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Saudi Standards Body Infographic Highlights 2026 Quality, Safety and Inspection Results
The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) has released an infographic outlining its 2026 activities in standards, product safety, and inspection programs across the Kingdom.
JSA Launches International Standardization Strategy Center
The Japan Standards Association (JSA) established a new International Standardization Strategy Promotion Center on April 1, 2026, to support government-led priority sectors and strengthen Japan’s role in international standardization.
China Tightens GMP Rules For Medical Device Manufacturers Effective November 2026
The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has revised China’s Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements for medical devices, introducing stricter quality management system rules that will take effect on November 1, 2026 and replace the current 2014 version.
India Invites MSMEs to Join Healthcare Standards Committees
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is inviting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to join technical committees in its Medical Equipment and Hospital Planning Department (MHD), opening the standardization process to a wider range of industry participants.
Vietnam Draft Standard Sets Clear Metrics for Online Public Services
The Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality of Viet Nam (STAMEQ) has introduced a draft national standard for online public services that defines how user experience will be measured using specific indicators.
TIC Industry Conference in Beijing Focuses on Trust, Restructuring, and Global Standards Role
The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) hosted the 2026 annual conference on testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) in Beijing on March 26, focusing on strengthening trust, supporting trade, and guiding industry transformation.
JB International Achieves BCI Good Cotton Certification
The Taiwan branch of JB International Co., Ltd. has achieved Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) certification, completing system setup and external verification to align its cotton sourcing with international sustainability requirements.
Japan Names 2026 Recipient Of RQES And JSA Chairman Award
The Robust Quality Engineering Society (RQES) has named Hiroyuki Narahara of Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech) as the recipient of the 11th RQES and Japanese Standards Association (JSA) Chairman’s Award.
KATS Opens 2026 Recruitment For Engineering And Language Standardization Roles
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has opened its 2026 recruitment for in-house experts to support the development and review of standards in engineering and language fields.
Standards Watch 31 Highlights Electric Cooking Safety Under BIS Framework
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the 31st edition of its Standards Watch series,
China Sets Up Three Regional AI Standardization Groups With Distinct Roles
The Standardization Administration of China (SAC) has established three regional working groups for artificial intelligence, each with a defined focus ranging from international standards work to industrial application.
Singapore Accreditation Council Completes APAC Peer Evaluation
The Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC) has completed a peer re-evaluation by the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (APAC), confirming its continued alignment with international accreditation practices under the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA).Global News
One Vote Tips Toward New Edition Of ISO/IEC 17065 Over Amendment
One vote has tipped the decision toward publishing a new edition of ISO/IEC 17065 instead of issuing a separate amendment, following a closely split ballot within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Is ISO 25500 a Solution to Supply Chain Data Challenges?
ISO 25500, a draft series of standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), is presented by the Electronic Commerce Code Management Association (ECCMA) as a possible way to address long-standing problems with unreliable data across global supply chains.
IFS Updates Food, Logistics, Broker And Pacsecure Doctrines To Clarify Certification Rules
The International Featured Standards (IFS) has published updated doctrine documents for its current standards covering food production, logistics, brokerage, and packaging materials, clarifying how certification requirements should be applied without revising the standards themselves.
PAS 25535 on Sustainability in Asset Management Reaches Draft Stage
PAS 25535, a specification focused on integrating sustainability into asset management systems, has reached the committee draft stage within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), marking the close of its initial comment period.
ISO 9001 Revision Moves to FDIS Stage as Early Analysis Questions Scope of Changes
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has confirmed that the revision of ISO 9001 has entered the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, marking the last step before publication.
DIN to Lead ISO IEC Joint Technical Committee 5 on Digital Product Passport Standards
Following an initiative by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE),
ANSI/TIA-942 Addendum Targets AI Data Center Cooling and High-Density Needs
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) is developing a new addendum to the ANSI/TIA-942 data center standard to address the growing demands of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
IATF Introduces Mandatory Auditor Training for Corporate Scheme Audits
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved a new mandatory training module to strengthen how auditors assess organizations certified under corporate audit schemes for IATF 16949.
ISO/TS 19384 Sets First Standard for Digital Service Excellence
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO/TS 19384:2026,
FSSC Issues Five Sector-Specific Guides for Development Program Implementation
The Foundation for Food Safety Certification (FSSC) has published five sector-specific guidance documents to support organizations using the FSSC Development Program,
ISO 14001 Fourth Edition Officially Released
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14001:2026, marking the release of the fourth edition of the world’s most widely used environmental management systems standard.
