UNE Presents 2026 Awards for Standardization and Innovation

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has announced the winners of its 2026 awards, recognizing contributions to innovation, technical standardization and committee leadership.

SAMR Seeks Organizations to Represent China in Four ISO Bodies

The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) is seeking Chinese organizations to represent the country in four International Organization for Standardization (ISO) bodies.

PCA Marks 25 Years at Warsaw Conference on Accreditation Challenges and Growth

The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) marked its 25th anniversary with a conference in Warsaw that highlighted the role of accreditation in supporting trade, safety and economic development while examining future challenges facing the sector.

Accredia Letter Spotlights Biobanks, ISO 14001 Transition and Procurement

The Italian Accreditation Body (Accredia) has published the May 2026 issue of Accredia Letter,

May Issue of Calidad Highlights Metrology Events, Global Accreditation and Small Business Support

The National Institute of Quality (INACAL) has published the May 2026 issue of Calidad, its digital newsletter.

Norway Honors Three Leaders in Standardization With 2026 Awards

The Standard Norway (SN) has presented its 2026 standardization awards to Steinar Helland, Tore Andreas Torp and Åse Høisæter,

Environmental Management and Digital Transformation Headline New HZN e-Glasilo

The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has published issue 5/2026 of HZN e-Glasilo, with environmental management and digital transformation emerging as the publication's leading themes.

Montenegro Invites Proposals for 2027 National Standards Plan

The Institute for Standardization of Montenegro (ISME) has opened a public call for participation in the development of Montenegro’s 2027 plan for adopting national standards and related documents.

Current Standards System at Risk After IBR Court Decisions, ANSI Brief Warns

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is warning standards developing organizations (SDOs) that recent US court decisions involving standards incorporated by reference (IBR) could threaten the long-standing system used to fund, maintain, and update voluntary standards.

Inmetro Gains International Recognition for FSSC 24000 Accreditation

The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has received international recognition to accredit certification bodies under the FSSC 24000 social responsibility certification scheme.

PCA Opens Consultation on Revised Biobank Accreditation Program

Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has opened a public consultation on a revised version of its DABB-01 accreditation program for biobanks, introducing clearer rules for accreditation scope descriptions and updates aligned with PN-EN ISO 20387:2021-01.

India Adopts ISO 14001:2026 as National Environmental Management Standard

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has published IS/ISO 14001:2026 as an identical adoption of ISO 14001:2026, updating India’s national framework for environmental management systems.

BS 30480 Launched as the World’s First Standard on Suicide Awareness in the Workplace

The world’s first standard dedicated to suicide awareness and prevention in the workplace, BS 30480, has been released by the British Standards Institution (BSI).

IATF Updates GM Quick Reference Guide on How Auditors Review Scorecard Data.

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has issued an updated GM Scorecard Quick Reference Guide and Screen Images package to align with the latest Rules for Achieving and Maintaining IATF Recognition (6th edition).

GLOBALG.A.P. Gets New IT Platform for Certification and Transparency

GLOBALG.A.P. now operates on a new IT platform developed by Agraya GmbH together with its technology partner osapiens.

Standards Pavilion Expands at COP30 with Broader Coalition on Climate Policy and Finance

The Standards Pavilion has opened at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, where 21 international organizations are discussing how standards can support measurable climate action.

ISO 13485 Stays Unchanged as Revision Committee Rejects Annex SL Alignment

The medical device quality management standard ISO 13485 will remain unchanged, as ISO’s Technical Committee in charge, ISO/TC 210, decided not to align it with Annex SL, ISO’s harmonized structure

ISO 14054 Introduces First Global Framework for Natural Capital Accounting

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a new global standard, ISO 14054:2025, to help organizations measure, value, and account for their interactions with nature.

ISO 27404 Sets Global Framework for Cybersecurity Labels on Consumer IoT

The new ISO/IEC 27404:2025 standard has been released,

Iceland Proposes New ISO Committee for Children’s Rights Management

The Icelandic Standards (IST) has submitted a proposal to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to establish a new technical committee, ISO/TC on Children’s Rights Management.

IFAN 2025 Survey Finds Cost and Complexity Still Blocking Standards Use

The International Federation of Standards Users (IFAN) has released its 2025 International Standards Users Survey, drawing insights from a record 861 organizations worldwide.

IEEE Reveals 2025 Award Winners for Excellence in Standards Development

The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) announced the 2025 recipients of its annual awards, recognizing individuals and groups who made significant contributions to international standards.

IAF and ILAC Replaced at Year End as New Global Accreditation Body Takes Over

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) will begin dissolution processes on January 1, 2026,

ISO 17620 published to support global biodiversity preservation and sustainable development

A new international standard, ISO 17620:2025, has been published to help ensure that development projects protect, preserve, and enhance biodiversity worldwide.