PCA Marks 25 Years at Warsaw Conference on Accreditation Challenges and Growth

The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) marked its 25th anniversary with a conference in Warsaw that highlighted the role of accreditation in supporting trade, safety and economic development while examining future challenges facing the sector.

PCA Opens Consultation on Revised Biobank Accreditation Program

Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has opened a public consultation on a revised version of its DABB-01 accreditation program for biobanks, introducing clearer rules for accreditation scope descriptions and updates aligned with PN-EN ISO 20387:2021-01.

ISO 14001:2026 and Autonomous Transport Lead May Issue of PKN News

The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has released the May 2026 issue of PKN News, focusing on how standards are helping organizations and public systems respond to fast-changing technological and environmental challenges.

Polish Accreditation Centre Opens CBAM Verification Program

The Polish Accreditation Centre (PCA) has launched a new accreditation process for bodies that verify emissions data under the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

PKN To Host Digital Product Passport Conference In May 2026

The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) will host a conference on May 20, 2026 in Warsaw focused on the Digital Product Passport (DPP) and how standards support a digital and sustainable economy.

April PKN News Issue Examines Governing Autonomous AI Systems

The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) centers its April 2026 issue of its PKN News publication on how standards are adapting to the rapid shift toward artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can act and decide independently.

Winners Of The 14th National Competition "Standardization And Me" Announced

The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has announced the results of the 14th National Competition "Standardization And Me", drawing strong participation from students and teachers across Poland.

ISO 37001 Transition in Poland Clarified for Certified Organizations

The Certification Center for Quality (CCJ) explains how organizations certified to ISO 37001, the anti-bribery management systems standard (ABMS),

Role Of Standards In Fast Changing Technologies In New Issue Of PKN News

The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has released a new issue of its monthly “PKN News”,

Poland Opens Call For IEC 2026 Young Professionals Workshop In Hamburg

The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has launched a national call for candidates to join the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Young Professionals workshop,

PCA Opens Consultation On Draft Update To DAK-08 For Railway Inspection Body Accreditation

The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has opened a public consultation on a draft update of the DAK-08 document,

Cybersecurity In Healthcare And AI Standards Headline February Issue Of PKN News

The February 2026 issue of PKN News (Wiadomości PKN), published by the Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN), focuses on cybersecurity in healthcare and international standards for artificial intelligence.

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.