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China Sharpens the Green Edge: Revised Environmental Certification Rules Unveiled
China Approves New Domestic Counterparts for ISO Technical Committees
China Approves New Domestic Counterparts for ISO Technical Committees
China has officially approved new domestic organizations to serve as counterparts for five key ISO technical committees.
China Charges Forward with National Standards for Electric Construction Machinery
China Charges Forward with National Standards for Electric Construction Machinery
China has just rolled out the first batch of seven national standards for electric construction machinery,
GONEO awarded VDE certification
GONEO awarded VDE certification
VDE Testing and Certification Institute awarded the VDE certificate to GONEO, an internationally operating company in the electronics and electrical industry, for its power track socket. 
ANSI Releases Summer 2024 China Newsletter
ANSI Releases Summer 2024 China Newsletter
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has published the Summer 2024 edition of its "ANSI in China" newsletter in Chinese.

Global News

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Registered in New Zealand
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Registered in New Zealand
The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated or GLOBAC, was officially registered as a legal entity on December 6, 2024, in New Zealand.
How to Verify Certificates to Avoid Fake Ones
How to Verify Certificates to Avoid Fake Ones
Swedac has outlined steps to verify certificates, focusing on two main types: certificates issued by notified bodies and certificates issued by accredited certification bodies.
First International Standard on ESG Indicators for Cities Revealed in Toronto
First International Standard on ESG Indicators for Cities Revealed in Toronto
The first international standard on ESG indicators for cities, ISO 37125, was unveiled at Toronto City Hall on November 1, 2024.
DeepEyeVision First to Be Validated by BSI's New AI Testing Service
DeepEyeVision First to Be Validated by BSI's New AI Testing Service
DeepEyeVision, Inc., a medtech startup, has become the first company globally to receive validation under BSI’s AI Algorithm Auditing & Dataset Testing (AA&DT) service.
Key Biocompatibility Medical Device Standard ISO 10993-1 Moves to Final Draft Stage
Key Biocompatibility Medical Device Standard ISO 10993-1 Moves to Final Draft Stage
The revision of ISO 10993-1 has progressed after the October 2024 meeting of ISO TC 194/WG1, and the updated standard is expected to be published mid-2025.
SGS Introduces All-in-One ESG Services Under "Impact Now" Initiative
SGS Introduces All-in-One ESG Services Under "Impact Now" Initiative
SGS has introduced Impact Now, a new portfolio offering a single source for comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) services.
INKplant, Kurt Zatloukal, and Maria Hartmann Claim 2024 CEN and CENELEC Standards+Innovation Awards
INKplant, Kurt Zatloukal, and Maria Hartmann Claim 2024 CEN and CENELEC Standards+Innovation Awards
The winners of the 6th Standards+Innovation Awards were announced on December 10, 2024, during the European Commission’s flagship event, Driving EU Prosperity, held in Brussels, Belgium.
ISO 9001 Revision Faces Continued Challenges with Second Draft
ISO 9001 Revision Faces Continued Challenges with Second Draft
The second Committee Draft (CD2) of the ISO 9001 standard, set for release in 2026, has been issued internally to participants in the revision process.
SA8000 Revision: Draft Reveals New Structure, Broader Scope, and Outcome-Based Focus
SA8000 Revision: Draft Reveals New Structure, Broader Scope, and Outcome-Based Focus
The draft of the new version of the SA8000 Standard - a globally recognized framework for managing social responsibility in the workplace - is released by Social Accountability International (SAI).
BSI Paper Proposes Contestability Tool to Enhance Digital Rights in AI
BSI Paper Proposes Contestability Tool to Enhance Digital Rights in AI
A recent paper from British Standards Institution (BSI) outlines how a standardized contestability tool could enhance digital rights and build trust in AI systems.
Global Food Safety Initiative Publishes Response to Stakeholder Consultation
Global Food Safety Initiative Publishes Response to Stakeholder Consultation
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has published its response to feedback on the proposed GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 (BMRs v2024).
SGS Leads the Way with Accreditation to FSC EUDR Regulatory Module
SGS Leads the Way with Accreditation to FSC EUDR Regulatory Module
SGS is among the first certification bodies accredited to the new Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Regulatory Module (FSC-STD-01-004).
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