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bvscert.com launches with online certificate verification
The new bvscert.com presents BVS certification, inspection and training services, the BVS Trust Center and an online certificate verification service.
Verify a certificateBVS Academy publishes its course catalogue
Courses cover management systems, food safety (HACCP, VACCP, TACCP), auditing, regulatory compliance, Halal, sustainability and professional development.
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External news from standards bodies and the certification industry, with source and date.
ISO 14001:2026 published
ISO 14001:2026 was published on 15 April 2026. DQS reports an IAF-approved 36-month transition; ISO 14001:2015 certificates lose validity on 30 April 2029.
Read at sourceISO 9001 Edition 6 at publication stage
When checked on 8 October 2026, ISO's page for ISO 9001 Edition 6 (2026) showed stage 60.00, 'under publication'.
Read at sourceISO 45001 revision at DIS stage
SQS reports DIS consultation on the ISO 45001 revision ran from 16 June to 8 September 2026, with publication not expected before April 2027. ISO 45001:2018 remains current.
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