Thailand Opens Applications for 2026 Prime Minister’s Industry Awards

Thailand’s Ministry of Industry (MIND) has opened applications for the 2026 Prime Minister’s Industry Award program,

Thailand Establishes National Halal Food Standard Across Entire Food Chain

Thailand has formally established a national Halal food standard that applies to the entire food chain, from raw material acceptance to food service.

Thai National Telecom Contact Center 1888 Gets ISO 18295-1 and Outstanding Call Center Certificates

NT Contact Center 1888 of National Telecom Public Company Limited has received two major recognitions.

Thailand Preparing Mandatory Standards for Solar Panels and EV Chargers

Thailand is preparing to make solar panels and EV chargers subject to mandatory standards starting in 2026 to improve user safety.

True Touch Earns Three ISO Certifications and Top Call Center Recognition

True Touch has received three ISO certifications for its call center practices and also received Thailand’s Outstanding Call Center certificate for excellence in handling consumer issues.

Seven Thai Hotels Gain ISO 22483 Certification for Excellence in Hospitality

The Management System Certification Institute MASCI has certified seven hotels under ISO 22483:2020, a global standard that sets quality requirements for hotels in areas such as staff competence, cleanliness, safety, service, and guest satisfaction.

Brother Thailand Contact Center Secures ISO 18295 Certificate and Call Center Award

Brother Thailand has secured ISO 18295-1:2017 certification for its Brother Contact Center and was also recognized with an award for outstanding consumer complaint handling by Thailand’s Consumer Protection Board (OCPB).

CP Group Companies Earn TIS 9999 Certification for Sustainable Business Practices

Seven companies from the Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group) have received the TIS 9999 certification for applying sufficiency economy principles in their operations.

Thailand’s Standards Agency Passes Review by Asia Pacific Accreditation Body

Thailand’s national standards agency, (TISI), has successfully passed a peer evaluation by the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC),

PTT Innovation Institute Certified as Greenhouse Gas Validation and Verification Body

Thailand’s PTT Innovation Institute has received formal certification to act as a validation and verification body for greenhouse gas emissions.

Thailand Developing Halal Food Standards, Seeks Public Feedback

On February 24, 2025, Thailand's National Bureau of Agricultural and Food Standards (ACFS)  announced plans to develop halal food standards.

Gosoft Earns Dual Certificates for Outstanding Call Center Excellence

The Gosoft Customer Service Center has received two major recognitions - ISO 18295-1:2017 certification for Customer Contact Centre Management and the Outstanding Call Center Award.

ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group Releases First AI-Focused Guidance

The ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group (APG) has published new guidance on auditing  quality management systems that use artificial intelligence, marking the group's first publication dedicated specifically to AI. 

ISO 10993-6 Standard for Implantation Testing Updated

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a revised edition of ISO 10993-6, expanding guidance for implantation studies used in the biological evaluation of medical devices.

All 12 Recognized Food Safety Program Owners Apply for GFSI Version 2024 Recognition

The Consumer Goods Forum's Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has confirmed that all 12 previously recognized Certification Program Owners (CPOs) have applied for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.

ISO 14002-3 Climate Guidance Advances to Final Draft Stage

ISO 14002-3, a guidance standard for managing climate-related issues within ISO 14001 environmental management systems, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage.

ISO/TS 23485 Nears Draft Technical Specification Stage Following Review of 300 Comments

The International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) Technical Committee 210 (ISO/TC 210) is advancing work on ISO/TS 23485,

Global ACI Explains Which IAF and ILAC Documents Remain in Force During Transition

The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has published a cross-reference tableshowing the status of former International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) publications.

Standards Behind the FIFA World Cup 2026

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico,

CEN and CENELEC Open Nominations for 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards

The 2026 Standards+Innovation Awards are now accepting nominations for individuals and projects that have contributed to standardization through research, innovation and education.

PEFC Launches Project Sourcing Certification for Construction Projects

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has launched a new Project Sourcing certification program for the construction sector.

Development Begins on ISO 59001 Circular Economy Management Standard

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has begun development of ISO 59001, a future certifiable management system standard for the circular economy.

ISO 32212 Introduces Net Zero Transition Planning Framework for Finance

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 32212:2026,

ISO 45010 Workplace Menstruation and Menopause Guidance Advances to Final Approval Stage

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced ISO 45010, which provides guidance on menstruation and menopause in the workplace, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard - FDIS stage.