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IATF Mandates New Online Registration With CCAA for IATF 16949 Auditors in Mainland China
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has released a new registration process for IATF 16949 third-party auditors working in mainland China,
China Aims to Strengthen Autonomous Driving and EV Standards in 2025
China will prioritize the development of national standards for autonomous driving and electric vehicle safety in 2025, according to a new document from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
Vietnam Issues TCVN 14397 to Guide Evaluation of Policy Outputs
Vietnam has issued TCVN 14397:2025—developed by the Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality of Viet Nam (STAMEQ)—to provide a structured and measurable approach to evaluating public policy outcomes.
KATS Awards 17 New Technology and 7 New Product Certificates for 2025
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) awarded certificates to 17 New Excellent Technologies (NET) and 7 New Excellent Products (NEP) during a ceremony held on May 23 in Seoul.
Fifth Episode of BIS Standards Watch Examines Market Surveillance and Service Standards
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the fifth episode of its Standards Watch series, highlighting how quality standards are shaping safer products and better services across India.
CP Group Companies Earn TIS 9999 Certification for Sustainable Business Practices
Seven companies from the Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group) have received the TIS 9999 certification for applying sufficiency economy principles in their operations.
Chengrui Tech Earns Dual ISO Certification for Information and Privacy Security
Chengrui Technology has achieved dual certification to ISO 27001 for Information Security Management Systems and ISO 27701 for Privacy Information Management Systems.
Competition Heats Up for Standards Olympiad: Second Qualifying Round Held in Korea
Korea’s second qualifying round for the 20th International Standards Olympiad was held online on May 20.
i-PRO Becomes First in Security Industry to Earn ISO 42001 AI Certification
i-PRO Co., Ltd., a global leader in edge computing security cameras, has become the first company in the physical security industry to earn ISO 42001 certification for its AI management systems.
Turning Reductions into Results: Taiwan’s Program Offers Companies a Way to Earn Carbon Credits
Taiwan’s Ministry of Environment is offering companies a practical way to gain value from climate action through the Voluntary Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program, launched in October 2023.
FSC Launches Taiwan Office to Strengthen Sustainable Forestry in the Region
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has officially opened an office in Taiwan, marking a significant step in advancing a sustainable forestry market in the region.
Alshaya Food Successfully Transitions to FSSC 22000 Certification
Alshaya Food, based in Saudi Arabia, has officially transitioned from HACCP to FSSC 22000 certification as of May 2025.Global News
IAF Joins AIQI Consortium to Strengthen Quality Infrastructure for AI
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has joined the Artificial Intelligence Quality Infrastructure (AIQI) Consortium to help develop safe and trustworthy AI technologies.
SGS Launches The PLEDGE program on Food Waste Certification Across Food Service Sector
SGS has launched The PLEDGE on Food Waste Certification, a third-party program aimed at helping food service businesses reduce food waste and improve operational efficiency.
ISO/DIS 9001 Timeline Confirmed Following Seventeenth Working Group Meeting
ISO/TC 176/SC 2/WG 29, the group revising ISO 9001, held its seventeenth meeting virtually on May 20, 2025, with 48 participants from 27 national standards bodies and 8 liaison organizations.
Long-Awaited ISO 27031 Revision Brings ICT Business Continuity Planning Into the Digital Era
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the long-awaited second edition of ISO/IEC 27031,
Tackling Sophisticated Threats: New ISO 37003 Provides Practical Anti-Fraud Guidance
A new international standard, ISO 37003:2025, has been published to help organizations strengthen their defenses against increasingly sophisticated fraud.
June 2025 Accreditation Roundup: ILAC-IAF Merger Advances, New IAF Documents and More
International accreditation organizations ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation) and IAF (International Accreditation Forum) have accelerated merger plans into a common global organization
Global Experts Gather in Australia to Advance Revision of ISO 20387 Biobanking Standard
ISO/TC 276 Biotechnology technical committee held its annual plenary in Cairns, Australia, bringing together experts from 41 countries to focus on revising ISO 20387, the international standard for biobanking.
IAF PL 3 Issue 5 Refines Process for Adding New Areas to Global Accreditation System
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published Issue 5 of IAF PL 3, its policy on the structure of the Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) and how new areas can be added.
How IEEE’s Cybersecurity Certification Supports Connected Medical Devices
The IEEE Standards Association is advancing efforts to safeguard connected medical devices through its IEEE Medical Device Cybersecurity Certification Program.
ISO 42005 Sets Global Framework for AI System Impact Assessment
ISO and IEC have released ISO/IEC 42005:2025, a new international standard that helps organizations assess how AI systems affect individuals and society.
New Decision Tree Explains Food Safety Risk Levels in FSSC Version 2.0
Foundation FSSC has published a new decision tree to help food businesses determine whether a control measure should be classified as a Critical Control Point (CCP) or an Operational Prerequisite Program (oPRP).
