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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,
India Invites Experts to Shape Software and Systems Engineering Standards
The Electronics and IT Department of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is calling for
KAN Accredits Integrated Laboratory of Lambung Mangkurat University to ISO 17025
The National Accreditation Committee of Indonesia (KAN) has accredited the Integrated Laboratory of Lambung Mangkurat University (ULM) under
Boosting Plastic Recycling with New TÜRKAK Accreditation Program
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has launched an accreditation program to strengthen the traceability of plastics recycling and verification of recycled content.
Songlilai Trading Enterprise and Junshin Sushi Earn MSC and ASC Chain of Custody Certifications
Songlilai Trading Enterprise Pte Ltd and its subsidiary Junshin Sushi Pte Ltd have been certified underGlobal News
IATF Updates GM Quick Reference Guide on How Auditors Review Scorecard Data.
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has issued an updated GM Scorecard Quick Reference Guide and Screen Images package to align with the latest Rules for Achieving and Maintaining IATF Recognition (6th edition).
GLOBALG.A.P. Gets New IT Platform for Certification and Transparency
GLOBALG.A.P. now operates on a new IT platform developed by Agraya GmbH together with its technology partner osapiens.
Standards Pavilion Expands at COP30 with Broader Coalition on Climate Policy and Finance
The Standards Pavilion has opened at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, where 21 international organizations are discussing how standards can support measurable climate action.
ISO 13485 Stays Unchanged as Revision Committee Rejects Annex SL Alignment
The medical device quality management standard ISO 13485 will remain unchanged, as ISO’s Technical Committee in charge, ISO/TC 210, decided not to align it with Annex SL, ISO’s harmonized structure
ISO 14054 Introduces First Global Framework for Natural Capital Accounting
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a new global standard, ISO 14054:2025, to help organizations measure, value, and account for their interactions with nature.
ISO 27404 Sets Global Framework for Cybersecurity Labels on Consumer IoT
The new ISO/IEC 27404:2025 standard has been released,
Iceland Proposes New ISO Committee for Children’s Rights Management
The Icelandic Standards (IST) has submitted a proposal to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to establish a new technical committee, ISO/TC on Children’s Rights Management.
IFAN 2025 Survey Finds Cost and Complexity Still Blocking Standards Use
The International Federation of Standards Users (IFAN) has released its 2025 International Standards Users Survey, drawing insights from a record 861 organizations worldwide.
IEEE Reveals 2025 Award Winners for Excellence in Standards Development
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) announced the 2025 recipients of its annual awards, recognizing individuals and groups who made significant contributions to international standards.
IAF and ILAC Replaced at Year End as New Global Accreditation Body Takes Over
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) will begin dissolution processes on January 1, 2026,
ISO 17620 published to support global biodiversity preservation and sustainable development
A new international standard, ISO 17620:2025, has been published to help ensure that development projects protect, preserve, and enhance biodiversity worldwide.
