Serbia Adopts ISO Standards for Quality Tools and Educational Organizations

The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has published the national editions of SRPS ISO 10009:2026 and SRPS ISO 21001:2026, making two international ISO management standards available for use in Serbia.

Alexandre Garrido Receives ISO Excellence Award for Sustainable Tourism Standards Leadership

Alexandre Garrido has received an ISO Excellence Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership and contributions to ISO/TC 228, including his role as project leader of ISO 18060:2026.

RBA, SA8000 and SMETA Linked to Higher Scores in Taiwan Labor Agency Evaluations

Agencies that recruit migrant workers for employment in Taiwan can earn additional points in Ministry of Labor evaluations through certifications and social responsibility schemes such as RBA, SA8000 and SMETA.

CEN, CENELEC and ETSI Start Work on Pan-European Certificate on Standardization

CEN, CENELEC and ETSI have launched a tender seeking experts to create a new Pan-European Certificate on Standardization.

State of Jalisco Authorized to Carry Out Tourism Standards Inspections

The Secretariat of Tourism of Mexico (SECTUR) and the State of Jalisco have signed a coordination agreement that allows Jalisco to carry out inspections of tourism service providers to verify compliance with tourism laws, the Quality Infrastructure Law and applicable Mexican Official Standards (NOMs).

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.

CEN Merges Postal and Logistics Committees into Expanded Transport Standardization Body

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is merging its postal services committee into its transport and logistics committee, creating a single body covering transport, logistics, and postal services.

Vietnam Draft Standard Sets Clear Metrics for Online Public Services

The Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality of Viet Nam (STAMEQ) has introduced a draft national standard for online public services that defines how user experience will be measured using specific indicators.

Netherlands Calls for Stakeholders to Join ISO Tourism Standards Committee

The Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) is calling on national stakeholders to take part in international tourism standardization through ISO/TC 228,

Youth Fencing World Cup In Udine Earns ISO 20121 Certification

The Udine Under-17 and Under-20 Fencing World Cup has achieved ISO 20121 certification, confirming its approach to managing sustainability across an international youth competition.

Korea Accreditation Board Issues Guidance on Transition to Revised ISO 21001 for Education

The Korea Accreditation Board (KAB) has issued guidance to help certification bodies transition from ISO 21001:2018 to the revised ISO 21001:2025 for Educational Organizations Management Systems.

UNI Releases PdR 185 for Managing Projects Across Organizations

UNI, the Italian standards body, has released UNI/PdR 185, a new reference practice that defines requirements for how organizations manage projects and prepare for certification of a Project Management System.

VDA Releases ISA 2027 Information Security Assessment Catalogue for TISAX

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has published ISA 2027, the next version of the Information Security Assessment (ISA) catalogue used by TISAX, an information security assessment and exchange mechanism for the automotive industry. 

Global Standards Updates Flagship GOTS Standard to Version 8.1

The Global Standards (GS) has updated the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) to Version 8.1, its first revision since the major Version 8.0 release in March.

TÜV SÜD Acquires SustainCERT to Accelerate Digital Carbon Verification

Germany-based testing, inspection and certification company TÜV SÜD has acquired climate verification platform SustainCERT

ISO 30201 Adds Human Resources to the ISO Management System Family

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 30201:2026, the first international requirements standard for human resources management systems.

ISO/PAS 25171 Provides First International Auditing Guide for ISO 21001 Educational Management Systems

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/PAS 25171:2026, the first international guidance for auditing educational organization management systems under ISO 21001:2025.

Proposal Calls for ISO Committee on Responsible Business Practices and Sustainability Reporting

An International Organization for Standardization (ISO) technical committee has been proposed to develop standards for responsible business practices and sustainability reporting.

CanadaGAP Version 11 Achieves GFSI Recognition Under 2024 Benchmark

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized CanadaGAP Food Safety Program Version 11.0 against its 2024 Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs), allowing

ISO 9001:2026 Receives Final Approval Ahead of September Publication

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved the final draft of ISO 9001:2026 with overwhelming support, clearing the way for publication of the revised quality management standard, which is expected in September 2026.

Codex Defines When 'May Contain' Allergen Labels Are Justified

New international guidance adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission aims to make 'may contain' allergen labels more consistent and trustworthy.

ISO 14025:2026 Brings First Major Update to Environmental Product Declarations in 20 Years

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14025:2026, the first major revision of the international standard for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) since 2006. 

ISO/IEC 27000 Updated With Clearer Guidance for Information Security Standards

ISO and IEC have updated ISO/IEC 27000, the guide to the ISO/IEC 27000 family of information security standards.

AIAG and VDA Publish Global Guide for Better Manufacturing Process Control

A new joint manual from the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) establishes a single international approach to monitoring and improving manufacturing processes.