CQC Issues ISCC CORSIA Certificates to Two China Aviation Fuel Units

China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has issued ISCC CORSIA certification to two subsidiaries of China Aviation Oil,

TÜRKAK Secures Patent for ASİST Digital Accreditation Platform

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has obtained a trademark patent for its ASİST platform, a digital system that manages accreditation processes in a transparent and traceable way.

True Touch Earns Three ISO Certifications and Top Call Center Recognition

True Touch has received three ISO certifications for its call center practices and also received Thailand’s Outstanding Call Center certificate for excellence in handling consumer issues.

First in Japan: Godot Certified for ISO 42001 Artificial Intelligence Standard

Godot Inc. has become the first Japanese company to earn certification to ISO/IEC 42001, the international standard for artificial intelligence management systems (AIMS).

CQC Employees Li Jiangyun and Liu Meng Named China IEC Young Experts

Two young professionals from the China Quality Certification Center (CQC), Li Jiangyun and Liu Meng, were awarded the title of “China IEC Young Experts”.

VDA QMC Releases Chinese Version of Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis for Software Supplier Evaluation

VDA QMC, the Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry, has published the official Chinese translation of the Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis.

Stratus Automation Achieves Triple ISO Certification with BSI Support

Stratus Automation has earned triple certification to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, marking a major milestone in its quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety journey.

KATS Celebrates World Accreditation Day with Awards for Export and Testing Excellence

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) marked World Accreditation Day 2025 with a ceremony on July 17, recognizing 21 people and organizations that helped boost Korea’s exports and testing capabilities.

First Circular Economy Appliance Safety Standard Released by IEC with China’s Lead

IEC TS 63457-1:2025, the first international safety standard for household appliances in the circular economy, has officially been published under China's leadership.

Three Recycled Product Standards Under GR Label Open for Comment in Korea

South Korea’s Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has proposed new quality certification standards under the GR (Excellent Recycled Product) label and is now collecting public comments until August 2.

Vietnam Plans to Decentralize Quality and Measurement Oversight

Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) is proposing a circular that would shift key responsibilities in managing standards, measurement, and quality to local governments.

China Leads Release of Global Standard for Testing Self-Driving Cars with ISO 34505

China has led the release of a major international standard, ISO 34505:2025, which sets out how to create and evaluate test situations for self-driving cars to ensure they operate safely and reliably.

International Young Professionals Gather in Germany for DKE Camp on Smart Cities

The DKE Young Professionals Camp 2025 brought together 18 young experts from 18 countries to explore how standards can foster innovation and sustainability, with smart cities as a central example.

IEEE SA Launches Interactive Platform for Popular Standards

The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA), which operates under the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), has launched the Interactive Standards (IS) platform.

FSC Launches Survey on Revision of Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is revising its Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders and is calling for input through a public survey open until October 2, 2025.

ISO 9001 Revision: Draft International Standard Published, Public Inquiry Starts

The Draft International Standard (DIS) of ISO 9001 was published on August 27, 2025, moving the revision of the world’s most widely adopted quality management system standard into the inquiry phase.

QEC Global Becomes First Oxebridge Q001 Certification Body

Quality Evaluation Center (QEC Global) of Portugal has become the world’s first accredited certification body to offer Oxebridge Q001 certification services.

Global Standard Launches Consultation on New Responsible Textile Standard GRTS

Global Standard has launched the public consultation for a new voluntary sustainability framework, the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS).

Draft ISO 45010 Guidance on Menstruation and Menopause in the Workplace Open for Comment

A draft international standard, ISO/DIS 45010, has been released for public consultation to guide workplaces in supporting employees through menstruation and menopause.

Global Rules for Plant-Based Food Labeling Laid Out in New ISO 87000

The growing global demand for plant-based foods has led to the publication of ISO 8700:2025,

Latest Part of ISO 19650 Series Covers Health and Safety Information in BIM

The latest part of the ISO 19650 series, ISO 19650-6:2025, sets out how health and safety information should be shared and used throughout the life cycle of buildings and infrastructure.

IECEE Celebrates 40 Years of Driving Product Safety and International Trade

The IEC System of Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components (IECEE) is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

VDA 19.1 Yellow Book Published With Expanded Cleanliness Inspection Rules

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has published the new English edition of the VDA 19.1 Yellow Book,

First Meeting of IWA 50 Launches Work on Hydrological Risk Standards

The first online meeting of IWA 50 will be held on October 7, marking the start of international work on guidelines and potential standards for managing floods, droughts, and water scarcity.