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TÜRKAK Begins Accepting FAMI-QS Feed Safety Accreditation Applications
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has begun accepting accreditation applications from certification bodies under FAMI-QS, an internationally recognized certification program for feed safety and quality.
220 International Standards Developed Under Chinese Coordination in 2026
China led the development of 220 international standards through the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) during the first nine months of 2026.
Denmark Sets June 2027 Deadline for ISO 9001:2026 Accreditation Applications
Certification bodies in Denmark must apply to update their accreditation to ISO 9001:2026 by June 30, 2027.
SNAS Adds CBAM Accreditation and Updates Five Guidelines and Policies
The Slovak National Accreditation Service (SNAS) began accepting applications for accreditation under the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on October 20, 2026.
France Extends Previous Audit Rules for Qualiopi Training Certification Through 2026
France will allow professional training providers already certified under Qualiopi to use the previous requirements for surveillance and renewal audits until December 31, 2026.
Spain Leads Development of ISO 20525:2026 for Sharing Tourism Data
The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) and SEGITTUR, Spain's state-owned tourism innovation company, have led the development of ISO 20525:2026, a new international standard that establishes a common language for sharing digital information about tourism destinations.
Taiwan Updates Accreditation Document for Certification Bodies Operating in Multiple Countries
The Taiwan Accreditation Foundation (TAF) has updated its mandatory document for assessing certification bodies operating in multiple countries to reflect the transition from the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) to Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI).
FCC Set to End Recognizing Product Tests Conducted in China by 2028
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing to stop recognizing product testing conducted in mainland China and other economies without reciprocal testing agreements with the United States.
DIN Warns Against Departing from International Standards in EU Reform
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has warned against weakening the role of international standards in the European Commission's proposed reform of standardization rules.
NSAI Sets Out ISO 14001:2026 Transition Timeline and Audit Requirements
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has published its transition policy for organizations certified to I.S. EN ISO 14001:2015, setting out deadlines and audit arrangements for moving to the 2026 edition.
Latest Issue of SNI Valuasi Magazine Examines Disaster Resilience
The National Standardization Agency of Indonesia (BSN) has released the 43rd issue of its SNI Valuasi (Value of Indonesian National Standards) magazine, covering July to September 2026.
AI and the Human Factor at the Heart of France's Quality Month 2026
The French quality professionals' network France Qualité will organize Quality Month 2026 from November 2 to December 2,Global News
Draft ISO/IEC 42007 Sets Framework for AI Conformity Assessment Schemes
ISO and IEC are developing ISO/IEC DIS 42007, a framework for conformity assessment schemes for artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
ISO Approves Development of Innovation Management Guidance for Startups and SMEs
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved a new project to develop innovation management guidance for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
BRCGS Consumer Products Issue 5 Set for Launch at Connect Americas
BRCGS will launch Consumer Products Issue 5 at BRCGS Connect Americas in Nashville on October 13, 2026, introducing a revised certification standard for consumer product manufacturers. Audits against the new edition will begin on June 1, 2027.
GRI Begins Developing Sustainability Reporting Standard for Food and Beverages
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has begun developing a new Sector Standard for food and beverage companies, covering sustainability impacts across their own operations and value chains.
GGN Label Updates Sustainability Claims as EU Rules Begin to Apply
Agraya has updated the sustainability claims used with its GGN label as new European Union rules on environmental marketing began to apply on September 27.
GFSI Seeks Feedback on Freshcare and SQF Programs Under 2024 Requirements
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened public consultations on Freshcare Food Safety & Quality Standard Edition 5 (2026) and SQF Code Edition 10 for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
ISO 20001:2026 Published as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 20001:2026, its first management system standard dedicated to preventing and reducing food loss and waste across the food supply chain.
ISO 14060 Net-Zero Draft Fails to Secure Approval, Returns for Revision
The draft of ISO 14060, the proposed international standard for net-zero aligned organizations, has failed to secure the approval needed to advance.
Global ACI Aligns CORSIA MRA Sub-Scope With Fourth Edition of ICAO Manual
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has updated the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) sub-scope of its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA) to align it with the latest international guidance.
ISO/UNDP 53001 Debuts as First International Management System Standard for Sustainable Development Goals
ISO and UNDP released ISO/UNDP 53001 on September 28, 2026, the world's first International Standard for managing contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
ISO Central Secretariat Explains Key Changes in ISO 9001:2026 in New Video
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a detailed video explaining the changes in ISO 9001:2026 directly from its Central Secretariat.
