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TUSAŞ Becomes First in Defense Industry to Earn TSE Innovation Management System Certification
TUSAŞ Becomes First in Defense Industry to Earn TSE Innovation Management System Certification
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) has become the first organization in the defense sector to receive the TS EN ISO 56002 Innovation Management System certificate.
Vietnam Issues Standard to Boost Muslim-Friendly Tourism
Vietnam Issues Standard to Boost Muslim-Friendly Tourism
Vietnam has launched a new standard to align with global Halal tourism practices, on the initiative of the country's Ministry of Science and Technology.
CQC Issues First "Harmony Green Label" Certification to Traditional Medicine Enterprise
CQC Issues First "Harmony Green Label" Certification to Traditional Medicine Enterprise
The China Quality Certification Centre (CQC) granted its inaugural "Harmony Green Label" enterprise evaluation certificate to Tiantai Wuyao Company.
Bosnian Representatives Participate in 10th World Halal Summit
Bosnian Representatives Participate in 10th World Halal Summit
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s representatives participated in the 10th World Halal Summit in Istanbul.
Turkish Standards Institute Celebrates 70th Anniversary
Turkish Standards Institute Celebrates 70th Anniversary
The Turkish Standards Institute (TSE) marked its 70th anniversary with a program at Informatics Valley in Kocaeli.
TÜRKAK’s Certification Accreditation Directorate Hosts Auditor Experience Sharing Meetings
TÜRKAK’s Certification Accreditation Directorate Hosts Auditor Experience Sharing Meetings
The Turkish Accreditation Agency organized an event to discuss standards for conformity assessment of certification bodies.
Vietnam Hosts Training on Verifying Greenhouse Gas Inventory Reports
Vietnam Hosts Training on Verifying Greenhouse Gas Inventory Reports
The Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality of Viet Nam (STAMEQ) organized a training session on October 9 to enhance the capacity to verify and appraise greenhouse gas inventory reports from enterprises.
Japanese Language Starter Kit Launched Ahead of 2025 OSD Platform Transition
Japanese Language Starter Kit Launched Ahead of 2025 OSD Platform Transition
The Japanese National Committee (JNC) of the IEC has introduced a Japanese-language starter kit to help national experts adapt to the Online Standards Development (OSD) platform,
Seoul Forum Highlights Korea’s 11 Proposals for International Quantum Standards by 2028
Seoul Forum Highlights Korea’s 11 Proposals for International Quantum Standards by 2028
The Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) unveiled plans to promote 11 new international standard proposals for quantum technology by 2028.
China Approves New Standard for Digitizing Product Certificates
China Approves New Standard for Digitizing Product Certificates
A new national standard aimed at digitizing product certificates has been approved in China.
12th Annual Sino-German Standardisation Meeting Strengthens Bilateral Collaboration
12th Annual Sino-German Standardisation Meeting Strengthens Bilateral Collaboration
The 12th Annual Meeting of the Sino-German Standardisation Cooperation Commission (SGSCC) took place from October 13–16, 2024, in Bonn, Germany.
EU Delegation Visits CQC to Strengthen Cooperation and Product Safety
EU Delegation Visits CQC to Strengthen Cooperation and Product Safety
A delegation from the European Union met with the China Quality Certification Center (CQC) to discuss enhancing cooperation on product safety and standards,

Global News

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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