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China Launches Global AI Standards Library And Terminology Database
China Launches Global AI Standards Library And Terminology Database
China has officially introduced a global artificial intelligence standards library and a global AI terminology database, consolidating key standards and definitions to support the development and coordination of AI standardization work.
China Revises Forest Certification Body Accreditation Scheme Under CNAS-SC23:2026
China Revises Forest Certification Body Accreditation Scheme Under CNAS-SC23:2026
The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment has issued a revised forest certification body accreditation scheme, formally replacing the 2022 edition with CNAS-SC23:2026.
Heilongjiang Transportation Receives ISO 37301 Compliance Certification
Heilongjiang Transportation Receives ISO 37301 Compliance Certification
Heilongjiang Transportation Investment Group Co., Ltd. and its expressway subsidiary have received ISO 37301 compliance management system certification, formalizing their compliance governance frameworks in line with internationally recognized requirements.
China Seeks Secretariat Holder for New IEC Power System Meteorological Services Subcommittee
China Seeks Secretariat Holder for New IEC Power System Meteorological Services Subcommittee
China has launched a formal call to designate organizations to run the subcommittee secretariat and coordinate domestic technical work for a
Winter Issue of ANSI in China Newsletter Highlights 2025 Developments
Winter Issue of ANSI in China Newsletter Highlights 2025 Developments
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has released the Winter 2025 edition of the ANSI in China Newsletter, outlining recent standards, policy, and regulatory developments linked to U.S. and China engagement.
China Unveils Climate Disclosure Framework for Companies
China Unveils Climate Disclosure Framework for Companies
China has introduced a new national framework to guide how companies disclose climate-related information, marking a clear step toward broader and eventually mandatory climate reporting.
Milestone CQC Certifications: Haier and Haiyang Oriental Aerospace Port Set Sector Firsts
Milestone CQC Certifications: Haier and Haiyang Oriental Aerospace Port Set Sector Firsts
The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) marked a milestone by issuing first-of-their-kind certifications in two areas:
China Sets National Plan To Advance Modern Logistics Standardization
China Sets National Plan To Advance Modern Logistics Standardization
Six Chinese government bodies have jointly issued a national plan for modern logistics standardization covering 2025–2027,
Qiangsheng New Materials Completes GHG And Product Carbon Footprint Verification
Qiangsheng New Materials Completes GHG And Product Carbon Footprint Verification
Nantong Qiangsheng New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. has received verification statements for its greenhouse gas emissions and product carbon footprints,
China Opens Consultation on Updated Product Barcode Rules
China Opens Consultation on Updated Product Barcode Rules
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has opened a public consultation on draft rules that would update how product barcodes are managed and supervised nationwide.
SAC Names National Coordinators for Five ISO Technical Bodies and Assigns Two Secretariat Roles
SAC Names National Coordinators for Five ISO Technical Bodies and Assigns Two Secretariat Roles
The Standardization Administration of China (SAC) has appointed national organizations to coordinate China’s participation in five ISO technical bodies.
FAW-Volkswagen Earns ISO 37301 Compliance Management Certification
FAW-Volkswagen Earns ISO 37301 Compliance Management Certification
FAW-Volkswagen has received ISO 37301 Compliance Management System certification from SGS during the 8th China International Import Expo in Shanghai.

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ISO 9001 Revision Advances After Review of 1,700 DIS Comments
ISO 9001 Revision Advances After Review of 1,700 DIS Comments
The revision of ISO 9001 has moved into a decisive stage, with international experts completing the review of comments on the Draft International Standard (DIS) and confirming that the new edition is on track for publication in September 2026.
ISO Launches ISO 14019 Series With New Standards Supporting Validation and Verification of Sustainability Information
ISO Launches ISO 14019 Series With New Standards Supporting Validation and Verification of Sustainability Information
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published the first three standards launching the ISO 14019 series,
ISO 18060 Sets Global Rules to Measure Tourism Environmental and Social Impact
ISO 18060 Sets Global Rules to Measure Tourism Environmental and Social Impact
ISO 18060, a newly published international standard from January 2026, sets out a global framework to help tourism organizations measure their environmental, social, human, and economic impacts in a consistent and comparable way.
IFS Introduces Local Check to Support Small-Scale Food Producers
IFS Introduces Local Check to Support Small-Scale Food Producers
International Featured Standards (IFS) has introduced IFS Local, a new annual standalone food safety check designed to help small-scale and artisanal food producers demonstrate
FSC Releases Revised Trademark Standard and Starts Rollout for Certificate Holders
FSC Releases Revised Trademark Standard and Starts Rollout for Certificate Holders
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has released a revised trademark standard and has started rolling out guidance and support materials to help organizations transition to the updated requirements.
ISO 22095 Parts 2 And 3 Define Rules For Material Tracking Chain Of Custody Models
ISO 22095 Parts 2 And 3 Define Rules For Material Tracking Chain Of Custody Models
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22095-2 and ISO 22095-3, two new international standards that
CSR Labels and ISO 26000 Linked to Improved Business Performance
CSR Labels and ISO 26000 Linked to Improved Business Performance
A new international study by Responsibility Europe finds that organizations using recognized CSR (corporate social responsibility) labels outperform others economically and organizationally, confirming the growing importance of CSR frameworks and ISO 26000 worldwide.
Work Begins on Two Agrifood Data System Standards
Work Begins on Two Agrifood Data System Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has started work on two new international standards for agrifood data systems through ISO/TC 347, focused on crop data definitions and data exchange in greenhouse production.
ISO 17024 Enters Final Publication Stage
ISO 17024 Enters Final Publication Stage
The revision of ISO/IEC 17024, the international standard that sets requirements for bodies certifying persons, has entered its final publication stage, with release expected in March 2026.
MDSAP Updates Audit Approach Toward Risk-Based Assessments
MDSAP Updates Audit Approach Toward Risk-Based Assessments
The Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) has updated its audit approach, marking a notable shift in how medical device manufacturers are evaluated across participating regulatory jurisdictions.
AIAG–VDA Release Harmonized SPC Yellow Volume for Automotive Industry
AIAG–VDA Release Harmonized SPC Yellow Volume for Automotive Industry
The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) have released a joint Statistical Process Control (SPC) Manual. 
IAF Adds ISO 14067 Product Carbon Footprint To Its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement
IAF Adds ISO 14067 Product Carbon Footprint To Its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has decided to include ISO 14067 in its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (IAF MLA), extending mutual recognition to
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