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TÜRKAK Launches New AI Accreditation Under ISO 42001
TÜRKAK Launches New AI Accreditation Under ISO 42001
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has begun providing accreditation services to certification bodies in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) under the ISO/IEC 42001 standard.
TÜRKAK Expands Certificate Verification System to Calibration Sector
TÜRKAK Expands Certificate Verification System to Calibration Sector
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has introduced the TÜRKAK Document Verification System (TBDS) to the calibration sector, enhancing transparency and traceability in calibration processes.
Isparta University of Applied Sciences Receives Quality Management Certificate
Isparta University of Applied Sciences Receives Quality Management Certificate
Isparta University of Applied Sciences (ISUBÜ) has been awarded the TS EN ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certificate.
TÜRKAK Launching All-Encompassing Online Monitoring of Certification Audits via TBDS
TÜRKAK Launching All-Encompassing Online Monitoring of Certification Audits via TBDS
TÜRKAK has enhanced its TÜRKAK Document Verification System (TBDS) to improve traceability of audit data.
Turkey Certifies Four More Organized Industrial Zones With Green Certificates
Turkey Certifies Four More Organized Industrial Zones With Green Certificates
The Turkish Standards Institute (TSE) has certified four additional Organized Industrial Zones (OIZs) with Green OIZ Certificates, marking significant progress in environmental management.
TÜRKAK Enhances GHG Services With Addition of ISO 14064-2 Standard
TÜRKAK Enhances GHG Services With Addition of ISO 14064-2 Standard
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has expanded its accreditation scope across the ISO 14064 series by adding ISO 14064-2 to its services.
Marsa Yağ Earns First TSE Business Continuity Certificate in Food Sector
Marsa Yağ Earns First TSE Business Continuity Certificate in Food Sector
Marsa Yağ became the first company in the food sector to receive the TS EN ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System certificate from the Turkish Standards Institute (TSE).
Turkey Aligns With New Requirements for Certifying Information Security Management Systems
Turkey Aligns With New Requirements for Certifying Information Security Management Systems
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has detailed the transition process for certification bodies to comply with ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024, the updated standard for auditing and certifying information security management systems.
TUSAŞ Becomes First in Defense Industry to Earn TSE Innovation Management System Certification
TUSAŞ Becomes First in Defense Industry to Earn TSE Innovation Management System Certification
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) has become the first organization in the defense sector to receive the TS EN ISO 56002 Innovation Management System certificate.
Bosnian Representatives Participate in 10th World Halal Summit
Bosnian Representatives Participate in 10th World Halal Summit
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s representatives participated in the 10th World Halal Summit in Istanbul.
Turkish Standards Institute Celebrates 70th Anniversary
Turkish Standards Institute Celebrates 70th Anniversary
The Turkish Standards Institute (TSE) marked its 70th anniversary with a program at Informatics Valley in Kocaeli.
TÜRKAK’s Certification Accreditation Directorate Hosts Auditor Experience Sharing Meetings
TÜRKAK’s Certification Accreditation Directorate Hosts Auditor Experience Sharing Meetings
The Turkish Accreditation Agency organized an event to discuss standards for conformity assessment of certification bodies.

Global News

GFSI Seeks Feedback on Freshcare and SQF Programs Under 2024 Requirements
GFSI Seeks Feedback on Freshcare and SQF Programs Under 2024 Requirements
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened public consultations on Freshcare Food Safety & Quality Standard Edition 5 (2026) and SQF Code Edition 10 for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
ISO 20001:2026 Published as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
ISO 20001:2026 Published as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 20001:2026, its first management system standard dedicated to preventing and reducing food loss and waste across the food supply chain.
ISO 14060 Net-Zero Draft Fails to Secure Approval, Returns for Revision
ISO 14060 Net-Zero Draft Fails to Secure Approval, Returns for Revision
The draft of ISO 14060, the proposed international standard for net-zero aligned organizations, has failed to secure the approval needed to advance.
Global ACI Aligns CORSIA MRA Sub-Scope With Fourth Edition of ICAO Manual
Global ACI Aligns CORSIA MRA Sub-Scope With Fourth Edition of ICAO Manual
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has updated the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) sub-scope of its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA) to align it with the latest international guidance.
ISO/UNDP 53001 Debuts as First International Management System Standard for Sustainable Development Goals
ISO/UNDP 53001 Debuts as First International Management System Standard for Sustainable Development Goals
ISO and UNDP released ISO/UNDP 53001 on September 28, 2026, the world's first International Standard for managing contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 
ISO Central Secretariat Explains Key Changes in ISO 9001:2026 in New Video
ISO Central Secretariat Explains Key Changes in ISO 9001:2026 in New Video
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a detailed video explaining the changes in ISO 9001:2026 directly from its Central Secretariat.
Journalism Trust Initiative Proposed as New ISO Workshop Agreement
Journalism Trust Initiative Proposed as New ISO Workshop Agreement
A proposal has been submitted to develop the Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI) into a new ISO International Workshop Agreement (IWA), extending an existing European framework for trustworthy journalism to the international level.
Global ACI Sets Three-Year Transition Timelines for ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 9001:2026
Global ACI Sets Three-Year Transition Timelines for ISO 14001:2026 and ISO 9001:2026
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has set three-year transition periods for accredited certification to ISO 9001:2026 and ​​​​​​​ISO 14001:2026 , ending September 30, 2029 and April 30, 2029, respectively.
China Approves World’s First Medical Device Standard for AI Brain-Computer Interfaces
China Approves World’s First Medical Device Standard for AI Brain-Computer Interfaces
China has approved YY/T 2029-2026, the world’s first medical device standard for brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) that use artificial intelligence (AI).
IFS Makes EU Packaging Rules Self-Assessment Tool Available After 70-Company Pilot
IFS Makes EU Packaging Rules Self-Assessment Tool Available After 70-Company Pilot
International Featured Standards (IFS) has made its self-assessment tool for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) available in the IFS Database after a pilot involving 70 companies.
Comment Open on ISO/DIS 20020 for Bodies Auditing and Certifying Food Loss and Waste Management Systems
Comment Open on ISO/DIS 20020 for Bodies Auditing and Certifying Food Loss and Waste Management Systems
Comments are open on ISO/DIS 20020, a draft standard setting requirements for bodies that audit and certify food loss and waste management systems (FLWMS).
ISO Begins Developing IWA 52 to Harmonize Transport GHG Emission Factors
ISO Begins Developing IWA 52 to Harmonize Transport GHG Emission Factors
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is developing IWA 52 to harmonize how greenhouse gas (GHG) emission factors are calculated for transport.
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