TÜRKAK Ready to Offer Accreditation for PEFC Forest Certification

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has begun accepting applications for accreditation under the PEFC Forest Certification program.

TÜRKAK Secures Patent for ASİST Digital Accreditation Platform

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has obtained a trademark patent for its ASİST platform, a digital system that manages accreditation processes in a transparent and traceable way.

TBDS Digital Verification Now Mandatory for TÜRKAK Calibration Certificates

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) is moving ahead with the mandatory implementation of its Document Verification System (TBDS) for calibration laboratories.

Türkiye, Lithuania and Croatia Join PEFC Forest Certification System

Türkiye, Lithuania and Croatia have each received official endorsement from the PEFC Alliance, opening the way for the expansion of PEFC-certified forest areas in all three countries.

FSC Launches Audit Integrity Probe in Türkiye to Address Certification Risks

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has commissioned Assurance Services International (ASI) to conduct an independent investigation into audit quality and integrity issues in Türkiye.

ASO Technical College Becomes First in Türkiye to Earn ISO 21001 Certificate

ASO Technical College, a vocational high school established by the Ankara Chamber of Industry,

Accreditations for Carbon and Water Footprint Verification Now Open Through TÜRKAK

TÜRKAK has begun accepting accreditation applications from organizations seeking to verify compliance with ISO 14067 and ISO 14046 standards. The move supports Turkey’s broader efforts to track and manage environmental impacts in line with global climate goals.

Turkish Defense Manufacturer MKE Earns Occupational Health and Safety Certification From TSE

Machinery and Chemical Industry (MKE), a key player in Türkiye’s defense sector, has been awarded the TS EN ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certificate by the Turkish Standards Institute (TSE) following a successful conformity audit.

TÜRKAK Starts Accreditation Service for ISO 22301 Business Continuity Standard

TÜRKAK has launched accreditation services for certification bodies working with the ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management System standard, which helps organizations remain operational during crises.

Turkish Standardization Body Warns Against Using Heating Devices Without CE and TSE Certifications

As winter temperatures drop, the Turkish Standards Institution (TSE) has warned that heating devices without 'CE' and 'TSE' certifications pose serious safety risks.

FSSC 22000 Certification in Turkey Surpasses 1,000 Milestone

Foundation FSSC has announced that over 1,000 FSSC 22000 certificates have been issued to organizations in Turkey, highlighting the country's growing commitment to globally recognized food safety standards.

TÜRKAK Launches New AI Accreditation Under ISO 42001

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has begun providing accreditation services to certification bodies in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) under the ISO/IEC 42001 standard.

ISO 22002 PRP Standards on Food Safety Overhauled With New Umbrella and Sectoral Updates

The ISO 22002-100:2025 standard on prerequisite programmes (PRPs) for food safety introduces a common framework for hygiene and safety practices across the food, feed, and packaging supply chain, forming the new foundation of the ISO 22002 series.

DAkkS Submits Formal Legal Fixes to GLOBAC Code of Conduct and Governance Documents

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has formally submitted its proposed amendments to the GLOBAC Code of Conduct, Constitution, and General Rules, aiming to eliminate legal barriers preventing its accession.

ISO 9001 Revision Shall Reach Ballot Stage

The revision of ISO 9001 has reached a new milestone, as the Draft International Standard (DIS) is set to enter a 12-week ballot period.

IFS Releases Updated Food 8 and PACsecure 3 Doctrines with New Audit Clarifications

IFS has released two updated normative documents: version 4 of the IFS Food 8 Doctrine and version 2 of the IFS PACsecure 3 Doctrine.

Draft of ISO 11135 for Medical Device Sterilization Under Review

A revision of ISO 11135, the global standard for ethylene oxide sterilization of medical devices, is now in the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage and under review by ISO member bodies.

Promoting Safer Bicycle Tourism Worldwide With New ISO 11956

A new international standard, ISO 11956:2025, has been published to support safe and responsible bicycle tourism across the globe.

Equitable Earth Forest Carbon Credit Standard Aims to Restore Market Trust

A new forest carbon credit standard and accreditation system are expected to launch by 2026 under the leadership of Equitable Earth.

ISO 18295 Revision: Modern Communication Trends Reshape Customer Contact Standards

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a revision of its two customer contact standards, ISO 18295-1 and ISO 18295-2, to reflect current communication practices and the growing role of artificial intelligence in customer interactions.

DAkkS Proposes GLOBAC Fix: No Conflicts of Interest, No Profit Motive

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has proposed legal changes to GLOBAC that would allow EU national accreditation bodies to join without violating European law.

France and Norway to Lead Committee in Charge of ISO 9000 Family of Standards

The French Standardization Association (AFNOR) and Standard Norway (SN) will jointly lead ISO/TC 176, Quality management and quality assurance, the ISO technical committee responsible for the ISO 9000 family of quality management standards.

Second Consultation Round Begins for Global Organic Textile Standard Version 8.0

The second public consultation for Version 8.0 of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is now open and will run until August 15, 2025.

TÜV Süd Launches Voluntary Test Mark for Low-Risk AI Systems

TÜV Süd has launched a voluntary certification mark for low-risk AI (artificial intelligence) systems, allowing manufacturers to prove the quality of their AI solutions even when no legal requirements apply.