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Current articles on legislation, standards and the market access agenda.
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- Standart
ISO 14001:2026 published: three-year transition period for currently certified organisations
The revision published on 15 April 2026 does not remove the 2015 requirements; emphasis on climate change, biodiversity and top management responsibility has been strengthened.
- Batarya
Portable chargers and lithium-ion batteries in China brought under CCC scope
GB 47372-2026 'Safety Technical Specification for Portable Power Supplies' was published on 31 March 2026 and will take effect on 1 April 2027.
- Akreditasyon
ISO/IEC 17020:2026 published: revised requirements for inspection bodies
Impartiality and confidentiality provisions were strengthened, personnel competence requirements were expanded, and appeal and complaint processes were revised.
- Elektrik
BIS implementation guide published for extended reality (XR) products in India
With the guide prepared based on IS/IEC 62368-1:2023, as of 1 May 2026 the old IS 13252 and IS 616 standards can no longer be used for new certificates.
- Havacılık
RTCA DO-160H at publication stage: update to the aviation environmental test standard
The new revision, which will replace DO-160G in use since 2010, is expected to be published in March 2026; FAA advisory circulars will be updated.
- Market Access
CE marking accepted indefinitely in the UK, UKCA remains optional for most products
CE marking is recognised indefinitely for general consumer products; however, separate and stricter schedules remain in force for medical devices, construction products and marine products.
- Medikal
FDA Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) in force: alignment with ISO 13485
As of 2 February 2026, 21 CFR Part 820 has been updated to reference ISO 13485:2016; a new inspection programme is used in FDA inspections instead of the old QSIT method.
- Elektrik
RED Directive cybersecurity requirements: EN 18031 series now mandatory
Requirements now in force for internet-connected radio equipment; EN 18031-1/2/3, as a harmonised standard, has become the basis of the CE declaration.
- Otomotiv
A reversal in China's CCC certification: 16 product groups whose self-declaration (SDOC) has been removed
With CNCA's January 2026 announcement, the self-declaration practice was removed for 16 product groups including seat belts, safety glass and electric power tools; transition to traditional CCC certification is mandatory as of 1 July 2026.
- Mevzuat
EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has moved to the definitive regime
As of 1 January 2026, the obligation began for imports of cement, iron and steel, aluminium, fertilisers, electricity and hydrogen; the deadline for applying for authorised declarant status is 31 March 2026.
- Mevzuat
EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR) 2024/3110: implementation timetable has begun
As of 8 January 2026, mandatory environmental reporting and digital documentation come into effect for product groups covered by updated harmonised standards; priority is given to precast concrete, steel structure and window-door groups.
- Otomotiv
Mandatory cybersecurity standard for connected vehicles in force in China
The standard, which became mandatory for new vehicle types as of 1 January 2026, is part of market entry approval; management systems under UNECE R155/R156 and ISO/SAE 21434 continue to be the sector's reference point.