CNAS Sanctions 29 Accredited Bodies After 2024 Complaint Investigations

The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) handled 125 complaints in 2024 concerning accredited inspection, testing, and certification bodies.

Lee Rubber Passes IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 Audits at Penang Site

Lee Rubber Co Pte Ltd has successfully passed a surveillance audit for IATF 16949 and ISO 9001, conducted by Kiwa International Certifications.

South Korea Proposes Revisions to Two GR Standards for Recycled Products

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has proposed updates to the quality certification standards for Excellent Recycled Products (GR) and launched a public consultation process.

Seven Thai Hotels Gain ISO 22483 Certification for Excellence in Hospitality

The Management System Certification Institute MASCI has certified seven hotels under ISO 22483:2020, a global standard that sets quality requirements for hotels in areas such as staff competence, cleanliness, safety, service, and guest satisfaction.

Korea Hosts Forum to Accelerate Standards for Eco-Friendly Plastics

Korea’s Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) and the Korea Conformity Laboratories (KCL) organized an international forum on June 12 in Seoul to address standardization in the bioplastics sector.

White Paper Analyzes EU Carbon Rules and Their Impact on Chinese Companies

The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) and other members of the International Carbon Accounting and Verification Council (ICAVC),

CPDC Earns ISCC PLUS Certification for Three Facilities in Taiwan

China Petrochemical Development Corporation (CPDC) has obtained ISCC PLUS certification for three of its facilities, marking a significant step in its transition from traditional petrochemicals to a more circular, sustainable economy.

CQC Issues First Conformity Certificates for Energy and Carbon Management Software

The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has awarded the country’s first certificates for energy and carbon management software.

Hae Fa Textile Earns GRS 4.0 Certification for Sustainability

Hae Fa Textile has successfully obtained Global Recycled Standard (GRS) Version 4.0 certification, demonstrating its dedication to sustainable practices and responsible production.

CNAS Showcases 12 Typical Cases of How Accreditation Empowers SMEs

The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has highlighted 12 typical examples of how accreditation is helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) grow and innovate.

Japan’s National Strategy Will Target Standards for Five Cutting-Edge Technologies

Japan is preparing a new national strategy to promote international standards for five cutting-edge technologies.

Global Stakeholders Invited to Comment on India’s Revised Forest Certification System

Stakeholders worldwide are invited by the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) to give feedback on India’s revised Sustainable Forest Management System, with the public consultation open until July 12.

IFS Updates Doctrines for Logistics 3 and Broker 3.2 Standards

IFS has released updated versions of the IFS Logistics 3 Doctrine and IFS Broker 3.2 Doctrine.

Global Consultation Opens on ISO 32212 for Net Zero Transition in Finance

ISO has launched a global public consultation on ISO/DIS 32212, a draft international standard that offers financial institutions a unified, credible framework for developing net zero transition plans.

Quality Awards Spotlight Global Excellence at Quality Live 2025

Quality Live 2025, held in London on June 19, brought together nearly 500 professionals for a high-level conference and awards ceremony.

Enhancing Forensic Investigation With ISO 21043 Standards Series

A new set of international standards shows how standardization can improve the quality and reliability of hands-on work such as forensic investigation.

Stellantis Releases New Customer-Specific Requirements for Use With IATF 16949

Stellantis has released a new set of Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for use with IATF 16949, replacing earlier documents from its various divisions.

BRICS Meeting on Standardization Ends With Signing of Brasilia Declaration

The national standardization bodies of BRICS concluded their first in-person meeting under Brazil’s presidency with the signing of the Brasilia Declaration.

Two New Environmental Management Standards Published by ISO and IEC

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have released two new standards—ISO/TS 14076 and IEC 82474-1—

Producer Responsibility Standard Under Development

Sweden will lead the creation of a new global standard on producer responsibility, with the work coordinated by the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS).

Codex Committee on General Principles Meets in Lille to Discuss Updates to Procedural Manual

Delegates from around the world gathered in Lille, France from June 2 to 6 for the 34th Session of the Codex Committee on General Principles (CCGP34), where they discussed proposed updates to the Codex Alimentarius Procedural Manual.

Preventing Ageism and Scams in Digital Economy: New ISO 25556 Aims to Protect Older People

A new international standard by ISO has been launched to help governments, businesses, and service providers build a digital economy that is fair and accessible to older adults.

IAQG Preparing Major Changes to Aerospace Certification Processes and Quality Standards

The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) is preparing major updates to its global certification scheme.

Ford Updates CSRs, Scorecard Guide and Audit Screens With Stricter Rules

Ford has issued updates to its Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs), scorecard guide, and audit visuals under the IATF 16949 quality management standard.