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Ten QM Software Providers to Present Their Tools at SAQ-QUALICON Event
SAQ-QUALICON is organizing a free online Tool Arena on December 10, 2026, where 10 providers will present their own quality management software.
Kuehne+Nagel Earns ESG Recognition Backed by Four Certifications
Global logistics and supply chain company Kuehne+Nagel has received Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Recognition from DNV,
Switzerland Launches Coby AI Tool for Standards Work
The Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) has launched Coby, a specialized artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed for professionals working with standards and regulatory requirements.
Switzerland Revises Rules for Food Origin Labeling
Switzerland has revised its rules on how food can claim a Swiss origin, publishing the updated ordinance with changes that take effect on January 1, 2026.
CEN and CENELEC Young Professionals Series: Tiphanie Bent Stresses Value of Standards for AI and Finance
The latest feature in the Meet Young Professionals in European Standardization series by CEN and CENELEC introduces Tiphanie Bent from Switzerland.
Swiss Experts Sought for Digital Product Passport Standards
The Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) is inviting Swiss experts to help develop standards for the European Union's Digital Product Passport (DPP).
SAS Launches New "Services and Environment Unit"
The Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS) has launched a new department, Services and Environment (ASDU), effective December 1, 2024.
New Swiss Standard Improves Proficiency Assessments for Hiring
A new Swiss standard, SN 33430, has been introduced to improve the quality and effectiveness of job-related proficiency assessments.
SNV Calls for Experts to Shape ISO GPS Standards
The Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) has launched a call for applications, inviting specialists to join the development and revision of ISO GPS (Geometrical Product Specifications) standards.
The Swiss Takeover: How SNV Took the Helm of ISO Wormgearing Standards Committee
The Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) has assumed the secretariat management of the ISO/TC 60/SC 1 standards committee.
SAS Passes EA Peer Evaluation, Scope of Accreditation Expanded
The Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS) has successfully passed its eighth peer evaluation by the European Cooperation for Accreditation (EA).
Swiss Experts Needed for Revision of ISO 45001 Standard on Workplace Safety
The Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) has issued a call for experts to participate in the revision of the ISO 45001 standard, which focuses on occupational safety and health management systems.Global News
ISO 9001:2026 Officially Launched
The sixth edition of ISO 9001, the world’s most widely used quality management system standard, has been officially launched by ISO during a virtual press conference.
Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS) Launches for Certification of Wider Range of Fibers
Global Standards has launched the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), a new certification standard for textiles made from a wider range of plant, animal, synthetic, man-made cellulosic and recycled fibers.
ISO 45001 Second Edition Clears DIS Ballot With Overwhelming Support
The draft second edition of ISO 45001 has passed its Draft International Standard (DIS) vote with only one vote against, moving the revision closer to its planned publication in the first half of 2027.
Second Edition of ISO/IEC 17065 Reaches Final Approval Phase
The second edition of ISO/IEC 17065, which sets requirements for bodies that certify products, processes and services, has moved further into the final approval process and is now at stage 50.20 of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) phase.
SMART Initiative Enters Pilot Phase in October, Testing Nine Standards
A pilot of the ISO and IEC SMART standards initiative will begin in October, testing nine selected international standards.
New Net Zero Carbon Cities Standard Project Approved as ISO 37115-2
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved a proposal for ISO 37115-2, a new standard that will set out principles and fundamentals for net zero carbon cities.
First Edition of ISO 41002 Guides Development of Facility Management Organizations
The first edition of ISO 41002 gives organizations guidance on how to develop and structure their facility management function across strategic, tactical and operational levels.
ISO/DTS 5112 Road Vehicle Cybersecurity Audit Guidance Reaches Final Approval Stage
ISO/DTS 5112, the draft Technical Specification for auditing cybersecurity management systems (CSMS) across the automotive supply chain, has reached the final approval stage.
ISO 37011 Webinars on Purpose-Driven Organizations Set for September 22 and 23
Two international webinars on ISO 37011, the draft guidance standard for purpose-driven organizations, will be held on September 22 and 23 ahead of consultation on the draft beginning September 24, 2026.
ISO 45010 Becomes First International Standard on Menstruation and Menopause at Work
ISO has published ISO 45010, the first International Standard focused on supporting employees experiencing menstruation and menopause at work.
Digital Identity Standards Now Freely Accessible Worldwide
Key ISO and IEC digital identity standards, including the ISO/IEC 18013 and ISO/IEC 23220 series, are now freely accessible worldwide through a new sponsorship model set up by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the OpenWallet Foundation (OWF).
