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ISO/IEC 17025 keeps measurement confidence outside feature lists

ISO's current catalogue describes competence, impartiality, consistent laboratory operation, and reliable results. A quality platform can support the evidence, but it cannot turn a laboratory result into a trusted one by feature claim.

ISO 9000:2026 resets the quality vocabulary baseline

ISO published ISO 9000:2026 as the current fundamentals and vocabulary standard. Quality teams need a controlled terminology migration, not a certification shortcut.

AIAG and VDA publish a joint statistical process control manual

The July 2026 release creates a versioned method decision for automotive quality teams, suppliers, trainers, and software providers linking process studies, control charts, capability, and reaction plans.

ISO 9001:2026 reaches its final publication stage

ISO lists the sixth edition under publication with an expected September 2026 release, creating transition-planning work while ISO 9001:2015 remains the published requirements edition.

IAQG opens its 2026 auditor-recognition transition window

The centrally managed authentication program introduces dated recognition, freeze, and eligibility milestones for auditors in the aviation, space, and defense certification scheme.