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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
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 has received ISO 37301 Compliance Management System certification from SGS during the 8th China International Import Expo in Shanghai.
Metro China Earns BRCGS Certifications for Its Headquarters and Sites
Metro China, also known as M Commerce Group (MCG), has earned major certifications from BRCGS following an audit carried out by SGS.
China to Lead ISO 17034 Revision for the First Time
Marking a historic first, Chinese experts will lead the revision of ISO 17034, the international standard defining general requirements for the competence of reference material producers.
China Issues GB/T 46511, First National Standard for Digital Food Manufacturing Plants
China has released its first national standard for digital food manufacturing, marking a major step toward unifying technical guidance in the sector.
IATF Recognizes CQC Following Restructuring of Automotive Certification Bodies in China
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has reorganized its certification network in China by approving the separation of China Jiuding Automotive Supplier Certifications Co., Ltd. (CASC) into four independent certification bodies.
Hangzhou Summit Addresses Overseas Certification and Compliance for Chinese Automakers
The 2025 Global Automotive Regulations Certification Summit was held in Hangzhou on October 17–18, bringing together more than 500 participants from over ten countries.
China Quality Certification Center Among First Accredited for Personal Information Protection Compliance Audits
The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has become one of the first professional institutions in China to receive accreditation for providing personal data protection compliance audits.
China Hosts World Standards Day Event, Showcases Standardization Initiatives
The 2025 World Standards Day main event was held in Beijing on October 14 under the theme “A Shared Vision for a Better World: Strengthening Partnerships for Sustainable Development.”
China Opens Consultation on New Rules for Online Catering Food Safety
The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has launched a public consultation on a draft regulation to strengthen food-safety responsibility for online catering platforms and the restaurants operating through them.
Nationwide Quality Month Campaign in China Continues with CQC Participation
The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) is continuing its nationwide activities for the 48th National Quality Month under the theme “Embracing Innovation and Green Growth, Safeguarding Quality.”Global News
ASC Chain Of Custody Set To Become Supply Chain Module In Major Overhaul
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), an international non-profit that sets standards for responsible seafood farming,
ISO 22000 Revision Enters Public Enquiry Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has moved the revision of ISO 22000 to the public enquiry stage.
ISO 19011 Auditing Standard Enters Final Stage With Hybrid And Digital Shift
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 19011 to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage.
IMDRF Playbook Guides Global Use Of Shared Medical Device Regulatory Reviews
The International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) has published a playbook to help regulators use shared approaches when reviewing medical devices, known as regulatory reliance.
DIN Introduces First Framework For AI Testing Tools
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 92006, introducing the first unified framework for artificial intelligence (AI) testing tools and setting clear requirements for how these tools should be designed and used.
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Release Moved To May 2026
The Foundation for Food Safety Certification (FSSC) has delayed the launch of FSSC 22000 Version 7, with publication now expected in early May 2026.
FSC Launches Normative Newsfeed For Clearer Requirements Updates
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has introduced a new Normative Newsfeed to make updates to its requirements easier to track and understand.
OECD Report Links Standards To More Effective Regulation
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released a report examining how governments can improve regulation by making better use of standards, measurement, and assurance systems, known as quality infrastructure (QI).
ISO 9000 Revision Reaches Final Draft Stage, Publication Expected In May 2026
The revision of ISO 9000, the international standard that defines the basic concepts and vocabulary of quality management, has reached the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, the final step before publication.
ISO and IEC Form JTC 5 Committee on Digital Product Passport Standards
A new international standards committee has been created to develop standards for digital product passports (DPPs), systems designed to share key product information across the entire lifecycle and improve transparency and circular economy practices.
Third Edition of ISO 22301 Business Continuity Standard Enters Development
The next revision of ISO 22301, the international standard for business continuity management systems (BCMS), has moved into development.
