Laxmi Organic Becomes First in India Certified for Acetic Anhydride Standard

Laxmi Organic Industries India IS certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for Acetic Anhydride, a key chemical in pharmaceuticals, dyes, and agrochemicals.

Indonesia Eases Rules for Registering Foreign Halal Certificates

Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) has introduced new rules to simplify the registration process for foreign halal certificates.

Indian Experts Needed to Shape New International Standard for Sludge Management

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is inviting Indian professionals to help develop a new international standard for managing sludge, a semi-solid byproduct from industrial and wastewater treatment processes.

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.

IAF Outlook May 2025 Spotlights UNIDO Partnership and Regional Developments in Africa

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published the May 2025 edition of its newsletter IAF Outlook, spotlighting major partnerships, technological advances, and accreditation efforts across regions.

Tech Giants Back New Standard to Clarify End-of-Life Security Timelines

A group of leading tech firms has proposed a new standard, called OpenEoX, to streamline how companies disclose product end-of-life and end-of-support dates.

ISO Launches Pilot Licensing Model With New Duties for Certification Bodies

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a pilot of its Differentiated Licensing Model (DML), introducing major changes to how standards are accessed, priced, and controlled.

Sixteenth Meeting of WG 29 Advances ISO 9001 Revision

ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, the working group responsible for revising ISO 9001, met online for its sixteenth session on May 14, 2025.

IATF Celebrates 100,000 Certified Sites as Global Automotive Sector Raises the Bar

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has surpassed 100,000 certified sites worldwide under the IATF 16949 standard, marking a significant milestone in automotive quality management.

FSSC Expands Development Program to Include Packaging and Strengthen Food Safety Support for SMEs

Foundation FSSC has released Version 2.0 of the FSSC Development Program, expanding its support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food sector.

ISO Proposes New Standard for Describing and Sharing Carbon Credit Data

A new proposal for the ISO/TS 32214 standard has been submitted to the ISO Technical Committee on Sustainable Finance (ISO/TC 322), aiming to create a common reference data model for describing and identifying carbon credit projects and units.

ISO Health Informatics Committee Launches Official LinkedIn Channel

The ISO Technical Committee on Health Informatics, ISO/TC 215, has launched its official LinkedIn page to connect professionals in digital health, standards, and data sharing.

Seven Pillars for Event Standards: New ISO Committee Proposed

A new ISO Technical Committee has been proposed for the international events industry.

Cutting-Edge Technologies Drive Urgent Creation of New Safety Standards

As cutting-edge technologies like AI, robotics, and 3D printing rapidly evolve, standards organizations are working urgently to develop new safety guidelines.

GLOBALG.A.P. Tests New Stakeholder-Created Environmental Solution on Farms

GLOBALG.A.P.'s new environmental sustainability solution is now being tested in real-world farm settings across Europe.

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.