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Turkey Aligns With New Requirements for Certifying Information Security Management Systems
Turkey Aligns With New Requirements for Certifying Information Security Management Systems
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has detailed the transition process for certification bodies to comply with ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024, the updated standard for auditing and certifying information security management systems.
TUSAŞ Becomes First in Defense Industry to Earn TSE Innovation Management System Certification
TUSAŞ Becomes First in Defense Industry to Earn TSE Innovation Management System Certification
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) has become the first organization in the defense sector to receive the TS EN ISO 56002 Innovation Management System certificate.
Vietnam Issues Standard to Boost Muslim-Friendly Tourism
Vietnam Issues Standard to Boost Muslim-Friendly Tourism
Vietnam has launched a new standard to align with global Halal tourism practices, on the initiative of the country's Ministry of Science and Technology.
CQC Issues First "Harmony Green Label" Certification to Traditional Medicine Enterprise
CQC Issues First "Harmony Green Label" Certification to Traditional Medicine Enterprise
The China Quality Certification Centre (CQC) granted its inaugural "Harmony Green Label" enterprise evaluation certificate to Tiantai Wuyao Company.
Bosnian Representatives Participate in 10th World Halal Summit
Bosnian Representatives Participate in 10th World Halal Summit
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s representatives participated in the 10th World Halal Summit in Istanbul.
Turkish Standards Institute Celebrates 70th Anniversary
Turkish Standards Institute Celebrates 70th Anniversary
The Turkish Standards Institute (TSE) marked its 70th anniversary with a program at Informatics Valley in Kocaeli.
TÜRKAK’s Certification Accreditation Directorate Hosts Auditor Experience Sharing Meetings
TÜRKAK’s Certification Accreditation Directorate Hosts Auditor Experience Sharing Meetings
The Turkish Accreditation Agency organized an event to discuss standards for conformity assessment of certification bodies.
Vietnam Hosts Training on Verifying Greenhouse Gas Inventory Reports
Vietnam Hosts Training on Verifying Greenhouse Gas Inventory Reports
The Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality of Viet Nam (STAMEQ) organized a training session on October 9 to enhance the capacity to verify and appraise greenhouse gas inventory reports from enterprises.
Japanese Language Starter Kit Launched Ahead of 2025 OSD Platform Transition
Japanese Language Starter Kit Launched Ahead of 2025 OSD Platform Transition
The Japanese National Committee (JNC) of the IEC has introduced a Japanese-language starter kit to help national experts adapt to the Online Standards Development (OSD) platform,
Seoul Forum Highlights Korea’s 11 Proposals for International Quantum Standards by 2028
Seoul Forum Highlights Korea’s 11 Proposals for International Quantum Standards by 2028
The Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) unveiled plans to promote 11 new international standard proposals for quantum technology by 2028.
China Approves New Standard for Digitizing Product Certificates
China Approves New Standard for Digitizing Product Certificates
A new national standard aimed at digitizing product certificates has been approved in China.
12th Annual Sino-German Standardisation Meeting Strengthens Bilateral Collaboration
12th Annual Sino-German Standardisation Meeting Strengthens Bilateral Collaboration
The 12th Annual Meeting of the Sino-German Standardisation Cooperation Commission (SGSCC) took place from October 13–16, 2024, in Bonn, Germany.

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IAF Issues Guidance on Tracking Food Certification Performance
IAF Issues Guidance on Tracking Food Certification Performance
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released Informative Document IAF ID 16, titled Development and Monitoring of KPIs in Food-Related Certification Schemes.
IAF Expands MLA to Cover Anti-Bribery and Compliance Systems
IAF Expands MLA to Cover Anti-Bribery and Compliance Systems
In December 2024, the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) expanded its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) to include Anti-Bribery Management Systems (ABMS) and Compliance Management Systems (CMS).
Why Standards for Content-Creating AI Are Essential
Why Standards for Content-Creating AI Are Essential
The growing adoption of GenAI - generative artificial intelligence systems that create new content such as text, images, and code - highlights the urgent need for governance standards to secure software supply chains.
Shedding Light on Sustainability: New Standard Advances Circular Economy in Lighting
Shedding Light on Sustainability: New Standard Advances Circular Economy in Lighting
BSI has released BS 8887-221:2024, a new standard aimed at advancing the circular economy in the lighting industry by supporting remanufacturing practices.
IEC 62309 - Used Parts within New Products
IEC 62309 - Used Parts within New Products
The recently updated IEC 62309 standard ensures that reused components within new products are safe, functional, and reliable.
Applications Open for ISO Next Generation Award 2025
Applications Open for ISO Next Generation Award 2025
ISO has announced the opening of applications for the prestigious Next Generation Award 2025, which recognizes young professionals from ISO members championing sustainability-driven standardization and collaborative approaches.
OIML Marks 70th Anniversary with Special Logo in 2025
OIML Marks 70th Anniversary with Special Logo in 2025
The International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) will celebrate its 70th Anniversary in 2025, commemorating the signing of its Convention on October 12, 1955.
New Joint Committee for Smart and Sustainable Cities Proposed
New Joint Committee for Smart and Sustainable Cities Proposed
A proposal for a new joint technical committee (JTC) under ISO and IEC focusing on Smart and Sustainable Cities and Communities has been submitted by AFNOR.
NIST Issues Three Standards to Secure Data Against Future Quantum Threats
NIST Issues Three Standards to Secure Data Against Future Quantum Threats
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) finalized three quantum-resistant algorithm standards this summer, marking a major milestone in preparing for quantum-powered encryption threats.
SQF Food Safety Edition 10 to Be Released in July 2025
SQF Food Safety Edition 10 to Be Released in July 2025
As 2025 begins, the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) has announced the release of SQF Edition 10 in July 2025, with implementation for auditing scheduled for the first half of 2026.
Revised FSC Ecosystem Services Procedure V2-0 Published to Highlight Positive Forest Management Impacts
Revised FSC Ecosystem Services Procedure V2-0 Published to Highlight Positive Forest Management Impacts
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published an updated framework to demonstrate the positive impacts of sustainable forest management on ecosystems.
Report Highlights Role of Quality Infrastructure in Scaling Net Zero
Report Highlights Role of Quality Infrastructure in Scaling Net Zero
A new report highlights how the Quality Infrastructure (QI) can accelerate the transition to net zero emissions.
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