IATF Mandates New Online Registration With CCAA for IATF 16949 Auditors in Mainland China

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has released a new registration process for IATF 16949 third-party auditors working in mainland China,

EQIN Concept Note Sets Framework for Europe’s Quality Infrastructure Cooperation

CEN and CENELEC, together with major European partners, have released a joint concept note outlining the European Quality Infrastructure Network (EQIN).

Slovenia Hosts Certification Bodies for 37th IQNET General Assembly in Ljubljana

The 37th General Assembly of IQNET, the international network of certification bodies, was held in Ljubljana from May 26 to 30, 2025.

Third European Halal Congress in Sarajevo to Promote Global Exchange of Knowledge

The third edition of the European Halal Congress will be held on June 16–17, 2025, at Hotel Hills in Sarajevo.

China Aims to Strengthen Autonomous Driving and EV Standards in 2025

China will prioritize the development of national standards for autonomous driving and electric vehicle safety in 2025, according to a new document from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

Bank of Namibia Upgrades National Payment System to ISO 20022

The Bank of Namibia has successfully transitioned its Namibia Interbank Settlement System (NISS) to the ISO 20022 global payment messaging standard, effective May 12, 2025.

UNE Magazine May 2025 Issue Spotlights AI Standard, Data Governance, and Quality Infrastructure

The May 2025 edition of UNE Magazine, published by the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE), is now available online.

Vietnam Issues TCVN 14397 to Guide Evaluation of Policy Outputs

Vietnam has issued TCVN 14397:2025—developed by the Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality of Viet Nam (STAMEQ)—to provide a structured and measurable approach to evaluating public policy outcomes.

Draft NEN 4400 Standard on Foreign Labor Compliance Available for Comment

A revised draft of NEN 4400-2 has been published for public comment by the Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN).

KATS Awards 17 New Technology and 7 New Product Certificates for 2025

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) awarded certificates to 17 New Excellent Technologies (NET) and 7 New Excellent Products (NEP) during a ceremony held on May 23 in Seoul.

Nominations Now Open for the BRCGS Awards 2025 in the Americas Region

Nominations are now open for the BRCGS Awards 2025, which will be presented at BRCGS Connect Charlotte 2025 this September in North Carolina.

Fifth Episode of BIS Standards Watch Examines Market Surveillance and Service Standards

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the fifth episode of its Standards Watch series, highlighting how quality standards are shaping safer products and better services across India.