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China Quality Certification Center Leads Release of Zero-Carbon Park Evaluation Standard
The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has led the creation of a new national group standard to guide the development of low-carbon industrial parks.
China Updates National Rules for Labeling Prepackaged Food
China has issued a revised version of its national standard GB 7718–2025 for labeling prepackaged food, which will take effect on March 16, 2027, following a two-year transition period.
China Launches Accreditation Projects for Artificial Intelligence and Privacy Information Management Systems
The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) recently held kickoff meetings for two major projects to establish accreditation systems for artificial intelligence (AI) management and privacy information management.
BAIC Research Institute Receives China’s First Req.MMi Evaluation Certificate
The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has awarded the nation's first Requirements Maturity Model Integration (Req.MMi) evaluation certificate to Beijing Automotive Research Institute Co., Ltd. (BAIC Research Institute), confirming it has achieved Level 2 maturity (managed level).
CNAS Case of Best Practice Featured for 2025 World Accreditation Day
A case of best practice submitted by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has been featured on the official platforms of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC).
CQC Supports Fujian's Textile Carbon Footprint Certification Pilot
The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) was invited to participate in a seminar and conduct field inspections in Jinjiang, a city in Fujian Province, to support the region’s carbon footprint certification pilot for the textile industry.
CQC Selected as Evaluation Agency for Beijing SMEs' Digital Transformation
The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has been chosen by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology as an evaluation agency for the pilot project on the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Beijing.
CQC Issues First Certifications for Solid Waste Treatment and Water Efficiency Under Dual Carbon Policy
In line with China’s dual carbon policy, the China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has issued its first certifications for Solid Waste Treatment Management and Water Efficiency Management.
China Introduces Three New Food Safety Standards
China has introduced three regulatory updates aimed at enhancing food safety and product quality.
CQC Passes Reassessment for Oman Energy Efficiency Labeling Program
China Quality Certification Center (CQC) successfully passed the reassessment by the Directorate General for Standards and Metrology (DGSM) under Oman’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion on February 10, 2025.
Certification in China Hits Record Levels, Poised for Further Growth
China issued over 1.79 million certificates bearing the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) mark as of December 31, 2024, a 6% year-on-year increase and a new record.
Henan Energy Group and Subsidiaries Earn Compliance Management Certification
The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) awarded compliance management system certification to Henan Energy Group Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries:Global News
ISO 22002 PRP Standards on Food Safety Overhauled With New Umbrella and Sectoral Updates
The ISO 22002-100:2025 standard on prerequisite programmes (PRPs) for food safety introduces a common framework for hygiene and safety practices across the food, feed, and packaging supply chain, forming the new foundation of the ISO 22002 series.
DAkkS Submits Formal Legal Fixes to GLOBAC Code of Conduct and Governance Documents
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has formally submitted its proposed amendments to the GLOBAC Code of Conduct, Constitution, and General Rules, aiming to eliminate legal barriers preventing its accession.
ISO 9001 Revision Shall Reach Ballot Stage
The revision of ISO 9001 has reached a new milestone, as the Draft International Standard (DIS) is set to enter a 12-week ballot period.
IFS Releases Updated Food 8 and PACsecure 3 Doctrines with New Audit Clarifications
IFS has released two updated normative documents: version 4 of the IFS Food 8 Doctrine and version 2 of the IFS PACsecure 3 Doctrine.
Draft of ISO 11135 for Medical Device Sterilization Under Review
A revision of ISO 11135, the global standard for ethylene oxide sterilization of medical devices, is now in the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage and under review by ISO member bodies.
Promoting Safer Bicycle Tourism Worldwide With New ISO 11956
A new international standard, ISO 11956:2025, has been published to support safe and responsible bicycle tourism across the globe.
Equitable Earth Forest Carbon Credit Standard Aims to Restore Market Trust
A new forest carbon credit standard and accreditation system are expected to launch by 2026 under the leadership of Equitable Earth.
ISO 18295 Revision: Modern Communication Trends Reshape Customer Contact Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a revision of its two customer contact standards, ISO 18295-1 and ISO 18295-2, to reflect current communication practices and the growing role of artificial intelligence in customer interactions.
DAkkS Proposes GLOBAC Fix: No Conflicts of Interest, No Profit Motive
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has proposed legal changes to GLOBAC that would allow EU national accreditation bodies to join without violating European law.
France and Norway to Lead Committee in Charge of ISO 9000 Family of Standards
The French Standardization Association (AFNOR) and Standard Norway (SN) will jointly lead ISO/TC 176, Quality management and quality assurance, the ISO technical committee responsible for the ISO 9000 family of quality management standards.
Second Consultation Round Begins for Global Organic Textile Standard Version 8.0
The second public consultation for Version 8.0 of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is now open and will run until August 15, 2025.
