China Issues Anti-Monopoly Guidelines for Standard Essential Patents to Boost Innovation

The Chinese State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has issued the Anti-monopoly Guidelines for Standard Essential Patents to prevent operators from abusing these patents, restrict anti-competitive practices, and protect consumer and public interests.

China Seeks Public Input on Draft Rules for Major Fire Hazards

China has released a draft of the mandatory national standard Rules for Determining Major Fire Hazards for public consultation.

Guang'an Marathon 2024 Earns Carbon Neutrality Certificate from CQC

The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) awarded a carbon neutrality certificate to the 2024 Guang'an Marathon, held on November 23 in Guang'an City, Sichuan Province.

First EV Charging Station in Northwest China to Earn Top-Grade Certification

The Daxing Super Charging Port Charging Station of PetroChina's Shaanxi Xi'an Sales Branch has received a top-grade certificate under the "High-Quality Charging Action" scheme on November 1, 2024.

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.

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

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

A delegation from the European Union met with the China Quality Certification Center (CQC) to discuss enhancing cooperation on product safety and standards,

China Introduces New National Standards for Elderly-Friendly Products

The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) in China has issued new national standards to improve the safety and usability of products for the elderly.

Brazil and China Sign Agreement on Standardization Cooperation

Representatives of Brazilian and Chinese standardization bodies signed a cooperation agreement in São Paulo on November 7.

Heilongjiang Triumphs in First Chinese National Standardization Knowledge Contest

The Heilongjiang Market Supervision Team claimed first place in China’s inaugural National Standardization Knowledge Contest,

China Introduces Group Standard Organization Performance Evaluation Index

China’s Certification and Accreditation Administration (SAC) has launched a new

IATF Establishes Legal Entity, Ending Ad Hoc Structure

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has established a new legal entity, IATF AISBL, marking a shift from its previous structure as an ad hoc group of automotive manufacturers and their national industry associations.

Have Your Say On Food Waste Management: ISO 20001 Survey

Harper Adams University is inviting professionals across the food chain to take part in a survey on ISO 20001, a proposed international management system standard designed to help organisations systematically reduce food loss and waste.

GOTS Version 8.0 Released With Expanded Due Diligence And Environmental Controls

Global Standard has released Version 8.0 of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS),

Global Quality Infrastructure Index 2025 Report Ranks Germany First as Certification and Accreditation Expand

The 2025 edition of the Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII) has been released, presenting updated rankings and new data on the development of national quality infrastructure systems.

BRCGS Announces 2026 EMEA Award Winners At Connect Europe

BRCGS has announced its 2026 award winners during BRCGS Connect Europe in London, recognizing individuals and organizations serving the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region and adjacent markets.

Food Safety Culture Becomes a Formal Certification Requirement Under SQF Edition 10

When SQF Edition 10 launches in March, food safety culture will be required and auditable as part of certification.

Revised ISO 10012 Reframes Metrology As A Management System

The revised ISO 10012 standard has been published, positioning metrology as an integral part of quality management systems rather than a standalone technical activity.

ISO 14091 Under Review To Ensure It Meets Climate Adaptation Needs

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is conducting a systematic review of ISO 14091 to determine whether it still meets the needs of organizations addressing climate change risks.

Six Changes Reshape ISO 17020 Requirements For Inspection Bodies

The 2026 revision of ISO/IEC 17020 introduces structural and conceptual updates that will affect how inspection bodies operate, particularly in areas such as independence, impartiality, complaints handling, and management systems.

IFS Strengthens Audit Consistency With Good Audit Practices Guideline Version 2

IFS has released Good Audit Practices Guideline Version 2 to support auditors in delivering more consistent, high quality and effective audits across all IFS Standards.

TIC Council Sets Principles For Digitalization Of Assurance Services

TIC Council, the global trade association representing the independent third-party testing, inspection and certification sector,

ISO Launches ISO 14092 Climate Adaptation Planning Standard For Local Governments And Communities

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14092:2026, a new International Standard that sets clear requirements and guidance for climate change adaptation planning by local governments and communities.