Serbia Submits Comments on ISO 17020 Draft Standard for Inspection Bodies

KS CASCO, Serbia’s national mirror committee on conformity assessment, has finalized its analysis and submitted comments on the Draft International Standard (DIS) version of ISO/IEC 17020, as reported on April 30.

NEN Considers Withdrawing Dairy Contamination Standard Due to Limited Use in Industry

The Dutch Standardization Institute NEN is consulting stakeholders on the possible withdrawal of NEN 6820, a national standard for detecting unwanted contamination in long-life liquid milk products.

Vietnam’s 2024 Power Grid Emissions Remain High Despite Renewables, Study Finds

A new study published by the Viet Nam Certification Centre (QUACERT) shows that Vietnam’s electricity system remains highly polluting,

Sweden Launches TS 560 Certification Based on ISO 56001 to Strengthen Innovation Management

Swedac has approved TS 560, a new national certification scheme that enables Swedish organizations to demonstrate structured innovation management practices.

Lagoa Dourada Recognized as Sustainable City by ABNT

Lagoa Dourada, a municipality of about 12,000 people in Minas Gerais, has been officially recognized as a Sustainable City by the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT).

CQC and Local Beijing Government Join Forces to Develop New Eco Certification

The China Quality Certification Centre (CQC) has signed an agreement with local authorities in Beijing to create a new ecological product certification system.

Keypad Tech Earns ISO 14064-1 Verification for Greenhouse Gas Inventory

Keypad Technology Co., Ltd. has successfully passed verification against ISO 14064-1:2018, confirming its organizational-level greenhouse gas inventory.

DKE Opens Office in Nanjing to Boost Sino-German Standardization Ties

The German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE) officially opened a new office in Nanjing, China on April 16, 2025, aiming to deepen international cooperation in electrotechnical standardization.

Tanzania Aligns New Pepper Standard With Codex Food Safety Limits

The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has issued a new national standard for black and white pepper, covering both whole and ground forms. The standard, announced on April 8, sets clear safety, quality, and labeling rules in line with international benchmarks.

Need QSE Talent? AFNOR BAO Connects Firms With Interim Managers Who Work Alongside Teams

he French Standardization Association (AFNOR) has launched AFNOR BAO, a service that matches businesses with seasoned experts in quality, safety, and environment (QSE) to help manage change and meet ISO certification goals.

Sieyuan Qingneng and Sineng Electric Receive Guardian Certification at Beijing Energy Summit

At the 13th International Energy Storage Conference and Exhibition in Beijing  (ESIE 2025),

South African Forest Certification Expands Regionally and Enters PEFC Assessment

The South African Forestry Assurance Scheme (SAFAS) has expanded its national forest certification system into a regional framework for Southern Africa and submitted it for endorsement by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC).