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NEN Launches Standards Committee for Events Sector
The Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN) has launched a national Events standards committee, giving Dutch organizations and experts a formal route to influence international standards for the events sector.
Pacific Quality Infrastructure Initiative Releases First 2026-27 Newsletter
The Pacific Quality Infrastructure Initiative (PQII) has released its first newsletter for 2026-27, detailing standards, metrology, and testing work carried out across the Pacific from April through June 2026.
Standards Australia Names 2026 Award Winners
Standards Australia has named the nine recipients of its 2026 Standards Awards, recognizing individuals, technical committees and organizations for contributions to standards development, innovation and industry safety.
PKN News August Edition: ISO 9001 Revision and Quality in Practice
The August edition of PKN News from the Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) focuses on the ISO 9001 revision and shows how standards support quality and safety in areas ranging from healthcare to major sporting events.
Czech Quality and Sustainability Conference Set for September 10
The 10th National Conference on Quality and Sustainability will examine how digitalization can support quality, security, competitiveness, and sustainable development.
PEFC Opens Consultation on Revised Vietnam Forest Certification Scheme
A public consultation on the revised Vietnam Forest Certification Scheme (VFCS) is open until October 9, 2026.
SIST Seminar Targets Standards, Compliance, and Market Access for Innovative Companies
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) will hold a free seminar on September 22 to help innovative companies use standards when developing products and preparing them for the Slovenian and EU markets.
Slovenia Seeks Members for New Quantum Technologies Committee
The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) is inviting experts to join a new national technical committee on quantum technologies, with applications due October 1, 2026.
First ISO Secretary-General Visit to Croatia Leads New HZN e-Glasilo
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) has released its July 2026 e-Glasilo, led by the first official visit to Croatia by an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Secretary-General.
FSC Revises Regulatory Module After EUDR Simplifications
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has revised its Regulatory Module to align with the latest simplifications to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), reducing due diligence and risk assessment obligations for some certificate holders.
ISS Webinar Prepares Organizations for ISO 9001:2026 Changes
The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) will hold a free webinar on September 18 on changes in ISO 9001:2026.
Australian Students Win Gold and Bronze on International Standards Olympiad Debut
Australia made a successful International Standards Olympiad debut, with students winning Gold and Bronze against a field of 105 competitors from around the world.Global News
Proposal Calls for ISO Committee on Responsible Business Practices and Sustainability Reporting
An International Organization for Standardization (ISO) technical committee has been proposed to develop standards for responsible business practices and sustainability reporting.
CanadaGAP Version 11 Achieves GFSI Recognition Under 2024 Benchmark
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized CanadaGAP Food Safety Program Version 11.0 against its 2024 Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs), allowing
ISO 9001:2026 Receives Final Approval Ahead of September Publication
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved the final draft of ISO 9001:2026 with overwhelming support, clearing the way for publication of the revised quality management standard, which is expected in September 2026.
Codex Defines When 'May Contain' Allergen Labels Are Justified
New international guidance adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission aims to make 'may contain' allergen labels more consistent and trustworthy.
ISO 14025:2026 Brings First Major Update to Environmental Product Declarations in 20 Years
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14025:2026, the first major revision of the international standard for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) since 2006.
ISO/IEC 27000 Updated With Clearer Guidance for Information Security Standards
ISO and IEC have updated ISO/IEC 27000, the guide to the ISO/IEC 27000 family of information security standards.
AIAG and VDA Publish Global Guide for Better Manufacturing Process Control
A new joint manual from the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) establishes a single international approach to monitoring and improving manufacturing processes.
ISO 14001:2026 Transition Deadlines Confirmed
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has confirmed the transition timeline for ISO 14001:2026,
BIPM Releases First Stable Digital Reference for SI Units
The International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) has released the first stable version of the SI Reference Point, a digital reference for the International System of Units (SI).
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Incorporates Save Food Packaging Principles
The Foundation FSSC has incorporated aspects of the Save Food Packaging (SFP) Design Principles into FSSC 22000 Version 7 through a partnership with the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) and the Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP).
VDA Publishes Updated Interpretations for VDA 6.2 Service Audit Standard
The German Association of the Automotive Industry Quality Management Center (VDA QMC) has published Version 2 of the Sanctioned Interpretations (SIs) and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for VDA 6.2, updating how service organizations in the automotive industry should apply the quality management audit standard.
