TAF Seeks Comments on ISO 14001:2026 Certification Transition Rules

The Taiwan Accreditation Foundation (TAF) has opened public consultation on draft rules for moving accredited environmental management system certification to ISO 14001:2026.

EU Introduces Sustainability Rating Scheme for Data Centers

The European Commission (EC) has proposed a common EU rating scheme for data centers to make their energy and water use more transparent and encourage more sustainable integration with the electricity system.

TÜRKAK Updates Website With Improved Search and Mobile Access

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) launched its redesigned website on October 4, with a simpler structure intended to make services, technical resources and information easier to find.

Slovenian Translation of ISO 9001:2026 Now Available

The Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST)  has published ISO 9001:2026 in Slovenian as SIST EN ISO 9001:2026, Quality management systems – Requirements.

Montenegro Accreditation Body Retains EA MLA Signatory Status

The Accreditation Body of Montenegro (ATCG) has retained its status as a signatory to the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) Multilateral Agreement (MLA) following a successful peer re-evaluation.

New ISS Bulletin Features ISO 9001:2026 and Interview With ISO Secretary-General

The Institute for Standardization of Serbia (ISS) has released a new issue of its Standardizacija bulletin, featuring an interview with ISO Secretary-General Sergio Mujica, an in-depth look at ISO 9001:2026 and Serbia’s work on the second-generation Eurocodes.

AFNOR Proposes New CEN Committee on Sustainable Film and Audiovisual Production

The French Standardization Association (AFNOR) has proposed creating a new European Committee for Standardization (CEN) technical committee for sustainable live-action film and audiovisual production.

CAF Quality Management Model Set for Major Revision

A revision of the Common Assessment Framework (CAF), Europe's quality management and self-assessment model for public sector organizations, is underway, with a new version expected in 2027.

When Are Construction Projects Truly Complete? New Peruvian Guide Sets Clear Criteria

Peru’s National Institute of Quality (Inacal) has approved GP 151:2026, a guide for assessing whether construction projects are actually complete rather than relying only on reported percentage progress.

Finally Official: DAkkS Joins Global ACI

Germany’s national accreditation body, Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS), has officially joined Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) as a Full Member and signatory to its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA).

UNE Group Celebrates 40 Years of Supporting Spanish Business

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) and the companies that make up the UNE Group have marked 40 years of supporting industry through standards, certification and testing.

SNAS Issues MSA-09 for Evaluating Conformity Assessment Schemes and Scheme Owners

The Slovak National Accreditation Service (SNAS) has issued MSA-09, setting criteria for accreditation bodies to evaluate conformity assessment schemes and the organizations that own them.

VDA Releases ISA 2027 Information Security Assessment Catalogue for TISAX

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has published ISA 2027, the next version of the Information Security Assessment (ISA) catalogue used by TISAX, an information security assessment and exchange mechanism for the automotive industry. 

Global Standards Updates Flagship GOTS Standard to Version 8.1

The Global Standards (GS) has updated the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) to Version 8.1, its first revision since the major Version 8.0 release in March.

TÜV SÜD Acquires SustainCERT to Accelerate Digital Carbon Verification

Germany-based testing, inspection and certification company TÜV SÜD has acquired climate verification platform SustainCERT

ISO 30201 Adds Human Resources to the ISO Management System Family

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 30201:2026, the first international requirements standard for human resources management systems.

ISO/PAS 25171 Provides First International Auditing Guide for ISO 21001 Educational Management Systems

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/PAS 25171:2026, the first international guidance for auditing educational organization management systems under ISO 21001:2025.

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.