TÜV AUSTRIA Certified To ISO 30415 As Austria Prepares For EU Pay Transparency Rules

TÜV AUSTRIA, an Austrian testing, inspection, and certification organization, has obtained certification to ISO 30415,

Korea Accreditation Board Issues Guidance on Transition to Revised ISO 21001 for Education

The Korea Accreditation Board (KAB) has issued guidance to help certification bodies transition from ISO 21001:2018 to the revised ISO 21001:2025 for Educational Organizations Management Systems.

Kvalitetsmagasinet Opens Voting For Sweden’s 2026 Quality Profile Award

Kvalitetsmagasinet, a Swedish publication focused on quality management, has opened voting for the 2026 edition of its annual “Quality Profile of the Year” award after receiving 64 nominations from across the country.

Shanghai Fumanjia Convenience Earns Grade A Under BRCGS Agents And Brokers Standard

Shanghai Fumanjia Convenience (SFC) has achieved Grade A certification under the BRCGS Global Standard for Agents and Brokers after successfully passing an audit conducted by SGS, an international testing, inspection, and certification body.

ABNT Awards Nós por Elas Seals At Women’s Initiative Event In Paraná

The Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) presented Nós por Elas seals during a public event recognizing organizations that implement structured practices to prevent violence against women.

SKZ Warns About Fake Certificates For Plastic Products

SKZ - German Plastics Center has warned about fake SKZ certificates for plastic products appearing in the market.

CNAS Revises Five Biobank Accreditation Documents And Sets Implementation Plan

China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has released five revised documents for biobank quality and competence accreditation.

UNE Featured In CEOE Environmental Practices Catalog For Circular Economy Initiative

The Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) has been featured in the 2025 Environmental Best Practices Catalog of Spanish Companies,

Vietnam Updates Measurement Control And Product Testing Rules

Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) has issued Circular No. 04/2026/TT-BKHCN, updating several regulations related to standards, metrology, and product quality management.

Robotics In Industry And Daily Life Featured In BIS Standards Watch Episode 29

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released episode 29 of its Standards Watch series, focusing on how robotics is increasingly contributing to both industrial production and everyday life.

Japan Revises Certification Rules For Concrete Products

Japan has revised JIS Q 1012, the certification guideline used for concrete products carrying the JIS Mark, aligning it with related standards and introducing changes that simplify factory quality management and allow digital documentation. 

Quality Council Of The Czech Republic Publishes Newsletter Reviewing Quality Initiatives From 2025

The Quality Council of the Czech Republic and the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MPO) have published a newsletter summarizing the main activities carried out in 2025 to support quality, innovation, and responsible business practices in the country.

IEEE SA Launches Interactive Platform for Popular Standards

The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA), which operates under the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), has launched the Interactive Standards (IS) platform.

FSC Launches Survey on Revision of Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is revising its Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders and is calling for input through a public survey open until October 2, 2025.

ISO 9001 Revision: Draft International Standard Published, Public Inquiry Starts

The Draft International Standard (DIS) of ISO 9001 was published on August 27, 2025, moving the revision of the world’s most widely adopted quality management system standard into the inquiry phase.

QEC Global Becomes First Oxebridge Q001 Certification Body

Quality Evaluation Center (QEC Global) of Portugal has become the world’s first accredited certification body to offer Oxebridge Q001 certification services.

Global Standard Launches Consultation on New Responsible Textile Standard GRTS

Global Standard has launched the public consultation for a new voluntary sustainability framework, the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS).

Draft ISO 45010 Guidance on Menstruation and Menopause in the Workplace Open for Comment

A draft international standard, ISO/DIS 45010, has been released for public consultation to guide workplaces in supporting employees through menstruation and menopause.

Global Rules for Plant-Based Food Labeling Laid Out in New ISO 87000

The growing global demand for plant-based foods has led to the publication of ISO 8700:2025,

Latest Part of ISO 19650 Series Covers Health and Safety Information in BIM

The latest part of the ISO 19650 series, ISO 19650-6:2025, sets out how health and safety information should be shared and used throughout the life cycle of buildings and infrastructure.

IECEE Celebrates 40 Years of Driving Product Safety and International Trade

The IEC System of Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components (IECEE) is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

VDA 19.1 Yellow Book Published With Expanded Cleanliness Inspection Rules

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has published the new English edition of the VDA 19.1 Yellow Book,

First Meeting of IWA 50 Launches Work on Hydrological Risk Standards

The first online meeting of IWA 50 will be held on October 7, marking the start of international work on guidelines and potential standards for managing floods, droughts, and water scarcity.

NIST Publishes New Cryptography Standard to Protect Small Devices

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finalized its NIST SP 800-232, a new standard to secure small, resource-limited electronics against cyberattacks.