First TÜRKAK Accreditation Issued for Product Carbon Footprint Verification

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has issued its first accreditation in the field of product carbon footprint (PCF) verification under the international environmental management standard ISO 14067.

TÜRKAK Grants First Accreditation for Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Removal Projects

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has issued its first accreditation for the verification of greenhouse gas reduction and removal projects under the international standard ISO 14064-2:2019.

TSE Marks 71 Years of Standardization Work in Turkey

The Turkish Standards Institution (TSE) celebrated its 71st anniversary,

TÜRKAK Introduces IFS Accreditation in Türkiye

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has officially begun offering accreditation services for the International Featured Standards (IFS),

Boosting Plastic Recycling with New TÜRKAK Accreditation Program

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has launched an accreditation program to strengthen the traceability of plastics recycling and verification of recycled content.

TÜRKAK Finalizes Transition of Medical Laboratories to Latest ISO 15189 Standard

TÜRKAK has successfully completed the transition of 63 medical laboratories in Turkey to the revised TS EN ISO 15189:2023 standard.

TÜRKAK Ready to Offer Accreditation for PEFC Forest Certification

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has begun accepting applications for accreditation under the PEFC Forest Certification program.

TÜRKAK Secures Patent for ASİST Digital Accreditation Platform

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has obtained a trademark patent for its ASİST platform, a digital system that manages accreditation processes in a transparent and traceable way.

TBDS Digital Verification Now Mandatory for TÜRKAK Calibration Certificates

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) is moving ahead with the mandatory implementation of its Document Verification System (TBDS) for calibration laboratories.

Türkiye, Lithuania and Croatia Join PEFC Forest Certification System

Türkiye, Lithuania and Croatia have each received official endorsement from the PEFC Alliance, opening the way for the expansion of PEFC-certified forest areas in all three countries.

FSC Launches Audit Integrity Probe in Türkiye to Address Certification Risks

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has commissioned Assurance Services International (ASI) to conduct an independent investigation into audit quality and integrity issues in Türkiye.

ASO Technical College Becomes First in Türkiye to Earn ISO 21001 Certificate

ASO Technical College, a vocational high school established by the Ankara Chamber of Industry,

IAF and ILAC Replaced at Year End as New Global Accreditation Body Takes Over

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) will begin dissolution processes on January 1, 2026,

ISO 17620 published to support global biodiversity preservation and sustainable development

A new international standard, ISO 17620:2025, has been published to help ensure that development projects protect, preserve, and enhance biodiversity worldwide.

IATA Launches Integrated Sustainability Program for Airlines

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has introduced the Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP), a comprehensive certification and assessment framework tailored for airlines.

UL Solutions Expands ECOLOGO Certification to Industrial and Energy Equipment

UL Solutions has expanded its ECOLOGO certification program to cover industrial and energy automation equipment, helping manufacturers verify sustainability claims through science-based, multi-attribute standards.

PEFC Launches Consultation on Updated Project Sourcing Standard and Requirements

PEFC International has opened a 60-day public consultation, running from October 24 to December 23, to review proposed updates to its project certification requirements.

ISO 17298 Embeds Biodiversity in Business Strategy, Signaling a Shift in Finance

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 17298, a new global standard that makes biodiversity part of business strategy and financial decision-making.

ISO 54002 Guides Police in Applying ISO 9001 Principles

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 54002:2025, a new guidance document to help police organizations apply the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 in their operations.

Updated ISO 27701 Now Offers Standalone Privacy Management Certification

The 2025 update of ISO 27701 marks a major shift in privacy management, turning the standard into a fully independent, certifiable framework.

Work Begins on FSSC 22000 Version 7

The Foundation FSSC has started developing Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 certification scheme.

PIC/S and EMA Seek Feedback on Pharmaceutical Quality System in GMP Guide

The Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have launched a joint consultation on

GM and Stellantis Update Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 Certification

General Motors and Stellantis have both issued updates to their customer-specific requirements (CSRs) under the automotive quality management standard IATF 16949.

Two Decades as Cornerstone of Information Security Management: ISO 27001 Turns 20

The international standard ISO/IEC 27001 has turned 20, continuing to serve as the main global reference for information security management systems (ISMS).