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First in Asia-Pacific: Taiwan Achieves 100% FSC Certification for Public Forests
Taiwan has become the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to achieve 100% certification of its public forests under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) system.
Mendelson Earns Prestigious Diamond Standard Certificate
Mendelson Infrastructures & Industries has been awarded the Diamond Standard Certificate by the Standards Institution of Israel.
China Issues Anti-Monopoly Guidelines for Standard Essential Patents to Boost Innovation
The Chinese State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has issued the Anti-monopoly Guidelines for Standard Essential Patents to prevent operators from abusing these patents, restrict anti-competitive practices, and protect consumer and public interests.
Korea and Germany Collaborate on Standards to Tackle Climate Crisis
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) and Germany’s DIN and DKE co-hosted the Korea-Germany Standards Cooperation Forum 2024 on November 22, in Seoul.
Six Hotels in Baku Earn Green Key Certification for Sustainability
Six luxury hotels in Baku, Azerbaijan, have become the first in the country to receive Green Key certification, following comprehensive audits conducted by SGS.
TÜRKAK Launching All-Encompassing Online Monitoring of Certification Audits via TBDS
TÜRKAK has enhanced its TÜRKAK Document Verification System (TBDS) to improve traceability of audit data.
Mongolia Seeks Public Comments on Draft Sea Buckthorn Oil Standard
The Mongolian Agency for Standardization and Metrology (MASM) has prepared the draft of MNS 0783:2024, a general standard for sea buckthorn oil.
China Seeks Public Input on Draft Rules for Major Fire Hazards
China has released a draft of the mandatory national standard Rules for Determining Major Fire Hazards for public consultation.
KOLAS Gains Global Recognition for Carbon Footprint Verification
The Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (KOLAS) gained international acknowledgment for its greenhouse gas verification, including carbon footprint certification by signing a multilateral recognition agreement (MLA) with the International Accreditation Forum (IAF).
Indonesian Seminar Highlights Circuit Breakers and IEC Electrical Safety Standards
An international seminar on The Role of IEC International Standards for Electrical Safety in Indonesia was organized on November 19, 2024, in Serpong, South Tangerang,
Turkey Certifies Four More Organized Industrial Zones With Green Certificates
The Turkish Standards Institute (TSE) has certified four additional Organized Industrial Zones (OIZs) with Green OIZ Certificates, marking significant progress in environmental management.
Guang'an Marathon 2024 Earns Carbon Neutrality Certificate from CQC
The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) awarded a carbon neutrality certificate to the 2024 Guang'an Marathon, held on November 23 in Guang'an City, Sichuan Province.Global News
ISO 17025 Clarification: Standard Methods Don’t Require Validation Unless Modified
ISO has clarified that standard methods from organizations like ASTM are already validated and do not require extra testing by laboratories unless modified or used outside their intended purpose.
New ISO Subcommittee to Standardize Biological and Technical Component Integration
The ISO subcommittee for Microphysiological Systems (MPS) and Organ-on-Chip (OoC) has been approved and established under ISO/TC 276 Biotechnology.
Latest News About the ISO 9001 Revision
The Second Committee Draft (CD2) of ISO 9001 has been released for comments by SC 2 members.
Bureau Veritas and SGS Eye Merger to Form Certification Titan
French company Bureau Veritas and Swiss firm SGS are in advanced negotiations to merge, potentially creating a €32bn leader in testing and certification services.
IAF Issues Guidance on Tracking Food Certification Performance
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released Informative Document IAF ID 16, titled Development and Monitoring of KPIs in Food-Related Certification Schemes.
IAF Expands MLA to Cover Anti-Bribery and Compliance Systems
In December 2024, the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) expanded its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) to include Anti-Bribery Management Systems (ABMS) and Compliance Management Systems (CMS).
Why Standards for Content-Creating AI Are Essential
The growing adoption of GenAI - generative artificial intelligence systems that create new content such as text, images, and code - highlights the urgent need for governance standards to secure software supply chains.
Shedding Light on Sustainability: New Standard Advances Circular Economy in Lighting
BSI has released BS 8887-221:2024, a new standard aimed at advancing the circular economy in the lighting industry by supporting remanufacturing practices.
IEC 62309 - Used Parts within New Products
The recently updated IEC 62309 standard ensures that reused components within new products are safe, functional, and reliable.
Applications Open for ISO Next Generation Award 2025
ISO has announced the opening of applications for the prestigious Next Generation Award 2025, which recognizes young professionals from ISO members championing sustainability-driven standardization and collaborative approaches.
OIML Marks 70th Anniversary with Special Logo in 2025
The International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) will celebrate its 70th Anniversary in 2025, commemorating the signing of its Convention on October 12, 1955.
