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Türkiye Environmental Agency Secures Three Certifications From TSE
The Türkiye Environmental Agency has been certified to three internationally recognized management system standards by the Turkish Standards Institution (TSE) after successfully completing audits.
China Clarifies Registration Rules for Special Medical Foods Under New Standards
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.
TURKAK Opens Accreditation For ISO 46001 Water Efficiency Certification Activities
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.
South Korea Opens Call For International Standards Research Projects In 2026
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.
Education Standards In Focus In March Edition Of Manak Samachar
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the March 2026 edition of its monthly magazine Manak Samachar,
SASO First In Saudi Arabia To Secure ISO 42001 AI Management Certification
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),
GSO Proposes Updated Halal Food Requirements
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.
CNAS Warns Against Misuse Of Accreditation Mark
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.
BIS Highlights Gold Purity And Hallmarking In Standards Watch Episode 30
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released episode 30 of its Standards Watch series, focusing on how gold purity is verified in today’s market.
Taiwan Steel Union Achieves UL 2809 Certification For Recycled Content Validation
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.
China Seeks Organizations To Host ISO Compliance And Starch Subcommittees And Build Mirror Bodies
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.
Korea Opens Applications For 2026 World Standards Day Awards
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has issued guidelines and opened applications for the 2026 World Standards Day government awards,Global News
VDA 20 Guide on AI in Quality Management Opens for Feedback
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has released VDA 20 – AI in Quality Management as a draft document and opened it for public feedback until June 30, 2026,
ISO 14155 on Clinical Investigations of Medical Devices in Humans Updated
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14155:2026, updating the global Good Clinical Practice standard for clinical investigations of medical devices in human subjects.
ISO 17024 Third Edition Published: Updated Rules For Certification Of Persons
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published the third edition of ISO/IEC 17024,
ISO 12100 Machinery Safety Revision Stalls Over Risk Definition Dispute
The revision of ISO 12100, the core standard for machinery safety, remains unresolved following a negative international vote, with key disagreements, including on alignment with EU requirements.
Sweden Introduces CBAM Accreditation for Emissions Verifiers, Reflecting Broader Global Shift in Climate Data Assurance
The Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (SWEDAC) has introduced a new accreditation area for organizations verifying emissions data under the
Youth Leadership Program Opens Applications For 2026–2027 Environmental Cohort
Applications are now open for the third cohort of the Environmental Management Youth Leadership Group (YLG 3.0), an initiative of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
PEFC Opens Nominations For Forest Management Working Group Seats
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is inviting nominations for its Sustainable Forest Management Working Group, with submissions open until April 22, 2026.
"Global Standard" Opens Second Consultation On Responsible Textile Standard GRTS
Global Standard has opened a second public consultation on Draft 2 of the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS),
DIN SPEC 14027 Establishes First Comprehensive Framework for Corporate Security
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 14027,
GHG Protocol Begins Scope 3 Revision Tightening Data and Measurement Rules
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) has launched a major revision of its Scope 3 standard,
ISO 17020 Third Edition Published With Risk-Based Approach
A new edition of ISO/IEC 17020 has been published, introducing updated requirements for inspection bodies and replacing the 2012 version after a technical revision.
