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Three Innovative Products Gain Market Access with KATS Fusion Special Certification
Three Innovative Products Gain Market Access with KATS Fusion Special Certification
On December 18, 2024, the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) held a ceremony to present the Convergence Special Certification to three new products.
Finalized KOLAS Accreditation Guidelines Revision Marks End of Public Opinion Period
Finalized KOLAS Accreditation Guidelines Revision Marks End of Public Opinion Period
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has completed the revision of 16 operational guidelines for the Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (KOLAS).
Timor-Leste Seeks Support From Indonesia’s BSN to Enhance National Quality Infrastructure
Timor-Leste Seeks Support From Indonesia’s BSN to Enhance National Quality Infrastructure
The Authority for Inspection and Supervision of Economic, Sanitary, and Food Activities (AIFAESA I.P.) from Timor-Leste met with Indonesia’s National Standardization Agency (BSN) on December 10, 2024, in Jakarta.
Polish Standards Body Marks a Century of Achievement and Innovation
Polish Standards Body Marks a Century of Achievement and Innovation
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2024, a year filled with events highlighting its legacy and future role in shaping the economy and society.
Denmark Introduces Risk-Based Approach in Laboratory Accreditation Rules
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.
Three Quarters of Australian Labs Accredited to Latest Quality Requirements
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.
Brazil Revises Requirements for Quality Management Systems
Brazil Revises Requirements for Quality Management Systems
ABNT - Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas has revised its requirements for quality management systems to improve industry standards and align with evolving best practices.
Inmetro Advances in Quantum Measurement for Resistors, Calibration Fully Shifted to Brazil
Inmetro Advances in Quantum Measurement for Resistors, Calibration Fully Shifted to Brazil
Inmetro announced it has advanced its quantum methods for measuring standard resistors, making it possible to perform all calibrations in Brazil.
Spain’s Top Quality Organizations Meet to Boost Infrastructure Plans
Spain’s Top Quality Organizations Meet to Boost Infrastructure Plans
The three most important bodies of Spain's standards system held a working meeting to advance the nation's infrastructure as part of the 2023 collaboration protocol.
Inmetro Accredits First Lab in Brazil's Northern Region
Inmetro Accredits First Lab in Brazil's Northern Region
Inmetro has accredited the Laboratory of Product Testing (LabEP) at the University of the State of Amazonas (UEA).
Inmetro Strengthens Infrastructure Program in the North and Northeast Regions of Brazil
Inmetro Strengthens Infrastructure Program in the North and Northeast Regions of Brazil
Inmetro is focusing its quality infrastructure program to support universities and institutes in Brazil’s North and Northeast regions.
KS CASCO Finalizes Serbian Translation of Standard for Guidelines for Workplace Safety Evaluation

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ISO 9001 Revision Moves to FDIS Stage as Early Analysis Questions Scope of Changes
ISO 9001 Revision Moves to FDIS Stage as Early Analysis Questions Scope of Changes
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has confirmed that the revision of ISO 9001 has entered the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, marking the last step before publication.
DIN to Lead ISO IEC Joint Technical Committee 5 on Digital Product Passport Standards
DIN to Lead ISO IEC Joint Technical Committee 5 on Digital Product Passport Standards
Following an initiative by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE),
ANSI/TIA-942 Addendum Targets AI Data Center Cooling and High-Density Needs
ANSI/TIA-942 Addendum Targets AI Data Center Cooling and High-Density Needs
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is developing a new addendum to the ANSI/TIA-942 data center standard to address the growing demands of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
IATF Introduces Mandatory Auditor Training for Corporate Scheme Audits
IATF Introduces Mandatory Auditor Training for Corporate Scheme Audits
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved a new mandatory training module to strengthen how auditors assess organizations certified under corporate audit schemes for IATF 16949.
ISO/TS 19384 Sets First Standard for Digital Service Excellence
ISO/TS 19384 Sets First Standard for Digital Service Excellence
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO/TS 19384:2026,
FSSC Issues Five Sector-Specific Guides for Development Program Implementation
FSSC Issues Five Sector-Specific Guides for Development Program Implementation
The Foundation for Food Safety Certification (FSSC) has published five sector-specific guidance documents to support organizations using the FSSC Development Program,
ISO 14001 Fourth Edition Officially Released
ISO 14001 Fourth Edition Officially Released
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14001:2026, marking the release of the fourth edition of the world’s most widely used environmental management systems standard. 
Global ACI Introduced: IAF and ILAC Successor Presents New Identity
Global ACI Introduced: IAF and ILAC Successor Presents New Identity
A new international accreditation body, Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated, has introduced a new identity as Global ACI, including a logo and communication channels after starting operations on January 1, 2026.
ISO 17067 Revision Expands Conformity Assessment Schemes
ISO 17067 Revision Expands Conformity Assessment Schemes
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Committee on Conformity Assessment (CASCO) is revising ISO/IEC 17067 to expand its scope from product certification to a broader framework for conformity assessment schemes.
ISO Establishes Working Group on Environmental and Social Impact Data in Agrifood Systems
ISO Establishes Working Group on Environmental and Social Impact Data in Agrifood Systems
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has set up a new working group under ISO/TC 347 to develop a standardized way to record and share data on environmental and social impacts across agrifood supply chains.
European AI Standard for Computer Vision prEN 18281 Enters Public Enquiry
European AI Standard for Computer Vision prEN 18281 Enters Public Enquiry
A European draft standard, prEN 18281, for evaluating AI systems that analyze images and video has entered public enquiry, setting out how such systems should be assessed as part of the broader framework supporting the EU AI Act.
Work Begins on IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Standard Update
Work Begins on IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Safety Standard Update
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has begun work on updating IEC 60601-1, the core standard for the safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment.
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