TÜRKAK Enhances GHG Services With Addition of ISO 14064-2 Standard

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has expanded its accreditation scope across the ISO 14064 series by adding ISO 14064-2 to its services.

Korea Revises Accreditation Guidelines to Align with International Standards

The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy in Korea has announced revisions to 16 operational guidelines, including the "Korean Accreditation Organization Operating Guidelines."

Marsa Yağ Earns First TSE Business Continuity Certificate in Food Sector

Marsa Yağ became the first company in the food sector to receive the TS EN ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System certificate from the Turkish Standards Institute (TSE).

BoA Hosts Training on Statistical and Reference Material Standards for Accreditation

The Bureau of Accreditation (BoA) organized a three-day training course in Hanoi from October 14 to 16, 2024.

First EV Charging Station in Northwest China to Earn Top-Grade Certification

The Daxing Super Charging Port Charging Station of PetroChina's Shaanxi Xi'an Sales Branch has received a top-grade certificate under the "High-Quality Charging Action" scheme on November 1, 2024.

ISO Survey 2023 Reveals Global Certification Trends and Taiwan's Key Insights

The 2023 ISO Survey highlights global trends in management system certifications, revealing shifts in priorities and market demands across industries.

Turkey Aligns With New Requirements for Certifying Information Security Management Systems

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has detailed the transition process for certification bodies to comply with ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024, the updated standard for auditing and certifying information security management systems.

TUSAŞ Becomes First in Defense Industry to Earn TSE Innovation Management System Certification

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) has become the first organization in the defense sector to receive the TS EN ISO 56002 Innovation Management System certificate.

Vietnam Issues Standard to Boost Muslim-Friendly Tourism

Vietnam has launched a new standard to align with global Halal tourism practices, on the initiative of the country's Ministry of Science and Technology.

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.

NIST Issues Three Standards to Secure Data Against Future Quantum Threats

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) finalized three quantum-resistant algorithm standards this summer, marking a major milestone in preparing for quantum-powered encryption threats.

SQF Food Safety Edition 10 to Be Released in July 2025

As 2025 begins, the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) has announced the release of SQF Edition 10 in July 2025, with implementation for auditing scheduled for the first half of 2026.

Revised FSC Ecosystem Services Procedure V2-0 Published to Highlight Positive Forest Management Impacts

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has published an updated framework to demonstrate the positive impacts of sustainable forest management on ecosystems.

Report Highlights Role of Quality Infrastructure in Scaling Net Zero

A new report highlights how the Quality Infrastructure (QI) can accelerate the transition to net zero emissions.

Luxembourg Launches PCDS Platform to Strengthen Circular Economy Transparency

Luxembourg has unveiled its Product Circularity Data Sheet (PCDS) platform, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed to ensure supply chain transparency by standardizing circular data of products.

GFSI Unveils Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024 to Enhance Food Safety Worldwide

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has launched its updated Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs) version 2024, setting a new standard for global food safety.

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.