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New Rule in China Ensures Draft Standards Don’t Limit Market Competition
China has made it mandatory to include a fair competition review during the drafting of all national standards.
CQC and Local Beijing Government Join Forces to Develop New Eco Certification
The China Quality Certification Centre (CQC) has signed an agreement with local authorities in Beijing to create a new ecological product certification system.
Sieyuan Qingneng and Sineng Electric Receive Guardian Certification at Beijing Energy Summit
At the 13th International Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition in Beijing (ESIE 2025),
China Calls for 2025 Pilot Projects Covering Smart Tech, Sustainability, and Public Services
The Standardization Administration of China (SAC) is accepting proposals for 2025 national standardization pilot projects.
Household Appliance Makers in China Face Stricter Standards After Update
China has updated key national standards for household appliances and power supplies, introducing tougher safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and energy efficiency requirements.
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.Global News
CEN Developing New Specification for Textile Waste Collection and Sorting
Work has started on a new European Technical Specification (TS) for the collection, processing, sorting, and storage of used textiles and textile waste.
IEC Young Professionals Programme Names New Leaders for 2025
Three new leaders have been chosen to guide the next generation of experts in the International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) Young Professionals (YP) Programme.
ISO/DIS 20001 on Food Loss and Waste Management Enters Public Inquiry
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has opened a 12-week public inquiry on the draft standard ISO/DIS 20001, focused on reducing food loss and waste across the supply chain.
Four High-Impact ISO Standards Revision Tracker: Parallel Reviews Set for 2026 Completion
Four cornerstone standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) - ISO 9001, ISO 9000, ISO 19011, and ISO 14001
ISO 42005 and How to Master AI Impact Assessments: INCITS Launches Video Series
The InterNational Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS) has launched a YouTube video series to help organizations apply ISO 42005.
EA Approves Conditional Membership in Global Accreditation Cooperation - GLOBAC
The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has voted to apply for membership in the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (GLOBAC), but only if key governance changes are made.
ISO and GHG Protocol Join Forces to Create Unified Global Standards for Carbon Accounting
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) have announced
IFS Introduces Deforestation Check to Support EUDR Compliance
IFS has launched the Deforestation Check Self-assessment to help businesses prepare for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
ISO Establishes Committee to Develop Standards for Event Industry
A new international standards committee, ISO/TC 354, has been created to establish best practices for the global event industry.
Global Standard for Textile Publishes Version 4.0 of Requirements for Certification Bodies
The Global Standard has released Version 4.0 of its approval procedure and requirements for Certification Bodies.
IAF and ILAC Publish New Issue of IAF/ILAC A2 for Evaluating Accreditation Bodies
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) have published a new issue of IAF/ILAC A2:
