DGQ Survey Examines Career Development in Quality Management

The German Society for Quality (DGQ) has opened a short survey examining how professionals enter and develop careers in quality management and quality assurance, as

DAkkS Remains In International Accreditation System Even Without Direct Global ACI Membership

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) remains effectively part of the global accreditation system through the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA),

North-West Tuscany Offers Grants For Certification Up To 5,000 Euros

The Chamber of Commerce of Tuscany North-West has opened a 2026 funding call with a total budget of 300,000 euros,

Burgundy Region Program Helps Firms Prepare for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Updates

The Burgundy-Franche-Comté regional branch of the French Quality Movement (MFQ-BFC) has launched a support program to help organizations prepare for upcoming updates to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

Italy Introduces Single Certification for Fashion To Boost Supply Chain Transparency

Italy’s annual bill for small and medium enterprises proposes a voluntary single certification of conformity for the fashion supply chain,

ISO 9001 Draft Translated Into Danish to Help Businesses Prepare for 2026 Revision

Danish Standards (DS) has translated the draft of the revised ISO 9001 quality management standard into Danish, enabling companies and public organizations to start preparing for the upcoming version.

DIN, DQS and DGQ Join Forces to Guide Professionals Through ISO 9001 Transition

The revision of ISO 9001 and its German version is scheduled for publication in fall 2026, introducing updates expected to reflect evolving quality management practices.

UNE Meeting Explores Key Updates to ISO/DIS 9001 Quality Management Standard

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) held an event on October 3 to review the draft version of the revised ISO 9001, focusing on the most relevant changes in the upcoming update of the quality management systems standard.

UNI’s Obiettivo 9001 Platform Adds Two Articles Explaining Key Points and New Features in ISO 9001 Revision

Two new resources explaining the main updates in ISO/DIS 9001 have been released by the Italian Organization for Standardization (UNI) on its Obiettivo 9001 platform.

Peru Hosts ISO/TC 176 Plenary and Quality Forum for Small Enterprises

Peru has become a global meeting point for quality management this week,

KS CASCO Reviews ISO 9001 Revision, Approves Serbian Translation of ISO 21500

KS CASCO, the Committee for Conformity Assessment and Quality Management under the Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS),

Laing O’Rourke Sets UK Benchmark With Quality Certification Across All Entities

Laing O’Rourke has become the first company in the United Kingdom to achieve certification across all its UK entities to the quality management standard BS 99001,

FSSC 22000 Version 7 Updates Prerequisite Programs And Aligns With GFSI 2024

The Foundation FSSC has released Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 food safety management system certification scheme, introducing updated prerequisite programs (PRPs) and aligning the scheme with the 2024 Global Food Safety Initiative requirements. 

ISO Develops Carbon Credit Data Model Standard, Calls for Input

A new data model for carbon credit markets is being developed by ISO’s sustainable finance and financial services committees, with early input still open to stakeholders.

ISO 20022 Series Update Sets New Rules as Payment Systems Prepare for Implementation

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published updated and new parts in the ISO 20022 series, as major payment systems advance their implementation of the standard on closely aligned timelines.

Consultation Underway On Global Standard For AI Testing In Medical Devices

An international voting and consultation phase is underway for a new standard that sets requirements for testing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in medical devices.

MSC Opens Review Of Chain Of Custody Standard For Public Consultation

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has launched a public consultation on proposed revisions to its Chain of Custody Standard, inviting stakeholders across the seafood supply chain to provide feedback until May 30, 2026.

Call For Food Sector Stakeholders To Influence ISO 22000 Revision Through National Committees

Food sector stakeholders who apply ISO 22000 in practice have the opportunity to influence its revision by bringing real-world experience into the process.

AutoCarbon Certification Scheme Due in 2027 As Pilot Phase Begins

The International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB) has announced AutoCarbon,

ISO 14064-5 Introduces Guidance For Remote Verification Of Greenhouse Gas Data

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has introduced ISO 14064-5, which provides guidance on how to carry out verification and validation of greenhouse gas (GHG) data using remote techniques in digital environments.

ISO 9002 Revision Moves To Draft International Standard Stage

The revision of ISO 9002 has entered the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with ISO/TC 176/SC 2, the ISO subcommittee responsible for quality systems, advancing the project into formal consultation. 

ISO 37304 Compliance Management Certification Standard Advances to Final Draft Stage

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced ISO 37304 to the final draft international standard (FDIS) stage.

One Vote Tips Toward New Edition Of ISO/IEC 17065 Over Amendment

One vote has tipped the decision toward publishing a new edition of ISO/IEC 17065 instead of issuing a separate amendment, following a closely split ballot within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Is ISO 25500 a Solution to Supply Chain Data Challenges?

ISO 25500, a draft series of standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), is presented by the Electronic Commerce Code Management Association (ECCMA) as a possible way to address long-standing problems with unreliable data across global supply chains.