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Students Challenged to Explore Hidden Role of Standards in 15th ANSI Paper Competition
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and its Committee on Education have launched the 15th annual Student Paper Competition,
People’s Vote to Shape Future Standards: South Korea Launches Online Poll
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has launched an online poll inviting citizens to help
NEN Goes Fully Digital With Standards Starting February 2026
The Dutch Standardization Institute NEN will stop publishing paper standards on February 1, 2026,
Switzerland Invites Public Comments on ISO 9001 Draft Revision
Switzerland is calling on experts and stakeholders to review and comment on ISO/DIS 9001:2025,
Vietnam’s Son La Province Uses Quality Plan to Boost Local Brands and Productivity
Vietnam’s northwestern province of Son La is strengthening the competitiveness of
Sweden Links Upcoming Preparedness Standard to Supply Security
An upcoming standard is taking shape in Sweden to improve public procurement security and support the country’s total defense readiness.
ABNT Launches ISO 7101 to Advance Quality in Health Organizations
The Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas (ABNT) has officially launched the Brazilian version of ISO 7101,
Inmetro Boosts Consumer Safety with Inmetro in the Palm of Your Hand Campaign
The Instituto Nacional de Metrologia, Qualidade e Tecnologia (Inmetro) has introduced the campaign Inmetro in the Palm of Your Hand (Inmetro na Palma da Mão).
Quality Austria Academy Becomes License Partner of VDA QMC in Austria
Quality Austria Academy will take over as the official license partner of the VDA Quality Management Center (VDA QMC)
China Opens Consultation on 2025 National Standardization Pilot Projects
China has released for public comment the list of proposed 2025 national standardization pilot projects.
TYC Achieves TISAX Certification for Automotive Information Security
TYC Brother Industrial Co. Ltd., a Taiwanese manufacturer of automotive lighting and other vehicle parts,has officially obtained certification under
China Expands GI Protection to 1,409 New Products Including Yanqing Guoguang Apple
China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has added 1,409 products to its protected list of geographical indications (GIs).Global News
Tech Giants Back New Standard to Clarify End-of-Life Security Timelines
A group of leading tech firms has proposed a new standard, called OpenEoX, to streamline how companies disclose product end-of-life and end-of-support dates.
ISO Launches Pilot Licensing Model With New Duties for Certification Bodies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a pilot of its Differentiated Licensing Model (DML), introducing major changes to how standards are accessed, priced, and controlled.
Sixteenth Meeting of WG 29 Advances ISO 9001 Revision
ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, the working group responsible for revising ISO 9001, met online for its sixteenth session on May 14, 2025.
IATF Celebrates 100,000 Certified Sites as Global Automotive Sector Raises the Bar
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has surpassed 100,000 certified sites worldwide under the IATF 16949 standard, marking a significant milestone in automotive quality management.
FSSC Expands Development Program to Include Packaging and Strengthen Food Safety Support for SMEs
Foundation FSSC has released Version 2.0 of the FSSC Development Program, expanding its support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food sector.
ISO Proposes New Standard for Describing and Sharing Carbon Credit Data
A new proposal for the ISO/TS 32214 standard has been submitted to the ISO Technical Committee on Sustainable Finance (ISO/TC 322), aiming to create a common reference data model for describing and identifying carbon credit projects and units.
ISO Health Informatics Committee Launches Official LinkedIn Channel
The ISO Technical Committee on Health Informatics, ISO/TC 215, has launched its official LinkedIn page to connect professionals in digital health, standards, and data sharing.
Seven Pillars for Event Standards: New ISO Committee Proposed
A new ISO Technical Committee has been proposed for the international events industry.
Cutting-Edge Technologies Drive Urgent Creation of New Safety Standards
As cutting-edge technologies like AI, robotics, and 3D printing rapidly evolve, standards organizations are working urgently to develop new safety guidelines.
GLOBALG.A.P. Tests New Stakeholder-Created Environmental Solution on Farms
GLOBALG.A.P.'s new environmental sustainability solution is now being tested in real-world farm settings across Europe.
Revised SR10 Standard Strengthens Global Framework for Social Responsibility and ESG Integration
The SR10 standard for social responsibility and sustainable development helps organizations embed ethical, social, and environmental goals into their operations.
