South Korea Boosts Investment in Quantum Technology Standards

South Korea's Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) announced a 49.8% increase in funding for the 2025 International Standardization Cooperation Project, totaling 24.3 billion won.

Swiss Experts Sought for Digital Product Passport Standards

The Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) is inviting Swiss experts to help develop standards for the European Union's Digital Product Passport (DPP).

BNQ Unveils New Certification for Recycled Plastic Products

The Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) now offers certification for companies in the plastics sector under the Canadian standard CAN/BNQ 3840-100.

DIN to Publish Committee Participants and Industry Breakdown for Greater Transparency

The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) is increasing transparency within its standardization committees to enhance trust in its processes.

ABNT and Sebrae Partner to Train 10,000 Companies in ESG Standards

ABNT and the Brazilian Support Service for Micro and Small Businesses (Sebrae) will sign an agreement in Brasília to train around 10,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in ESG standards. The program will support businesses across all states, including beauty salons, snack bars, and industries producing screws and plastic materials.

TÜRKAK Expands Certificate Verification System to Calibration Sector

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has introduced the TÜRKAK Document Verification System (TBDS) to the calibration sector, enhancing transparency and traceability in calibration processes.

Lights, Camera, Sustainability! AFNOR Spec 2308 Guides Greener Productions

Nine months after its release at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, AFNOR Spec 2308 is being adopted by professionals in film, audiovisual, and advertising sectors to promote more responsible filming practices.

ANAB Announces Inaugural Conformity Assessment Symposium for 2026

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) will host its first Conformity Assessment Symposium (ACAS) on January 19-20, 2026, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

Inmetro’s 2025 Plan: Boosting Team Integration, Infrastructure, and Innovation

On January 15–16, 2025, the National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) held strategic meetings in Rio de Janeiro to assess 2024 achievements and set goals for 2025.

Standards Australia Opens 2025 Awards Nominations, Adds Two New Categories

Standards Australia has announced that nominations for the 2025 Standards Awards are now open, introducing two new categories: Corporate Commitment to Standards and Nominating Organisation.

Eurofins Introduces GMP Certification Program for Dietary Supplements

Eurofins Healthcare Assurance has launched a new Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification program to help dietary and food supplement companies meet U.S. regulatory standards.

Artificial Intelligence Management System Standard Now Available in Italian

The artificial intelligence (AI) management system standard has been published in Italian as UNI CEI ISO/IEC 42001:2024.

Understanding VDA 6.8 - Supply Chain Process Audit

Marko Stojković, Head of Quality Department at Schwing Stetter Smederevo, outlines the key features of VDA 6.8 - Supply Chain Process Audit.

ANSI Highlights ISO 17516:2014 - Microbiology of Cosmetic Products

Ensuring Cosmetic Safety: Understanding Microbiological Contamination

IFS Broker and IFS PACsecure Earn Global Recognition

What do you call a factory that makes good products? A satisfactory!

ANSI Seeks Comments on New ISO Technical Committee Proposal for Customer Contact Centers

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), as the U.S. member body to ISO, is soliciting feedback until July 5 on a draft proposal for a new ISO technical committee (TC) focused on customer contact centers (CCC).

Paving the Way for Our Electromagnetic Future - IEC

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published an article titled "Paving the Way for Our Electromagnetic Future."