First Circular Economy Appliance Safety Standard Released by IEC with China’s Lead

IEC TS 63457-1:2025, the first international safety standard for household appliances in the circular economy, has officially been published under China's leadership.

China Leads Release of Global Standard for Testing Self-Driving Cars with ISO 34505

China has led the release of a major international standard, ISO 34505:2025, which sets out how to create and evaluate test situations for self-driving cars to ensure they operate safely and reliably.

China Sets Up New Committee to Develop Standards for Online Platform Commerce

China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has approved the creation of a new national technical committee to develop standards for how online commerce platforms should operate.

CNAS Sanctions 29 Accredited Bodies After 2024 Complaint Investigations

The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) handled 125 complaints in 2024 concerning accredited inspection, testing, and certification bodies.

White Paper Analyzes EU Carbon Rules and Their Impact on Chinese Companies

The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) and other members of the International Carbon Accounting and Verification Council (ICAVC),

CQC Issues First Conformity Certificates for Energy and Carbon Management Software

The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has awarded the country’s first certificates for energy and carbon management software.

CNAS Showcases 12 Typical Cases of How Accreditation Empowers SMEs

The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has highlighted 12 typical examples of how accreditation is helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) grow and innovate.

China Outlines Switch to Latest ISO 55001 for Asset Management Certification

The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has issued transition requirements for moving to the updated ISO 55001 standard for asset management systems.

VDA QMC Symposium Explores China Speed and Auto Crisis Challenges

“China Speed” was a central theme at the recent symposium hosted by the Quality Management Center (VDA QMC) of the German Association of the Automotive Industry,

China Sets New Rules for Adopting International Standards with Focus on Relevance and Fundamentals

China has issued new rules for adopting international standards, effective June 1, 2025.

CQC South China Lab Gains IECEx Approval for Explosion Protection Testing

The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) South China Laboratory has passed the on-site assessment to become an officially recognized IECEx Testing Laboratory (ExTL),

IATF Mandates New Online Registration With CCAA for IATF 16949 Auditors in Mainland China

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has released a new registration process for IATF 16949 third-party auditors working in mainland China,

Sweden Introduces CBAM Accreditation for Emissions Verifiers, Reflecting Broader Global Shift in Climate Data Assurance

The Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (SWEDAC) has introduced a new accreditation area for organizations verifying emissions data under the

Youth Leadership Program Opens Applications For 2026–2027 Environmental Cohort

Applications are now open for the third cohort of the Environmental Management Youth Leadership Group (YLG 3.0), an initiative of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

PEFC Opens Nominations For Forest Management Working Group Seats

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is inviting nominations for its Sustainable Forest Management Working Group, with submissions open until April 22, 2026. 

"Global Standard" Opens Second Consultation On Responsible Textile Standard GRTS

Global Standard has opened a second public consultation on Draft 2 of the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS),

DIN SPEC 14027 Establishes First Comprehensive Framework for Corporate Security

The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 14027,

GHG Protocol Begins Scope 3 Revision Tightening Data and Measurement Rules

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) has launched a major revision of its Scope 3 standard,

ISO 17020 Third Edition Published With Risk-Based Approach

A new edition of ISO/IEC 17020 has been published, introducing updated requirements for inspection bodies and replacing the 2012 version after a technical revision.

ISO TS 20125-1 for Eco-Design of Digital Services Released

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published ISO/IEC TS 20125-1:2026,

ISO 19650 Parts 1 and 2 on Information Management in BIM Projects Open for Consultation

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has opened a public consultation on proposed changes to ISO 19650 Parts 1 and 2,

TIA Develops First Data Center Infrastructure Quality Standard DCE 9000

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is developing DCE 9000, the first quality management system (QMS) standard specifically designed for modern data center physical infrastructure, with publication and certification planned for 2027.

ISO 18969 Clinical Evaluation Standard Draft Advances Past Voting Stage

Voting on the Draft International Standard (DIS) for ISO 18969, Clinical evaluation of medical devices, closed on March 10, 2026, marking its progression to stage 40.60 within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

GLOBALG.A.P. Replaces Technical Committees With Five Working Groups and Names Members

Agraya has replaced GLOBALG.A.P. technical committees with five technical working groups (TWGs) and appointed members to each group, with up to 16 experts per group across five areas.