ABNT Becomes First Brazilian Entity Accredited to Validate Carbon Projects

The Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas (ABNT) has become the first Brazilian organization accredited by Inmetro to validate greenhouse gas (GHG) projects.

Fifteen Czech Companies Introduced to the National Quality Program

Fifteen Czech companies were introduced this year to the government-backed National Program Česká kvalita during the Day with Quality event at the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MPO).

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.

BIS Honors Environmental Management Committee for Excellence in Standardization

The Environmental Management Section (EED 01) under the Environment and Ecology Department of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has received

South Korea Honors Standardization Leaders on World Standards Day

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) held the 2025 World Standards Day ceremony on October 14 at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) in Seoul.

Two Vietnamese Companies Win Top Honors at 2025 Global Performance Excellence Awards in Beijing

Two Vietnamese companies earned top recognition at the 30th Asia Pacific Quality Organization (APQO) International Conference in Beijing on October 16.

China Opens Consultation on New Rules for Online Catering Food Safety

The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has launched a public consultation on a draft regulation to strengthen food-safety responsibility for online catering platforms and the restaurants operating through them.

Year Round Technology Earns Silver Recognition Under RBA Program

The Taiwanese precision metal manufacturer Year Round Technology Corporation has been recognized with Silver status under the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Validated Assessment Program.

TSE Marks 71 Years of Standardization Work in Turkey

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

EU-ETS 2: Quality Austria Certification Becomes First Verification Body in the Country

Quality Austria Certification has been accredited as the first verification body in Austria for the new European Union Emissions Trading System for fuels and heating (EU-ETS 2).

ARMSTANDARD Issues September Bulletin on Quality Infrastructure Project Progress

The National Body for Standardization and Metrology of Armenia (ARMSTANDARD) released the latest bulletin of the Assistance to Quality Infrastructure in Armenia project,

Inside UKAS’s Digital Transformation of Accreditation

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is undertaking a major digital transformation to modernize how accreditation is delivered and managed.

ILAC and IAF Merge to Form GLOBAC, Aiming to Harmonize Global Accreditation

On October 9th, the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) officially merged to create a new global accreditation body called GLOBAC.

Swiss Expert Interviewed on Transition to New Global Standard for Machinery Safety

ISO 13849, an international standard for the safety of machine control systems, is being updated to its new version, ISO 13849-1:2023.

Global Standardization Bodies Combine New Proposals in One Place for Easier Access

Three global standardization bodies, ISO, ITU-T, and IEC, have brought their latest Joint standard proposals together in one place.

New Information Security Certification Rules Trigger Global Transition

The launch of ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024 has triggered a transition for accredited certification bodies.

World Standards Day 2024 Celebrates Shared Vision for a Better World

On October 14th, the global community will celebrate World Standards Day, highlighting the role of international standards in creating a connected, secure, and sustainable world.

Forest Stewardship Council Opens Consultation on Accreditation Standards Revision

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched a public consultation on the revision of its general accreditation standard and two related procedures.

GLOBALG.A.P. Primary Farm Assurance Version 6 Published with Six-Month Transition Period

The new version 6 of the Primary Farm Assurance (PFA) program by GLOBALG.A.P. was published on 11 September 2024 and will replace the previous version on 1 March 2025.

Swiss Stock Exchange Launches Climate Equity Flag for Environmentally Responsible Companies

SIX Swiss Exchange has introduced its new "1.5 °C Climate Equity Flag", an important step toward identifying companies that align with climate goals set out in the Paris Agreement.

Global Quality Infrastructure Index Report 2023 Released

The 2023 Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII), which ranks countries based on their quality infrastructure performance, was launched in May 2024.

IFS Publishes Updated Broker 3.2 Guideline and Remote Auditing Protocol

The International Featured Standards (IFS) has released new documents for IFS Broker version 3.2, providing both a guideline for auditors and an audit protocol for remote auditing.

IEC Introduces First Standard for Industrial Digital Twins, More Parts in Development

The IEC has published IEC 63278-1, the first standard in a projected series for industrial "digital twins".

New Standard Brings Safety to Wetlaid Nonwoven Machinery

ISO 22291:2022, a new safety standard for wetlaid nonwoven machinery, was developed by companies Voith and Trützschler in collaboration with Austrian Standards.