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KAN Accredits Integrated Laboratory of Lambung Mangkurat University to ISO 17025
KAN Accredits Integrated Laboratory of Lambung Mangkurat University to ISO 17025
The National Accreditation Committee of Indonesia (KAN) has accredited the Integrated Laboratory of Lambung Mangkurat University (ULM) under
Boosting Plastic Recycling with New TÜRKAK Accreditation Program
Boosting Plastic Recycling with New TÜRKAK Accreditation Program
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has launched an accreditation program to strengthen the traceability of plastics recycling and verification of recycled content.
Songlilai Trading Enterprise and Junshin Sushi Earn MSC and ASC Chain of Custody Certifications
Songlilai Trading Enterprise and Junshin Sushi Earn MSC and ASC Chain of Custody Certifications
Songlilai Trading Enterprise Pte Ltd and its subsidiary Junshin Sushi Pte Ltd have been certified under
Eight Taiwanese Cities Advance Net Zero Governance and Push Businesses to Adapt
Eight Taiwanese Cities Advance Net Zero Governance and Push Businesses to Adapt
Taiwan’s progress toward its 2050 net zero target is gaining momentum, with eight cities now adopting local net zero ordinances.
Organic Product Certification Revision: Stricter Rules in China Starting Next Year
Organic Product Certification Revision: Stricter Rules in China Starting Next Year
The China National Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA) has issued a revised version of the Implementation Rules for Organic Product Certification,
Chinese National GMP Standard for Health Foods Revised
Chinese National GMP Standard for Health Foods Revised
China’s National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) have jointly issued
People’s Vote to Shape Future Standards: South Korea Launches Online Poll
People’s Vote to Shape Future Standards: South Korea Launches Online Poll
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has launched an online poll inviting citizens to help
Vietnam’s Son La Province Uses Quality Plan to Boost Local Brands and Productivity
Vietnam’s Son La Province Uses Quality Plan to Boost Local Brands and Productivity
Vietnam’s northwestern province of Son La is strengthening the competitiveness of
China Opens Consultation on 2025 National Standardization Pilot Projects
China Opens Consultation on 2025 National Standardization Pilot Projects
China has released for public comment the list of proposed 2025 national standardization pilot projects.
TYC Achieves TISAX Certification for Automotive Information Security
TYC Achieves TISAX Certification for Automotive Information Security
TYC Brother Industrial Co. Ltd., a Taiwanese manufacturer of automotive lighting and other vehicle parts,has officially obtained certification under
China Expands GI Protection to 1,409 New Products Including Yanqing Guoguang Apple
China Expands GI Protection to 1,409 New Products Including Yanqing Guoguang Apple
China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has added 1,409 products to its protected list of geographical indications (GIs).
Vietnam Adopts EN 13816 Public Transport Quality Standard
Vietnam Adopts EN 13816 Public Transport Quality Standard
Vietnam has issued TCVN 14314:2025 on public passenger transport services,

Global News

IEC Young Professionals Programme Names New Leaders for 2025
IEC Young Professionals Programme Names New Leaders for 2025
Three new leaders have been chosen to guide the next generation of experts in the International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) Young Professionals (YP) Programme.
ISO/DIS 20001 on Food Loss and Waste Management Enters Public Inquiry
ISO/DIS 20001 on Food Loss and Waste Management Enters Public Inquiry
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has opened a 12-week public inquiry on the draft standard ISO/DIS 20001, focused on reducing food loss and waste across the supply chain.
Four High-Impact ISO Standards Revision Tracker: Parallel Reviews Set for 2026 Completion
Four High-Impact ISO Standards Revision Tracker: Parallel Reviews Set for 2026 Completion
Four cornerstone standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) - ISO 9001, ISO 9000, ISO 19011, and ISO 14001
ISO 42005 and How to Master AI Impact Assessments: INCITS Launches Video Series
ISO 42005 and How to Master AI Impact Assessments: INCITS Launches Video Series
The InterNational Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS) has launched a YouTube video series to help organizations apply ISO 42005.
EA Approves Conditional Membership in Global Accreditation Cooperation - GLOBAC
EA Approves Conditional Membership in Global Accreditation Cooperation - GLOBAC
The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has voted to apply for membership in the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (GLOBAC), but only if key governance changes are made.
ISO and GHG Protocol Join Forces to Create Unified Global Standards for Carbon Accounting
ISO and GHG Protocol Join Forces to Create Unified Global Standards for Carbon Accounting
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) have announced
IFS Introduces Deforestation Check to Support EUDR Compliance
IFS Introduces Deforestation Check to Support EUDR Compliance
IFS has launched the Deforestation Check Self-assessment to help businesses prepare for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
ISO Establishes Committee to Develop Standards for Event Industry
ISO Establishes Committee to Develop Standards for Event Industry
A new international standards committee, ISO/TC 354, has been created to establish best practices for the global event industry.
Global Standard for Textile Publishes Version 4.0 of Requirements for Certification Bodies
Global Standard for Textile Publishes Version 4.0 of Requirements for Certification Bodies
The Global Standard has released Version 4.0 of its approval procedure and requirements for Certification Bodies.
IAF and ILAC Publish New Issue of IAF/ILAC A2 for Evaluating Accreditation Bodies
IAF and ILAC Publish New Issue of IAF/ILAC A2 for Evaluating Accreditation Bodies
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) have published a new issue of IAF/ILAC A2:
South Korea Leads Release of ISO 18960 Standard on Third Party Payment Security
South Korea Leads Release of ISO 18960 Standard on Third Party Payment Security
South Korea has led the development of ISO 18960:2025, a new international standard that sets security guidelines for third party payment service providers.
ISO Annual Meeting 2025 Heads to Rwanda
ISO Annual Meeting 2025 Heads to Rwanda
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Annual Meeting 2025 will take place from October 6 to 10 in Kigali, Rwanda,
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