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Europe Publishes First Harmonized Standards for Digital Product Passports Under ESPR
CEN and CENELEC have published the first harmonized European standards developed to support digital product passports (DPPs) under the European Union’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).
EN 18120 Series Published to Support Design of Plastic Packaging for Recycling
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published the EN 18120 series, a new set of European standards that guide the design of plastic packaging for recycling.
ANSI and America Makes Report Tracks Progress on 35 Additive Manufacturing Standards Gaps
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and manufacturing innovation institute America Makes have released a new report on additive manufacturing standards gaps that shows progress on 35 of the 141 gaps identified in their 2023 roadmap.
European Standard Proposal Aims to Clarify Product Lifespan Claims
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is considering a new standard that would help organizations worldwide better justify and communicate how long their products are expected to last.
Taiwan Steel Union Achieves UL 2809 Certification For Recycled Content Validation
Taiwan Steel Union (TSU) has obtained certification to the UL 2809 standard, confirming the recycled content in its crude zinc oxide product through third-party validation.
SKZ Warns About Fake Certificates For Plastic Products
SKZ - German Plastics Center has warned about fake SKZ certificates for plastic products appearing in the market.
Europe Develops Standard on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is developing a new standard on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) to align how producer responsibility systems are applied across EU countries and reduce barriers for companies operating in multiple markets.
Jardine Engineering Secures ISO 19650 BIM Certification for Digital Construction
The Jardine Engineering Corporation Limited (JEC) has become one of Hong Kong’s first engineering services providers to achieve certification to ISO 19650-1:2018 and ISO 19650-2:2018,
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of a Safety Footwear Manufacturer in Zhejiang, China
A life cycle assessment (LCA) was carried out for a safety footwear producer in Zhejiang, China,
China Issues Plan to Build Standards System for High-End Machine Tools
China has released a plan to establish a high quality standards system for advanced machine tools, aiming to complete the framework by 2026 and reach world leading levels by 2030.
Inmetro Sets Mandatory Footwear Labeling to Fight Piracy and Protect Consumers
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has issued Ordinance No. 459 of August 19, 2025, requiring all footwear sold in Brazil to carry standardized labels.
First Circular Economy Appliance Safety Standard Released by IEC with China’s Lead
IEC TS 63457-1:2025, the first international safety standard for household appliances in the circular economy, has officially been published under China's leadership.Global News
ISO/IEC 27090:2026 Published to Address Cybersecurity Threats to AI Systems
ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27090:2026 to help organizations protect artificial intelligence (AI) systems against cybersecurity threats.
IFS Introduces New Training Course for Prospective Food Safety Auditors
International Featured Standards (IFS) has announced a new online course for professionals seeking to become auditors under IFS Food, a certification standard used to assess food manufacturers' safety, quality and production processes.
TNFD Releases LEAP 2.0 with Expanded Guidance on Nature-Related Assessment
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) released version 2.0 of its LEAP assessment guidance on October 13, 2026, introducing new and expanded methods for evaluating how organizations depend on and affect nature, and the resulting business risks and opportunities.
RBA Revises VAP Standard With Changes to Supplier Audits and Corrective Actions
The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) has released version 8.1 of its Validated Assessment Program (VAP) Standard, revising procedures for supplier audits, corrective actions, and assessments of working conditions, environmental practices, and business ethics.
Legal Battle Halts Planned AS9100 Revision
A legal dispute between the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) and SAE International has placed the planned revision of the aerospace quality management standard AS9100 on indefinite hold.
ISO Considering New Committee for Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Services
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has proposed establishing a new technical committee within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to develop international standards for positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) services.
Second Edition of Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis Adds Machine Learning, Opens for Public Review
The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) has released the second edition of Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis as a draft for public review.
How ISO/PAS 8800 Is Being Applied to Automotive AI Safety: Geely and Synopsys Examples
Two case studies published by SGS on October 16, 2026, show how ISO/PAS 8800:2024 is being applied to automotive AI safety.
BRCGS Releases Consumer Products Issue 5, Training Courses Coming Soon
BRCGS launched Issue 5 of its Consumer Products standard on October 13, 2026, at BRCGS Connect Americas in Nashville.
ISO 30439:2026 Sets Guidelines for Safe Handling of Workforce Data
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 30439:2026, providing guidance on the safe handling of personal data used in human resource management (HRM).
FSC Addresses European Forest Certification Concerns as Romanian Harvesting Comes Under Review
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has addressed concerns about forest management and certification in Europe, including a formal complaint over harvesting activities in Romania.
