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Packaged Water Reclassified as High-Risk Under New Rules in India With Mandatory Audits
Packaged drinking water and mineral water have been reclassified as high-risk food categories by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), triggering mandatory annual third-party audits.
Luhua Group Receives First Clean Label Product Certification in China
Luhua Group has become the first company in China to earn Clean Label product certification from the China Quality Certification Centre (CQC).
Thailand’s Standards Agency Passes Review by Asia Pacific Accreditation Body
Thailand’s national standards agency, (TISI), has successfully passed a peer evaluation by the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC),
Korea Publishes Revised 2025 Guidelines for World Accreditation Day Government Awards
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has published updated guidelines for the 2025 World Accreditation Day government awards,
CQC Issues First Anti-Counterfeit Certifications in China
The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has issued its first anti-counterfeit label certifications to Guozhiyun Technology Group in Fujian and Zhongfang Gaoke Information Technology Service Center in Beijing.
China Seeks Feedback on 48 Proposed Standards Covering Carbon Footprints, MEMS, and More
China has launched a public consultation on 48 proposed national standards across diverse sectors, with comments open until May 30.
Korea Establishes National Lidar Standard to Support Autonomous Driving
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has established a new national standard to assess lidar sensor performance in autonomous vehicles, aiming to improve safety and accelerate commercialization.
China Launches 76 Smart Manufacturing Standard Pilot Projects
China has announced the second batch of national pilot projects to apply smart manufacturing standards, with 76 projects selected across sectors.
Israel Announces Three Winners of 2025 Yitzhak Rabin National Quality Award
The winners of the 2025 Yitzhak Rabin National Award for Quality and Excellence have been announced.
BIS Spotlights Toy and Electric Vehicle Standards in Fifth Standards Watch Episode
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the fifth episode of its video series Standards Watch, highlighting recent efforts to improve safety and quality standards for electric vehicles (EVs) and toys in India.
BoA Joins STAMEQ as Part of Vietnam’s Quality System Overhaul
Vietnam’s National Quality Accreditation Office (BoA) has officially been placed under the Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality of Viet Nam (STAMEQ),
New Rule in China Ensures Draft Standards Don’t Limit Market Competition
China has made it mandatory to include a fair competition review during the drafting of all national standards.Global News
FSSC Expands Development Program to Include Packaging and Strengthen Food Safety Support for SMEs
Foundation FSSC has released Version 2.0 of the FSSC Development Program, expanding its support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food sector.
ISO Proposes New Standard for Describing and Sharing Carbon Credit Data
A new proposal for the ISO/TS 32214 standard has been submitted to the ISO Technical Committee on Sustainable Finance (ISO/TC 322), aiming to create a common reference data model for describing and identifying carbon credit projects and units.
ISO Health Informatics Committee Launches Official LinkedIn Channel
The ISO Technical Committee on Health Informatics, ISO/TC 215, has launched its official LinkedIn page to connect professionals in digital health, standards, and data sharing.
Seven Pillars for Event Standards: New ISO Committee Proposed
A new ISO Technical Committee has been proposed for the international events industry.
Cutting-Edge Technologies Drive Urgent Creation of New Safety Standards
As cutting-edge technologies like AI, robotics, and 3D printing rapidly evolve, standards organizations are working urgently to develop new safety guidelines.
GLOBALG.A.P. Tests New Stakeholder-Created Environmental Solution on Farms
GLOBALG.A.P.'s new environmental sustainability solution is now being tested in real-world farm settings across Europe.
Revised SR10 Standard Strengthens Global Framework for Social Responsibility and ESG Integration
The SR10 standard for social responsibility and sustainable development helps organizations embed ethical, social, and environmental goals into their operations.
ISO 9001 Revision Moves Closer to Public Review Stage After April Meeting
The ISO working group ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, responsible for revising ISO 9001, met online on April 28, 2025, to address and resolve some of the remaining comments on the second committee draft.
Public Consultation Opens for Draft Revision of ISO 9000 Standard
The draft version of ISO 9000—covering fundamentals and vocabulary for quality management—is now open for public consultation ahead of its planned update.
FSSC 24000 Guidance Released for Managing Complaints and Grievances
The Foundation FSSC has published a new guidance document under the FSSC 24000 certification scheme, offering a structured approach for handling complaints and grievances from workers and other stakeholders.
IFS Launches New ESG Compliance Check to Tackle Supply Chain Risks
IFS has introduced the IFS ESG Compliance Check, a tool designed to help companies manage environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks in their supply chains.
