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Ten QM Software Providers to Present Their Tools at SAQ-QUALICON Event
Ten QM Software Providers to Present Their Tools at SAQ-QUALICON Event
SAQ-QUALICON is organizing a free online Tool Arena on December 10, 2026, where 10 providers will present their own quality management software.
Peru Adopts ISO 19011:2026 as National Management System Audit Standard
Peru Adopts ISO 19011:2026 as National Management System Audit Standard
Peru has adopted ISO 19011:2026 as a national standard for management system auditing.
FSC Puts Revised Ukraine Risk Assessment Into Effect With No Transition Period
FSC Puts Revised Ukraine Risk Assessment Into Effect With No Transition Period
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has put its revised Risk Assessment for Ukraine into effect from August 14, 2026, with no transition period.
Türkiye Sets Coordinated Transition Timeline for ISO/IEC 27701 and ISO/IEC 27706
Türkiye Sets Coordinated Transition Timeline for ISO/IEC 27701 and ISO/IEC 27706
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has outlined how accredited certification bodies and their clients must transition to the updated standards for privacy information management certification.
FSSC 22000 V7 Transition Applications Due by Year-End in South Korea
FSSC 22000 V7 Transition Applications Due by Year-End in South Korea
The Korea Accreditation Board (KAB) has set a December 31, 2026 deadline for existing KAB-accredited FSSC 22000 certification bodies to submit their applications to transition accreditation from Version 6 to Version 7.
Sweden Sets Transition to Revised Inspection Body Accreditation Standard
Sweden Sets Transition to Revised Inspection Body Accreditation Standard
Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (Swedac) has set its transition plan for ISO/IEC 17020:2026,the revised international standard for inspection bodies. New accreditation applications must use the 2026 edition from October 1, 2026, while the 2012 edition will cease to apply in March 2029.
Taiwan Sets October 1 Start for ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Accreditation Applications
Taiwan Sets October 1 Start for ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Accreditation Applications
The Taiwan Accreditation Foundation (TAF) will begin accepting accreditation applications under ISO/IEC 17020:2026 on October 1, 2026, as it starts the formal transition from the 2012 edition of the standard.
China Quality Certification Centre Awards AAAA Medical Data Quality Certificate to Jiangsu Cancer Hospital
China Quality Certification Centre Awards AAAA Medical Data Quality Certificate to Jiangsu Cancer Hospital
The China Quality Certification Centre (CQC) has awarded an AAAA medical data quality evaluation certificate to Jiangsu Cancer Hospital for a dataset covering anesthesia and pain management around cancer surgery. 
NIST Seeks Comments on Customizable AI Evaluation Framework
NIST Seeks Comments on Customizable AI Evaluation Framework
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released an initial draft of NIST AI 200-2, The TEVV-Athlon Framework for Evaluating AI Systems, and is seeking comments through October 6, 2026.
March 2029 Deadline Set for ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Transition in Denmark
March 2029 Deadline Set for ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Transition in Denmark
The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has set a March 31, 2029 deadline for inspection bodies to complete the transition to ISO/IEC 17020:2026.
25 Organizations Recommended for Vietnam’s 2025 National Quality Awards
25 Organizations Recommended for Vietnam’s 2025 National Quality Awards
Vietnam’s National Council for the National Quality Award has recommended 25 organizations and businesses for the 2025 awards, including 17 candidates for the Gold Award.
NEN Launches Standards Committee for Events Sector
NEN Launches Standards Committee for Events Sector
The Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has launched a national Events standards committee, giving Dutch organizations and experts a formal route to influence international standards for the events sector.

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DIN SPEC 14027 Establishes First Comprehensive Framework for Corporate Security
DIN SPEC 14027 Establishes First Comprehensive Framework for Corporate Security
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 14027,
 
GHG Protocol Begins Scope 3 Revision Tightening Data and Measurement Rules
GHG Protocol Begins Scope 3 Revision Tightening Data and Measurement Rules
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) has launched a major revision of its Scope 3 standard,
ISO 17020 Third Edition Published With Risk-Based Approach
ISO 17020 Third Edition Published With Risk-Based Approach
A new edition of ISO/IEC 17020 has been published, introducing updated requirements for inspection bodies and replacing the 2012 version after a technical revision.
ISO TS 20125-1 for Eco-Design of Digital Services Released
ISO TS 20125-1 for Eco-Design of Digital Services Released
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published ISO/IEC TS 20125-1:2026,
ISO 19650 Parts 1 and 2 on Information Management in BIM Projects Open for Consultation
ISO 19650 Parts 1 and 2 on Information Management in BIM Projects Open for Consultation
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has opened a public consultation on proposed changes to ISO 19650 Parts 1 and 2,
TIA Develops First Data Center Infrastructure Quality Standard DCE 9000
TIA Develops First Data Center Infrastructure Quality Standard DCE 9000
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is developing DCE 9000, the first quality management system (QMS) standard specifically designed for modern data center physical infrastructure, with publication and certification planned for 2027.
ISO 18969 Clinical Evaluation Standard Draft Advances Past Voting Stage
ISO 18969 Clinical Evaluation Standard Draft Advances Past Voting Stage
Voting on the Draft International Standard (DIS) for ISO 18969, Clinical evaluation of medical devices, closed on March 10, 2026, marking its progression to stage 40.60 within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
GLOBALG.A.P. Replaces Technical Committees With Five Working Groups and Names Members
GLOBALG.A.P. Replaces Technical Committees With Five Working Groups and Names Members
Agraya has replaced GLOBALG.A.P. technical committees with five technical working groups (TWGs) and appointed members to each group, with up to 16 experts per group across five areas.
Renault Group Updates Customer Requirements for IATF 16949 Suppliers
Renault Group Updates Customer Requirements for IATF 16949 Suppliers
Renault Group has updated its Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) for IATF 16949:2016, with the new version taking effect in April 2026 and applying to all suppliers across its global operations.
ISO 20417 Update Integrates Medical Device Information Into Safety Requirements
ISO 20417 Update Integrates Medical Device Information Into Safety Requirements
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the second edition of ISO 20417, replacing the 2021 version and reshaping how manufacturers provide information with medical devices by moving beyond labeling into a broader role tied to safety and usability.
ISO Releases Practical Guide To Integrating Multiple Management Systems
ISO Releases Practical Guide To Integrating Multiple Management Systems
ISO has released a new publication, Integrated management systems – A practical guide (IMS PG), offering organizations a clear way to combine multiple management system standards into one coherent system.
ISO TR 25326 Gathers Global Examples Of Green Logistics In Practice
ISO TR 25326 Gathers Global Examples Of Green Logistics In Practice
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/TR 25326:2026, a new international standard that compiles case studies of green logistics to support lower-carbon operations across global supply chains.
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