Mendelson Earns Prestigious Diamond Standard Certificate

Mendelson Infrastructures & Industries has been awarded the Diamond Standard Certificate by the Standards Institution of Israel.

China Issues Anti-Monopoly Guidelines for Standard Essential Patents to Boost Innovation

The Chinese State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has issued the Anti-monopoly Guidelines for Standard Essential Patents to prevent operators from abusing these patents, restrict anti-competitive practices, and protect consumer and public interests.

Korea and Germany Collaborate on Standards to Tackle Climate Crisis

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) and Germany’s DIN and DKE co-hosted the Korea-Germany Standards Cooperation Forum 2024 on November 22, in Seoul.

Six Hotels in Baku Earn Green Key Certification for Sustainability

Six luxury hotels in Baku, Azerbaijan, have become the first in the country to receive Green Key certification, following comprehensive audits conducted by SGS.

TÜRKAK Launching All-Encompassing Online Monitoring of Certification Audits via TBDS

TÜRKAK has enhanced its TÜRKAK Document Verification System (TBDS) to improve traceability of audit data.

Mongolia Seeks Public Comments on Draft Sea Buckthorn Oil Standard

The Mongolian Agency for Standardization and Metrology (MASM) has prepared the draft of MNS 0783:2024, a general standard for sea buckthorn oil.

China Seeks Public Input on Draft Rules for Major Fire Hazards

China has released a draft of the mandatory national standard Rules for Determining Major Fire Hazards for public consultation.

KOLAS Gains Global Recognition for Carbon Footprint Verification

The Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (KOLAS) gained international acknowledgment for its greenhouse gas verification, including carbon footprint certification by signing a multilateral recognition agreement (MLA) with the International Accreditation Forum (IAF).

Indonesian Seminar Highlights Circuit Breakers and IEC Electrical Safety Standards

An international seminar on The Role of IEC International Standards for Electrical Safety in Indonesia was organized on November 19, 2024, in Serpong, South Tangerang,

Turkey Certifies Four More Organized Industrial Zones With Green Certificates

The Turkish Standards Institute (TSE) has certified four additional Organized Industrial Zones (OIZs) with Green OIZ Certificates, marking significant progress in environmental management.

Guang'an Marathon 2024 Earns Carbon Neutrality Certificate from CQC

The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) awarded a carbon neutrality certificate to the 2024 Guang'an Marathon, held on November 23 in Guang'an City, Sichuan Province.

TÜRKAK Enhances GHG Services With Addition of ISO 14064-2 Standard

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has expanded its accreditation scope across the ISO 14064 series by adding ISO 14064-2 to its services.

IFRS Foundation Releases Guide for Climate-Related Reporting Under ISSB Standards

The IFRS Foundation has released a guide to help companies report climate-related information in line with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards.

Guide on Coordinating Cybersecurity Incident Responses Now Available

A new framework, ISO/IEC 27035-4:2024, has been released to help organizations coordinate their response to cybersecurity incidents affecting multiple partners.

GLOBALG.A.P. Opens Public Consultation on New Social Responsibility Standard for Flowers

GLOBALG.A.P. has introduced a new Social Responsibility standard for flowers and ornamentals, focusing on improving social and labor conditions in high-risk countries.

ISO 14001 Draft Update Released and Open for Comments

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a draft update for ISO 14001, the global standard for environmental management systems.

GAEI, a New Tool to Measure Accreditation Capability Worldwide

The latest IAF Outlook newsletter introduces the Global Accreditation Experience Index (GAEI), a new tool measuring accreditation capability worldwide.

BSI Unveils Free Net-Zero Guide to Help SMEs Cut Emissions

BSI has launched a free standard to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) develop net-zero transition plans.

Update of IFS Split Audit Protocol puts sharper Risk Controls and Planning in Focus

IFS has released version 2 of its Split Audit Protocol, providing updated guidance for audits conducted both on-site and remotely.

IAF Releases January Outlook Newsletter: Updates on MLA Expansion, COP 29, and Leadership Strategies

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published its latest Outlook newsletter, featuring significant updates in accreditation and conformity assessment.

GM Tightens Supplier Rules With Stricter Inspections and New Reporting

General Motors (GM) has revised its Customer Specific Requirements for IATF 16949, effective January 31, 2025.

No Deal! SGS and Bureau Veritas End Merger Negotiations

SGS and Bureau Veritas have ended merger talks without reaching an agreement, which could have created a €32 billion leader in testing and certification services.

PEFC Launches Survey to Revise Project Certification Requirements

PEFC has opened a survey to gather stakeholder feedback on updating its Project Certification requirements.

Benchmark Organic Textile Standard GOTS Version 8.0 Open for Public Consultation

The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), an internationally recognized certification standard for organic textiles, is currently under revision, with public consultation open for Version 8.0.