REFORD Recognized as PEFC Member for North Macedonia in General Assembly

The PEFC General Assembly has officially recognized the Regional Centre for Forestry and Rural Development (REFORD) as North Macedonia's PEFC national member.

European Machinery Regulation Progresses: Standardization Request Nears Completion, Full Implementation by 2027

The Standardisation Request on Machinery Regulation by the European Commission to CEN is nearing completion.

CEN-CENELEC Forms JTC 23 Committee for Personal Protective Equipment

CEN-CENELEC has established a new Joint Technical Committee (JTC 23) to create horizontal frameworks, guidelines, and tools for personal protective equipment (PPE).

EU Delegation Visits CQC to Strengthen Cooperation and Product Safety

A delegation from the European Union met with the China Quality Certification Center (CQC) to discuss enhancing cooperation on product safety and standards,

Denmark Introduces Risk-Based Approach in Laboratory Accreditation Rules

DANAK, the Danish Accreditation Fund, has revised its AB 3 accreditation regulation for laboratories to align to relevant ILAC documents.

China Introduces New National Standards for Elderly-Friendly Products

The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) in China has issued new national standards to improve the safety and usability of products for the elderly.

Indonesia Secures ISO Adoption of Landslide Early Warning System Standard

The Indonesian standards community has recorded another milestone with the international adoption of ISO 22328-2:2024, focused on community-based early warning systems for landslides.

Nigeria Calls for Dual-Marking Standards at ARSO Meeting in Casablanca

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) underlined the need for dual-marking standards at the 14th ARSO Champions meeting in Casablanca, Morocco.

Brazil and China Sign Agreement on Standardization Cooperation

Representatives of Brazilian and Chinese standardization bodies signed a cooperation agreement in São Paulo on November 7.

Leadership Becomes First Consulting Firm in Taiwan to Earn Green-Level Certification

Leadership Consulting has been awarded the Green-Level Certification by Taiwan's Net Zero Action Alliance, becoming the first consulting firm in Taiwan to receive this honor.

Sustainability Report Analyzes Italian Geographical Food Indications

The Qualivita Foundation has released the pioneering PDO Sustainability Report, analyzing sustainability in Italian geographical food indications.

Three Quarters of Australian Labs Accredited to Latest Quality Requirements

More than 75% of laboratories in NATA’s accredited network have successfully transitioned to the ISO 15189:2022 standard, just 15 months after assessments began in August 2023.