JASANZ Begins Accreditation for AI Management Systems Based on ISO 42001

The Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ) has launched accreditation services under the Artificial Intelligence Management System Scheme (AIMSS) to support trustworthy and responsible AI governance.

DIN SPEC 66336 Strengthens Digital Government Services in Germany

Germany has introduced DIN SPEC 66336 to raise the quality of digital public services.

Brazil Publishes Key Standard to Manage Climate Change Risks

ABNT has published a new national standard to help organizations assess and respond to climate-related risks.

LGAI First in Spain to Certify Under EUCC Cybersecurity Scheme

LGAI Technological Center has become the first certification body in Spain accredited to operate under the European cybersecurity certification scheme, EUCC.

UAE to Enforce Mandatory Certification for Electric Vehicle Chargers Starting May 2025

Electric Vehicle (EV) charging equipment will need mandatory certification in the United Arab Emirates beginning May 2025.

BIS Launches First Episode of Standards Watch to Share Key Quality and Safety Updates

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the first episode of Standards Watch, a new video series aimed at delivering timely updates on quality, standardization, and consumer safety.

Russian Institute of Standardization Launches Standardization Ecosystem Center for Shared Use

The Russian Institute of Standardization (RST) has launched the Standardization Ecosystem Center for Shared Use to support digital transformation in standard development.

PTT Innovation Institute Certified as Greenhouse Gas Validation and Verification Body

Thailand’s PTT Innovation Institute has received formal certification to act as a validation and verification body for greenhouse gas emissions.

Czech Quality Council Releases Newsletter Recapping Key Achievements from 2024

The Quality Council of the Czech Republic has released a new newsletter summarizing its major achievements in 2024.

Luxembourg Working on Retail Space Standard, Seeks Industry Input

Luxembourg has started developing a new national standard to define and calculate commercial property surfaces.

Household Appliance Makers in China Face Stricter Standards After Update

China has updated key national standards for household appliances and power supplies, introducing tougher safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and energy efficiency requirements.

Cofrac Starts Accrediting Bodies to Verify Sustainability Data Under CSRD

Cofrac has opened accreditation for verifying sustainability information under the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) (EU) 2022/2464.