Sarajevo to Host Fourth European Halal Congress in June 2026

The Agency for Halal Quality Certification of Bosnia and Herzegovina will host the Fourth European Halal Congress in Sarajevo on June 9-10, 2026,

Montenegro Standards Body Forms BIM Technical Committee

The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) has formed a new technical committee focused on Building Information Modelling (BIM), expanding the country’s work on digital standards for the construction sector.

Polish Accreditation Centre Opens CBAM Verification Program

The Polish Accreditation Centre (PCA) has launched a new accreditation process for bodies that verify emissions data under the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

‘Day of ÚNMZ and ČAS’ Conference Highlights Data and Digitalization in Cities and Construction

The Czech Office for Standards, Metrology and Testing (ÚNMZ) and the Czech Standardization Agency (ČAS) held the “Day of ÚNMZ and ČAS” conference in Prague on May 14, 

Accredia Passes EA Peer Evaluation for Biobanking Accreditation

The Italian accreditation body Accredia has passed a peer evaluation by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA), advancing the process for international recognition of Italian biobank accreditations under ISO 20387.

Sustainable Mobility Anchors UNE Magazine’s May 2026 Edition

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has released the May 2026 edition of UNE Magazine,

Kristalna palača Becomes First Building in Slovenia to Earn DGNB Gold Certificate

Kristalna palača in BTC City Ljubljana became the first building in Slovenia to receive a DGNB Gold certificate for sustainable buildings in use from the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB).

Regional Standards Bodies Discuss SMART Standards and Eurocodes in Sarajevo

The Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ISBIH) hosted a regional meeting of national standardization bodies on May 11 and 12 in Sarajevo,

Reptil Markets and Rade Koncar Showcase Energy Savings Through ISO 50001 Project

Reptil Markets and Rade Koncar TEP have reported lower energy consumption and reduced CO₂ emissions after implementing ISO 50001 through an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) sustainability project in North Macedonia.

EU AI Act Implementation: Risk Management and Cybersecurity Draft Standards Enter Consultation

Two draft European standards, prEN 18228 Risk Management and prEN 18282 Cybersecurity, have entered public consultation as part of ongoing standards work supporting implementation of the European Union’s AI Act.

DAkkS Membership in Global ACI Hinges on Statute Changes and EA Conditions

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) attended the April 2026 mid-term meeting of Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) in Prague as an observer while negotiations continue over a possible future membership in the new international accreditation organization.

IVDR May 26 Deadline Closes In for Class C Diagnostic Device Manufacturers

Manufacturers of medium-to-high risk Class C in-vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs) face a May 26, 2026 European Union deadline to formally apply under the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR).

PAS 25535 on Sustainability in Asset Management Reaches Draft Stage

PAS 25535, a specification focused on integrating sustainability into asset management systems, has reached the committee draft stage within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), marking the close of its initial comment period. 

ISO 9001 Revision Moves to FDIS Stage as Early Analysis Questions Scope of Changes

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has confirmed that the revision of ISO 9001 has entered the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, marking the last step before publication.

DIN to Lead ISO IEC Joint Technical Committee 5 on Digital Product Passport Standards

Following an initiative by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE),

ANSI/TIA-942 Addendum Targets AI Data Center Cooling and High-Density Needs

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is developing a new addendum to the ANSI/TIA-942 data center standard to address the growing demands of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.

IATF Introduces Mandatory Auditor Training for Corporate Scheme Audits

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved a new mandatory training module to strengthen how auditors assess organizations certified under corporate audit schemes for IATF 16949.

ISO/TS 19384 Sets First Standard for Digital Service Excellence

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO/TS 19384:2026,

FSSC Issues Five Sector-Specific Guides for Development Program Implementation

The Foundation for Food Safety Certification (FSSC) has published five sector-specific guidance documents to support organizations using the FSSC Development Program,

ISO 14001 Fourth Edition Officially Released

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14001:2026, marking the release of the fourth edition of the world’s most widely used environmental management systems standard. 

Global ACI Introduced: IAF and ILAC Successor Presents New Identity

A new international accreditation body, Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated, has introduced a new identity as Global ACI, including a logo and communication channels after starting operations on January 1, 2026.

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.