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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.
BoA Joins STAMEQ as Part of Vietnam’s Quality System Overhaul
Vietnam’s National Quality Accreditation Office (BoA) has officially been placed under the Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality of Viet Nam (STAMEQ),
New Rule in China Ensures Draft Standards Don’t Limit Market Competition
China has made it mandatory to include a fair competition review during the drafting of all national standards.
India Submits Revised Forest Scheme for PEFC Global Assessment
India’s updated national forest certification system has been submitted to the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) for review.
Korea Revises Food Labeling Rules to Prevent Waste and Expand Nutrition Requirements
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has revised national food labeling rules to reduce waste from unsold export products, improve consistency, and expand nutrition label requirements.
ISO Leader’s 2025 Taiwan Sustainability Index Report Links Standards to Performance
A new report aims to help Taiwan-based businesses strengthen sustainability efforts by aligning more closely with international standards.
FSC Launches Audit Integrity Probe in Türkiye to Address Certification Risks
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has commissioned Assurance Services International (ASI) to conduct an independent investigation into audit quality and integrity issues in Türkiye.
ICS Compute Earns ISO 27001 Information Security Certification After Six-Month Process
ICS Compute, an IT consulting and services company based in Jakarta, has successfully completed the certification audit for ISO/IEC 27001:2022, marking a key milestone in strengthening its information security practices.
Vietnam’s 2024 Power Grid Emissions Remain High Despite Renewables, Study Finds
A new study published by the Viet Nam Certification Centre (QUACERT) shows that Vietnam’s electricity system remains highly polluting,
CQC and Local Beijing Government Join Forces to Develop New Eco Certification
The China Quality Certification Centre (CQC) has signed an agreement with local authorities in Beijing to create a new ecological product certification system.Global News
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.
