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CQC Issues First Certifications for Solid Waste Treatment and Water Efficiency Under Dual Carbon Policy
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 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
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
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
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:
China Releases New Standard for Assessing Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions
China Releases New Standard for Assessing Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions
China has introduced GB/T 44915-2024, a national standard for assessing greenhouse gas emission reductions in waste gas, wastewater treatment, and waste residue recovery.
China Issues Anti-Monopoly Guidelines for Standard Essential Patents to Boost Innovation
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 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
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
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
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
China Approves New Standard for Digitizing Product Certificates
A new national standard aimed at digitizing product certificates has been approved in China.

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ISO Annual Meeting 2025 Heads to Rwanda
ISO Annual Meeting 2025 Heads to Rwanda
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Annual Meeting 2025 will take place from October 6 to 10 in Kigali, Rwanda,
IEC Survey Shows Global Citizens Demand Stronger Action on Renewable Energy
IEC Survey Shows Global Citizens Demand Stronger Action on Renewable Energy
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has released a new study showing overwhelming public support for a more sustainable future,
EA Legal Opinion Confirms GLOBAC Must Amend Statutes for EU Compliance
EA Legal Opinion Confirms GLOBAC Must Amend Statutes for EU Compliance
A legal review commissioned by the European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has concluded that the planned international body GLOBAC must amend its documents to comply with European Union law.
What to Expect With Revision of Benchmark Aerospace QM Standard as AS9100 Transitions to IA9100
What to Expect With Revision of Benchmark Aerospace QM Standard as AS9100 Transitions to IA9100
The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) is preparing the release of IA9100, the new quality management standard that will replace AS9100 for aviation, space, and defense.
ISO 27018 Updated to Strengthen Data Protection in Public Cloud Services
ISO 27018 Updated to Strengthen Data Protection in Public Cloud Services
The new ISO/IEC 27018:2025 is the third edition of the guideline for protecting personally identifiable information (PII) in public cloud services where providers act as data processors.
OECD Endorses GOTS, Recognizing Its Growing Social Dimension
OECD Endorses GOTS, Recognizing Its Growing Social Dimension
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has reviewed the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, 
IEC TS 60255-216-1 Standardizes Communication for Smart Grid Protection Devices
IEC TS 60255-216-1 Standardizes Communication for Smart Grid Protection Devices
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published a new standard that sets common rules for how protection devices in the power grid communicate digitally so they can work together reliably.
Addressing Biometric Fraud in Identity Documents With New ISO 20059
Addressing Biometric Fraud in Identity Documents With New ISO 20059
A new international standard, ISO/IEC 20059, has been launched to strengthen biometric systems against morphing attacks.
Global Report by Standards Australia and ISO Maps 1,122 Environmental Standards
Global Report by Standards Australia and ISO Maps 1,122 Environmental Standards
Standards Australia and the ISO have launched the first edition of the Global Environmental Data Standards Mapping report,
International Young Professionals Gather in Germany for DKE Camp on Smart Cities
International Young Professionals Gather in Germany for DKE Camp on Smart Cities
The DKE Young Professionals Camp 2025 brought together 18 young experts from 18 countries to explore how standards can foster innovation and sustainability, with smart cities as a central example.
IEEE SA Launches Interactive Platform for Popular Standards
IEEE SA Launches Interactive Platform for Popular Standards
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA), which operates under the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), has launched the Interactive Standards (IS) platform.
FSC Launches Survey on Revision of Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders
FSC Launches Survey on Revision of Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is revising its Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders and is calling for input through a public survey open until October 2, 2025.
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