CCSI Airport First in World to Earn BSI BIM Kitemark for Digital Design and Construction

Chaudhary Charan Singh International (CCSI Airport) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, has become the first airport in the world to receive the BSI Kitemark for Building Information Modelling (BIM) Design and Construction.

TÜRKAK Ready to Offer Accreditation for PEFC Forest Certification

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has begun accepting applications for accreditation under the PEFC Forest Certification program.

TISAX Certification Becomes Key for Taiwan Auto Suppliers to Meet EU NIS2 Rules

Taiwan’s automotive suppliers are being urged to adopt TISAX certification to stay competitive in the European market, as the EU’s updated NIS2 cybersecurity directive becomes a business requirement through contract terms.

Asia-Pacific Smallholder Forestry Standard Becomes Fully Approved FSC Certification Framework

The Asia-Pacific Regional Forest Stewardship Standard for smallholders (AP RFSS) has officially become a recognized Forest Stewardship Standard (FSS) under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

China Rolls Out New Standards on Safety, Energy and Public Services

The Standardization Administration of China (SAC) has announced the official implementation of a new set of national standards starting in August.

BoA Honors Outstanding Staff for 2020–2025 at National Commendation Conference

The National Quality Accreditation Office (BoA) of Vietnam recognized several of its staff members for outstanding performance during the 2020–2025 period at the National Commendation Conference on July 29, 2025.

BIS Testing Labs Featured in Standards Watch 17th Episode

The 17th episode of Standards Watch by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) highlights how its laboratories support India’s quality ecosystem.

South Korea Seeks Public Input on 2025 Honors for Standards and Quality Achievements

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has opened a public comment period for candidates nominated for the 2025 government awards in standards and quality management.

SAAC Gains IAF Recognition for ISO 17065 and ISO 27001, Expanding Accreditation to Eight Areas

The Saudi Accreditation Center (SAAC) has received new international recognition from the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) for accrediting certification bodies under ISO 17065 and ISO 27001,

ASUS, Acer and Fwusow First in Taiwan Verified for IECQ Carbon Footprint Scheme

ASUS, Acer and Fwusow Industry have become the first companies in Taiwan to achieve IECQ Carbon Footprint of Product (ISO 14067) verification, marking a major step toward transparent and verifiable carbon emissions reporting.

CQC Issues ISCC CORSIA Certificates to Two China Aviation Fuel Units

China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has issued ISCC CORSIA certification to two subsidiaries of China Aviation Oil,

TÜRKAK Secures Patent for ASİST Digital Accreditation Platform

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has obtained a trademark patent for its ASİST platform, a digital system that manages accreditation processes in a transparent and traceable way.

ISO 22002 PRP Standards on Food Safety Overhauled With New Umbrella and Sectoral Updates

The ISO 22002-100:2025 standard on prerequisite programmes (PRPs) for food safety introduces a common framework for hygiene and safety practices across the food, feed, and packaging supply chain, forming the new foundation of the ISO 22002 series.

DAkkS Submits Formal Legal Fixes to GLOBAC Code of Conduct and Governance Documents

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has formally submitted its proposed amendments to the GLOBAC Code of Conduct, Constitution, and General Rules, aiming to eliminate legal barriers preventing its accession.

ISO 9001 Revision Shall Reach Ballot Stage

The revision of ISO 9001 has reached a new milestone, as the Draft International Standard (DIS) is set to enter a 12-week ballot period.

IFS Releases Updated Food 8 and PACsecure 3 Doctrines with New Audit Clarifications

IFS has released two updated normative documents: version 4 of the IFS Food 8 Doctrine and version 2 of the IFS PACsecure 3 Doctrine.

Draft of ISO 11135 for Medical Device Sterilization Under Review

A revision of ISO 11135, the global standard for ethylene oxide sterilization of medical devices, is now in the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage and under review by ISO member bodies.

Promoting Safer Bicycle Tourism Worldwide With New ISO 11956

A new international standard, ISO 11956:2025, has been published to support safe and responsible bicycle tourism across the globe.

Equitable Earth Forest Carbon Credit Standard Aims to Restore Market Trust

A new forest carbon credit standard and accreditation system are expected to launch by 2026 under the leadership of Equitable Earth.

ISO 18295 Revision: Modern Communication Trends Reshape Customer Contact Standards

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a revision of its two customer contact standards, ISO 18295-1 and ISO 18295-2, to reflect current communication practices and the growing role of artificial intelligence in customer interactions.

DAkkS Proposes GLOBAC Fix: No Conflicts of Interest, No Profit Motive

The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has proposed legal changes to GLOBAC that would allow EU national accreditation bodies to join without violating European law.

France and Norway to Lead Committee in Charge of ISO 9000 Family of Standards

The French Standardization Association (AFNOR) and Standard Norway (SN) will jointly lead ISO/TC 176, Quality management and quality assurance, the ISO technical committee responsible for the ISO 9000 family of quality management standards.

Second Consultation Round Begins for Global Organic Textile Standard Version 8.0

The second public consultation for Version 8.0 of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is now open and will run until August 15, 2025.

TÜV Süd Launches Voluntary Test Mark for Low-Risk AI Systems

TÜV Süd has launched a voluntary certification mark for low-risk AI (artificial intelligence) systems, allowing manufacturers to prove the quality of their AI solutions even when no legal requirements apply.