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Kun Song Completes SMETA and Anti-Terror Audit Preparation
Kun Song Completes SMETA and Anti-Terror Audit Preparation
Kun Song Agricultural Products has completed a consulting program covering the Sedex Members’ Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) and an anti-terrorism supply chain security audit.
Rayvatek Completes Nadcap Preparation and Training Program
Rayvatek Completes Nadcap Preparation and Training Program
Rayvatek has completed a Nadcap consulting program covering system development, staff training and support through an external audit, with the work focused on strengthening controls for aerospace special processes.
Taiwan Sets October 1 Start for ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Accreditation Applications
Taiwan Sets October 1 Start for ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Accreditation Applications
The Taiwan Accreditation Foundation (TAF) will begin accepting accreditation applications under ISO/IEC 17020:2026 on October 1, 2026, as it starts the formal transition from the 2012 edition of the standard.
RBA, SA8000 and SMETA Linked to Higher Scores in Taiwan Labor Agency Evaluations
RBA, SA8000 and SMETA Linked to Higher Scores in Taiwan Labor Agency Evaluations
Agencies that recruit migrant workers for employment in Taiwan can earn additional points in Ministry of Labor evaluations through certifications and social responsibility schemes such as RBA, SA8000 and SMETA.
LeeZen International Achieves SEDEX and D&B ESG Certifications
LeeZen International Achieves SEDEX and D&B ESG Certifications
LeeZen International Co., Ltd. has obtained both SEDEX Supplier Plus recognition and Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) ESG Registered certification,
Taiwan Techg Earns RBA Silver Status for Supply Chain Responsibility Standards
Taiwan Techg Earns RBA Silver Status for Supply Chain Responsibility Standards
Taiwan Techg, part of Mitsui Mining & Smelting, has received Silver status under the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Assessment Program (VAP).
ISO Leadership Releases 2025 Sustainability Report Highlighting TTQS and EcoVadis Recognitions
ISO Leadership Releases 2025 Sustainability Report Highlighting TTQS and EcoVadis Recognitions
Leadership Enterprise Management Consulting Co. Ltd. (ISO Leadership) released its 2025 sustainability report in April 2026,
CyberLink FaceMe Earns ISO 27701 Certification For Privacy Management
CyberLink FaceMe Earns ISO 27701 Certification For Privacy Management
CyberLink Corp. has achieved ISO/IEC 27701 certification for its FaceMe facial recognition platform, confirming that its privacy management practices meet international requirements.
Baoyan Chan Monastery Earns DnB ESG Registered Status
Baoyan Chan Monastery Earns DnB ESG Registered Status
Baoyan Chan Monastery Shan Jue Meditation Center has achieved ESG Registered status from Dun & Bradstreet (D&B), marking its alignment with environmental, social, and governance principles through a structured ESG framework.
JB International Achieves BCI Good Cotton Certification
JB International Achieves BCI Good Cotton Certification
The Taiwan branch of JB International Co., Ltd. has achieved Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) certification, completing system setup and external verification to align its cotton sourcing with international sustainability requirements. 
Taiwan Steel Union Achieves UL 2809 Certification For Recycled Content Validation
Taiwan Steel Union Achieves UL 2809 Certification For Recycled Content Validation
Taiwan Steel Union (TSU) has obtained certification to the UL 2809 standard, confirming the recycled content in its crude zinc oxide product through third-party validation.
IEI Secures TFDA QMS Approval and ISO 13485 Certification
IEI Secures TFDA QMS Approval and ISO 13485 Certification
IEI Integration Corp, a Taiwan-based provider of medical and industrial computing systems,

Global News

ISO 9001:2026 Officially Launched
ISO 9001:2026 Officially Launched
The sixth edition of ISO 9001, the world’s most widely used quality management system standard, has been officially launched by ISO during a virtual press conference.
Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS) Launches for Certification of Wider Range of Fibers
Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS) Launches for Certification of Wider Range of Fibers
Global Standards has launched the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), a new certification standard for textiles made from a wider range of plant, animal, synthetic, man-made cellulosic and recycled fibers.
ISO 45001 Second Edition Clears DIS Ballot With Overwhelming Support
ISO 45001 Second Edition Clears DIS Ballot With Overwhelming Support
The draft second edition of ISO 45001 has passed its Draft International Standard (DIS) vote with only one vote against, moving the revision closer to its planned publication in the first half of 2027.
 
Second Edition of ISO/IEC 17065 Reaches Final Approval Phase
Second Edition of ISO/IEC 17065 Reaches Final Approval Phase
The second edition of ISO/IEC 17065, which sets requirements for bodies that certify products, processes and services, has moved further into the final approval process and is now at stage 50.20 of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) phase.
SMART Initiative Enters Pilot Phase in October, Testing Nine Standards
SMART Initiative Enters Pilot Phase in October, Testing Nine Standards
A pilot of the ISO and IEC SMART standards initiative will begin in October, testing nine selected international standards.
New Net Zero Carbon Cities Standard Project Approved as ISO 37115-2
New Net Zero Carbon Cities Standard Project Approved as ISO 37115-2
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved a proposal for ISO 37115-2, a new standard that will set out principles and fundamentals for net zero carbon cities.
First Edition of ISO 41002 Guides Development of Facility Management Organizations
First Edition of ISO 41002 Guides Development of Facility Management Organizations
The first edition of ISO 41002 gives organizations guidance on how to develop and structure their facility management function across strategic, tactical and operational levels.
ISO/DTS 5112 Road Vehicle Cybersecurity Audit Guidance Reaches Final Approval Stage
ISO/DTS 5112 Road Vehicle Cybersecurity Audit Guidance Reaches Final Approval Stage
ISO/DTS 5112, the draft Technical Specification for auditing cybersecurity management systems (CSMS) across the automotive supply chain, has reached the final approval stage.
ISO 37011 Webinars on Purpose-Driven Organizations Set for September 22 and 23
ISO 37011 Webinars on Purpose-Driven Organizations Set for September 22 and 23
Two international webinars on ISO 37011, the draft guidance standard for purpose-driven organizations, will be held on September 22 and 23 ahead of consultation on the draft beginning September 24, 2026. 
ISO 45010 Becomes First International Standard on Menstruation and Menopause at Work
ISO 45010 Becomes First International Standard on Menstruation and Menopause at Work
ISO has published ISO 45010, the first International Standard focused on supporting employees experiencing menstruation and menopause at work.
Digital Identity Standards Now Freely Accessible Worldwide
Digital Identity Standards Now Freely Accessible Worldwide
Key ISO and IEC digital identity standards, including the ISO/IEC 18013 and ISO/IEC 23220 series, are now freely accessible worldwide through a new sponsorship model set up by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the OpenWallet Foundation (OWF).
GFSI Opens Consultation on FSSC 22000 Version 7 Against 2024 Benchmarking Requirements
GFSI Opens Consultation on FSSC 22000 Version 7 Against 2024 Benchmarking Requirements
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public consultation on the recently updated FSSC 22000 Version 7 as part of its assessment against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
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