated into education systems worldwide.

ISO/IEC 9837:2026 Establishes Common Concepts for Systems Resilience

ISO/IEC 9837:2026, a new international standard on systems resilience, provides a common basis for understanding how systems can withstand disruptions, adapt to adverse conditions, and recover from failures.

2026 Deming Prize Winners Announced

The Deming Prize Committee announced the 2026 winners on October 6, recognizing two individuals for their contributions to quality management and four organizations from Japan, India, and Indonesia.

Draft ISO/IEC 42007 Sets Framework for AI Conformity Assessment Schemes

ISO and IEC are developing ISO/IEC DIS 42007, a framework for conformity assessment schemes for artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

ISO Approves Development of Innovation Management Guidance for Startups and SMEs

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved a new project to develop innovation management guidance for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 5 Set for Launch at Connect Americas

BRCGS will launch Consumer Products Issue 5 at BRCGS Connect Americas in Nashville on October 13, 2026, introducing a revised certification standard for consumer product manufacturers. Audits against the new edition will begin on June 1, 2027.

GRI Begins Developing Sustainability Reporting Standard for Food and Beverages

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has begun developing a new Sector Standard for food and beverage companies, covering sustainability impacts across their own operations and value chains.

GGN Label Updates Sustainability Claims as EU Rules Begin to Apply

Agraya has updated the sustainability claims used with its GGN label as new European Union rules on environmental marketing began to apply on September 27.