Dell Technologies First in Ireland to Earn ISO 56001 Certification

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) announced that Dell Technologies has become the first organization in the country to earn ISO 56001 certification for innovation management systems.

INAB Spring 2026 Newsletter Spotlights European Peer Evaluation

The Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) has published its Spring 2026 newsletter,

Ireland Opens Applications for IEC Young Professionals Programme 2026

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is inviting applications for Ireland’s place in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Young Professionals Programme 2026, which will take place in Hamburg this November.

Ireland’s National Accreditation Body Undergoes EA Peer Evaluation

The Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) underwent a peer evaluation last week under the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) system that monitors national accreditation bodies across Europe.

NSAI Seeks Experts for New Malnutrition Committee to Support ISO 25815 Development

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is inviting experts to join its new national committee focused on shaping standards and best practices for

National Event in Dublin to Examine Impact of Standardization on Workplace Conditions

A national event focused on how standardization shapes workplace conditions will take place in Dublin on October 22.

INAB Survey Seeks Views on Future of Accreditation in Ireland

The Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) is rolling out a nationwide survey in September 2025 to gather views on the value and future direction of accreditation in Ireland.

NSAI Opens Consultation on EU eInvoicing Standard

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has launched a public consultation on the revised draft of prEN 16931-1, the European standard on electronic invoicing.

INAB Summer 2025 Newsletter Published

The Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) has released its Summer 2025 newsletter,

Ireland Considers Food Safety Labels for Restaurants and Shops

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has launched a public consultation on creating a national food hygiene rating scheme that would require businesses to display their inspection results using numbers, letters, or symbols.

Public Input Invited on Updated Irish Rules for Buildings Damaged by Faulty Concrete Blocks

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has launched a public consultation for the second edition of I.S. 465,

NSAI Seeks Feedback on Potential Revisions to ISO 13485 for Medical Device Quality

The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is inviting users of ISO 13485:2016 to share their input on possible revisions through a survey.

ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group Releases First AI-Focused Guidance

The ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group (APG) has published new guidance on auditing  quality management systems that use artificial intelligence, marking the group's first publication dedicated specifically to AI. 

ISO 10993-6 Standard for Implantation Testing Updated

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a revised edition of ISO 10993-6, expanding guidance for implantation studies used in the biological evaluation of medical devices.

All 12 Recognized Food Safety Program Owners Apply for GFSI Version 2024 Recognition

The Consumer Goods Forum's Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has confirmed that all 12 previously recognized Certification Program Owners (CPOs) have applied for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.

ISO 14002-3 Climate Guidance Advances to Final Draft Stage

ISO 14002-3, a guidance standard for managing climate-related issues within ISO 14001 environmental management systems, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage.

ISO/TS 23485 Nears Draft Technical Specification Stage Following Review of 300 Comments

The International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) Technical Committee 210 (ISO/TC 210) is advancing work on ISO/TS 23485,

Global ACI Explains Which IAF and ILAC Documents Remain in Force During Transition

The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has published a cross-reference tableshowing the status of former International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) publications.

Standards Behind the FIFA World Cup 2026

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico,

CEN and CENELEC Open Nominations for 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards

The 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards are now accepting nominations for individuals and projects that have contributed to standardization through research, innovation and education.

PEFC Launches Project Sourcing Certification for Construction Projects

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has launched a new Project Sourcing certification program for the construction sector.

Development Begins on ISO 59001 Circular Economy Management Standard

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has begun development of ISO 59001, a future certifiable management system standard for the circular economy.

ISO 32212 Introduces Net Zero Transition Planning Framework for Finance

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 32212:2026,

ISO 45010 Workplace Menstruation and Menopause Guidance Advances to Final Approval Stage

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced ISO 45010, which provides guidance on menstruation and menopause in the workplace, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard - FDIS stage.