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Fifteen Czech Companies Introduced to the National Quality Program
Fifteen Czech Companies Introduced to the National Quality Program
Fifteen Czech companies were introduced this year to the government-backed National Program Česká kvalita during the Day with Quality event at the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MPO).
TÜRKAK Grants First Accreditation for Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Removal Projects
TÜRKAK Grants First Accreditation for Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Removal Projects
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has issued its first accreditation for the verification of greenhouse gas reduction and removal projects under the international standard ISO 14064-2:2019.
BIS Honors Environmental Management Committee for Excellence in Standardization
BIS Honors Environmental Management Committee for Excellence in Standardization
The Environmental Management Section (EED 01) under the Environment and Ecology Department of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has received
South Korea Honors Standardization Leaders on World Standards Day
South Korea Honors Standardization Leaders on World Standards Day
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) held the 2025 World Standards Day ceremony on October 14 at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) in Seoul.
Two Vietnamese Companies Win Top Honors at 2025 Global Performance Excellence Awards in Beijing
Two Vietnamese Companies Win Top Honors at 2025 Global Performance Excellence Awards in Beijing
Two Vietnamese companies earned top recognition at the 30th Asia Pacific Quality Organization (APQO) International Conference in Beijing on October 16.
China Opens Consultation on New Rules for Online Catering Food Safety
China Opens Consultation on New Rules for Online Catering Food Safety
The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has launched a public consultation on a draft regulation to strengthen food-safety responsibility for online catering platforms and the restaurants operating through them.
Year Round Technology Earns Silver Recognition Under RBA Program
Year Round Technology Earns Silver Recognition Under RBA Program
The Taiwanese precision metal manufacturer Year Round Technology Corporation has been recognized with Silver status under the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Assessment Program.
TSE Marks 71 Years of Standardization Work in Turkey
TSE Marks 71 Years of Standardization Work in Turkey
The Turkish Standards Institution (TSE) celebrated its 71st anniversary,
EU-ETS 2: Quality Austria Certification Becomes First Verification Body in the Country
EU-ETS 2: Quality Austria Certification Becomes First Verification Body in the Country
Quality Austria Certification has been accredited as the first verification body in Austria for the new European Union Emissions Trading System for fuels and heating (EU-ETS 2).
ARMSTANDARD Issues September Bulletin on Quality Infrastructure Project Progress
ARMSTANDARD Issues September Bulletin on Quality Infrastructure Project Progress
The National Body for Standardization and Metrology of Armenia (ARMSTANDARD) released the latest bulletin of the Assistance to Quality Infrastructure in Armenia project,
Inside UKAS’s Digital Transformation of Accreditation
Inside UKAS’s Digital Transformation of Accreditation
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is undertaking a major digital transformation to modernize how accreditation is delivered and managed.
Standards Australia Offers Free Battery Safety Guide to Boost Clean Energy Transition
Standards Australia Offers Free Battery Safety Guide to Boost Clean Energy Transition
Standards Australia released SA TS 5398:2025, Electrical Energy Storage Equipment – Safety Requirements, a new technical specification available for free through the Standards Australia Store.

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Standards support the implementation, testing and adoption of electronic health records
Standards support the implementation, testing and adoption of electronic health records
Standards support the implementation, testing, and adoption of electronic health records (EHRs).
Pirelli unveils world's first FSC-certified racing bicycle tyre
Pirelli unveils world's first FSC-certified racing bicycle tyre
Pirelli has introduced the world's first FSC-certified racing bicycle tire, marking a significant step towards sustainable practices in the cycling industry.
CEN and CENELEC established a new coordination group on Hydrogen
CEN and CENELEC established a new coordination group on Hydrogen
The CEN and CENELEC Technical Boards have established a new Coordination Group on Hydrogen (CEN-CLC/COG H2) to ensure coherence across hydrogen-related standards.
New Consultation Opens for GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2024
New Consultation Opens for GFSI Benchmarking Requirements v2024
GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) has opened a new consultation for its Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs) version 2024, inviting stakeholders to participate.
Crucial Ways to Avoid Greenwashing - SGS White Paper
Crucial Ways to Avoid Greenwashing - SGS White Paper
To avoid greenwashing while verifying environmental claims, it is crucial to understand various greenwashing tactics, including hidden trade-offs, lack of proof, vagueness, false labels, irrelevance, and outright lies.
IAF Publishes 2023 MLA Report
IAF Publishes 2023 MLA Report
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) published its 2023 Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) Report, detailing peer evaluation activities to ensure confidence in the IAF MLA.
New discussion platform for national technical working groups - GlobalGAP
New discussion platform for national technical working groups - GlobalGAP
The National Technical Working Groups (NTWGs) under GLOBALG.A.P. are local platforms that help adapt and implement GLOBALG.A.P. standards in specific countries.
 FSSC 22000 Version 6 Updated to Include Critical Food Safety Parameters
 FSSC 22000 Version 6 Updated to Include Critical Food Safety Parameters
The FSSC has released a new document interpreting the FSSC 22000 Version 6 standard, specifically regarding laboratory analyses for critical food safety parameters.
ISO 55000:2024 on Asset Management Vocabulary Published
ISO 55000:2024 on Asset Management Vocabulary Published
The Standards Committee KS CASCO has announced the release of the updated ISO 55000:2024(en), "Asset Management — Vocabulary, Overview and Principles," effective from July 1, 2024.
ANAB Expands Its International Recognition with IAF MLA Signature
ANAB Expands Its International Recognition with IAF MLA Signature
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has stepped up its global game.
IFS have updated IFS HPC Companion Guideline
IFS have updated IFS HPC Companion Guideline
Are you a label checker? If so, IFS HPC (International Featured Standard – Household/Personal/Care) Standards are your new best friend in ensuring that your household and personal care products are top-notch.
Annual Report for CEN and CENELEC 2023 Released in Digital Format
Annual Report for CEN and CENELEC 2023 Released in Digital Format
The 2023 Annual Report for CEN and CENELEC has been released, now available in a fully digital format.
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