TGA Proposes Publishing Therapeutic Goods GMP Inspection Outcomes

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has opened a consultation on plans to publish Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspection outcomes and GMP certificates for therapeutic goods manufacturers, seeking feedback on how the information should be published and accessed.

Singapore Launches Sustainability Maturity Standard for Businesses

Singapore has launched TR 149:2026, a sustainability maturity standard that helps organizations assess and improve their environmental performance.

Quality Management Event Series Explores Ethics and Culture Ahead of ISO 9001:2026

A Germany-wide event series on ethics, culture and leadership in quality management is taking place ahead of the publication of ISO 9001:2026.

National Standards Knowledge Competition Returns for Second Edition

The second National Standards Knowledge Competition is underway in China, with online qualifying rounds running from June 16 to June 30, 2026.

ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Transition Timeline Set for Turkish Inspection Bodies

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has published its transition policy for ISO/IEC 17020:2026, giving inspection bodies until March 27, 2029, to complete the move from the 2012 version of the standard.

Quality 360º Event Showcases Inmetro Digital Initiatives

The National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Inmetro) presented new digital services, online fraud monitoring initiatives and professional training programs at the Quality 360º – Strategy That Generates Value event in Belo Horizont.

Slovakia Prepares National Quality Program for 2027–2031

The Slovak Office of Standards, Metrology and Testing (ÚNMS SR) is preparing Slovakia’s sixth National Quality Program for the 2027–2031 period,

ISO 19011:2026 Translated and Adopted in Spain

The auditing standard ISO 19011:2026 has been translated into Spanish and adopted in Spain as UNE-EN ISO 19011:2026.

Mongolia Opens Consultation on Imported Organic Product Registration Rules

The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry of Mongolia (MOFALI) has opened a public consultation on draft rules that would introduce a formal registration system for imported organic products, with comments accepted until July 6, 2026.

DANAK Updates Asset Management Accreditation Guidance

The Danish Accreditation Fund (DANAK) has revised AMC 42, its guidance on accreditation scopes for asset management certification bodies.

India Introduces New Vegan Food Logo Requirements

India has introduced a new official logo for vegan food products, with updated labeling requirements taking effect on July 1, 2027.

KATS Opens Applications for 11 Standards Development Projects

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has opened applications for 11 government-funded projects aimed at strengthening South Korea's role in international standards development across a range of emerging technology sectors.

Four High-Impact ISO Standards Revision Tracker: Parallel Reviews Set for 2026 Completion

Four cornerstone standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) - ISO 9001, ISO 9000, ISO 19011, and ISO 14001

ISO 42005 and How to Master AI Impact Assessments: INCITS Launches Video Series

The InterNational Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS) has launched a YouTube video series to help organizations apply ISO 42005.

EA Approves Conditional Membership in Global Accreditation Cooperation - GLOBAC

The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has voted to apply for membership in the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (GLOBAC), but only if key governance changes are made.

ISO and GHG Protocol Join Forces to Create Unified Global Standards for Carbon Accounting

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) have announced

IFS Introduces Deforestation Check to Support EUDR Compliance

IFS has launched the Deforestation Check Self-assessment to help businesses prepare for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

ISO Establishes Committee to Develop Standards for Event Industry

A new international standards committee, ISO/TC 354, has been created to establish best practices for the global event industry.

Global Standard for Textile Publishes Version 4.0 of Requirements for Certification Bodies

The Global Standard has released Version 4.0 of its approval procedure and requirements for Certification Bodies.

IAF and ILAC Publish New Issue of IAF/ILAC A2 for Evaluating Accreditation Bodies

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) have published a new issue of IAF/ILAC A2:

South Korea Leads Release of ISO 18960 Standard on Third Party Payment Security

South Korea has led the development of ISO 18960:2025, a new international standard that sets security guidelines for third party payment service providers.

ISO Annual Meeting 2025 Heads to Rwanda

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Annual Meeting 2025 will take place from October 6 to 10 in Kigali, Rwanda,

IEC Survey Shows Global Citizens Demand Stronger Action on Renewable Energy

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released a new study showing overwhelming public support for a more sustainable future,

EA Legal Opinion Confirms GLOBAC Must Amend Statutes for EU Compliance

A legal review commissioned by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has concluded that the planned international body GLOBAC must amend its documents to comply with European Union law.