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Chengrui Tech Earns Dual ISO Certification for Information and Privacy Security
Chengrui Technology has achieved dual certification to ISO 27001 for Information Security Management Systems and ISO 27701 for Privacy Information Management Systems.
Competition Heats Up for Standards Olympiad: Second Qualifying Round Held in Korea
Korea’s second qualifying round for the 20th International Standards Olympiad was held online on May 20.
i-PRO Becomes First in Security Industry to Earn ISO 42001 AI Certification
i-PRO Co., Ltd., a global leader in edge computing security cameras, has become the first company in the physical security industry to earn ISO 42001 certification for its AI management systems.
Turning Reductions into Results: Taiwan’s Program Offers Companies a Way to Earn Carbon Credits
Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment is offering companies a practical way to gain value from climate action through the Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program, launched in October 2023.
FSC Launches Taiwan Office to Strengthen Sustainable Forestry in the Region
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has officially opened an office in Taiwan, marking a significant step in advancing a sustainable forestry market in the region.
Alshaya Food Successfully Transitions to FSSC 22000 Certification
Alshaya Food, based in Saudi Arabia, has officially transitioned from HACCP to FSSC 22000 certification as of May 2025.
Laxmi Organic Becomes First in India Certified for Acetic Anhydride Standard
Laxmi Organic Industries India IS certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for Acetic Anhydride, a key chemical in pharmaceuticals, dyes, and agrochemicals.
Indonesia Eases Rules for Registering Foreign Halal Certificates
Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) has introduced new rules to simplify the registration process for foreign halal certificates.
Indian Experts Needed to Shape New International Standard for Sludge Management
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is inviting Indian professionals to help develop a new international standard for managing sludge, a semi-solid byproduct from industrial and wastewater treatment processes.
Japan Honors Corporate Sustainability Leaders With SX Brand and Nominee Awards
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) have named 13 companies as SX Brands 2025 and recognized two additional firms as SX Nominated Companies for their strong sustainability efforts.
France Slips in Global Standards Rankings as China Climbs to Third, AFNOR Report Finds
France has dropped to fifth place in ISO secretariat rankings, while China has risen to third, signaling a major shift in global standardization influence, according to AFNOR’s 2025 International Barometer.
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.Global News
ISO 9001 Revision Moves to DIS Stage, Publication Expected by September
The draft of the sixth edition of ISO 9001 is now ready to enter the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with publication expected by late August or early September.
ISO/DIS 14001 Released, Refining EMS Scope, Risk Planning and Management Oversight
The Draft International Standard ISO/DIS 14001 has been released, marking a major step in the update of the world’s leading environmental management system (EMS) standard.
ISO 13485 Under Review as Industry Prepares for Potential Revision
The international standard for medical device quality systems, ISO 13485:2016, has entered its mandatory five-year systematic review, which concluded on June 5, 2025.
IFS Updates Doctrines for Logistics 3 and Broker 3.2 Standards
IFS has released updated versions of the IFS Logistics 3 Doctrine and IFS Broker 3.2 Doctrine.
Global Consultation Opens on ISO 32212 for Net Zero Transition in Finance
ISO has launched a global public consultation on ISO/DIS 32212, a draft international standard that offers financial institutions a unified, credible framework for developing net zero transition plans.
Quality Awards Spotlight Global Excellence at Quality Live 2025
Quality Live 2025, held in London on June 19, brought together nearly 500 professionals for a high-level conference and awards ceremony.
Enhancing Forensic Investigation With ISO 21043 Standards Series
A new set of international standards shows how standardization can improve the quality and reliability of hands-on work such as forensic investigation.
Stellantis Releases New Customer-Specific Requirements for Use With IATF 16949
Stellantis has released a new set of Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for use with IATF 16949, replacing earlier documents from its various divisions.
BRICS Meeting on Standardization Ends With Signing of Brasilia Declaration
The national standardization bodies of BRICS concluded their first in-person meeting under Brazil’s presidency with the signing of the Brasilia Declaration.
Two New Environmental Management Standards Published by ISO and IEC
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have released two new standards—ISO/TS 14076 and IEC 82474-1—
Producer Responsibility Standard Under Development
Sweden will lead the creation of a new global standard on producer responsibility, with the work coordinated by the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS).
