Seoul Forum Highlights Korea’s 11 Proposals for International Quantum Standards by 2028

The Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) unveiled plans to promote 11 new international standard proposals for quantum technology by 2028.

LGAI First in Spain to Earn Accreditation under New European Cybersecurity Scheme

"LGAI Technological Center (Applus)" made an important breakthrough by being the first in Spain to earn a new type of cybersecurity accreditation.

Brazil Adapts Global AI Standard Targeting Bias and Ethical Decision-Making

Brazil has introduced a new standard, ABNT ISO/IEC TR 24027:2024, which focuses on addressing bias in Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems and decision-making processes.

Span Becomes First Croatian Company Certified for AI Management System

Span d.d. is the first company in Croatia to successfully complete the certification audit for ISO/IEC 42001:2023.

SCC Pre-Launches AI Management Accreditation Program

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has announced the pre-launch of its accreditation scheme for the latest standard in AI management.

CEN and CENELEC Launch New Technical Committee on Data Management and Innovation

CEN and CENELEC have established the joint technical committee JTC 25 to focus on data management, dataspaces, cloud, and edge computing.

Spain Spearheads Two European AI Standardization Initiatives

Spain is leading two new AI standardization initiatives under CEN-CENELEC, focusing on creating ethical guidelines and upskilling organizations on social concerns related to AI.

First Products and Test Facilities Certified Under New IEEE Medical Device Cybersecurity Program

The IEEE has officially certified the first medical devices and test facilities

Austrian standards introduces AI Ethics Certification based on International Guidelines

Austrian Standards has launched a certification program and training focused on AI and ethics,

NIST Releases First 3 Finalized Post-Quantum Encryption Standards

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the first three finalized post-quantum encryption standards, marking a significant advancement in cybersecurity.

First Global Standard To Measure Pharmaceutical Impact: PAS 2090 Launched

The UK’s national standards body BSI has published the first global standard for measuring the environmental impact of medicines.

GLOBALG.A.P. Recognizes Eight Schemes in 2025 Benchmarking Round

Eight agriculture and floriculture schemes have secured recognized status as GLOBALG.A.P. benchmarked schemes for 2025, giving producers accepted ways to meet market requirements without duplicate audits.

First ISO/IEC 5259-3 Certification for AI Data Quality Management Published

AI Clearing has become the first organization to earn certification under ISO/IEC 5259-3, the new international standard for managing data quality in artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

GFSI Opens Applications and Extends Deadline for BMRs v2024

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened applications for the Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 (BMRs v2024), the criteria used to evaluate and recognise food safety certification programmes worldwide.

PEFC Opens Consultation On Revised Project Sourcing Standard

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has opened a public consultation on its revised PEFC Project Sourcing standard, which is available for feedback until December 23, 2025.

Circular Design Process Aims to Transform the Global Textile and Fashion Industry

The global textile and fashion industry is under increasing pressure to reduce waste, improve material use, and meet new expectations from regulators and consumers.

Global Payments Shift to ISO 20022 in a Move to Improve Data Quality

Banks worldwide have completed the shift to the ISO 20022 payments standard, following SWIFT’s cutoff of older message formats on November 22.

ISO 10993-1 Update Raises Biological Safety Expectations for Medical Devices

The new ISO 10993-1:2025 from ISO brings substantial changes to how manufacturers plan and justify the biological safety of medical devices.

IFS Publishes New Guideline to Support Wholesale and Cash & Carry Audits

IFS has released a new guideline to help companies prepare for audits under the IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry 3 Standard.

Shift to Green Coding Responds to Rising Energy and Environmental Pressure

Green coding, the practice of designing and writing software that uses less energy, is becoming an important part of modern software development.

IATF Releases New Updates to Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved Stakeholder Communiqué SC-2025-003, announcing new Sanctioned Interpretations and Frequently Asked Questions for both the Rules 6th Edition and the automotive quality standard IATF 16949.

Codex Commission’s 48th Session Confirms Updates Across Core Food Safety Standards

The Codex Alimentarius Commission adopted major changes to international food-safety rules during its 48th session in Rome from November 10 to 14.