Free Risk Tool Launched for Healthcare Information Security Standard NEN 7510

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has launched a free risk analysis tool to help healthcare organizations and other entities that process personal health data carry out the information security risk assessment required under NEN 7510.

RvA Publishes INF002 Guidance On ISO 17025 Interpretation

The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has published a new informative document, INF002, explaining how it interprets and applies EN ISO/IEC 17025,

RvA Undergoes EA Peer Evaluation To Confirm MLA Status Under ISO 17011

The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has completed iits 2025 peer evaluation by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA), a review that determines whether it can remain a signatory to the EA Multilateral Agreement.

NEN Seeks Experts for Clinical Research Standards Committee

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is inviting experts to join its Clinical Research standards committee to help shape international standards for clinical investigations of medical devices.

NEN Nearing Full Shift To Digital Standards In February 2026

From February 1, 2026, NEN, the Netherlands’ national standards body, will supply its standards only in digital form, ending the sale of printed standards.

Dutch Stakeholders Invited to Review Water Sampling Standard NEN-EN-ISO 19458

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has opened a consultation asking Dutch stakeholders whether the water sampling standard NEN-EN-ISO 19458 should be revised, with input open until February 19, 2026.

NEN Connect Introduces Seven New Management System Packages with Compliance Tool

Seven new management system standard packages are now available on NEN Connect, the online platform of NEN that provides digital access to standards and related tools.

RvA Updates Rules for Conformity Assessment Schemes and Scheme Managers

The Netherlands Accreditation Council (RvA) has released a revised version of its Accreditation Specification ASR007, which sets the requirements for conformity assessment schemes and the organizations that manage them.

NEN Sets Initial Scope For New Guideline On Sustainable Medical Devices

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has set the initial scope for developing a new Dutch Practice Guideline (NPR) on sustainability in medical devices.

Dutch In Vitro Standards Committee Presents Broad Agenda for New Laboratory Standards

The Dutch In Vitro Diagnostics Standards Committee is driving a wide range of international work on new laboratory and diagnostic standards, reflecting the rapid rise of digital tools, artificial intelligence, and smarter testing systems.

NEN Launches NPR 5333 to Improve Oversight of Agile IT Projects

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has released NPR 5333:2025, a new guideline that helps organizations maintain control over agile-style IT development.

RvA Meets ISO 17011 Requirement with 2025 Impartiality Consultation

The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) held its 2025 impartiality consultation on July 7,

AIAG Updates Guidelines for Supplier Management and Electronic Assembly

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) has released updated editions of two Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) guidelines covering supplier management and electronic assembly manufacturing.

IEC 62366-3 for AI Medical Device Usability Reaches Committee Draft Stage

A proposed technical specification providing guidance on usability engineering for medical devices using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), IEC 62366-3, has reached the committee draft stage.

ISO/IEC 27017:2026 Updates Information Security Controls for Cloud Services

ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27017:2026, an updated international standard providing guidance on information security controls for cloud services.

ISO Seeks Feedback on Draft ISO 56011 for Innovation Management Competencies

ISO/DIS 56011, a draft international standard outlining the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to manage innovation effectively, is now open for feedback.

ISO Publishes New Guide on Education About Standardization Around the World

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published Education about Standardization: Perspectives and Practices (PUB100508), a new guide exploring how standards are being integrated into education systems worldwide.

ISO/IEC 9837:2026 Establishes Common Concepts for Systems Resilience

ISO/IEC 9837:2026, a new international standard on systems resilience, provides a common basis for understanding how systems can withstand disruptions, adapt to adverse conditions, and recover from failures.

2026 Deming Prize Winners Announced

The Deming Prize Committee announced the 2026 winners on October 6, recognizing two individuals for their contributions to quality management and four organizations from Japan, India, and Indonesia.

Draft ISO/IEC 42007 Sets Framework for AI Conformity Assessment Schemes

ISO and IEC are developing ISO/IEC DIS 42007, a framework for conformity assessment schemes for artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

ISO Approves Development of Innovation Management Guidance for Startups and SMEs

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved a new project to develop innovation management guidance for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 5 Set for Launch at Connect Americas

BRCGS will launch Consumer Products Issue 5 at BRCGS Connect Americas in Nashville on October 13, 2026, introducing a revised certification standard for consumer product manufacturers. Audits against the new edition will begin on June 1, 2027.

GRI Begins Developing Sustainability Reporting Standard for Food and Beverages

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has begun developing a new Sector Standard for food and beverage companies, covering sustainability impacts across their own operations and value chains.

GGN Label Updates Sustainability Claims as EU Rules Begin to Apply

Agraya has updated the sustainability claims used with its GGN label as new European Union rules on environmental marketing began to apply on September 27.