Draft Proposal on Manufacturing Quality Misconduct Opens for Comment in Japan

The Quality Misconduct Study Group has published draft recommendations on manufacturing quality misconduct and opened a public consultation until July 13, 2026,

METI Opens Applications for Japan’s 2026 Industrial Standardization Project Awards

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has opened applications for the FY2026 Industrial Standardization Project Awards,

Japan Standards Association Opens Applications For 2026 IEC Young Professionals Workshop

The Japanese Standards Association (JSA) has opened applications for the 2026 IEC Young Professionals Workshop, inviting early-career professionals to take part in international standardization activities. 

Japan Invites Bids to Strengthen Academia’s Role in Standardization

The Japanese Standards Association (JSA) has opened a call for contractors to carry out a 2026 project aimed at strengthening academia’s role in standardization.

Japan Updates Food Labeling Rules for Allergen Information

The Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) has revised Japan’s Food Labeling Standards to update allergen information and improve how key safety details are presented on food products.

JSA Launches International Standardization Strategy Center

The Japan Standards Association (JSA) established a new International Standardization Strategy Promotion Center on April 1, 2026, to support government-led priority sectors and strengthen Japan’s role in international standardization.

Japan Names 2026 Recipient Of RQES And JSA Chairman Award

The Robust Quality Engineering Society (RQES) has named Hiroyuki Narahara of Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech) as the recipient of the 11th RQES and Japanese Standards Association (JSA) Chairman’s Award.

Japan Revises Certification Rules For Concrete Products

Japan has revised JIS Q 1012, the certification guideline used for concrete products carrying the JIS Mark, aligning it with related standards and introducing changes that simplify factory quality management and allow digital documentation. 

Three Japan-Proposed International Standards Reported In February Update

The Japanese Standards Association (JSA) has reported that three international standards proposed by Japan have reached the publication stage.

Japan Updates Water Protection Standard For Electrical Products And Aligns With IEC 60529

Japan has revised its national standard for the IP Code, the rating system that shows how well electrical products are protected against contact, dust, and water,

JSA Solutions Buys International Standards Certification Organization, Makes It a Subsidiary

JSA Solutions, the part of the Japan Standards Association (JSA) Group that provides certification and support services,

Japan Leads Development of ISO 24108-1 Grid Square Statistics Standard

Japan has led the development of a new international standard, ISO 24108-1, which sets out the basic principles of grid square statistics.

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.