DIN Makes ISO 9002 Draft Available for Public Comment in Germany

The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has made the draft of ISO 9002 available for free reading and public comment in Germany, giving quality professionals an opportunity to help shape guidance for implementing the revised ISO 9001 during the draft stage.

DIN SPEC 91606 Standardizes Building Life Cycle Emissions Assessment

The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 91606:2026-07, providing a common method for assessing the environmental impact of buildings throughout their entire life cycle. 

IFS Makes Food Packaging and Local Guidance Documents Available in German

International Featured Standards (IFS) has released German-language versions of the IFS Food Packaging Guideline and the IFS Local Guidance Document, giving food businesses and assessors additional practical resources to help apply certification requirements.

South German Quality Day Relaunches as Quality Practice Day With AI Focus

The long-running South German Quality Day was relaunched as Quality Practice Day (Praxistag Qualität) on June 26.

DAkkS Updates Accreditation Portal With Faster Document Management

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has released a major update to its online accreditation portal, DAkkS-PORT, making it easier for organizations to upload, manage, and submit documents during the accreditation process.

DIN SPEC 91494 Brings Spiritual Care Into Healthcare Management

The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 91494, Germany's first specification providing healthcare organizations with a structured framework for integrating Spiritual Care into existing quality management systems.

DAkkS Extends Flexible Accreditation Scopes Across All Activities

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has expanded its flexible scopes system to all accreditation activities, allowing qualified conformity assessment bodies (CABs) to update their approved technical scope without prior approval for every individual change.

German Cybersecurity Agency Favors ISO 27001 for Cyber Resilience Act Compliance

Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has published TR-03183-H, a guideline that promotes ISO/IEC 27001 as the main framework for demonstrating compliance with the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).

Quality Management Event Series Explores Ethics and Culture Ahead of ISO 9001:2026

A Germany-wide event series on ethics, culture and leadership in quality management is taking place ahead of the publication of ISO 9001:2026.

Latest DINews Edition Focuses on Digital Sovereignty and Product Passports

The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has released the latest edition of its DINews newsletter, highlighting digital sovereignty and digital product passports as two of the key topics shaping current standardization work.

DGQ Releases AI Prompt Library for Quality Managers

The German Society for Quality (DGQ) has released an AI prompt library designed to help quality professionals use artificial intelligence in their daily work.

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),

VDA Releases ISA 2027 Information Security Assessment Catalogue for TISAX

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has published ISA 2027, the next version of the Information Security Assessment (ISA) catalogue used by TISAX, an information security assessment and exchange mechanism for the automotive industry. 

Global Standards Updates Flagship GOTS Standard to Version 8.1

The Global Standards (GS) has updated the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) to Version 8.1, its first revision since the major Version 8.0 release in March.

TÜV SÜD Acquires SustainCERT to Accelerate Digital Carbon Verification

Germany-based testing, inspection and certification company TÜV SÜD has acquired climate verification platform SustainCERT

ISO 30201 Adds Human Resources to the ISO Management System Family

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 30201:2026, the first international requirements standard for human resources management systems.

ISO/PAS 25171 Provides First International Auditing Guide for ISO 21001 Educational Management Systems

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/PAS 25171:2026, the first international guidance for auditing educational organization management systems under ISO 21001:2025.

Proposal Calls for ISO Committee on Responsible Business Practices and Sustainability Reporting

An International Organization for Standardization (ISO) technical committee has been proposed to develop standards for responsible business practices and sustainability reporting.

CanadaGAP Version 11 Achieves GFSI Recognition Under 2024 Benchmark

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized CanadaGAP Food Safety Program Version 11.0 against its 2024 Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs), allowing

ISO 9001:2026 Receives Final Approval Ahead of September Publication

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved the final draft of ISO 9001:2026 with overwhelming support, clearing the way for publication of the revised quality management standard, which is expected in September 2026.

Codex Defines When 'May Contain' Allergen Labels Are Justified

New international guidance adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission aims to make 'may contain' allergen labels more consistent and trustworthy.

ISO 14025:2026 Brings First Major Update to Environmental Product Declarations in 20 Years

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14025:2026, the first major revision of the international standard for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) since 2006. 

ISO/IEC 27000 Updated With Clearer Guidance for Information Security Standards

ISO and IEC have updated ISO/IEC 27000, the guide to the ISO/IEC 27000 family of information security standards.

AIAG and VDA Publish Global Guide for Better Manufacturing Process Control

A new joint manual from the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) establishes a single international approach to monitoring and improving manufacturing processes.