The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has completed the revision of 16 operational guidelines for the Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (KOLAS).
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.
Saudi Arabia hosted the annual meeting of the General Assembly of the Islamic Forum for Halal Accreditation Bodies (IFHAB) on December 18, 2024, in Makkah.
The National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) has established NSAI/TC 169 - Bioeconomy, a national committee aimed at supporting the development and review of standards in this field.
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.
Taiwan Fluoro Technology has implemented the ISO 14064-1:2018 standard for greenhouse gas management, demonstrating its commitment to environmental sustainability.
The French accreditation body, Cofrac, has released findings from the pilot phase of its Omega Project, which demonstrated the benefits of longer evaluation intervals, risk-focused assessments, and personalized evaluation processes.
The Russian Standardization Institute has published a new report by IEC, “SMART Standards from the Perspective of Market and Industry”, along with a three-part guide on working with SMART standards.
The Serbian Republic Geodetic Authority (RGZ) has achieved ISO 37001 certification, affirming its procedures and systems are focused on preventing corruption.