Vietnam Issues TCVN 14397 to Guide Evaluation of Policy Outputs

Vietnam has issued TCVN 14397:2025—developed by the Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality of Viet Nam (STAMEQ)—to provide a structured and measurable approach to evaluating public policy outcomes.

KATS Awards 17 New Technology and 7 New Product Certificates for 2025

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) awarded certificates to 17 New Excellent Technologies (NET) and 7 New Excellent Products (NEP) during a ceremony held on May 23 in Seoul.

Fifth Episode of BIS Standards Watch Examines Market Surveillance and Service Standards

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the fifth episode of its Standards Watch series, highlighting how quality standards are shaping safer products and better services across India.

CP Group Companies Earn TIS 9999 Certification for Sustainable Business Practices

Seven companies from the Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group) have received the TIS 9999 certification for applying sufficiency economy principles in their operations.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A new ISO Technical Committee has been proposed for the international events industry.

Cutting-Edge Technologies Drive Urgent Creation of New Safety Standards

As cutting-edge technologies like AI, robotics, and 3D printing rapidly evolve, standards organizations are working urgently to develop new safety guidelines.