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UKAS Publishes ISO 9001:2026 Transition Arrangements
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has published its transition arrangements for ISO 9001:2026, setting out the requirements and deadlines for accredited certification bodies.
Transition to ISO 14001:2026: HAA Outlines Requirements and Deadlines
The Croatian Accreditation Agency (HAA) published instructions outlining the requirements and deadlines for accredited certification bodies transitioning to HRN EN ISO 14001:2026 on October 19, 2026.
ISO 9001:2026, Bilingual Edition of ISO 16559 and New Digital Identification Committee in HZN September Bulletin
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) published the September 2026 issue of its official bulletin, e-Glasilo, covering developments in national, European, and international standardization, including the new ISO 9001:2026.
PKN Conference to Explore Changes in ISO 9001:2026 and Their Practical Impact
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) will hold a conference on November 3, 2026, in Warsaw to explore the changes introduced in ISO 9001:2026 and their practical impact on organizations.
BELAC Surveys Interest in New Sustainability Accreditation Activities
The Belgian Accreditation Body (BELAC) has launched a survey to assess demand for new accreditation activities related to sustainability.
DAkkS Confirms Continued Use of ILAC and IAF Marks During Global ACI Transition
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has confirmed that accredited conformity assessment bodies can continue using the ILAC MRA and IAF MLA marks until further notice.
European Draft Standard on Bias in AI Systems Open for Public Comment
A European draft standard on identifying, assessing, and managing bias in artificial intelligence (AI) systems is open for public comment until November 24, 2026.
German Edition of ISO 9001:2026 Available Ahead of Schedule
The German edition of ISO 9001:2026 is now available, several weeks ahead of its planned November release.
EU Proposes Overhaul of European Standardization Rules to Speed Up Standards and Expand Access
The European Commission (EC) presented a proposal on October 6 to replace Regulation (EU) No. 1025/2012, which governs European standardization.
Russian Standardization Week 2026 Brings Experts Together in St. Petersburg
The sixth edition of Russian Standardization Week, an international technology forum, is taking place in St. Petersburg from October 12 to 16, bringing together government officials, industry representatives, researchers, and international standardization experts.
DANAK Sets Transition Deadlines for ISO 14001:2026 and ISO/IEC 17024:2026
The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has issued two accreditation notices setting transition requirements for ISO 14001:2026 and ISO/IEC 17024:2026.
European Hospital Becomes First Private Healthcare Facility in Italy to Achieve UNI ISO 7101 Certification
European Hospital has become the first private healthcare facility in Italy accredited by the National Health Service (SSN) to achieve UNI ISO 7101 certification.Global News
GFSI Seeks Feedback on Freshcare and SQF Programs Under 2024 Requirements
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened public consultations on Freshcare Food Safety & Quality Standard Edition 5 (2026) and SQF Code Edition 10 for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
ISO 20001:2026 Published as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 20001:2026, its first management system standard dedicated to preventing and reducing food loss and waste across the food supply chain.
ISO 14060 Net-Zero Draft Fails to Secure Approval, Returns for Revision
The draft of ISO 14060, the proposed international standard for net-zero aligned organizations, has failed to secure the approval needed to advance.
Global ACI Aligns CORSIA MRA Sub-Scope With Fourth Edition of ICAO Manual
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has updated the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) sub-scope of its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA) to align it with the latest international guidance.
ISO/UNDP 53001 Debuts as First International Management System Standard for Sustainable Development Goals
ISO and UNDP released ISO/UNDP 53001 on September 28, 2026, the world's first International Standard for managing contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
ISO Central Secretariat Explains Key Changes in ISO 9001:2026 in New Video
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a detailed video explaining the changes in ISO 9001:2026 directly from its Central Secretariat.
Journalism Trust Initiative Proposed as New ISO Workshop Agreement
A proposal has been submitted to develop the Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI) into a new ISO International Workshop Agreement (IWA), extending an existing European framework for trustworthy journalism to the international level.
Global ACI Sets Three-Year Transition Timelines for ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 9001:2026
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has set three-year transition periods for accredited certification to ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026 , ending September 30, 2029 and April 30, 2029, respectively.
China Approves World’s First Medical Device Standard for AI Brain-Computer Interfaces
China has approved YY/T 2029-2026, the world’s first medical device standard for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that use artificial intelligence (AI).
IFS Makes EU Packaging Rules Self-Assessment Tool Available After 70-Company Pilot
International Featured Standards (IFS) has made its self-assessment tool for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) available in the IFS Database after a pilot involving 70 companies.
Comment Open on ISO/DIS 20020 for Bodies Auditing and Certifying Food Loss and Waste Management Systems
Comments are open on ISO/DIS 20020, a draft standard setting requirements for bodies that audit and certify food loss and waste management systems (FLWMS).
