ISO 22000 Draft Gets French Translation

A French translation of the Draft International Standard (DIS) for ISO 22000, which sets requirements for food safety management systems, has now been completed as part of the revision led by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 

Istanbul Airport Earns ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Certification

Istanbul Airport operator İGA has earned TS ISO 46001 certification for its water efficiency management system, following an audit conducted by the Turkish Standards Institution (TSE). 

China Updates Laboratory Accreditation Rules for Medical Device Testing

China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has issued a revised version of its guidance for applying laboratory accreditation criteria in medical device testing, with CNAS-CL01-A004:2026 set to take effect on May 1, 2026. 

Sekuro First Cybersecurity Firm in Australia to Achieve ISO 42001 Certification

Australian cybersecurity firm Sekuro has become the first in Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region to achieve certification to ISO/IEC 42001, a global standard for managing artificial intelligence. 

April PKN News Issue Examines Governing Autonomous AI Systems

The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) centers its April 2026 issue of its PKN News publication on how standards are adapting to the rapid shift toward artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can act and decide independently.

Peru Trains 3,500 Producers to Meet Quality Standards

The National Quality Institute (INACAL) and Technological Institute of Production (ITP) have completed a nationwide training program that reached more than 3,500 producers, helping them learn how to apply standards, improve product quality, and access new markets.

Vietnam Introduces Structured Planning and Review Rules for National Standards

The Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam (MST) has issued Circular No. 13/2026/TT-BKHCN, introducing detailed rules for planning, public consultation, and periodic review of national standards in the country.

RvA Updates Prisma Reporting Tool for Assessment Reporting

The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has launched an updated version of its Prisma Reporting Tool, introducing changes to how assessment findings, deviations, and reports are structured and presented.

European Standard Proposal Aims to Clarify Product Lifespan Claims

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is considering a new standard that would help organizations worldwide better justify and communicate how long their products are expected to last.

EN 18140 Sets Common Terms for Nature-Based Solutions

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published EN 18140, a European standard that defines common terms and classifications for nature-based solutions (NbS),

All Phases Of Cultural Heritage Conservation Covered With New EN 16853

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published EN 16853:2026,

EN 15978 Harmonizes Building Environmental Performance Assessment

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) has published EN 15978:2026,

Report Highlights Role of Quality Infrastructure in Scaling Net Zero

A new report highlights how the Quality Infrastructure (QI) can accelerate the transition to net zero emissions.

Luxembourg Launches PCDS Platform to Strengthen Circular Economy Transparency

Luxembourg has unveiled its Product Circularity Data Sheet (PCDS) platform, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed to ensure supply chain transparency by standardizing circular data of products.

GFSI Unveils Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 to Enhance Food Safety Worldwide

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has launched its updated Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs) version 2024, setting a new standard for global food safety.

More Standards Needed for Greener Heavy Transport

Efforts to electrify heavy transport face significant challenges due to the absence of common standards.

Should standards become free and available to all?

- EU Commission and Standardization Bodies Seek Solutions for Access to Harmonized Standards -

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Registered in New Zealand

The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated or GLOBAC, was officially registered as a legal entity on December 6, 2024, in New Zealand.

How to Verify Certificates to Avoid Fake Ones

Swedac has outlined steps to verify certificates, focusing on two main types: certificates issued by notified bodies and certificates issued by accredited certification bodies.

First International Standard on ESG Indicators for Cities Revealed in Toronto

The first international standard on ESG indicators for cities, ISO 37125, was unveiled at Toronto City Hall on November 1, 2024.

DeepEyeVision First to Be Validated by BSI's New AI Testing Service

DeepEyeVision, Inc., a medtech startup, has become the first company globally to receive validation under BSI’s AI Algorithm Auditing & Dataset Testing (AA&DT) service.

Key Biocompatibility Medical Device Standard ISO 10993-1 Moves to Final Draft Stage

The revision of ISO 10993-1 has progressed after the October 2024 meeting of ISO TC 194/WG1, and the updated standard is expected to be published mid-2025.

SGS Introduces All-in-One ESG Services Under "Impact Now" Initiative

SGS has introduced Impact Now, a new portfolio offering a single source for comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) services.

INKplant, Kurt Zatloukal, and Maria Hartmann Claim 2024 CEN and CENELEC Standards+Innovation Awards

The winners of the 6th Standards+Innovation Awards were announced on December 10, 2024, during the European Commission’s flagship event, Driving EU Prosperity, held in Brussels, Belgium.