Ihmisen, Polymeris and La Poste Win French Quality Awards

During the 8th French Quality Day in Paris Ihmisen, Polymeris and La Poste BSCC received France's 2026 National Quality Awards for transformations that strengthened employee engagement, autonomy and participation.

Sweden Invites Comments on ISO 22000 Revision

The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has opened a national consultation on the proposed revision of ISO 22000, the international food safety management standard,

ANSI Recognizes 27 Leaders with 2026 Leadership and Service Awards

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has announced the 27 recipients of its 2026 Leadership and Service Awards, recognizing contributions to standards development, conformity assessment, and the advancement of the voluntary standards system.

Measurement Law Revision in Vietnam Targets Digitization and Risk-Based Oversight

Vietnam is drafting amendments to its Measurement Law that would expand the use of digital systems and introduce more risk-based approaches to the regulation of measurement activities.

TGA Proposes Publishing Therapeutic Goods GMP Inspection Outcomes

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has opened a consultation on plans to publish Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspection outcomes and GMP certificates for therapeutic goods manufacturers, seeking feedback on how the information should be published and accessed.

Singapore Launches Sustainability Maturity Standard for Businesses

Singapore has launched TR 149:2026, a sustainability maturity standard that helps organizations assess and improve their environmental performance.

Quality Management Event Series Explores Ethics and Culture Ahead of ISO 9001:2026

A Germany-wide event series on ethics, culture and leadership in quality management is taking place ahead of the publication of ISO 9001:2026.

National Standards Knowledge Competition Returns for Second Edition

The second National Standards Knowledge Competition is underway in China, with online qualifying rounds running from June 16 to June 30, 2026.

ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Transition Timeline Set for Turkish Inspection Bodies

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has published its transition policy for ISO/IEC 17020:2026, giving inspection bodies until March 27, 2029, to complete the move from the 2012 version of the standard.

Quality 360º Event Showcases Inmetro Digital Initiatives

The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) presented new digital services, online fraud monitoring initiatives and professional training programs at the Quality 360º – Strategy That Generates Value event in Belo Horizont.

Slovakia Prepares National Quality Program for 2027–2031

The Slovak Office of Standards, Metrology and Testing (ÚNMS SR) is preparing Slovakia’s sixth National Quality Program for the 2027–2031 period,

ISO 19011:2026 Translated and Adopted in Spain

The auditing standard ISO 19011:2026 has been translated into Spanish and adopted in Spain as UNE-EN ISO 19011:2026.

IFS Strengthens Audit Consistency With Good Audit Practices Guideline Version 2

IFS has released Good Audit Practices Guideline Version 2 to support auditors in delivering more consistent, high quality and effective audits across all IFS Standards.

TIC Council Sets Principles For Digitalization Of Assurance Services

TIC Council, the global trade association representing the independent third-party testing, inspection and certification sector,

ISO Launches ISO 14092 Climate Adaptation Planning Standard For Local Governments And Communities

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14092:2026, a new International Standard that sets clear requirements and guidance for climate change adaptation planning by local governments and communities.

ISO 9002 Revision: Second Working Draft Completed

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has completed the second Working Draft of its ISO 9002 revision, marking further progress in updating the guidance to reflect changes in ISO 9001.

FSSC 22000 Version 7 Nears Release with Major Food Safety Updates

FSSC 22000, a global food safety certification scheme developed by the Foundation FSSC, is moving toward Version 7, a major update that will reshape how food businesses manage safety, align with new global requirements, and prepare for future industry demands.

ISO 45001 Second Committee Draft Version Highlights Safety Culture and Workplace Wellbeing

The revision of ISO 45001 has advanced with the publication of the second version of the first Committee Draft, maintaining the standard at the Committee Draft stage and reflecting feedback from the first international enquiry.

ISO 23662 on Vegetarian and Vegan Foods Enters Periodic Review

ISO 23662:2021, the international standard that defines criteria for vegetarian and vegan foods, has entered its periodic review phase, giving stakeholders the opportunity to decide whether it should remain unchanged or be revised.

PEFC Circular Materials Task Force Established, Experts and Stakeholders Invited to Apply

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has established its PEFC Circular Materials Task Force and is inviting nominations for membership by March 18, 2026.

ASTM Develops WK91420 Guide for Artificial Intelligence in HR

ASTM International is developing a new guide, WK91420, to set clearer standards for artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment and hiring, aimed at reducing bias and improving fairness.

ISO 9001 Revision Advances After Review of 1,700 DIS Comments

The revision of ISO 9001 has moved into a decisive stage, with international experts completing the review of comments on the Draft International Standard (DIS) and confirming that the new edition is on track for publication in September 2026.

ISO Launches ISO 14019 Series With New Standards Supporting Validation and Verification of Sustainability Information

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the first three standards launching the ISO 14019 series,

ISO 18060 Sets Global Rules to Measure Tourism Environmental and Social Impact

ISO 18060, a newly published international standard from January 2026, sets out a global framework to help tourism organizations measure their environmental, social, human, and economic impacts in a consistent and comparable way.