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CQC Issues First "Harmony Green Label" Certification to Traditional Medicine Enterprise
The China Quality Certification Centre (CQC) granted its inaugural "Harmony Green Label" enterprise evaluation certificate to Tiantai Wuyao Company.
Bosnian Representatives Participate in 10th World Halal Summit
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s representatives participated in the 10th World Halal Summit in Istanbul.
Turkish Standards Institute Celebrates 70th Anniversary
The Turkish Standards Institute (TSE) marked its 70th anniversary with a program at Informatics Valley in Kocaeli.
TÜRKAK’s Certification Accreditation Directorate Hosts Auditor Experience Sharing Meetings
The Turkish Accreditation Agency organized an event to discuss standards for conformity assessment of certification bodies.
Vietnam Hosts Training on Verifying Greenhouse Gas Inventory Reports
The Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality of Viet Nam (STAMEQ) organized a training session on October 9 to enhance the capacity to verify and appraise greenhouse gas inventory reports from enterprises.
Japanese Language Starter Kit Launched Ahead of 2025 OSD Platform Transition
The Japanese National Committee (JNC) of the IEC has introduced a Japanese-language starter kit to help national experts adapt to the Online Standards Development (OSD) platform,
Seoul Forum Highlights Korea’s 11 Proposals for International Quantum Standards by 2028
The Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) unveiled plans to promote 11 new international standard proposals for quantum technology by 2028.
China Approves New Standard for Digitizing Product Certificates
A new national standard aimed at digitizing product certificates has been approved in China.
12th Annual Sino-German Standardisation Meeting Strengthens Bilateral Collaboration
The 12th Annual Meeting of the Sino-German Standardisation Cooperation Commission (SGSCC) took place from October 13–16, 2024, in Bonn, Germany.
EU Delegation Visits CQC to Strengthen Cooperation and Product Safety
A delegation from the European Union met with the China Quality Certification Center (CQC) to discuss enhancing cooperation on product safety and standards,
China Introduces New National Standards for Elderly-Friendly Products
The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) in China has issued new national standards to improve the safety and usability of products for the elderly.
Indonesia Secures ISO Adoption of Landslide Early Warning System Standard
The Indonesian standards community has recorded another milestone with the international adoption of ISO 22328-2:2024, focused on community-based early warning systems for landslides.Global News
More Standards Needed for Greener Heavy Transport
Efforts to electrify heavy transport face significant challenges due to the absence of common standards.
Should standards become free and available to all?
- EU Commission and Standardization Bodies Seek Solutions for Access to Harmonized Standards -
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Registered in New Zealand
The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated or GLOBAC, was officially registered as a legal entity on December 6, 2024, in New Zealand.
How to Verify Certificates to Avoid Fake Ones
Swedac has outlined steps to verify certificates, focusing on two main types: certificates issued by notified bodies and certificates issued by accredited certification bodies.
First International Standard on ESG Indicators for Cities Revealed in Toronto
The first international standard on ESG indicators for cities, ISO 37125, was unveiled at Toronto City Hall on November 1, 2024.
DeepEyeVision First to Be Validated by BSI's New AI Testing Service
DeepEyeVision, Inc., a medtech startup, has become the first company globally to receive validation under BSI’s AI Algorithm Auditing & Dataset Testing (AA&DT) service.
Key Biocompatibility Medical Device Standard ISO 10993-1 Moves to Final Draft Stage
The revision of ISO 10993-1 has progressed after the October 2024 meeting of ISO TC 194/WG1, and the updated standard is expected to be published mid-2025.
SGS Introduces All-in-One ESG Services Under "Impact Now" Initiative
SGS has introduced Impact Now, a new portfolio offering a single source for comprehensive Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) services.
INKplant, Kurt Zatloukal, and Maria Hartmann Claim 2024 CEN and CENELEC Standards+Innovation Awards
The winners of the 6th Standards+Innovation Awards were announced on December 10, 2024, during the European Commission’s flagship event, Driving EU Prosperity, held in Brussels, Belgium.
ISO 9001 Revision Faces Continued Challenges with Second Draft
The second Committee Draft (CD2) of the ISO 9001 standard, set for release in 2026, has been issued internally to participants in the revision process.
SA8000 Revision: Draft Reveals New Structure, Broader Scope, and Outcome-Based Focus
The draft of the new version of the SA8000 Standard - a globally recognized framework for managing social responsibility in the workplace - is released by Social Accountability International (SAI).
