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TÜV SÜD Opens Global Decarbonisation Centre in Singapore
TÜV SÜD Opens Global Decarbonisation Centre in Singapore
TÜV SÜD has opened its Global Decarbonisation Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Singapore, backed by an investment of more than US$24 million and support from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).
India Seeks Public Comments on Draft Standard for Waste Management at Events
India Seeks Public Comments on Draft Standard for Waste Management at Events
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is seeking public comments on a draft Indian Standard for managing solid waste generated during events and public gatherings.
How ANCA Became Pakistan’s First Accredited Defence Product Certification Body
How ANCA Became Pakistan’s First Accredited Defence Product Certification Body
Aero National Certification Agency (ANCA), established within Advanced Engineering Research Organization (AERO), became Pakistan’s first accredited defence product certification body under ISO/IEC 17065.
Kun Song Completes SMETA and Anti-Terror Audit Preparation
Kun Song Completes SMETA and Anti-Terror Audit Preparation
Kun Song Agricultural Products has completed a consulting program covering the Sedex Members’ Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) and an anti-terrorism supply chain security audit.
Patient Companion Standard Sets Limits on Non-Medical Help During Hospital Visits in China
Patient Companion Standard Sets Limits on Non-Medical Help During Hospital Visits in China
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has approved the country’s first national standard specifically for paid patient companion services, 
Management Takes Dominant Role in Vietnam’s 2026 National Quality Award Scoring
Management Takes Dominant Role in Vietnam’s 2026 National Quality Award Scoring
Management will account for 750 of the available 1,000 points under Vietnam’s 2026 National Quality Award assessment, making it the main factor in how businesses are evaluated. 
Japan Standards Association Opens 2027 Grants for University Standardization Education
Japan Standards Association Opens 2027 Grants for University Standardization Education
The Japanese Standards Association (JSA) has opened applications for its 2027 grant program supporting standardization education and related research at universities and graduate schools in Japan.
BIS Held Stakeholder Consultation on Draft Greenbelt Standard for Industrial Projects
BIS Held Stakeholder Consultation on Draft Greenbelt Standard for Industrial Projects
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) held a national stakeholder consultation on September 9, 2026, on a draft Indian standard for greenbelts, or planted buffer areas around industrial sites. The draft remains open for stakeholder comments until September 22, 2026.
12th ‘CQC TALK’ Knowledge-Sharing Event Hosts Joint China-UK Standards Exchange
12th ‘CQC TALK’ Knowledge-Sharing Event Hosts Joint China-UK Standards Exchange
The China Quality Certification Centre (CQC) and British Standards Institution (BSI) held the 12th “CQC TALK” event on August 27 as a joint English-language session for sharing knowledge and practical experience in standards, certification and related fields.
Rayvatek Completes Nadcap Preparation and Training Program
Rayvatek Completes Nadcap Preparation and Training Program
Rayvatek has completed a Nadcap consulting program covering system development, staff training and support through an external audit, with the work focused on strengthening controls for aerospace special processes.
China Introduces Simplified Work Safety Management System Standard for Small Businesses
China Introduces Simplified Work Safety Management System Standard for Small Businesses
China has introduced GB/T 47911-2026, a national standard designed to give small and micro-sized enterprises a simpler and more usable system for managing workplace safety.
Kazakhstan Proposes First ISO Standard for Horse Meat Products
Kazakhstan Proposes First ISO Standard for Horse Meat Products
Kazakhstan has proposed developing the first international ISO standard for finished horse-meat products, using an existing regional standard as a possible basis.

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IATF Clarifies Complaint Handling for Certification Bodies
IATF Clarifies Complaint Handling for Certification Bodies
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has issued new guidance for certification bodies on handling vehicle manufacturer performance complaints through the IATF Complaint Management System (IATF CMS).
How SBTi and GHG Protocol Updates Expand Options for Corporate Emissions Accounting
How SBTi and GHG Protocol Updates Expand Options for Corporate Emissions Accounting
Changes from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and Greenhouse Gas Protocol, two major frameworks for corporate climate targets and greenhouse-gas accounting, are expanding the options companies have for addressing and accounting for value-chain emissions.
ISO 9001:2026 Officially Launched
ISO 9001:2026 Officially Launched
The sixth edition of ISO 9001, the world’s most widely used quality management system standard, has been officially launched by ISO during a virtual press conference.
Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS) Launches for Certification of Wider Range of Fibers
Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS) Launches for Certification of Wider Range of Fibers
Global Standards has launched the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), a new certification standard for textiles made from a wider range of plant, animal, synthetic, man-made cellulosic and recycled fibers.
ISO 45001 Second Edition Clears DIS Ballot With Overwhelming Support
ISO 45001 Second Edition Clears DIS Ballot With Overwhelming Support
The draft second edition of ISO 45001 has passed its Draft International Standard (DIS) vote with only one vote against, moving the revision closer to its planned publication in the first half of 2027.
 
Second Edition of ISO/IEC 17065 Reaches Final Approval Phase
Second Edition of ISO/IEC 17065 Reaches Final Approval Phase
The second edition of ISO/IEC 17065, which sets requirements for bodies that certify products, processes and services, has moved further into the final approval process and is now at stage 50.20 of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) phase.
SMART Initiative Enters Pilot Phase in October, Testing Nine Standards
SMART Initiative Enters Pilot Phase in October, Testing Nine Standards
A pilot of the ISO and IEC SMART standards initiative will begin in October, testing nine selected international standards.
New Net Zero Carbon Cities Standard Project Approved as ISO 37115-2
New Net Zero Carbon Cities Standard Project Approved as ISO 37115-2
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved a proposal for ISO 37115-2, a new standard that will set out principles and fundamentals for net zero carbon cities.
First Edition of ISO 41002 Guides Development of Facility Management Organizations
First Edition of ISO 41002 Guides Development of Facility Management Organizations
The first edition of ISO 41002 gives organizations guidance on how to develop and structure their facility management function across strategic, tactical and operational levels.
ISO/DTS 5112 Road Vehicle Cybersecurity Audit Guidance Reaches Final Approval Stage
ISO/DTS 5112 Road Vehicle Cybersecurity Audit Guidance Reaches Final Approval Stage
ISO/DTS 5112, the draft Technical Specification for auditing cybersecurity management systems (CSMS) across the automotive supply chain, has reached the final approval stage.
ISO 37011 Webinars on Purpose-Driven Organizations Set for September 22 and 23
ISO 37011 Webinars on Purpose-Driven Organizations Set for September 22 and 23
Two international webinars on ISO 37011, the draft guidance standard for purpose-driven organizations, will be held on September 22 and 23 ahead of consultation on the draft beginning September 24, 2026. 
ISO 45010 Becomes First International Standard on Menstruation and Menopause at Work
ISO 45010 Becomes First International Standard on Menstruation and Menopause at Work
ISO has published ISO 45010, the first International Standard focused on supporting employees experiencing menstruation and menopause at work.
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