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China Sets New Rules for Adopting International Standards with Focus on Relevance and Fundamentals
China Sets New Rules for Adopting International Standards with Focus on Relevance and Fundamentals
China has issued new rules for adopting international standards, effective June 1, 2025.
Pakistan’s Health Crisis Spurs Push for Front-of-Pack Food Warnings
Pakistan’s Health Crisis Spurs Push for Front-of-Pack Food Warnings
Experts are calling on the Pakistani government to urgently adopt Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPWLs) to address the country’s rising health crisis caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
UKAS Issues Second Call for Applicants for AI Management System Accreditation
UKAS Issues Second Call for Applicants for AI Management System Accreditation
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has issued a second call for expressions of interest from certification bodies interested in accreditation for ISO/IEC 42001:2023, the first international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems.
Brazil Unveils First National Quality Strategy Action Plan for 2025–2026
Brazil Unveils First National Quality Strategy Action Plan for 2025–2026
Brazil has launched its National Quality Infrastructure Strategy (ENIQ) and the first related Action Plan, which will be in effect for the 2025–2026 period.
Xayn Becomes First German Company Certified to ISO 42001 for AI Management
Xayn Becomes First German Company Certified to ISO 42001 for AI Management
Xayn, a Berlin-based AI startup, is the first company in Germany to receive certification to ISO/IEC 42001,
Six Dutch Organizations Gain New Accreditations in May 2025
Six Dutch Organizations Gain New Accreditations in May 2025
The Dutch Accreditation Council RvA has announced six new accreditations granted in May 2025, covering areas such as energy performance, fire safety, geotechnical testing, and pressure equipment inspections.
May Issue of AccrediaLetter Highlights Cybersecurity, AI in Labs, and National Accreditation Growth
May Issue of AccrediaLetter Highlights Cybersecurity, AI in Labs, and National Accreditation Growth
The May edition of AccrediaLetter, the newsletter of the Italian Accreditation Body - Accredia,
Pierre Girault Presents New Quality Vision and Future Challenges in France Qualité Video
Pierre Girault Presents New Quality Vision and Future Challenges in France Qualité Video
Pierre Girault, President of France Qualité, presents a strategic vision for New Quality (Nouvelle Qualité) in a newly released video from the Industrial Day event titled ISO 9001:2026 — The Challenges of Tomorrow’s Quality.
Far Eastern New Century Secures ISCC PLUS Certification for Use of Sustainable Materials
Far Eastern New Century Secures ISCC PLUS Certification for Use of Sustainable Materials
Far Eastern New Century has earned the ISCC PLUS certification, a global standard for circular and bio-based materials used outside the EU and UK.
CQC South China Lab Gains IECEx Approval for Explosion Protection Testing
CQC South China Lab Gains IECEx Approval for Explosion Protection Testing
The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) South China Laboratory has passed the on-site assessment to become an officially recognized IECEx Testing Laboratory (ExTL),
ATS Earns CAF Certification for Advancing Public Sector Quality and Service Efficiency
ATS Earns CAF Certification for Advancing Public Sector Quality and Service Efficiency
The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has been awarded the Common Assessment Framework (CAF) certificate for its efforts to improve public sector performance through better management, transparency, and service delivery.
EPO Study Highlights the Crucial Link Between Technology Standards and Patents in Europe’s Digital Future
EPO Study Highlights the Crucial Link Between Technology Standards and Patents in Europe’s Digital Future
The European Patent Office (EPO) has published a major study showing how closely connected technology standards are to patents
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