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PCA Opens ISO 14001:2026 Accreditation Transition in Poland
PCA Opens ISO 14001:2026 Accreditation Transition in Poland
The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has begun accepting applications from certification bodies seeking accreditation under PN-EN ISO 14001:2026-04, the revised standard for environmental management systems.
October Issue of PKN News Explores Standards for Medical Device Reuse, Batteries and Hydrogen Trains
October Issue of PKN News Explores Standards for Medical Device Reuse, Batteries and Hydrogen Trains
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has published the October 2026 issue of PKN News (Wiadomości PKN), focusing on how standards support medical device reuse, battery recycling and reuse, and hydrogen-powered rail transport.
PKN Conference to Explore Changes in ISO 9001:2026 and Their Practical Impact
PKN Conference to Explore Changes in ISO 9001:2026 and Their Practical Impact
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) will hold a conference on November 3, 2026, in Warsaw to explore the changes introduced in ISO 9001:2026 and their practical impact on organizations.
Poland Adjusts Accreditation Rules for Transition to New EU Construction Products Regulation
Poland Adjusts Accreditation Rules for Transition to New EU Construction Products Regulation
The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has opened consultation on revised DAN-01 accreditation rules as the construction products sector transitions from the existing EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR), Regulation (EU) No 305/2011, to the new CPR, Regulation (EU) 2024/3110.
AI and Data Center Energy Demand Lead September PKN News
AI and Data Center Energy Demand Lead September PKN News
Artificial intelligence (AI) and the growing electricity demand from data centers lead the September issue of Wiadomości PKN (PKN News) from the Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN).
PKN News August Edition: ISO 9001 Revision and Quality in Practice
PKN News August Edition: ISO 9001 Revision and Quality in Practice
The August edition of PKN News from the Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) focuses on the ISO 9001 revision and shows how standards support quality and safety in areas ranging from healthcare to major sporting events.
PKN Dedicates July News Magazine to Trustworthy AI
PKN Dedicates July News Magazine to Trustworthy AI
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has published the July 2026 edition of Wiadomości PKN (PKN News),
PKN Reports Growth in Standards Development and Digital Modernization During 2025
PKN Reports Growth in Standards Development and Digital Modernization During 2025
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has published its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting expanded standards development, growing participation from industry, and major steps to modernize Poland's standardization system through new digital initiatives.
Digital Product Passport at the Center of June PKN News
Digital Product Passport at the Center of June PKN News
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has published the June 2026 issue of Wiadomości PKN, with the Digital Product Passport (DPP) at the center of the edition.
PCA Marks 25 Years at Warsaw Conference on Accreditation Challenges and Growth
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
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
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.

Global News

Conformity Assessment Schemes Gain Broader Guidance Under ISO/IEC 17067:2026
Conformity Assessment Schemes Gain Broader Guidance Under ISO/IEC 17067:2026
The second edition of ISO/IEC 17067:2026 has been released, expanding the standard's scope beyond product certification to cover all types of conformity assessment schemes.
ISO 20252:2026 Arrives With Updated Rules for AI and Market Research
ISO 20252:2026 Arrives With Updated Rules for AI and Market Research
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 20252:2026, introducing updated requirements for market, opinion and social research, with a stronger focus on artificial intelligence (AI), data quality and information security.
With 99% Approval, ISO 9002 Revision Moves Toward Final Draft
With 99% Approval, ISO 9002 Revision Moves Toward Final Draft
The revision of ISO 9002 has moved closer to completion after its Draft International Standard (DIS) received 99% approval.
IT Governance Implementation Gets New Guidance in ISO/IEC 38501-1:2026
IT Governance Implementation Gets New Guidance in ISO/IEC 38501-1:2026
ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 38501-1:2026, providing guidance on implementing effective governance of information technology (IT).
ISO 37304:2026 Published, Establishing Requirements for Compliance Management Certification Bodies
ISO 37304:2026 Published, Establishing Requirements for Compliance Management Certification Bodies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published ISO 37304:2026 on October 16, establishing international requirements for bodies that audit and certify compliance management systems.
Project Performance and Risk Management More Closely Linked in ISO 21508:2026
Project Performance and Risk Management More Closely Linked in ISO 21508:2026
The second edition of ISO 21508:2026 updates international guidance on measuring project progress and costs through earned value management (EVM).
KSQA Loses AS9100 Accreditation, Transfers Clients to Certification Body Involved in Previous Audit Controversy
KSQA Loses AS9100 Accreditation, Transfers Clients to Certification Body Involved in Previous Audit Controversy
K&S Quality Assessments (KSQA) has lost its accreditation to issue AS9100 aerospace quality management system certificates and is transferring affected clients to SCB IAPMO, another certification body previously involved in a controversy over aerospace certification audits.
ISO 22514-7:2026 Revises Methods for Assessing Measurement Process Capability
ISO 22514-7:2026 Revises Methods for Assessing Measurement Process Capability
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22514-7:2026, a revised standard for evaluating whether measurement processes are capable of meeting the requirements of specific measurement tasks.
PEFC Seeks Working Group Members for Revision of Three Chain of Custody and Trademarks Standards
PEFC Seeks Working Group Members for Revision of Three Chain of Custody and Trademarks Standards
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has opened nominations for two working groups tasked with revising three international standards covering forest-based product traceability, certification bodies and trademark use.
IEEE Releases 2863-2026 Recommended Practice for Organizational AI Governance
IEEE Releases 2863-2026 Recommended Practice for Organizational AI Governance
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) published IEEE 2863-2026 on October 16, 2026, providing guidance for organizations on the responsible, ethical and accountable governance of artificial intelligence (AI).
IATF 16949 Audit Statistics Show Persistent Problems With Corrective Actions and Production Controls
IATF 16949 Audit Statistics Show Persistent Problems With Corrective Actions and Production Controls
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has published updated global statistics on the most common nonconformities identified during third-party certification audits against IATF 16949, the automotive quality management system standard.
BSI Launches GDAP for Independent Assurance of Gold Dealers
BSI Launches GDAP for Independent Assurance of Gold Dealers
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched the Gold Dealer Assurance Programme (GDAP), allowing retail gold dealers and wholesalers worldwide to undergo independent audits against the Gold Dealer Assurance Standard (GDAS), published in August 2026.
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