Taiwan Steel Union (TSU) has obtained certification to the UL 2809 standard, confirming the recycled content in its crude zinc oxide product through third-party validation.
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is developing a new standard on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) to align how producer responsibility systems are applied across EU countries and reduce barriers for companies operating in multiple markets.
The Jardine Engineering Corporation Limited (JEC) has become one of Hong Kong’s first engineering services providers to achieve certification to ISO 19650-1:2018 and ISO 19650-2:2018,
China has released a plan to establish a high quality standards system for advanced machine tools, aiming to complete the framework by 2026 and reach world leading levels by 2030.
The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has issued Ordinance No. 459 of August 19, 2025, requiring all footwear sold in Brazil to carry standardized labels.
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.
The Slovenian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Food has rolled out a brochure to help local producers understand and navigate the certification process.