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BSN Invites Public Input on 2026 National Standard Development Program
BSN Invites Public Input on 2026 National Standard Development Program
National Standardization Agency of Indonesia (BSN) is inviting stakeholders to provide feedback on proposed items for the 2026 National Program for Standard Formulation (PNPS).
VACI Joins IAF as New Accreditation Body Member
VACI Joins IAF as New Accreditation Body Member
The Vietnam Institute of Accreditation (VACI) has joined the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) as an Accreditation Body Member, strengthening Vietnam’s presence in the global accreditation community.
STAMEQ Leaders Outline Vietnam’s Quality Decentralization Push
STAMEQ Leaders Outline Vietnam’s Quality Decentralization Push
Vietnam is decentralizing responsibilities in standards, measurement, and quality so local authorities can respond faster to real needs and reduce administrative delays.
TenPoint Manufacturing Corporation First in Asia To Earn FSSC 24000 Certification
TenPoint Manufacturing Corporation First in Asia To Earn FSSC 24000 Certification
TenPoint Manufacturing Corporation has become the first company in Asia to earn certification to FSSC 24000, a scheme that helps organizations manage social sustainability, improve labor conditions, and ensure responsible business practices.
Taprobane Seafoods First in Sri Lanka To Earn GlobalG.A.P. Aquaculture Certification
Taprobane Seafoods First in Sri Lanka To Earn GlobalG.A.P. Aquaculture Certification
Taprobane Seafoods is the first company in Sri Lanka to earn certification to the GlobalG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) standard for aquaculture, following an audit carried out by DNV.
Vietnam Sets 2030 Plan To Strengthen International Integration in Standards, Metrology and Quality
Vietnam Sets 2030 Plan To Strengthen International Integration in Standards, Metrology and Quality
Vietnam has approved a plan to boost international integration in standards, metrology and quality through 2030, aiming to help businesses compete globally and support higher-quality growth.
BIS Newsletter November Issue Highlights World Standards Day 2025
BIS Newsletter November Issue Highlights World Standards Day 2025
The November issue of Manak Samachar, the monthly newsletter from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS),
Korea Honors 487 Quality Leaders at 51st National Quality Management Conference
Korea Honors 487 Quality Leaders at 51st National Quality Management Conference
The Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) and the Korean Standards Association (KSA) held the 51st National Quality Management Conference at COEX in Seoul on November 19,
ETRI Proposes Two ISO Standards To Improve AI Safety and Trustworthiness
ETRI Proposes Two ISO Standards To Improve AI Safety and Trustworthiness
Korea’s Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has proposed two new AI standards to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), through the Joint Technical Committee ISO/IEC JTC 1.
AIIA Pharmacology Lab Earns Triple ISO Certification from BIS
AIIA Pharmacology Lab Earns Triple ISO Certification from BIS
The Pharmacology Laboratory of the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) has received three certifications from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS):
Qatar Adopts ISO 37120 to Build a Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Doha Metropolis
Qatar Adopts ISO 37120 to Build a Smart, Sustainable and Resilient Doha Metropolis
Qatar has adopted the ISO 37120 city-data standard as the framework for developing the Doha Metropolis into a smart, sustainable and resilient urban region.
IEI Secures TFDA QMS Approval and ISO 13485 Certification
IEI Secures TFDA QMS Approval and ISO 13485 Certification
IEI Integration Corp, a Taiwan-based provider of medical and industrial computing systems,

Global News

IFS Introduces Local Check to Support Small-Scale Food Producers
IFS Introduces Local Check to Support Small-Scale Food Producers
International Featured Standards (IFS) has introduced IFS Local, a new annual standalone food safety check designed to help small-scale and artisanal food producers demonstrate
FSC Releases Revised Trademark Standard and Starts Rollout for Certificate Holders
FSC Releases Revised Trademark Standard and Starts Rollout for Certificate Holders
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has released a revised trademark standard and has started rolling out guidance and support materials to help organizations transition to the updated requirements.
ISO 22095 Parts 2 And 3 Define Rules For Material Tracking Chain Of Custody Models
ISO 22095 Parts 2 And 3 Define Rules For Material Tracking Chain Of Custody Models
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22095-2 and ISO 22095-3, two new international standards that
CSR Labels and ISO 26000 Linked to Improved Business Performance
CSR Labels and ISO 26000 Linked to Improved Business Performance
A new international study by Responsibility Europe finds that organizations using recognized CSR (corporate social responsibility) labels outperform others economically and organizationally, confirming the growing importance of CSR frameworks and ISO 26000 worldwide.
Work Begins on Two Agrifood Data System Standards
Work Begins on Two Agrifood Data System Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has started work on two new international standards for agrifood data systems through ISO/TC 347, focused on crop data definitions and data exchange in greenhouse production.
ISO 17024 Enters Final Publication Stage
ISO 17024 Enters Final Publication Stage
The revision of ISO/IEC 17024, the international standard that sets requirements for bodies certifying persons, has entered its final publication stage, with release expected in March 2026.
MDSAP Updates Audit Approach Toward Risk-Based Assessments
MDSAP Updates Audit Approach Toward Risk-Based Assessments
The Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) has updated its audit approach, marking a notable shift in how medical device manufacturers are evaluated across participating regulatory jurisdictions.
AIAG–VDA Release Harmonized SPC Yellow Volume for Automotive Industry
AIAG–VDA Release Harmonized SPC Yellow Volume for Automotive Industry
The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) have released a joint Statistical Process Control (SPC) Manual. 
IAF Adds ISO 14067 Product Carbon Footprint To Its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement
IAF Adds ISO 14067 Product Carbon Footprint To Its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has decided to include ISO 14067 in its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (IAF MLA), extending mutual recognition to
BRCGS Publishes FAQ For Packaging Materials Issue 7
BRCGS Publishes FAQ For Packaging Materials Issue 7
BRCGS has released a new frequently asked questions (FAQ) document to support the implementation of the Global Standard Packaging Materials Issue 7.
GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 Audits Now Available for Combinable Crops and Plant Propagation Material
GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 Audits Now Available for Combinable Crops and Plant Propagation Material
GLOBALG.A.P. has confirmed that audits are now available under Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) version 6 for combinable crops and plant propagation material, two product categories within the IFA certification framework.
LEAF Updates Its Marque Standard With Version 17.0 For Sustainable Agriculture
LEAF Updates Its Marque Standard With Version 17.0 For Sustainable Agriculture
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has launched version 17.0 of the LEAF Marque Standard, introducing updated requirements for sustainable agriculture as the scheme continues to expand globally.
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