Public Consultation Closing for PAS 1958 on Built Environment Digitalization

A new standard aiming to unify data and information management in the built environment -

First in Scotland: NHS Tayside Audiology Accredited Under IQIPS Standard

NHS Tayside’s Audiology Department has become the first in Scotland to achieve accreditation under the Improving Quality in Physiological Services (IQIPS) standard from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

UKAS Moves Forward With Accreditation for AI Management Systems

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is advancing its work on accreditation for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS),

BSI to Govern Standards for UK Energy System Digitalization

The British Standards Institution (BSI), the UK’s national standards body,

UK Streamlines Rules for Importing Organic Food Products

The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has updated its guidance on importing organic food, feed, and seed.

Morgan Sindall Construction Achieves BS 99001 Certification for Sector-Specific Quality

Morgan Sindall Construction has been certified by BSI to BS 99001, a quality management systems (QMS) standard tailored to the built environment. 

BSI and Kantara Join Pilot for Digital Identity Accreditation

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has announced that two organizations have joined the pilot program to seek accreditation to certify against the UK’s national digital identity framework.

UK Opens Consultation on Draft Sustainability Reporting Standards Based on IFRS

The UK government has published draft sustainability reporting standards, UK SRS S1 and UK SRS S2, and opened a public consultation running until September 17.

UKAS Shares First Guidance on Using AI in Conformity Assessments

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has published its first technical bulletin offering guidance on how accredited and applicant conformity assessment bodies (CABs) can responsibly use artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in their activities.

UKAS Retains EA Status After Successful Peer Review

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), the UK’s national accreditation body, has successfully maintained its status as a signatory to the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) Multilateral Agreement (EA MLA).

UK Outlines When Mandatory Non-EU Labeling Will Apply

The United Kingdom has outlined how it will implement mandatory "Not for EU" labeling on certain products sold domestically.

UKAS Celebrates 30th Anniversary by Highlighting SME Empowerment

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, marking three decades of helping organizations strengthen trust, improve performance, and compete internationally.

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.