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DIN SPEC 91606 Standardizes Building Life Cycle Emissions Assessment
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 91606:2026-07, providing a common method for assessing the environmental impact of buildings throughout their entire life cycle.
Vietnam Sets Transition Timeline for ISO/IEC 17024:2026
The National Accreditation Bureau of Vietnam (BoA) has announced the national transition to ISO/IEC 17024:2026, the updated international standard for bodies that certify the competence of individuals, replacing ISO/IEC 17024:2012.
PKN Dedicates July News Magazine to Trustworthy AI
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) has published the July 2026 edition of Wiadomości PKN (PKN News),
IFS Makes Food Packaging and Local Guidance Documents Available in German
International Featured Standards (IFS) has released German-language versions of the IFS Food Packaging Guideline and the IFS Local Guidance Document, giving food businesses and assessors additional practical resources to help apply certification requirements.
GFSI Food Safety Culture Paper Now Available in Three More Languages
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has published Chinese, Japanese and Spanish translations of the second edition of its food safety culture position paper, making the updated framework more accessible to businesses and food safety professionals worldwide.
Rethinking Cities in the Latest Edition of UNI's STANDARD Magazine
The Italian Standardization Body (UNI) has published the latest edition of STANDARD Magazine, centered on how cities can become more sustainable, resilient and better adapted to future social, environmental and technological challenges.
Russian Institute Launches Digital Standards Library, Schedules August 19 Presentation
The Russian Institute for Standardization (RST) has launched its Digital Standards Library, a new online service providing round-the-clock access to official national standards and related documents from the Federal Information Fund.
Inacal Publishes July Bulletin Highlighting 12 Years of Quality Work
The National Institute of Quality (INACAL) has published its July 2026 bulletin,
IPQ Marks 40 Years of Quality in July Newsletter
The Portuguese Institute for Quality (IPQ) has released its July newsletter, with the institute's 40th anniversary taking center stage.
North Macedonia Adopts ISO 14092 Climate Adaptation Standard
The Institute for Standardization of the Republic of North Macedonia (ISRSM) has adopted ISO 14092, the international standard for climate change adaptation planning, as a
ATS Calls for Accreditation Council Member Nominations
The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has invited accredited conformity assessment bodies to nominate candidates for its Accreditation Council, with submissions open until August 10, 2026.
EN 18286 Published to Help Organizations Prepare for the EU AI Act
CEN and CENELEC have published EN 18286, a new European standard that provides a quality management framework toGlobal News
AIAG–VDA Release Harmonized SPC Yellow Volume for Automotive Industry
The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) have released a joint Statistical Process Control (SPC) Manual.
IAF Adds ISO 14067 Product Carbon Footprint To Its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has decided to include ISO 14067 in its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (IAF MLA), extending mutual recognition to
BRCGS Publishes FAQ For Packaging Materials Issue 7
BRCGS has released a new frequently asked questions (FAQ) document to support the implementation of the Global Standard Packaging Materials Issue 7.
GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 Audits Now Available for Combinable Crops and Plant Propagation Material
GLOBALG.A.P. has confirmed that audits are now available under Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) version 6 for combinable crops and plant propagation material, two product categories within the IFA certification framework.
LEAF Updates Its Marque Standard With Version 17.0 For Sustainable Agriculture
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has launched version 17.0 of the LEAF Marque Standard, introducing updated requirements for sustainable agriculture as the scheme continues to expand globally.
Revised ISO 2859-1 Brings Formal Skip-Lot Rules and New Curve Methods
The third edition of ISO 2859-1 has been published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), marking the first major revision of the international acceptance sampling standard in 27 years.
ISO 42119 Series Signals New Era for AI Testing and Assurance
The ISO/IEC 42119 series sets out a new international framework for testing and assuring artificial intelligence (AI) systems, with one document now published and several further parts under development.
ISO 14001 Revision Nears Publication After Final Draft Reaches Ballot Stage
The revision of ISO 14001, the international standard for environmental management systems, is nearing publication,
Food Safety Issue 10: BRCGS Opens Technical Working Group Applications
BRCGS has opened applications for a new Technical Working Group to support the development of Issue 10 of the Global Standard Food Safety.
ISO 15223-1 Amendment Changes Medical Device Labeling Requirements
An amendment to ISO 15223-1 changes how the authorized representative is shown on medical device labels, affecting manufacturers inside and outside the EU.
VDA 2 Yellow Volume Updates Quality Management in Automotive Production
The German automotive industry (VDA) has published the VDA 2 Yellow Volume, opening a public consultation on draft guidance for Production Process and Product Approval used across the global automotive supply chain, with feedback open until April 2, 2026.
