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TÜRKAK Introduces IFS Accreditation in Türkiye
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has officially begun offering accreditation services for the International Featured Standards (IFS),
JSA Updates Special Page on ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Revisions
The Japanese Standards Association (JSA) has renewed its dedicated web page providing the latest information on the ongoing revisions of
China Seeks Members for New ISO/IEC Directives Expert Group
The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has launched a call for experts to join a new group that will support China’s participation in the maintenance and revision of the ISO/IEC Directives.
VILAS Marks 30 Years as Vietnam’s Laboratory Accreditation Program
Vietnam’s VILAS (Vietnam Laboratory Accreditation Scheme) marks 30 years since its establishment,
Disaster Resilience Standards Featured in BIS Standards Watch 21
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released episode 21 of its Standards Watch series,
APEC Workshop in Indonesia Strengthens SDoC Strategies for Textile Trade
The National Standardization Agency of Indonesia (BSN) hosted the APEC Workshop on Market Compliance Mechanism for Self-Declaration of Standard Compliance (SDoC) on
Indonesia Drives Halal Food and Pharma Standards Alignment at SMIIC TC Week
Indonesia took an active role in international standardization through its participation in the 14th Standards and Metrology Institute for Islamic Countries (SMIIC) Technical Committee Week,
Moscow Conference to Explore How Standards Drive Science and Technology
An conference on the role of standardization in advancing science and technology will take place on October 15, 2025, organized by the Russian Standardization Institute (RST).
Korean Foundation for Quality Named FSC Chain of Custody Certification Body in Korea
The Korean Foundation for Quality (KFQ) has been officially designated by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) as a certification body for FSC Chain of Custody (CoC) in Korea.
Revised Chinese Forest Stewardship Standard Boosts Biodiversity and Climate Resilience
China will implement a major revision of its Forest Stewardship Standard (FSS) on January 1, 2026,
SAMR Seeks Proposals to Develop New ISO Standards for 2026
The Standard Innovation Department of the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) in China is calling for
Quality Month Campaign in China Promotes Green Certification and Carbon Awareness
China Quality Certification Center (CQC) launched a series of activities in September as part of the 48th National Quality Month,Global News
UL Solutions Expands ECOLOGO Certification to Industrial and Energy Equipment
UL Solutions has expanded its ECOLOGO certification program to cover industrial and energy automation equipment, helping manufacturers verify sustainability claims through science-based, multi-attribute standards.
PEFC Launches Consultation on Updated Project Sourcing Standard and Requirements
PEFC International has opened a 60-day public consultation, running from October 24 to December 23, to review proposed updates to its project certification requirements.
ISO 17298 Embeds Biodiversity in Business Strategy, Signaling a Shift in Finance
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 17298, a new global standard that makes biodiversity part of business strategy and financial decision-making.
ISO 54002 Guides Police in Applying ISO 9001 Principles
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 54002:2025, a new guidance document to help police organizations apply the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 in their operations.
Updated ISO 27701 Now Offers Standalone Privacy Management Certification
The 2025 update of ISO 27701 marks a major shift in privacy management, turning the standard into a fully independent, certifiable framework.
Work Begins on FSSC 22000 Version 7
The Foundation FSSC has started developing Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 certification scheme.
PIC/S and EMA Seek Feedback on Pharmaceutical Quality System in GMP Guide
The Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have launched a joint consultation on
GM and Stellantis Update Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 Certification
General Motors and Stellantis have both issued updates to their customer-specific requirements (CSRs) under the automotive quality management standard IATF 16949.
Two Decades as Cornerstone of Information Security Management: ISO 27001 Turns 20
The international standard ISO/IEC 27001 has turned 20, continuing to serve as the main global reference for information security management systems (ISMS).
CSQ 2.0 Launched: Cannabis Safety and Quality Certification Revision
The Cannabis Safety & Quality (CSQ) organization has launched the finalized CSQ 2.0 Certification Program,
Updated ISO 21001 for Educational Management Moves Focus to Learners and Sustainability
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the second edition of its Educational Organizations Management Systems (EOMS) standard, ISO 21001:2025.
