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Gosoft Earns Dual Certificates for Outstanding Call Center Excellence
Gosoft Earns Dual Certificates for Outstanding Call Center Excellence
The Gosoft Customer Service Center has received two major recognitions - ISO 18295-1:2017 certification for Customer Contact Centre Management and the Outstanding Call Center Award.
CQC Issues First Certifications for Solid Waste Treatment and Water Efficiency Under Dual Carbon Policy
CQC Issues First Certifications for Solid Waste Treatment and Water Efficiency Under Dual Carbon Policy
In line with China’s dual carbon policy, the China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has issued its first certifications for Solid Waste Treatment Management and Water Efficiency Management.
FSSC 22000 Certification in Turkey Surpasses 1,000 Milestone
FSSC 22000 Certification in Turkey Surpasses 1,000 Milestone
Foundation FSSC has announced that over 1,000 FSSC 22000 certificates have been issued to organizations in Turkey, highlighting the country's growing commitment to globally recognized food safety standards.
Changi Becomes First Airport to Earn ISO 42001 Certification for AI Management System
Changi Becomes First Airport to Earn ISO 42001 Certification for AI Management System
Changi Airport has become the first airport globally to receive an ISO/IEC 42001 certification for its AI management system.
China Introduces Three New Food Safety Standards
China Introduces Three New Food Safety Standards
China has introduced three regulatory updates aimed at enhancing food safety and product quality.
Wistron Achieves Highest RBA 8.0 Recognition for ESG Commitment
Wistron Achieves Highest RBA 8.0 Recognition for ESG Commitment
Wistron Corporation has achieved platinum status under the Responsible Business Alliance’s (RBA) Validated Assessment Program (VAP) 8.0, the top level of recognition in the program, highlighting its commitment to high standards in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices.
TISI Proposes Standard for Second-Hand Solar Panels to Boost Clean Energy and Reduce Industrial Waste
TISI Proposes Standard for Second-Hand Solar Panels to Boost Clean Energy and Reduce Industrial Waste
The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) has proposed a new voluntary standard, TIS 4410–2025, for second-hand solar panels to improve access to clean energy and reduce industrial waste.
TÜRKAK Launches New AI Accreditation Under ISO 42001
TÜRKAK Launches New AI Accreditation Under ISO 42001
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has begun providing accreditation services to certification bodies in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) under the ISO/IEC 42001 standard.
Korea and Czech Republic Strengthen Standards Cooperation with Workshop and Agreement
Korea and Czech Republic Strengthen Standards Cooperation with Workshop and Agreement
On February 11, 2025, the Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) and the Office for Technical Standardization, Metrology and State Testing (ÚNMZ) held the Korea-Czech Standards Cooperation Workshop at the Chosun Palace Gangnam Hotel in Seoul.
CQC Passes Reassessment for Oman Energy Efficiency Labeling Program
CQC Passes Reassessment for Oman Energy Efficiency Labeling Program
China Quality Certification Center (CQC) successfully passed the reassessment by the Directorate General for Standards and Metrology (DGSM) under Oman’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion on February 10, 2025.
Certification in China Hits Record Levels, Poised for Further Growth
Certification in China Hits Record Levels, Poised for Further Growth
China issued over 1.79 million certificates bearing the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) mark as of December 31, 2024, a 6% year-on-year increase and a new record.
Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau Earns ISO 17024 Certification for Meeting Management
Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau Earns ISO 17024 Certification for Meeting Management
The Thailand Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) has awarded the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) a personnel certification system certificate under the ISO/IEC 17024:2012 standard.

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RvA List Unifies Key Accreditation Documents, From Global to National Levels
RvA List Unifies Key Accreditation Documents, From Global to National Levels
The Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA) has released a new document that brings together accreditation requirements from global, regional, and national levels.
Call for Future Leaders: IEC Opens Nominations for 2025 Young Professionals Programme
Call for Future Leaders: IEC Opens Nominations for 2025 Young Professionals Programme
The International Electrotechnical Commission is calling on national committees to submit nominations for the 2025 edition of the IEC Young Professionals Programme.
ISO Eyes Committee to Coordinate Sustainability Standards Across Events
ISO Eyes Committee to Coordinate Sustainability Standards Across Events
A new ISO Technical Committee has been proposed to address sustainability and other key challenges in the global events industry.
SBTi Seeks Feedback on Draft of Updated Corporate Net-Zero Standard
SBTi Seeks Feedback on Draft of Updated Corporate Net-Zero Standard
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has opened public consultation on Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard, which will tighten requirements for emissions reduction and reshape how companies use carbon credits.
New Cosmetics GMP Standard Draft Seeks to Modernize ISO 22716
New Cosmetics GMP Standard Draft Seeks to Modernize ISO 22716
A new draft standard titled GMP-MS-716 aims to update and expand upon ISO 22716 for Good Manufacturing Practices in the cosmetics industry, incorporating industry feedback and modern operational needs.
Top Food Safety Contributors Named at 2025 BRCGS Awards in Milan
Top Food Safety Contributors Named at 2025 BRCGS Awards in Milan
The 2025 BRCGS Awards, presented at BRCGS Connect in Milan, honored individuals and organizations driving excellence in food safety and certification.
Fake IAF CertSearch Site Raises Concerns About Online Trust and Database Security
Fake IAF CertSearch Site Raises Concerns About Online Trust and Database Security
DAkkS has issued a warning about a fake version of the IAF CertSearch website, the global database used to verify accredited certifications.
Survey Launched Ahead of Review of ISO 17100 Translation Standard
Survey Launched Ahead of Review of ISO 17100 Translation Standard
A global survey is now open to gather input on the use of ISO 17100:2015 Translation Services — Requirements, ahead of a planned review of the standard in the second half of 2025.
IFS Releases New Doctrine and Multi-Site Guideline for Wholesale and Cash & Carry 3
IFS Releases New Doctrine and Multi-Site Guideline for Wholesale and Cash & Carry 3
Two new documents are now available to support the rollout of IFS Wholesale and Cash & Carry version 3, which becomes mandatory on November 1, 2025.
International Quality Awards 2025 Finalists Announced by CQI
International Quality Awards 2025 Finalists Announced by CQI
The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) has announced the finalists for the International Quality Awards 2025, recognizing excellence across nine categories.
BRCGS Updates Module 10 on Plastic Pellet Loss Prevention for Packaging Materials Issue 7
BRCGS Updates Module 10 on Plastic Pellet Loss Prevention for Packaging Materials Issue 7
BRCGS has released an updated version of Module 10 on plastic pellet loss prevention, now aligned with Issue 7 of the BRCGS Packaging Materials Standard.
SGS Delivers First Pilot OECD Certification Audit to Curb Illicit Trade in Free Trade Zones
SGS Delivers First Pilot OECD Certification Audit to Curb Illicit Trade in Free Trade Zones
SGS has completed the first-ever pilot certification audit of a Free Trade Zone (FTZ) under the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) Certification Programme.
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