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Top management professionals, mark your calendars for CIM 2025, the International Metrology Congress, bringing together global leaders, experts, and innovators in measurement science. From 11 to 14 March, this event offers a unique platform to explore the latest advancements in metrology, share insights, and foster collaborations across industries. Learn more at CIM Metrology.
Choosing inspection bodies that follow ISO/IEC DIS 17020 for top management ensures that your organization benefits from reliable, consistent, and impartial inspections. This standard guarantees that the inspection body you engage operates with integrity and technical competence, safeguarding your operations.
As leaders, we are responsible for ensuring our digital spaces are accessible to everyone. The upcoming revision of the standard ISO/IEC DIS 40500, built on the latest W3C WCAG 2.2 guidelines, helps us do just that—enhancing access for users with disabilities, improving mobile usability, and creating more inclusive experiences. Embracing this standard isn’t just about meeting requirements; it’s about demonstrating our commitment to diversity, equity, and innovation in the digital age.
ISO has recently published ISO 59040:2025, titled “Circular economy — Product circularity data sheet.” This standard establishes a general methodology for information exchange, supporting the interoperability of circular economy-related information.
The Product Circularity Data Sheet (PCDS) is a standardized template for reporting and exchanging data on the circular aspects of products. It aims to provide reliable information about a product’s circularity, facilitating transparency along the supply chain. The PCDS includes controlled and auditable statements, helping manufacturers and consumers make informed decisions and increasing the product’s value in a circular economy.
As we step into the new year, the world of ISO standards continues to evolve, bringing fresh guidance to support organizations in risk management, IT governance, human resources, security, and sustainability. This month, we highlight the latest developments, including newly published standards, draft standards in progress, and emerging trends shaping the landscape for businesses worldwide.
Staying ahead in the ever-evolving global business landscape requires proactive engagement with emerging standards. Being involved early in standardization projects offers strategic insights and positions your organization to influence best practices, ensuring alignment with industry needs. Below is an overview of new proposals (NPs) and activated work items (AWIs) from ISO’s January list, showcasing key areas such as circular economy, innovation management, IT management, and more.
The first-ever International AI Standards Summit has been announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos, marking a significant step toward global AI governance. Organized by ISO, IEC, and ITU, the summit will take place on 2-3 December 2025 in Seoul, responding to the UN’s call for stronger AI governance through international standards. The event aims to tackle the complex challenges of AI, ensuring interoperability, reliability, and ethical development. As AI continues transforming industries, this initiative reinforces collaboration, responsibility, and sustainability in shaping AI’s future. Stay tuned for more information!
The newly released Cyber Security Standards position paper from Standards Australia underscores the critical role of standards in strengthening Australia’s cyber resilience amid rising cyber threats. The paper highlights key recommendations to enhance national security and economic stability by aligning with international best practices and engaging industry stakeholders. The paper is developed in collaboration with Standards Australia, the government, and a selection of businesses. The report calls for more substantial adoption and awareness of cyber security standards to protect digital infrastructure and drive innovation.
The global push for transparency and accountability in supply chains has taken a significant step forward with the publication of two Draft International Standards (DIS) within the chain of custody framework:
These standards aim to harmonize organizations’ methods to track materials and sustainability claims throughout supply chains.
Let’s talk about management system standards. ISO has developed a diverse portfolio of management system standards designed to help organizations enhance performance, ensure compliance, and achieve strategic objectives across various domains. While ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 14001 (environmental management) are among the most widely recognized and implemented, there’s much more to explore. ISO’s suite of standards extends far beyond, offering structured frameworks to improve efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. In this post, you’ll find an overview of key ISO management system standards categorized by subject, showcasing how they contribute to effective and sustainable management practices.