AFNOR Publishes SPEC 2503 Framework for Applying One Health Approach

The French Association for Standardization (AFNOR) has published AFNOR SPEC 2503, a voluntary framework helping public and private organizations integrate the One Health approach into their management practices.

Peru's Inacal to Help 24 Companies Implement Circular Economy Standard

Peru's National Institute of Quality (Inacal) will provide free technical assistance to 24 manufacturing and tourism companies to implement NTP 721.105:2023, the Peruvian standard for circular economy project management.

ANSI Announces AI Register to Improve Transparency of Standards and Assurance Claims

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has announced the ANSI AI Register, a new platform designed to make artificial intelligence (AI) standards, certifications, assessments, and assurance claims easier to find, understand, and compare.

Saudi Arabia Rises to 14th Globally in Management System Certifications With 46% Growth

Saudi Arabia climbed seven places to rank 14th worldwide in management system certifications in 2025, up from 21st in 2024.

South Korea Announces 2026 National Quality Award Recipients

The Korean Standards Association (KSA) has published the list of recipients of South Korea's 2026 National Quality Awards, recognizing achievements in quality management, industrial innovation, and business performance.

BIS Seeks Stakeholder Input on Three-Part Sustainability Standards Framework

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) will hold a stakeholder consultation on November 12, 2026, to gather feedback on its proposed three-part Indian Standard series, Framework for Sustainability.

DAkkS to Accept ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Accreditation Applications from November

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) will begin accepting applications for initial accreditation and transition to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020:2026 on November 1, 2026.

Food Standards Committee Named Jamaica’s Top Standards Development Body for 2026

The Food Standards Committee has won first place in the Bureau of Standards Jamaica's (BSJ) 2026 Technical Committee of the Year Award, recognizing its contribution to developing standards that support food quality, safety and public health.

October Issue of PKN News Explores Standards for Medical Device Reuse, Batteries and Hydrogen Trains

The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has published the October 2026 issue of PKN News (Wiadomości PKN), focusing on how standards support medical device reuse, battery recycling and reuse, and hydrogen-powered rail transport.

University of Luxembourg and ILNAS Introduce Certificate in Standardisation for Sustainable Development

The University of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Institute for Standardisation, Accreditation, Safety and Quality of Products and Services (ILNAS) have launched a pilot university certificate exploring how standards can help organizations achieve their sustainability goals.

ISO/IEC 17024:2026 Transition: UKAS Details Assessment Schedule and Requirements

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has published its transition arrangements for ISO/IEC 17024:2026, giving personnel certification bodies until March 31, 2029, to move to the revised standard.

ISO/UNDP 53001, Travel Risk Management and Electrical Standards Featured in October UNE Magazine

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has published the October 2026 issue of its magazine, featuring the new ISO/UNDP 53001 standard for managing organizations' contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

ISO 22514-7:2026 Revises Methods for Assessing Measurement Process Capability

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22514-7:2026, a revised standard for evaluating whether measurement processes are capable of meeting the requirements of specific measurement tasks.

PEFC Seeks Working Group Members for Revision of Three Chain of Custody and Trademarks Standards

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has opened nominations for two working groups tasked with revising three international standards covering forest-based product traceability, certification bodies and trademark use.

IEEE Releases 2863-2026 Recommended Practice for Organizational AI Governance

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) published IEEE 2863-2026 on October 16, 2026, providing guidance for organizations on the responsible, ethical and accountable governance of artificial intelligence (AI).

IATF 16949 Audit Statistics Show Persistent Problems With Corrective Actions and Production Controls

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has published updated global statistics on the most common nonconformities identified during third-party certification audits against IATF 16949, the automotive quality management system standard.

BSI Launches GDAP for Independent Assurance of Gold Dealers

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has launched the Gold Dealer Assurance Programme (GDAP), allowing retail gold dealers and wholesalers worldwide to undergo independent audits against the Gold Dealer Assurance Standard (GDAS), published in August 2026.

ISO/IEC 27090:2026 Published to Address Cybersecurity Threats to AI Systems

ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 27090:2026 to help organizations protect artificial intelligence (AI) systems against cybersecurity threats.

IFS Introduces New Training Course for Prospective Food Safety Auditors

International Featured Standards (IFS) has announced a new online course for professionals seeking to become auditors under IFS Food, a certification standard used to assess food manufacturers' safety, quality and production processes.

TNFD Releases LEAP 2.0 with Expanded Guidance on Nature-Related Assessment

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) released version 2.0 of its LEAP assessment guidance on October 13, 2026, introducing new and expanded methods for evaluating how organizations depend on and affect nature, and the resulting business risks and opportunities.

RBA Revises VAP Standard With Changes to Supplier Audits and Corrective Actions

The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) has released version 8.1 of its Validated Assessment Program (VAP) Standard, revising procedures for supplier audits, corrective actions, and assessments of working conditions, environmental practices, and business ethics.

Legal Battle Halts Planned AS9100 Revision

A legal dispute between the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) and SAE International has placed the planned revision of the aerospace quality management standard AS9100 on indefinite hold.

ISO Considering New Committee for Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Services

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has proposed establishing a new technical committee within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to develop international standards for positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) services.

Second Edition of Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis Adds Machine Learning, Opens for Public Review

The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) has released the second edition of Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis as a draft for public review.