Finalized KOLAS Accreditation Guidelines Revision Marks End of Public Opinion Period

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has completed the revision of 16 operational guidelines for the Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (KOLAS).

Timor-Leste Seeks Support From Indonesia’s BSN to Enhance National Quality Infrastructure

The Authority for Inspection and Supervision of Economic, Sanitary, and Food Activities (AIFAESA I.P.) from Timor-Leste met with Indonesia’s National Standardization Agency (BSN) on December 10, 2024, in Jakarta.

IFHAB Meeting in Saudi Arabia Focuses on Halal Standards and Integration

Saudi Arabia hosted the annual meeting of the General Assembly of the Islamic Forum for Halal Accreditation Bodies (IFHAB) on December 18, 2024, in Makkah.

Isparta University of Applied Sciences Receives Quality Management Certificate

Isparta University of Applied Sciences (ISUBÜ) has been awarded the TS EN ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certificate.

Taiwan Fluoro Technology Secures ISO 14064 Certification for Greenhouse Gas Control

Taiwan Fluoro Technology has implemented the ISO 14064-1:2018 standard for greenhouse gas management, demonstrating its commitment to environmental sustainability.

Hongshuai Industrial Secures ISO 14064 Certification for Greenhouse Gas Inventory

Hongshuai Industrial Co., Ltd., a producer of tinned and bare copper wires, has been certified against the ISO 14064 standard for greenhouse gas inventory.

SII's Annual Aerospace Conference Tackles Safety and Risk Management Challenges

The Standards Institution of Israel (SII) hosted its annual conference on quality in the aerospace and defense industries.

Azerbaijan Adopts Building Information Modeling Standards for Safety in Construction

The Azerbaijan Institute of Standardization (AZSTANDART) has adopted three new state standards for Building Information Modeling (BIM).

Saudi Electricity Company Earns Hayyak Quality Certificate

The Saudi Electricity Company has been awarded the prestigious Hayyak Quality Certificate for its beneficiary service centers.

First in Asia-Pacific: Taiwan Achieves 100% FSC Certification for Public Forests

Taiwan has become the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to achieve 100% certification of its public forests under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) system.

Mendelson Earns Prestigious Diamond Standard Certificate

Mendelson Infrastructures & Industries has been awarded the Diamond Standard Certificate by the Standards Institution of Israel.

China Issues Anti-Monopoly Guidelines for Standard Essential Patents to Boost Innovation

The Chinese State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has issued the Anti-monopoly Guidelines for Standard Essential Patents to prevent operators from abusing these patents, restrict anti-competitive practices, and protect consumer and public interests.

New JPEG Trust Standard Combats Deepfakes and Strengthens Media Credibility

A new standard called JPEG Trust has been introduced to help identify authentic photos and videos, aiming to combat the spread of deepfakes.

IAF Adds Validation and Verification to ICT Use in Conformity Assessments

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released Issue 3 of its Mandatory Document 4 (MD 4), expanding the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in conformity assessments to now include validation and verification processes.

IFRS Foundation Releases Guide for Climate-Related Reporting Under ISSB Standards

The IFRS Foundation has released a guide to help companies report climate-related information in line with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards.

Guide on Coordinating Cybersecurity Incident Responses Now Available

A new framework, ISO/IEC 27035-4:2024, has been released to help organizations coordinate their response to cybersecurity incidents affecting multiple partners.

GLOBALG.A.P. Opens Public Consultation on New Social Responsibility Standard for Flowers

GLOBALG.A.P. has introduced a new Social Responsibility standard for flowers and ornamentals, focusing on improving social and labor conditions in high-risk countries.

ISO 14001 Draft Update Released and Open for Comments

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a draft update for ISO 14001, the global standard for environmental management systems.

GAEI, a New Tool to Measure Accreditation Capability Worldwide

The latest IAF Outlook newsletter introduces the Global Accreditation Experience Index (GAEI), a new tool measuring accreditation capability worldwide.

BSI Unveils Free Net-Zero Guide to Help SMEs Cut Emissions

BSI has launched a free standard to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) develop net-zero transition plans.

Update of IFS Split Audit Protocol puts sharper Risk Controls and Planning in Focus

IFS has released version 2 of its Split Audit Protocol, providing updated guidance for audits conducted both on-site and remotely.

IAF Releases January Outlook Newsletter: Updates on MLA Expansion, COP 29, and Leadership Strategies

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published its latest Outlook newsletter, featuring significant updates in accreditation and conformity assessment.

GM Tightens Supplier Rules With Stricter Inspections and New Reporting

General Motors (GM) has revised its Customer Specific Requirements for IATF 16949, effective January 31, 2025.

No Deal! SGS and Bureau Veritas End Merger Negotiations

SGS and Bureau Veritas have ended merger talks without reaching an agreement, which could have created a €32 billion leader in testing and certification services.