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COAR Junín High School to Represent Peru at International Standards Olympiad
COAR Junín High School to Represent Peru at International Standards Olympiad
The National Institute of Quality (INACAL) has announced that Yachay Warriors, a student team from COAR Junín High School, will represent Peru at the 21st International Standards Olympiad in South Korea after winning the National Standards Olympiad 2026.
Peru Adopts ISO 9000:2026 as National Standard
Peru Adopts ISO 9000:2026 as National Standard
The National Institute of Quality (Inacal) has adopted ISO 9000:2026 as the Peruvian standard NTP-ISO 9000:2026, aligning the country with the latest international update in quality management and supporting organizations as they prepare for ISO 9001:2026.
ISO 19011:2026 Translated and Adopted in Spain
ISO 19011:2026 Translated and Adopted in Spain
The auditing standard ISO 19011:2026 has been translated into Spanish and adopted in Spain as UNE-EN ISO 19011:2026.
Peru Launches Sustainable Finance Standards Committee
Peru Launches Sustainable Finance Standards Committee
The National Institute of Quality (INACAL) has established a new technical standardization committee on sustainable finance to develop national standards that support sustainable investment and financing practices in Peru.
May Issue of Calidad Highlights Metrology Events, Global Accreditation and Small Business Support
May Issue of Calidad Highlights Metrology Events, Global Accreditation and Small Business Support
The National Institute of Quality (INACAL) has published the May 2026 issue of Calidad, its digital newsletter.
Inacal Recertified to ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Standard
Inacal Recertified to ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Standard
The National Institute of Quality (Inacal) has been recertified to the 2016 edition of ISO 37001, confirming that anti-bribery controls remain in place across key metrology and technical services tied to measurement, testing, and standards activities in Peru.
Peru Adopts ISO 14001:2026 as National Standard
Peru Adopts ISO 14001:2026 as National Standard
The National Institute of Quality (Inacal) has approved the Peruvian standard NTP-ISO 14001:2026, adopting the latest edition of ISO 14001 to strengthen environmental management practices across organizations in the country.
Peru Trains 3,500 Producers to Meet Quality Standards
Peru Trains 3,500 Producers to Meet Quality Standards
The National Quality Institute (INACAL) and Technological Institute of Production (ITP) have completed a nationwide training program that reached more than 3,500 producers, helping them learn how to apply standards, improve product quality, and access new markets.
Inacal Raises Alert Over ‘Rapid ISO Certification’ Claims
Inacal Raises Alert Over ‘Rapid ISO Certification’ Claims
The Instituto Nacional de Calidad (INACAL) warned companies and public institutions about offers of “rapid ISO certifications” and urged them to check whether certification bodies are properly accredited before using their services.
Peru Leads APEC Study on 13 Good Practices in Circular Economy Policies
Peru Leads APEC Study on 13 Good Practices in Circular Economy Policies
A study led by Peru under the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) framework has assessed 13 good practices related to circular economy policies and their use of quality infrastructure services.
Inacal Clarifies Only Certificates With Its Symbol Are Officially Accredited In Peru
Inacal Clarifies Only Certificates With Its Symbol Are Officially Accredited In Peru
Peru’s National Institute of Quality has clarified that only ISO certificates bearing its accreditation symbol are officially recognized under its national accreditation system.
Inacal Seeks Experts for Calibration Laboratories and Expands Accreditation Scope
Inacal Seeks Experts for Calibration Laboratories and Expands Accreditation Scope
Inacal, Peru’s national quality institute, has launched a call for technical experts for calibration laboratories in ionizing radiation and expanded the scope of its accreditation activities.

Global News

ISO/IEC 27090:2026 Published to Address Cybersecurity Threats to AI Systems
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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.
ISO Survey 2025 Shows Global Certification Growth, With Unusually Sharp Rise in India
ISO Survey 2025 Shows Global Certification Growth, With Unusually Sharp Rise in India
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the 2025 ISO Survey, reporting more than 3.28 million valid management system certificates worldwide.
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