A New Era for PPE: The EU Has Updated Its Harmonized Standards
The European Union’s framework for the conformity assessment of personal protective equipment (PPE) is being reshaped. On June 16, 2026, the European Commission published Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1279 on harmonized standards supporting the PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425. The new decision repeals the previous Decision (EU) 2023/941, while allowing certain standards to remain in effect…
ISO 19011:2026 Revision Published: New Era in Audit Approach
The ISO 19011:2026 “Guidelines for the Audit of Management Systems” standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has brought an important update in the audit world. Published on May 27, 2026, the new version came into force, replacing the previous ISO 19011:2018 standard. ISO 19011 is a basic standard that guides the audit…
Our organization is on the Board of Directors of TIGIAD: Met with Powerful Names of the Sector
Building a sustainable culture in the field of occupational health and safety is the common responsibility of all stakeholders. Acting with this awareness, our Laboratory and Notified Body Manager Z. Yeşim ERYILMAZ was elected as a member of the Board of Directors of TIGIAD – TURKISH ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS SECURITY BUSINESSMEN. We find it extremely…
Historic Amendment to EU Personal Protective Equipment Legislation: Emergency Procedures Enter into Force on May 29, 2026
Regulation 2016/425, the European Union’s key regulation on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), has undergone a comprehensive revision in line with lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic experience. New “emergency procedures” became applicable as of May 29, 2026. From Pandemic Legacy to New Regulation Severe disruptions in the supply of PPE such as masks, gloves and…
Facilitation Package Published in EU Deforestation Regulation
The European Commission has published an important simplification package to make implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) more efficient and smooth. Announced on 4 May 2026, the package includes updated guidance documents, frequently asked questions (FAQs), a progress report and draft Delegated Regulation revising the product scope. With the published draft regulation, some technical…
USB Certification participated in TOS+H Expo 2026
As USB Certification, we participated in TOS+H Expo – 6th Turkish Occupational Safety and Health Fairheld at Istanbul Congress Center (ICC) between 6-7-8 May 2026. TOS+H Expo, one of the most important international specialized fairs in the field of occupational health and safety in Turkey, was an important meeting point where occupational safety equipment, personal…
Extension of TURKAK’s scope of accreditation.
As USB Test Inspection Laboratory and Certification Services Inc, our TÜRKAK accreditation certificate has been updated according to TS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017. With the update, the following analyses were included in our scope of accreditation: By extending our scope of accreditation, we continue to offer our testing and analysis services in accordance with internationally recognized…
