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BIS Testing Labs Featured in Standards Watch 17th Episode
The 17th episode of Standards Watch by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) highlights how its laboratories support India’s quality ecosystem.
South Korea Seeks Public Input on 2025 Honors for Standards and Quality Achievements
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has opened a public comment period for candidates nominated for the 2025 government awards in standards and quality management.
SAAC Gains IAF Recognition for ISO 17065 and ISO 27001, Expanding Accreditation to Eight Areas
The Saudi Accreditation Center (SAAC) has received new international recognition from the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) for accrediting certification bodies under ISO 17065 and ISO 27001,
ASUS, Acer and Fwusow First in Taiwan Verified for IECQ Carbon Footprint Scheme
ASUS, Acer and Fwusow Industry have become the first companies in Taiwan to achieve IECQ Carbon Footprint of Product (ISO 14067) verification, marking a major step toward transparent and verifiable carbon emissions reporting.
CQC Issues ISCC CORSIA Certificates to Two China Aviation Fuel Units
China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has issued ISCC CORSIA certification to two subsidiaries of China Aviation Oil,
TÜRKAK Secures Patent for ASİST Digital Accreditation Platform
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has obtained a trademark patent for its ASİST platform, a digital system that manages accreditation processes in a transparent and traceable way.
True Touch Earns Three ISO Certifications and Top Call Center Recognition
True Touch has received three ISO certifications for its call center practices and also received Thailand’s Outstanding Call Center certificate for excellence in handling consumer issues.
First in Japan: Godot Certified for ISO 42001 Artificial Intelligence Standard
Godot Inc. has become the first Japanese company to earn certification to ISO/IEC 42001, the international standard for artificial intelligence management systems (AIMS).
CQC Employees Li Jiangyun and Liu Meng Named China IEC Young Experts
Two young professionals from the China Quality Certification Center (CQC), Li Jiangyun and Liu Meng, were awarded the title of “China IEC Young Experts”.
VDA QMC Releases Chinese Version of Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis for Software Supplier Evaluation
VDA QMC, the Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry, has published the official Chinese translation of the Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis.
Stratus Automation Achieves Triple ISO Certification with BSI Support
Stratus Automation has earned triple certification to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, marking a major milestone in its quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety journey.
KATS Celebrates World Accreditation Day with Awards for Export and Testing Excellence
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) marked World Accreditation Day 2025 with a ceremony on July 17, recognizing 21 people and organizations that helped boost Korea’s exports and testing capabilities.Global News

DAkkS Submits Formal Legal Fixes to GLOBAC Code of Conduct and Governance Documents
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has formally submitted its proposed amendments to the GLOBAC Code of Conduct, Constitution, and General Rules, aiming to eliminate legal barriers preventing its accession.
ISO 9001 Revision Shall Reach Ballot Stage
The revision of ISO 9001 has reached a new milestone, as the Draft International Standard (DIS) is set to enter a 12-week ballot period.
IFS Releases Updated Food 8 and PACsecure 3 Doctrines with New Audit Clarifications
IFS has released two updated normative documents: version 4 of the IFS Food 8 Doctrine and version 2 of the IFS PACsecure 3 Doctrine.
Draft of ISO 11135 for Medical Device Sterilization Under Review
A revision of ISO 11135, the global standard for ethylene oxide sterilization of medical devices, is now in the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage and under review by ISO member bodies.
Promoting Safer Bicycle Tourism Worldwide With New ISO 11956
A new international standard, ISO 11956:2025, has been published to support safe and responsible bicycle tourism across the globe.
Equitable Earth Forest Carbon Credit Standard Aims to Restore Market Trust
A new forest carbon credit standard and accreditation system are expected to launch by 2026 under the leadership of Equitable Earth.
ISO 18295 Revision: Modern Communication Trends Reshape Customer Contact Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a revision of its two customer contact standards, ISO 18295-1 and ISO 18295-2, to reflect current communication practices and the growing role of artificial intelligence in customer interactions.
DAkkS Proposes GLOBAC Fix: No Conflicts of Interest, No Profit Motive
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has proposed legal changes to GLOBAC that would allow EU national accreditation bodies to join without violating European law.
France and Norway to Lead Committee in Charge of ISO 9000 Family of Standards
The French Standardization Association (AFNOR) and Standard Norway (SN) will jointly lead ISO/TC 176, Quality management and quality assurance, the ISO technical committee responsible for the ISO 9000 family of quality management standards.
Second Consultation Round Begins for Global Organic Textile Standard Version 8.0
The second public consultation for Version 8.0 of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is now open and will run until August 15, 2025.
TÜV Süd Launches Voluntary Test Mark for Low-Risk AI Systems
TÜV Süd has launched a voluntary certification mark for low-risk AI (artificial intelligence) systems, allowing manufacturers to prove the quality of their AI solutions even when no legal requirements apply.