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Saudi Accreditation Center Earns IAF Recognition for Product, Process, and Service Certification
Saudi Accreditation Center Earns IAF Recognition for Product, Process, and Service Certification
The Saudi Accreditation Center (SAAC) received international recognition from the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) for its accreditation activities under ISO/IEC 17065:2012, which covers the certification of products, processes, and services.
Israel Starts Preparations for 2027 National Quality and Excellence Award
Israel Starts Preparations for 2027 National Quality and Excellence Award
The Standards Institution of Israel (SII) has begun preparations for the 2027 National Quality and Excellence Award, inviting organizations to register for a mandatory training session to qualify for participation.
Standards Watch 22 Highlights How Standards Ensure Safe and Quality Products
Standards Watch 22 Highlights How Standards Ensure Safe and Quality Products
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) released the 22nd edition of Standards Watch, its regular video series on standardization and quality,
First TÜRKAK Accreditation Issued for Product Carbon Footprint Verification
First TÜRKAK Accreditation Issued for Product Carbon Footprint Verification
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has issued its first accreditation in the field of product carbon footprint (PCF) verification under the international environmental management standard ISO 14067.
First Overhaul in 25 Years: KATS Begins Full Revision of Measurement Act
First Overhaul in 25 Years: KATS Begins Full Revision of Measurement Act
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has launched the first full revision of the Measurement Act in 25 years.
China Hosts World Standards Day Event, Showcases Standardization Initiatives
China Hosts World Standards Day Event, Showcases Standardization Initiatives
The 2025 World Standards Day main event was held in Beijing on October 14 under the theme “A Shared Vision for a Better World: Strengthening Partnerships for Sustainable Development.”
TÜRKAK Grants First Accreditation for Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Removal Projects
TÜRKAK Grants First Accreditation for Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Removal Projects
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has issued its first accreditation for the verification of greenhouse gas reduction and removal projects under the international standard ISO 14064-2:2019.
BIS Honors Environmental Management Committee for Excellence in Standardization
BIS Honors Environmental Management Committee for Excellence in Standardization
The Environmental Management Section (EED 01) under the Environment and Ecology Department of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has received
South Korea Honors Standardization Leaders on World Standards Day
South Korea Honors Standardization Leaders on World Standards Day
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) held the 2025 World Standards Day ceremony on October 14 at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) in Seoul.
Two Vietnamese Companies Win Top Honors at 2025 Global Performance Excellence Awards in Beijing
Two Vietnamese Companies Win Top Honors at 2025 Global Performance Excellence Awards in Beijing
Two Vietnamese companies earned top recognition at the 30th Asia Pacific Quality Organization (APQO) International Conference in Beijing on October 16.
China Opens Consultation on New Rules for Online Catering Food Safety
China Opens Consultation on New Rules for Online Catering Food Safety
The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has launched a public consultation on a draft regulation to strengthen food-safety responsibility for online catering platforms and the restaurants operating through them.
Year Round Technology Earns Silver Recognition Under RBA Program
Year Round Technology Earns Silver Recognition Under RBA Program
The Taiwanese precision metal manufacturer Year Round Technology Corporation has been recognized with Silver status under the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Assessment Program.

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IEEE Makes Its AI Standards Available Through New Global Exchange
IEEE Makes Its AI Standards Available Through New Global Exchange
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) has added its portfolio of artificial intelligence standards to the new International AI Standards Exchange, a central platform created to support responsible AI development worldwide.
IVECO Group Updates Customer Requirements for IATF 16949 Suppliers
IVECO Group Updates Customer Requirements for IATF 16949 Suppliers
IVECO Group has updated its Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs) for organizations certified to IATF 16949, setting new expectations for how suppliers manage quality, testing, sustainability, and supply disruptions.
Public Consultation Opens on Revised FSC Chain of Custody Standards
Public Consultation Opens on Revised FSC Chain of Custody Standards
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on the revision of its Chain of Custody standards, with comments accepted until January 25, 2026.
ISO/DIS 9001 Approved with Overwhelming Global Support, Reports SIS
ISO/DIS 9001 Approved with Overwhelming Global Support, Reports SIS
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) reports that ISO member countries have approved the Draft International Standard ISO 9001:2026 with 97 percent voting in favor,
First Global Standard To Measure Pharmaceutical Impact: PAS 2090 Launched
First Global Standard To Measure Pharmaceutical Impact: PAS 2090 Launched
The UK’s national standards body BSI has published the first global standard for measuring the environmental impact of medicines.
GLOBALG.A.P. Recognizes Eight Schemes in 2025 Benchmarking Round
GLOBALG.A.P. Recognizes Eight Schemes in 2025 Benchmarking Round
Eight agriculture and floriculture schemes have secured recognized status as GLOBALG.A.P. benchmarked schemes for 2025, giving producers accepted ways to meet market requirements without duplicate audits.
First ISO/IEC 5259-3 Certification for AI Data Quality Management Published
First ISO/IEC 5259-3 Certification for AI Data Quality Management Published
AI Clearing has become the first organization to earn certification under ISO/IEC 5259-3, the new international standard for managing data quality in artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
GFSI Opens Applications and Extends Deadline for BMRs v2024
GFSI Opens Applications and Extends Deadline for BMRs v2024
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened applications for the Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 (BMRs v2024), the criteria used to evaluate and recognise food safety certification programmes worldwide.
PEFC Opens Consultation On Revised Project Sourcing Standard
PEFC Opens Consultation On Revised Project Sourcing Standard
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has opened a public consultation on its revised PEFC Project Sourcing standard, which is available for feedback until December 23, 2025.
Circular Design Process Aims to Transform the Global Textile and Fashion Industry
Circular Design Process Aims to Transform the Global Textile and Fashion Industry
The global textile and fashion industry is under increasing pressure to reduce waste, improve material use, and meet new expectations from regulators and consumers.
Global Payments Shift to ISO 20022 in a Move to Improve Data Quality
Global Payments Shift to ISO 20022 in a Move to Improve Data Quality
Banks worldwide have completed the shift to the ISO 20022 payments standard, following SWIFT’s cutoff of older message formats on November 22.
ISO 10993-1 Update Raises Biological Safety Expectations for Medical Devices
ISO 10993-1 Update Raises Biological Safety Expectations for Medical Devices
The new ISO 10993-1:2025 from ISO brings substantial changes to how manufacturers plan and justify the biological safety of medical devices.
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