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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,
Japan Wraps Up Public Input on Circular Plastic Product Design Standards
Japan Wraps Up Public Input on Circular Plastic Product Design Standards
The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has closed its public comment period on draft standards for the design certification of plastic products,

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ISO 42005 Sets Global Framework for AI System Impact Assessment
ISO 42005 Sets Global Framework for AI System Impact Assessment
ISO and IEC have released ISO/IEC 42005:2025, a new international standard that helps organizations assess how AI systems affect individuals and society.
New Decision Tree Explains Food Safety Risk Levels in FSSC Version 2.0
New Decision Tree Explains Food Safety Risk Levels in FSSC Version 2.0
Foundation FSSC has published a new decision tree to help food businesses determine whether a control measure should be classified as a Critical Control Point (CCP) or an Operational Prerequisite Program (oPRP).
IAFP Honors Sobeys With 2025 Black Pearl Award for Food Safety Excellence
IAFP Honors Sobeys With 2025 Black Pearl Award for Food Safety Excellence
Sobeys Inc. has been named the 2025 recipient of the Black Pearl Award by the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP),
IAF Outlook May 2025 Spotlights UNIDO Partnership and Regional Developments in Africa
IAF Outlook May 2025 Spotlights UNIDO Partnership and Regional Developments in Africa
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published the May 2025 edition of its newsletter IAF Outlook, spotlighting major partnerships, technological advances, and accreditation efforts across regions.
Tech Giants Back New Standard to Clarify End-of-Life Security Timelines
Tech Giants Back New Standard to Clarify End-of-Life Security Timelines
A group of leading tech firms has proposed a new standard, called OpenEoX, to streamline how companies disclose product end-of-life and end-of-support dates.
ISO Launches Pilot Licensing Model With New Duties for Certification Bodies
ISO Launches Pilot Licensing Model With New Duties for Certification Bodies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a pilot of its Differentiated Licensing Model (DML), introducing major changes to how standards are accessed, priced, and controlled.
Sixteenth Meeting of WG 29 Advances ISO 9001 Revision
Sixteenth Meeting of WG 29 Advances ISO 9001 Revision
ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, the working group responsible for revising ISO 9001, met online for its sixteenth session on May 14, 2025.
IATF Celebrates 100,000 Certified Sites as Global Automotive Sector Raises the Bar
IATF Celebrates 100,000 Certified Sites as Global Automotive Sector Raises the Bar
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has surpassed 100,000 certified sites worldwide under the IATF 16949 standard, marking a significant milestone in automotive quality management.
FSSC Expands Development Program to Include Packaging and Strengthen Food Safety Support for SMEs
FSSC Expands Development Program to Include Packaging and Strengthen Food Safety Support for SMEs
Foundation FSSC has released Version 2.0 of the FSSC Development Program, expanding its support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food sector.
ISO Proposes New Standard for Describing and Sharing Carbon Credit Data
ISO Proposes New Standard for Describing and Sharing Carbon Credit Data
A new proposal for the ISO/TS 32214 standard has been submitted to the ISO Technical Committee on Sustainable Finance (ISO/TC 322), aiming to create a common reference data model for describing and identifying carbon credit projects and units.
ISO Health Informatics Committee Launches Official LinkedIn Channel
ISO Health Informatics Committee Launches Official LinkedIn Channel
The ISO Technical Committee on Health Informatics, ISO/TC 215, has launched its official LinkedIn page to connect professionals in digital health, standards, and data sharing.
Seven Pillars for Event Standards: New ISO Committee Proposed
Seven Pillars for Event Standards: New ISO Committee Proposed
A new ISO Technical Committee has been proposed for the international events industry.
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