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        Korea and Czech Republic Strengthen Standards Cooperation with Workshop and Agreement
On February 11, 2025, the Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) and the Office for Technical Standardization, Metrology and State Testing (ÚNMZ) held the Korea-Czech Standards Cooperation Workshop at the Chosun Palace Gangnam Hotel in Seoul. 
        South Korea Boosts Investment in Quantum Technology Standards
South Korea's Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) announced a 49.8% increase in funding for the 2025 International Standardization Cooperation Project, totaling 24.3 billion won. 
        KATS Moves Ahead with Next Phase of Strategy to Streamline Technical Regulations
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) held its 58th Technology Regulation Committee meeting on December 13, 2024, to advance its long-term strategy for streamlining technical regulations. 
        Three Innovative Products Gain Market Access with KATS Fusion Special Certification
On December 18, 2024, the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) held a ceremony to present the Convergence Special Certification to three new products. 
        Finalized KOLAS Accreditation Guidelines Revision Marks End of Public Opinion Period
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has completed the revision of 16 operational guidelines for the Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (KOLAS). 
        Korea and Germany Collaborate on Standards to Tackle Climate Crisis
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) and Germany’s DIN and DKE co-hosted the Korea-Germany Standards Cooperation Forum 2024 on November 22, in Seoul. 
        KOLAS Gains Global Recognition for Carbon Footprint Verification
The Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (KOLAS) gained international acknowledgment for its greenhouse gas verification, including carbon footprint certification by signing a multilateral recognition agreement (MLA) with the International Accreditation Forum (IAF). 
        Korea Revises Accreditation Guidelines to Align with International Standards
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy in Korea has announced revisions to 16 operational guidelines, including the "Korean Accreditation Organization Operating Guidelines." 
        Seoul Forum Highlights Korea’s 11 Proposals for International Quantum Standards by 2028
The Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) unveiled plans to promote 11 new international standard proposals for quantum technology by 2028. 
        Korean Textile Industry Briefed on Global Eco-Friendly Certification Challenges
The Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) and the Korea Federation of Textile Industries held a briefing on October 2, 2024,Global News
 
        41 WTO Countries Demand GLOBAC Changes as DAkkS Pushes to Delay ILAC Dissolution
A coalition of 41 national accreditation bodies from WTO member states - 
        Global Specification ISO 6254 Sets Out Framework for Transparent AI Decision-Making
A new international technical specification, ISO/IEC TS 6254:2025, 
        ISO 9002 Revision Reaches Working Draft Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has prepared a Working Draft (WD) and a 
        IFS Publishes White Paper to Support Allergen Management During Food Audits
IFS has released a new white paper that compiles official references to help 
        Epeaswitzerland Issues Three Digital Product Passports as Global Standards Advance
Epeaswitzerland gmbh has announced that it has issued three digital product passports under its 
        Made in Germany Tops Global Rankings as Most Trusted Product Label
Despite reports that the ‘Made in Germany’ label is losing ground as companies look abroad, 
        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.