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CQC Issues First Conformity Certificates for Energy and Carbon Management Software
CQC Issues First Conformity Certificates for Energy and Carbon Management Software
The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has awarded the country’s first certificates for energy and carbon management software.
Hae Fa Textile Earns GRS 4.0 Certification for Sustainability
Hae Fa Textile Earns GRS 4.0 Certification for Sustainability
Hae Fa Textile has successfully obtained Global Recycled Standard (GRS) Version 4.0 certification, demonstrating its dedication to sustainable practices and responsible production.
CNAS Showcases 12 Typical Cases of How Accreditation Empowers SMEs
CNAS Showcases 12 Typical Cases of How Accreditation Empowers SMEs
The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has highlighted 12 typical examples of how accreditation is helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) grow and innovate.
Japan’s National Strategy Will Target Standards for Five Cutting-Edge Technologies
Japan’s National Strategy Will Target Standards for Five Cutting-Edge Technologies
Japan is preparing a new national strategy to promote international standards for five cutting-edge technologies.
Global Stakeholders Invited to Comment on India’s Revised Forest Certification System
Global Stakeholders Invited to Comment on India’s Revised Forest Certification System
Stakeholders worldwide are invited by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) to give feedback on India’s revised Sustainable Forest Management System, with the public consultation open until July 12.
TBDS Digital Verification Now Mandatory for TÜRKAK Calibration Certificates
TBDS Digital Verification Now Mandatory for TÜRKAK Calibration Certificates
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) is moving ahead with the mandatory implementation of its Document Verification System (TBDS) for calibration laboratories.
India Highlights Standards for Startups, Amusement Rides and Water Use in June Updates
India Highlights Standards for Startups, Amusement Rides and Water Use in June Updates
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the June edition of its newsletter Manak Samachar and launched the 9th episode of its video series Standards Watch, spotlighting recent developments in national and international standardization.
Hong Hing Packaging Earns Cambodia’s First OK Recycled Certification
Hong Hing Packaging Earns Cambodia’s First OK Recycled Certification
Hong Hing Packaging Materials  has become the first company in Cambodia to receive the OK Recycled certification from TÜV AUSTRIA, marking a milestone for the country’s plastic packaging industry.
China Outlines Switch to Latest ISO 55001 for Asset Management Certification
China Outlines Switch to Latest ISO 55001 for Asset Management Certification
The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has issued transition requirements for moving to the updated ISO 55001 standard for asset management systems.
VDA QMC Symposium Explores China Speed and Auto Crisis Challenges
VDA QMC Symposium Explores China Speed and Auto Crisis Challenges
“China Speed” was a central theme at the recent symposium hosted by the Quality Management Center (VDA QMC) of the German Association of the Automotive Industry,
Indonesia Accredits First Lab to Test Police Weapons, Armor and Radios
Indonesia Accredits First Lab to Test Police Weapons, Armor and Radios
The Research and Development Center Laboratory of the Indonesian National Police (Puslitbang POLRI) has become the first lab in the country accredited by the National Accreditation Body of Indonesia (KAN) for testing police equipment.
Brother Thailand Contact Center Secures ISO 18295 Certificate and Call Center Award
Brother Thailand Contact Center Secures ISO 18295 Certificate and Call Center Award
Brother Thailand has secured ISO 18295-1:2017 certification for its Brother Contact Center and was also recognized with an award for outstanding consumer complaint handling by Thailand’s Consumer Protection Board (OCPB).

Global News

IFS Releases Updated Food 8 and PACsecure 3 Doctrines with New Audit Clarifications
IFS Releases Updated Food 8 and PACsecure 3 Doctrines with New Audit Clarifications
IFS has released two updated normative documents: version 4 of the IFS Food 8 Doctrine and version 2 of the IFS PACsecure 3 Doctrine.
Draft of ISO 11135 for Medical Device Sterilization Under Review
Draft of ISO 11135 for Medical Device Sterilization Under Review
A revision of ISO 11135, the global standard for ethylene oxide sterilization of medical devices, is now in the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage and under review by ISO member bodies.
Promoting Safer Bicycle Tourism Worldwide With New ISO 11956
Promoting Safer Bicycle Tourism Worldwide With New ISO 11956
A new international standard, ISO 11956:2025, has been published to support safe and responsible bicycle tourism across the globe.
Equitable Earth Forest Carbon Credit Standard Aims to Restore Market Trust
Equitable Earth Forest Carbon Credit Standard Aims to Restore Market Trust
A new forest carbon credit standard and accreditation system are expected to launch by 2026 under the leadership of Equitable Earth.
ISO 18295 Revision: Modern Communication Trends Reshape Customer Contact Standards
ISO 18295 Revision: Modern Communication Trends Reshape Customer Contact Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a revision of its two customer contact standards, ISO 18295-1 and ISO 18295-2, to reflect current communication practices and the growing role of artificial intelligence in customer interactions.
DAkkS Proposes GLOBAC Fix: No Conflicts of Interest, No Profit Motive
DAkkS Proposes GLOBAC Fix: No Conflicts of Interest, No Profit Motive
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has proposed legal changes to GLOBAC that would allow EU national accreditation bodies to join without violating European law.
France and Norway to Lead Committee in Charge of ISO 9000 Family of Standards
France and Norway to Lead Committee in Charge of ISO 9000 Family of Standards
The French Standardization Association (AFNOR) and Standard Norway (SN) will jointly lead ISO/TC 176, Quality management and quality assurance, the ISO technical committee responsible for the ISO 9000 family of quality management standards.
Second Consultation Round Begins for Global Organic Textile Standard Version 8.0
Second Consultation Round Begins for Global Organic Textile Standard Version 8.0
The second public consultation for Version 8.0 of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is now open and will run until August 15, 2025.
TÜV Süd Launches Voluntary Test Mark for Low-Risk AI Systems
TÜV Süd Launches Voluntary Test Mark for Low-Risk AI Systems
TÜV Süd has launched a voluntary certification mark for low-risk AI (artificial intelligence) systems, allowing manufacturers to prove the quality of their AI solutions even when no legal requirements apply.
Draft of ISO 17024 for Certification of Persons Wins Overwhelming Approval
Draft of ISO 17024 for Certification of Persons Wins Overwhelming Approval
The draft of ISO/IEC 17024, a conformity assessment standard for certifying persons, has been approved by ISO, IEC, and CEN.
New ISO Agreement Proposed to Align Global Greenhouse Gas Accounting Rules
New ISO Agreement Proposed to Align Global Greenhouse Gas Accounting Rules
A new ISO International Workshop Agreement (IWA) has been proposed to harmonize greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting standards for industrial products and improve the comparability of emissions data across global supply chains.
Two New Papers Map AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards
Two New Papers Map AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards
The AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards Collaboration (AMAS) released two major papers on July 11 at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva.
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