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Brazil and China Sign Agreement on Standardization Cooperation
Brazil and China Sign Agreement on Standardization Cooperation
Representatives of Brazilian and Chinese standardization bodies signed a cooperation agreement in São Paulo on November 7.
Leadership Becomes First Consulting Firm in Taiwan to Earn Green-Level Certification
Leadership Becomes First Consulting Firm in Taiwan to Earn Green-Level Certification
Leadership Consulting has been awarded the Green-Level Certification by Taiwan's Net Zero Action Alliance, becoming the first consulting firm in Taiwan to receive this honor.
Korean Textile Industry Briefed on Global Eco-Friendly Certification Challenges
Korean Textile Industry Briefed on Global Eco-Friendly Certification Challenges
The Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) and the Korea Federation of Textile Industries held a briefing on October 2, 2024,
SASO’s Eighth Standards Forum Explores Advanced Technologies and Sustainable Transport
SASO’s Eighth Standards Forum Explores Advanced Technologies and Sustainable Transport
The Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO) held its Eighth Standards Forum in Riyadh in celebration of World Standards Day.
Indonesia’s SNSU Mass Lab Passes International Peer Review
Indonesia’s SNSU Mass Lab Passes International Peer Review
The SNSU Mass Laboratory of the National Standardization Agency of Indonesia (BSN) successfully passed an international peer review, strengthening its credibility in measurement and calibration.
Saudi Arabia Invites Global Experts to Quality Conference on Advanced Technologies
Saudi Arabia Invites Global Experts to Quality Conference on Advanced Technologies
The Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO) is hosting its ninth National Quality Conference,
Heilongjiang Triumphs in First Chinese National Standardization Knowledge Contest
Heilongjiang Triumphs in First Chinese National Standardization Knowledge Contest
The Heilongjiang Market Supervision Team claimed first place in China’s inaugural National Standardization Knowledge Contest,
Taiwan’s AUO Leads Display Industry with First ISO 14068-1 Carbon Neutrality Certification
Taiwan’s AUO Leads Display Industry with First ISO 14068-1 Carbon Neutrality Certification
AUO, a display technologies provider, has become the first in Taiwan and the global display industry to achieve ISO 14068-1 verification for its headquarters.
Saudi Arabia Prescribes Switch to USB-C Port for All Electronic Devices
Saudi Arabia Prescribes Switch to USB-C Port for All Electronic Devices
Starting January 1, 2025, Saudi Arabia will require all mobile phones and electronic devices sold in the kingdom to feature USB Type-C charging ports.
BIS Aims to Strengthen Academia's Role in India’s Standardization
BIS Aims to Strengthen Academia's Role in India’s Standardization
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) organized two conventions to foster closer collaboration between academia and the national standardization process.
Southeast Asian Nations Meet in Thailand to Align Electrical Standards
Southeast Asian Nations Meet in Thailand to Align Electrical Standards
The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Joint Committee on Electrical and Electronic Engineering (JSC EEE) held its 38th meeting in Ayutthaya, Thailand.
India Joins Elite Club with PEFC-Endorsed Trees Outside Forests Certification
India Joins Elite Club with PEFC-Endorsed Trees Outside Forests Certification
The Network for Certification and Conservation of Forests (NCCF), the Indian national member of PEFC, officially launched its national Trees Outside Forests (TOF) certification standard.

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Global Food Safety Initiative Publishes Response to Stakeholder Consultation
Global Food Safety Initiative Publishes Response to Stakeholder Consultation
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has published its response to feedback on the proposed GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 (BMRs v2024).
SGS Leads the Way with Accreditation to FSC EUDR Regulatory Module
SGS Leads the Way with Accreditation to FSC EUDR Regulatory Module
SGS is among the first certification bodies accredited to the new Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Regulatory Module (FSC-STD-01-004).
BRCGS 2023-24 Annual Business Report Reveals Top Audit Non-Conformities
BRCGS 2023-24 Annual Business Report Reveals Top Audit Non-Conformities
The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has released its Annual Business Report for 2023-24, detailing key non-conformities (NCs) across its standards.
IFS Updates Wholesale and Cash & Carry Standard to Version 3
IFS Updates Wholesale and Cash & Carry Standard to Version 3
International Featured Standards (IFS) has released version 3 of its Wholesale and Cash & Carry standard, marking its first update in eight years.
Climate Change’s Growing Influence on Quality and the Revision of ISO 9001
Climate Change’s Growing Influence on Quality and the Revision of ISO 9001
Climate change is increasingly shaping quality management, with ISO 9001 now mandating its inclusion in management systems.
ISO 22329 Standard Guides Organizations on Social Media Use in Emergencies
ISO 22329 Standard Guides Organizations on Social Media Use in Emergencies
The standard ISO 22329:2021, which focuses on social media in emergency management, provides vital guidance for governmental and non-governmental organizations.
ADNOC’s CO2 Storage Site Becomes First in the Middle East Certified by DNV
ADNOC’s CO2 Storage Site Becomes First in the Middle East Certified by DNV
DNV has certified the feasibility of ADNOC’s West Aquifer CO2 storage site in the UAE, marking a milestone in the region’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) efforts.
Standards Pavilion Highlights Role of Standards in Advancing Climate Action at COP29
Standards Pavilion Highlights Role of Standards in Advancing Climate Action at COP29
The Standards Pavilion at COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, showcased the critical role of international standards in turning climate commitments into measurable actions.
BSI Introduces Digital Seal for Three Types of Medical Device Certificates
BSI Introduces Digital Seal for Three Types of Medical Device Certificates
BSI announced the introduction of a digital seal for its MDR, IVDR, and UKCA certificates for medical devices starting November 2024.
IATF Releases New Sanctioned Interpretations for Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949
IATF Releases New Sanctioned Interpretations for Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has announced the release of Sanctioned Interpretations (SIs) for both the Rules 6th Edition and IATF 16949.
BRCGS Releases Interpretation Guidelines for Issue 7 of Packaging Materials Standard
BRCGS Releases Interpretation Guidelines for Issue 7 of Packaging Materials Standard
BRCGS has released the Interpretation Guidelines for Issue 7 of the Packaging Materials Standard, providing additional context and guidance for each clause.
AFNOR Spec 2315 Lays Groundwork for Regenerative Economy Standardization
AFNOR Spec 2315 Lays Groundwork for Regenerative Economy Standardization
AFNOR has introduced AFNOR Spec 2315, a pivotal document designed to anchor the concept of a regenerative economy in standardization.
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