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Reset filtersISO published ISO 9001:2026 (Edition 6) on September 16, 2026. Accreditation rules give certified organizations until Sept 30, 2029 to transition.
After October 17, 2026, most imported food, beverages, ingredients, cosmetics and health supplements entering Indonesia need halal certification.
FDA has not yet proposed the cosmetic GMP rule MoCRA requires. The Unified Agenda lists it as a long-term action with a proposal projected Nov 2027.
SQFI released SQF Code Edition 10 in March 2026. Audits are expected from January 2, 2027, depending on GFSI benchmarking, and not earlier.
The revised harmonized USP <701> Disintegration became official October 1, 2026. It adds the Test B basket-rack for units longer than 18 mm.
