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India Submits Revised Forest Scheme for PEFC Global Assessment
India Submits Revised Forest Scheme for PEFC Global Assessment
India’s updated national forest certification system has been submitted to the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) for review.
Korea Revises Food Labeling Rules to Prevent Waste and Expand Nutrition Requirements
Korea Revises Food Labeling Rules to Prevent Waste and Expand Nutrition Requirements
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has revised national food labeling rules to reduce waste from unsold export products, improve consistency, and expand nutrition label requirements.
ISO Leader’s 2025 Taiwan Sustainability Index Report Links Standards to Performance
ISO Leader’s 2025 Taiwan Sustainability Index Report Links Standards to Performance
A new report aims to help Taiwan-based businesses strengthen sustainability efforts by aligning more closely with international standards.
FSC Launches Audit Integrity Probe in Türkiye to Address Certification Risks
FSC Launches Audit Integrity Probe in Türkiye to Address Certification Risks
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has commissioned Assurance Services International (ASI) to conduct an independent investigation into audit quality and integrity issues in Türkiye.
ICS Compute Earns ISO 27001 Information Security Certification After Six-Month Process
ICS Compute Earns ISO 27001 Information Security Certification After Six-Month Process
ICS Compute, an IT consulting and services company based in Jakarta, has successfully completed the certification audit for ISO/IEC 27001:2022, marking a key milestone in strengthening its information security practices.
Vietnam’s 2024 Power Grid Emissions Remain High Despite Renewables, Study Finds
Vietnam’s 2024 Power Grid Emissions Remain High Despite Renewables, Study Finds
A new study published by the Viet Nam Certification Centre (QUACERT) shows that Vietnam’s electricity system remains highly polluting,
CQC and Local Beijing Government Join Forces to Develop New Eco Certification
CQC and Local Beijing Government Join Forces to Develop New Eco Certification
The China Quality Certification Centre (CQC) has signed an agreement with local authorities in Beijing to create a new ecological product certification system.
Keypad Tech Earns ISO 14064-1 Verification for Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Keypad Tech Earns ISO 14064-1 Verification for Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Keypad Technology Co., Ltd. has successfully passed verification against ISO 14064-1:2018, confirming its organizational-level greenhouse gas inventory.
Sieyuan Qingneng and Sineng Electric Receive Guardian Certification at Beijing Energy Summit
Sieyuan Qingneng and Sineng Electric Receive Guardian Certification at Beijing Energy Summit
At the 13th International Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition in Beijing  (ESIE 2025),
China Calls for 2025 Pilot Projects Covering Smart Tech, Sustainability, and Public Services
China Calls for 2025 Pilot Projects Covering Smart Tech, Sustainability, and Public Services
The Standardization Administration of China (SAC) is accepting proposals for 2025 national standardization pilot projects.
South Korea Aims to Improve Certification System Designed to Boost Export of Innovative Products
South Korea Aims to Improve Certification System Designed to Boost Export of Innovative Products
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) held a meeting on April 11 to discuss how to reform the New Excellent Product (NEP) certification system,
ASO Technical College Becomes First in Türkiye to Earn ISO 21001 Certificate
ASO Technical College Becomes First in Türkiye to Earn ISO 21001 Certificate
ASO Technical College, a vocational high school established by the Ankara Chamber of Industry,

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ISO Developing Malnutrition Care Standard for Hospitals in Developing Countries
ISO Developing Malnutrition Care Standard for Hospitals in Developing Countries
A new international standard is being developed to help hospitals in developing countries better prevent, detect, and treat malnutrition—a condition affecting nearly half of all hospital patients worldwide.
ISO, IEC, and ITU Publish April 2025 Listings of Standardization Projects
ISO, IEC, and ITU Publish April 2025 Listings of Standardization Projects
A coordinated list of major standardization projects was released for April 2025, covering new and ongoing work across a wide range of technical areas.
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Emerges as Leading Standard for AI Connectivity
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Emerges as Leading Standard for AI Connectivity
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is rapidly becoming a key framework for linking artificial intelligence (AI) systems with the tools and data they depend on.
LabWare ASSURE Brings Automation to Food and Beverage Lab Compliance
LabWare ASSURE Brings Automation to Food and Beverage Lab Compliance
LabWare has introduced ASSURE, a new cloud-based platform designed to improve food and beverage product safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance in laboratories.
IQNET Celebrates 35 Years of Global Impact in Certification and Standards
IQNET Celebrates 35 Years of Global Impact in Certification and Standards
IQNET Association is marking 35 years as one of the global network in the conformity assessment industry.
PEFC General Assembly Approves New Standards for RED III Compliance
PEFC General Assembly Approves New Standards for RED III Compliance
The PEFC General Assembly has approved a new set of standards that align with the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive 2023/2413 (RED III), marking the final step in PEFC’s standard-setting process.
UN Approves New Net-Zero Fuel Standard for Shipping Despite US Objections
UN Approves New Net-Zero Fuel Standard for Shipping Despite US Objections
The United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed on a new global framework to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping industry, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050.
UNIDO Adds IAF CertSearch to Improve Data Quality in Global Sustainability Index
UNIDO Adds IAF CertSearch to Improve Data Quality in Global Sustainability Index
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is integrating IAF CertSearch, developed by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF), into its Quality Infrastructure for Sustainable Development (QI4SD) Index.
BRCGS Renews Partnership with FAN to Boost Global Food Safety
BRCGS Renews Partnership with FAN to Boost Global Food Safety
BRCGS has renewed its gold-level partnership with the Food Authenticity Network (FAN), reinforcing both organizations’ shared goal of improving global food safety and supply chain integrity.
French Food Safety Experts to Preview ISO 22000 Revision at AFNOR Event
French Food Safety Experts to Preview ISO 22000 Revision at AFNOR Event
A web session scheduled for June 4 will present the latest progress on the revision of ISO 22000, the international food safety management standard, which is expected to be published by late 2026 or early 2027.
New CSSP Certification Offers Streamlined Verification for Sustainability and Green Claims
New CSSP Certification Offers Streamlined Verification for Sustainability and Green Claims
The TIC Council has introduced the Certification System for Sustainability Processes (CSSP), a new framework that provides independent certification for green claims and other sustainability-related practices.
ISO Opens 2025 Research Grant Call with Focus on Supply Chain Resilience
ISO Opens 2025 Research Grant Call with Focus on Supply Chain Resilience
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has opened applications for the ISO Research Grant 2025, which awards 25,000 Swiss francs to a postgraduate student or team to conduct original research on the impacts of international standards.
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