Three Japan-Proposed International Standards Reported In February Update

The Japanese Standards Association (JSA) has reported that three international standards proposed by Japan have reached the publication stage.

Standard Norway Adopts New Corporate Strategy Through 2030

Standard Norway (SN) has adopted a new corporate strategy to guide its work through 2030 and strengthen its ability to deliver standards that support safety, quality, efficiency and sustainability.

China Seeks Organizations For Avionics, Antenna Measurement And Digital Product Passport Standards Committees

China’s Standards Innovation Department of the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) is seeking an organization to host the secretariat of

Italy Opens Consultation On Framework For Assessing And Certifying Digital Skills

Italy has opened a public consultation on a draft reference practice that would establish common rules for assessing and certifying digital competences.

TURKAK Warns Against Unauthorized Certificates Issued by Foreign Bodies

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TURKAK) has issued a public warning that some conformity assessment organizations operating in Türkiye are obtaining certificates from foreign entities that have no legal authority to provide accreditation in the country.

China Releases Framework For Humanoid Robotics And Embodied AI Standards

China has introduced its first national framework for humanoid robotics and embodied artificial intelligence, AI integrated into physical machines such as robots,

PCA Opens Consultation On Draft Update To DAK-08 For Railway Inspection Body Accreditation

The Polish Centre for Accreditation (PCA) has opened a public consultation on a draft update of the DAK-08 document,

Inside Russia’s Standardizer Of The Year 2025 Award In The February Issue Of Standards And Quality

An article reviewing the results of the national “Standardizer of the Year 2025” competition appears in the February 2026 issue of the journal Standards and Quality.

SIS Invites Swedish Stakeholders To Meeting On Yoga And Ayurveda Standard

SIS, the national standards body of Sweden, has invited stakeholders to attend a meeting on March 26 about international standardization work on yoga and ayurveda,

Czech Republic Proposes Technical Committee On Cybersecurity And Information Security

The Czech Standardization Agency (ČAS) has announced a proposal to establish a new technical standardization committee focused on cybersecurity and information security.

Armstandard Calibration Laboratories Expand Accreditation Scope With Three New Measurement Areas

The calibration laboratories of Armstandard, Armenia’s National Body for Standardization and Metrology, have expanded their international accreditation scope under ISO/IEC 17025. 

BCA First In Indonesia To Earn AI Management System Certification

PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA) has become the first organization and consumer bank in Indonesia to be certified to ISO/IEC 42001 for its artificial intelligence management system (AIMS).

Revised SR10 Standard Strengthens Global Framework for Social Responsibility and ESG Integration

The SR10 standard for social responsibility and sustainable development helps organizations embed ethical, social, and environmental goals into their operations.

ISO 9001 Revision Moves Closer to Public Review Stage After April Meeting

The ISO working group ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, responsible for revising ISO 9001, met online on April 28, 2025, to address and resolve some of the remaining comments on the second committee draft.

Public Consultation Opens for Draft Revision of ISO 9000 Standard

The draft version of ISO 9000—covering fundamentals and vocabulary for quality management—is now open for public consultation ahead of its planned update.

FSSC 24000 Guidance Released for Managing Complaints and Grievances

The Foundation FSSC has published a new guidance document under the FSSC 24000 certification scheme, offering a structured approach for handling complaints and grievances from workers and other stakeholders.

IFS Launches New ESG Compliance Check to Tackle Supply Chain Risks

IFS has introduced the IFS ESG Compliance Check, a tool designed to help companies manage environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks in their supply chains.

SA8000 Overhaul Centers on Worker Rights, Privacy and Living Wages

The SA8000 standard on workplace social accountability is undergoing a major revision, with the new SA8000:2026 expected to be finalized by the end of next year.

ISO Developing Malnutrition Care Standard for Hospitals in Developing Countries

A new international standard is being developed to help hospitals in developing countries better prevent, detect, and treat malnutrition—a condition affecting nearly half of all hospital patients worldwide.

ISO, IEC, and ITU Publish April 2025 Listings of Standardization Projects

A coordinated list of major standardization projects was released for April 2025, covering new and ongoing work across a wide range of technical areas.

Model Context Protocol (MCP) Emerges as Leading Standard for AI Connectivity

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is rapidly becoming a key framework for linking artificial intelligence (AI) systems with the tools and data they depend on.

LabWare ASSURE Brings Automation to Food and Beverage Lab Compliance

LabWare has introduced ASSURE, a new cloud-based platform designed to improve food and beverage product safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance in laboratories.

IQNET Celebrates 35 Years of Global Impact in Certification and Standards

IQNET Association is marking 35 years as one of the global network in the conformity assessment industry.

PEFC General Assembly Approves New Standards for RED III Compliance

The PEFC General Assembly has approved a new set of standards that align with the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive 2023/2413 (RED III), marking the final step in PEFC’s standard-setting process.