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Korea and Germany Collaborate on Standards to Tackle Climate Crisis
Korea and Germany Collaborate on Standards to Tackle Climate Crisis
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) and Germany’s DIN and DKE co-hosted the Korea-Germany Standards Cooperation Forum 2024 on November 22, in Seoul.
Six Hotels in Baku Earn Green Key Certification for Sustainability
Six Hotels in Baku Earn Green Key Certification for Sustainability
Six luxury hotels in Baku, Azerbaijan, have become the first in the country to receive Green Key certification, following comprehensive audits conducted by SGS.
TÜRKAK Launching All-Encompassing Online Monitoring of Certification Audits via TBDS
TÜRKAK Launching All-Encompassing Online Monitoring of Certification Audits via TBDS
TÜRKAK has enhanced its TÜRKAK Document Verification System (TBDS) to improve traceability of audit data.
Mongolia Seeks Public Comments on Draft Sea Buckthorn Oil Standard
Mongolia Seeks Public Comments on Draft Sea Buckthorn Oil Standard
The Mongolian Agency for Standardization and Metrology (MASM) has prepared the draft of MNS 0783:2024, a general standard for sea buckthorn oil.
China Seeks Public Input on Draft Rules for Major Fire Hazards
China Seeks Public Input on Draft Rules for Major Fire Hazards
China has released a draft of the mandatory national standard Rules for Determining Major Fire Hazards for public consultation.
KOLAS Gains Global Recognition for Carbon Footprint Verification
KOLAS Gains Global Recognition for Carbon Footprint Verification
The Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (KOLAS) gained international acknowledgment for its greenhouse gas verification, including carbon footprint certification by signing a multilateral recognition agreement (MLA) with the International Accreditation Forum (IAF).
Indonesian Seminar Highlights Circuit Breakers and IEC Electrical Safety Standards
Indonesian Seminar Highlights Circuit Breakers and IEC Electrical Safety Standards
An international seminar on The Role of IEC International Standards for Electrical Safety in Indonesia was organized on November 19, 2024, in Serpong, South Tangerang,
Turkey Certifies Four More Organized Industrial Zones With Green Certificates
Turkey Certifies Four More Organized Industrial Zones With Green Certificates
The Turkish Standards Institute (TSE) has certified four additional Organized Industrial Zones (OIZs) with Green OIZ Certificates, marking significant progress in environmental management.
Guang'an Marathon 2024 Earns Carbon Neutrality Certificate from CQC
Guang'an Marathon 2024 Earns Carbon Neutrality Certificate from CQC
The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) awarded a carbon neutrality certificate to the 2024 Guang'an Marathon, held on November 23 in Guang'an City, Sichuan Province.
TÜRKAK Enhances GHG Services With Addition of ISO 14064-2 Standard
TÜRKAK Enhances GHG Services With Addition of ISO 14064-2 Standard
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has expanded its accreditation scope across the ISO 14064 series by adding ISO 14064-2 to its services.
Korea Revises Accreditation Guidelines to Align with International Standards
Korea Revises Accreditation Guidelines to Align with International Standards
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy in Korea has announced revisions to 16 operational guidelines, including the "Korean Accreditation Organization Operating Guidelines."
Marsa Yağ Earns First TSE Business Continuity Certificate in Food Sector
Marsa Yağ Earns First TSE Business Continuity Certificate in Food Sector
Marsa Yağ became the first company in the food sector to receive the TS EN ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System certificate from the Turkish Standards Institute (TSE).

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ISO 59040 Sets New Circular Economy Standard for Product Circularity Data Sheets
ISO 59040 Sets New Circular Economy Standard for Product Circularity Data Sheets
On February 3, 2025, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released ISO 59040:2025, titled Circular Economy — Product Circularity Data Sheet.
New JPEG Trust Standard Combats Deepfakes and Strengthens Media Credibility
New JPEG Trust Standard Combats Deepfakes and Strengthens Media Credibility
A new standard called JPEG Trust has been introduced to help identify authentic photos and videos, aiming to combat the spread of deepfakes.
IAF Adds Validation and Verification to ICT Use in Conformity Assessments
IAF Adds Validation and Verification to ICT Use in Conformity Assessments
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released Issue 3 of its Mandatory Document 4 (MD 4), expanding the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in conformity assessments to now include validation and verification processes.
IFRS Foundation Releases Guide for Climate-Related Reporting Under ISSB Standards
IFRS Foundation Releases Guide for Climate-Related Reporting Under ISSB Standards
The IFRS Foundation has released a guide to help companies report climate-related information in line with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards.
Guide on Coordinating Cybersecurity Incident Responses Now Available
Guide on Coordinating Cybersecurity Incident Responses Now Available
A new framework, ISO/IEC 27035-4:2024, has been released to help organizations coordinate their response to cybersecurity incidents affecting multiple partners.
GLOBALG.A.P. Opens Public Consultation on New Social Responsibility Standard for Flowers
GLOBALG.A.P. Opens Public Consultation on New Social Responsibility Standard for Flowers
GLOBALG.A.P. has introduced a new Social Responsibility standard for flowers and ornamentals, focusing on improving social and labor conditions in high-risk countries.
ISO 14001 Draft Update Released and Open for Comments
ISO 14001 Draft Update Released and Open for Comments
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a draft update for ISO 14001, the global standard for environmental management systems.
GAEI, a New Tool to Measure Accreditation Capability Worldwide
GAEI, a New Tool to Measure Accreditation Capability Worldwide
The latest IAF Outlook newsletter introduces the Global Accreditation Experience Index (GAEI), a new tool measuring accreditation capability worldwide.
BSI Unveils Free Net-Zero Guide to Help SMEs Cut Emissions
BSI Unveils Free Net-Zero Guide to Help SMEs Cut Emissions
BSI has launched a free standard to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) develop net-zero transition plans.
Update of IFS Split Audit Protocol puts sharper Risk Controls and Planning in Focus
Update of IFS Split Audit Protocol puts sharper Risk Controls and Planning in Focus
IFS has released version 2 of its Split Audit Protocol, providing updated guidance for audits conducted both on-site and remotely.
IAF Releases January Outlook Newsletter: Updates on MLA Expansion, COP 29, and Leadership Strategies
IAF Releases January Outlook Newsletter: Updates on MLA Expansion, COP 29, and Leadership Strategies
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published its latest Outlook newsletter, featuring significant updates in accreditation and conformity assessment.
GM Tightens Supplier Rules With Stricter Inspections and New Reporting
GM Tightens Supplier Rules With Stricter Inspections and New Reporting
General Motors (GM) has revised its Customer Specific Requirements for IATF 16949, effective January 31, 2025.
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