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Global ACI Updates ICAO CORSIA MRA Sub-Scope

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated updated the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) sub-scope of its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA), replacing the third edition of the CORSIA Environmental Technical Manual, Volume IV, with the fourth edition.

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13 Aug 2026 Global Accreditation Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI)

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Global ACI Endorses FSSC 22000 Version 7

Food Safety

04 Aug 2026

Global ACI Endorses FSSC 22000 Version 7

Global ACI announced that FSSC 22000 Version 7 has been endorsed for inclusion as a sub-scope of the Global ACI Multilateral Recognition Arrangement, supporting continued international recognition of accredited food safety certification.

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) Source: Global ACI

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ISO/FDIS 9001 Approved; 2026 Edition Scheduled for Publication

ISO Standards

07 Aug 2026

ISO/FDIS 9001 Approved; 2026 Edition Scheduled for Publication

ISO/FDIS 9001 has been approved with overwhelming international support, and ISO/TC 176/SC 2 says the sixth edition of ISO 9001 is scheduled for publication on 16 September 2026.

ISO/TC 176/SC 2 Source: ISO/TC 176/SC 2

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ISO/IEC 17024:2026 Published with New Focus on AI and Certification of Persons

Conformity Assessment

31 Mar 2026

ISO/IEC 17024:2026 Published with New Focus on AI and Certification of Persons

ISO/IEC 17024:2026 is now published as the third edition for bodies operating certification of persons, with updated requirements addressing competence, reliability, recognition and the use of AI in certification processes.

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Source: ISO

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ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Published for Inspection Bodies

Inspection & Testing

27 Mar 2026

ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Published for Inspection Bodies

ISO/IEC 17020:2026 is published as the third edition, setting updated requirements for the competence, impartiality and consistent operation of inspection bodies.

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Source: ISO

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ISO 14001:2026 Published with Stronger Environmental Performance Focus

Environment & Sustainability

15 Apr 2026

ISO 14001:2026 Published with Stronger Environmental Performance Focus

ISO 14001:2026 has been released with clearer guidance and stronger alignment with environmental priorities including climate change, biodiversity, resource efficiency, leadership and governance.

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Source: ISO

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ISO Launches Initiative to Strengthen Climate Adaptation in Latin America and the Caribbean

Climate & Sustainability

21 Jul 2026

ISO Launches Initiative to Strengthen Climate Adaptation in Latin America and the Caribbean

ISO, UNIDO and the Global Environment Facility launched an initiative to strengthen climate adaptation action in Latin America and the Caribbean through standards and practical implementation support.

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Source: ISO

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ISO Opens Public Consultation on ISO 14060 for Net-Zero Alignment

Climate & Sustainability

17 Jun 2026

ISO Opens Public Consultation on ISO 14060 for Net-Zero Alignment

ISO announced a public consultation for ISO 14060, described as the world’s first international independently verifiable standard designed for net-zero aligned organizations.

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Source: ISO

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Accreditation

09 Jun 2026

Global ACI Marks World Accreditation Day 2026: Innovation, Trust and Sustainability

Global ACI highlighted the role of accreditation in supporting trust in goods, services and systems and connected World Accreditation Day 2026 with innovation, trust and sustainability.

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) Source: Global ACI

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Why accreditation and standards news matters

Changes in international standards, recognition arrangements and conformity assessment requirements can affect audits, certification, inspection, laboratory operations, product compliance and management-system transition planning. The sections below provide a practical context for interpreting the news.

ISO standards & certification

Follow new editions, amendments and committee updates for management-system standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. Transition decisions should be based on official publication and certification-body guidance.

Accreditation & recognition

Accreditation supports confidence in competent and impartial conformity assessment. International recognition changes can influence certification, inspection, testing and laboratory stakeholders.

Inspection, testing & laboratories

Standards including ISO/IEC 17020 and related competence requirements influence inspection and testing organizations, assessment practice, independence, evidence handling and information control.

Food safety & supply chains

Food manufacturers and certification professionals should monitor scheme revisions such as FSSC 22000 updates and align implementation with official scheme-owner and accreditation information.

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