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2 July 2026

Singapore Accreditation Council Customer Day 2026

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Read about highlights from SAC Customer Day 2026, celebrating 40 years of accreditation and Singapore's next chapter in standards and conformance.

22 May 2026

Publication of ISO IEC 17020:2026: Requirements for Bodies Performing Inspections

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Find out about the key changes in ISO/IEC 17020:2026 and SAC's transition policy for accredited inspection bodies.

20 April 2026

SAC Announces Transition to New Privacy Information Management System Standard

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SAC has set transition deadlines for accredited bodies to adopt the new ISO/IEC 27701:2025 and ISO/IEC 27706:2025 standards. Existing bodies must complete their transition by 31 October 2027.

13 January 2026

Discontinuation Of Motor Vehicles Inspection Programme

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SAC's Motor Vehicles Inspection programme will end on 12 January 2026. Visit the SAC website to find out about other accreditation programmes.

13 January 2026

SAC Maintains Full Recognition Following Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launch

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SAC retains full recognition under the new Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated. All existing accreditations remain valid with no disruption to services during the transition.

7 July 2025

Launch of Data Protection Trustmark Accreditation Programme

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Certification bodies can now apply to be accredited under SAC's new DPTM programme, helping organisations meet trusted data protection standards.

4 July 2025

Launch of Accreditation Programme of Carbon Footprint of Product under VVB Scheme

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SAC now accepts applications to verify carbon footprints of products under its expanded VVB scheme. Apply via SACINET to support Singapore's move to a low-carbon economy.

17 April 2025

Singapore Accreditation Council Customer Day 2025

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Read about the highlights from SAC Customer Day 2025, where 200 participants explored how accreditation can help organisations navigate global challenges in technology, sustainability, and energy.

15 April 2025

Launch of Accreditation Programme on Lift & Escalator Inspection under Inspection Body Scheme

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SAC now accredits inspection bodies for lift and escalator safety under ISO/IEC 17020:2012. Apply via SACINET to demonstrate your firm's technical competence in lift and escalator inspection.

17 February 2025

Launch of ISO IEC 42001 Artificial Intelligence Management Systems Accreditation Programme

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SAC has launched an accreditation programme for ISO/IEC 42001, supporting responsible AI adoption in Singapore. Apply now via the SACINET portal.