The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has issued a Q&A to explain how foods for special medical purposes (FSMP) should be registered under China’s updated national standards, helping companies understand how to apply the new rules in practice.
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TURKAK) has begun accepting accreditation applications for certification bodies under TS ISO 46001, a standard focused on water efficiency management systems.
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has opened a call for 2026 research projects focused on international standardization, inviting institutions and experts to submit proposals by March 30.
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has become the first organization in Saudi Arabia to achieve ISO/IEC 42001 certification for its artificial intelligence management system (AIMS),
The Gulf Cooperation Council Standardization Organization (GSO) has released a draft of GSO 2055-1:2026, setting general requirements for Halal food across all stages of the food supply chain.
The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has issued a public statement warning against the misuse of its accreditation mark, identifying a specific case and calling for immediate corrective action.
Taiwan Steel Union (TSU) has obtained certification to the UL 2809 standard, confirming the recycled content in its crude zinc oxide product through third-party validation.
The Standard Innovation Department of the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has launched a call for organizations to apply to host two ISO subcommittees and to take part in several newly established technical bodies.
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has issued guidelines and opened applications for the 2026 World Standards Day government awards,
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has granted its first accreditation under the PEFC ST 2002:2020 Chain of Custody standard, enabling certification activities in Türkiye to be carried out in line with international requirements.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the second edition of ISO 20417, replacing the 2021 version and reshaping how manufacturers provide information with medical devices by moving beyond labeling into a broader role tied to safety and usability.
ISO has released a new publication, Integrated management systems – A practical guide (IMS PG), offering organizations a clear way to combine multiple management system standards into one coherent system.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/TR 25326:2026, a new international standard that compiles case studies of green logistics to support lower-carbon operations across global supply chains.
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published PAS 1958:2026, a new guide that helps organizations understand how existing data and information standards in the built environment, including buildings and infrastructure, work together within a single framework.
The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI), a professional body for quality management, has announced the finalists for its International Quality Awards 2026,
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 19011 to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage.
The International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) has published a playbook to help regulators use shared approaches when reviewing medical devices, known as regulatory reliance.
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 92006, introducing the first unified framework for artificial intelligence (AI) testing tools and setting clear requirements for how these tools should be designed and used.