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EN 18229-3 Human Oversight, Part of AI Trustworthiness Framework, Opens for Comment
A draft on human oversight is now open for comment within the five-part European EN 18229 AI trustworthiness framework.
NEN Launches Customer Panel to Shape AI Tools for Standards
The Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has launched an AI customer panel to help shape tools that make standards easier to find, understand and use while reducing the risk of incorrect answers from general-purpose AI systems.
NSAI Forms Committee to Develop Mass Engineered Timber Specification
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is forming a new technical committee to examine the development of a national specification for Mass Engineered Timber (MET) in Ireland.
Work–Life Balance Certification Scheme Opens in Italy
Italy has opened a certification scheme for organizations applying UNI/PdR 192:2026, which sets requirements for managing work–life balance and family well-being.
New Accreditation Scheme for Construction Site Supervision Firms Debuts in Singapore
The Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) has launched a new accreditation program for construction site supervision firms, using ISO/IEC 17020:2026 to assess whether firms are competent to supervise building and construction work.
Indonesia Proposes Halal Assurance Rules for Genetically Modified Products
Indonesia has notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of proposed halal assurance rules for genetically modified products.
TÜV SÜD Opens Global Decarbonisation Centre in Singapore
TÜV SÜD has opened its Global Decarbonisation Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Singapore, backed by an investment of more than US$24 million and support from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).
World Standards Day Event in Luxembourg to Focus on ICT, Research and Education
The Luxembourg Institute for Standardization, Accreditation, Safety and Quality of Products and Services (ILNAS) and the University of Luxembourg will mark World Standards Day with an event on October 13 focused on information and communication technology (ICT), research and education.
RvA Begins Assessments Against Latest ISO/IEC 17020 Edition
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has started assessing inspection bodies against ISO/IEC 17020:2026, with the latest edition now required for all new accreditation applications submitted from September 1, 2026.
NATA Completes First Full Multi-Site Accreditation Assessment Cycle
The National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA) has completed the first full cycle of its Multi-Site Accreditation (MSA) model, which allows organizations with several locations to be assessed under one coordinated accreditation program.
India Seeks Public Comments on Draft Standard for Waste Management at Events
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is seeking public comments on a draft Indian Standard for managing solid waste generated during events and public gatherings.
Swedac Sets ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Transition Timeline Through March 2029
The Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (Swedac) has set out how inspection bodies in Sweden will move to ISO/IEC 17020:2026, with the transition ending in March 2029.Global News
Licensing Instead of Sales: ISO Changes How Standards Are Used
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is preparing to replace its traditional standards sales approach with a licensing model that would give users defined rights to use standards content instead of broad unrestricted access.
BRCGS Updates Food Safety, Packaging, Storage, and Broker Rules to Meet New GFSI Requirements
BRCGS has updated certification requirements for its Food Safety, Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution, and Agents and Brokers standards,
ISO 45001 Revision Signals Changes in How Companies Manage Workplace Safety
The revision of ISO 45001 is expected to push companies beyond traditional workplace safety management by placing greater emphasis on mental health, organizational resilience, safety culture, and climate-related risks.
International Olympic Committee Certified to ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Standard
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been re-certified to ISO 20121:2024 for sustainability management at the corporate events it directly organizes and finances, including IOC Sessions, conferences, Olympic Day activities, and commission meetings.
Core Industrial Safety Framework IEC 61508 Undergoes Major Revision
The IEC 61508 series, the international foundation for many industrial functional safety standards,
FSC Proposes New Rules for Certification Statements and Audit Duration
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on two draft Advice Notes that would update certification body requirements related to certification statements and minimum audit duration for Forest Management audits.
ILO Moves to Modernize International Labour Standards Reporting
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is preparing a major overhaul of how countries report on international labour standards.
ISO 9001 Revision Moves Into Formal FDIS Ballot Phase
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 9001 to the next step of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) approval process, with the project now listed at stage 50.20 following the earlier 50.00 status.
FSC Opens Consultation on Chain of Custody Revisions as Two Core Standards Reach Final Phase
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened consultation on revisions to five Chain of Custody (CoC) documents, with two core standards now entering the final consultation phase.
CanadaGAP Seeks GFSI Recognition for Updated Food Safety Programs
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation as CanadaGAP seeks recognition for updated food safety certification programs covering fruit and vegetable operations.
Efforts to Broaden Application of ISO 21378 Underway
Following last year’s confirmation of ISO 21378:2019, a standard for structured audit data collection and exchange, work within ISO/TC 295/WG 1 is now focused on broadening how the standard is applied across organizations.
