Anna Wrońska and Rafał Burzyński Receive IEC 1906 Award

Polish experts Anna Wrońska and Rafał Burzyński have received the prestigious IEC 1906 Award for their contributions to international electrotechnical standardization.

PCA Publishes New Environmental Verifier Form for EMAS Accreditation

The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has issued Edition 5 of its FAVE-01 form for organizations seeking accreditation as environmental verifiers under the EU’s Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS).

Polish Accreditation Body Seeks Feedback on Updated Scope of Activities

The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) is inviting stakeholders to comment on the draft update of document DA-09,

PKN September Newsletter Showcases National Competition on Standards in Education

Polski Komitet Normalizacyjny (PKN) has released the September issue of its newsletter Wiadomości PKN, highlighting the National Competition "Standardization and Me".

PCA Seeks Feedback on Update to Poland’s Central Accreditation System Document DA-01

The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has released for consultation a draft update of its DA-01 document, the central description of Poland’s accreditation system.

BSF 2025 Forum on Standardization in Lithuania Highlights Baltic Cooperation

The Baltic Forum on Standardization (BSF 2025) took place in Vilnius from September 3 to 5,

Polish PCA Gains IAF Recognition for Anti-Bribery Certification

The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has expanded its role under the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) Multilateral Agreement (MLA) to include certification of anti-bribery management systems.

Bio-Digital Convergence and Biocomputers in Focus in July Issue of PKN News

The July issue of PKN News, published by the Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN),

Poland Finalizes Consultation on Accreditation Rules for EU Product Assessors

The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has released a draft update to document DA-11, which outlines how conformity assessment bodies (CABs) can be accredited for assessing products under EU rules.

Polish Committee for Standardization Warns of Unauthorized Use of Its Trademarks

The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has issued a warning about the unauthorized use of its trademarks, including its logo, on stamps and documents circulated by third parties.

Poland Marks Standardization Day With AI-Focused Conference in Warsaw

The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) celebrated the 15th edition of Standardization Day on May 20 with a conference in Warsaw focused on artificial intelligence, cyber threats, and information management.

Latest Issue of PKN News Explores Application of Standards in New and Emerging Fields

Standardization is becoming a critical driver of progress in fast-growing areas, according to the third 2025 issue of PKN News, published by the Polish Committee for Standardization.

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.