Japan Honors Corporate Sustainability Leaders With SX Brand and Nominee Awards

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) have named 13 companies as SX Brands 2025 and recognized two additional firms as SX Nominated Companies for their strong sustainability efforts.

France Slips in Global Standards Rankings as China Climbs to Third, AFNOR Report Finds

France has dropped to fifth place in ISO secretariat rankings, while China has risen to third, signaling a major shift in global standardization influence, according to AFNOR’s 2025 International Barometer.

Packaged Water Reclassified as High-Risk Under New Rules in India With Mandatory Audits

Packaged drinking water and mineral water have been reclassified as high-risk food categories by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), triggering mandatory annual third-party audits.

Luhua Group Receives First Clean Label Product Certification in China

Luhua Group has become the first company in China to earn Clean Label product certification from the China Quality Certification Centre (CQC).

Thailand’s Standards Agency Passes Review by Asia Pacific Accreditation Body

Thailand’s national standards agency, (TISI), has successfully passed a peer evaluation by the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC),

Korea Publishes Revised 2025 Guidelines for World Accreditation Day Government Awards

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has published updated guidelines for the 2025 World Accreditation Day government awards,

CQC Issues First Anti-Counterfeit Certifications in China

The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has issued its first anti-counterfeit label certifications to Guozhiyun Technology Group in Fujian and Zhongfang Gaoke Information Technology Service Center in Beijing.

China Seeks Feedback on 48 Proposed Standards Covering Carbon Footprints, MEMS, and More

China has launched a public consultation on 48 proposed national standards across diverse sectors, with comments open until May 30.

Korea Establishes National Lidar Standard to Support Autonomous Driving

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has established a new national standard to assess lidar sensor performance in autonomous vehicles, aiming to improve safety and accelerate commercialization.

China Launches 76 Smart Manufacturing Standard Pilot Projects

China has announced the second batch of national pilot projects to apply smart manufacturing standards, with 76 projects selected across sectors.

Israel Announces Three Winners of 2025 Yitzhak Rabin National Quality Award

The winners of the 2025 Yitzhak Rabin National Award for Quality and Excellence have been announced.

BIS Spotlights Toy and Electric Vehicle Standards in Fifth Standards Watch Episode

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the fifth episode of its video series Standards Watch, highlighting recent efforts to improve safety and quality standards for electric vehicles (EVs) and toys in India.

Revised SR10 Standard Strengthens Global Framework for Social Responsibility and ESG Integration

The SR10 standard for social responsibility and sustainable development helps organizations embed ethical, social, and environmental goals into their operations.

ISO 9001 Revision Moves Closer to Public Review Stage After April Meeting

The ISO working group ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, responsible for revising ISO 9001, met online on April 28, 2025, to address and resolve some of the remaining comments on the second committee draft.

Public Consultation Opens for Draft Revision of ISO 9000 Standard

The draft version of ISO 9000—covering fundamentals and vocabulary for quality management—is now open for public consultation ahead of its planned update.

FSSC 24000 Guidance Released for Managing Complaints and Grievances

The Foundation FSSC has published a new guidance document under the FSSC 24000 certification scheme, offering a structured approach for handling complaints and grievances from workers and other stakeholders.

IFS Launches New ESG Compliance Check to Tackle Supply Chain Risks

IFS has introduced the IFS ESG Compliance Check, a tool designed to help companies manage environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks in their supply chains.

SA8000 Overhaul Centers on Worker Rights, Privacy and Living Wages

The SA8000 standard on workplace social accountability is undergoing a major revision, with the new SA8000:2026 expected to be finalized by the end of next year.

ISO Developing Malnutrition Care Standard for Hospitals in Developing Countries

A new international standard is being developed to help hospitals in developing countries better prevent, detect, and treat malnutrition—a condition affecting nearly half of all hospital patients worldwide.

ISO, IEC, and ITU Publish April 2025 Listings of Standardization Projects

A coordinated list of major standardization projects was released for April 2025, covering new and ongoing work across a wide range of technical areas.

Model Context Protocol (MCP) Emerges as Leading Standard for AI Connectivity

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is rapidly becoming a key framework for linking artificial intelligence (AI) systems with the tools and data they depend on.

LabWare ASSURE Brings Automation to Food and Beverage Lab Compliance

LabWare has introduced ASSURE, a new cloud-based platform designed to improve food and beverage product safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance in laboratories.

IQNET Celebrates 35 Years of Global Impact in Certification and Standards

IQNET Association is marking 35 years as one of the global network in the conformity assessment industry.

PEFC General Assembly Approves New Standards for RED III Compliance

The PEFC General Assembly has approved a new set of standards that align with the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive 2023/2413 (RED III), marking the final step in PEFC’s standard-setting process.