Vietnam Hosts Training on Verifying Greenhouse Gas Inventory Reports

The Commission for Standards, Metrology and Quality of Viet Nam (STAMEQ) organized a training session on October 9 to enhance the capacity to verify and appraise greenhouse gas inventory reports from enterprises.

Japanese Language Starter Kit Launched Ahead of 2025 OSD Platform Transition

The Japanese National Committee (JNC) of the IEC has introduced a Japanese-language starter kit to help national experts adapt to the Online Standards Development (OSD) platform,

Seoul Forum Highlights Korea’s 11 Proposals for International Quantum Standards by 2028

The Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) unveiled plans to promote 11 new international standard proposals for quantum technology by 2028.

China Approves New Standard for Digitizing Product Certificates

A new national standard aimed at digitizing product certificates has been approved in China.

12th Annual Sino-German Standardisation Meeting Strengthens Bilateral Collaboration

The 12th Annual Meeting of the Sino-German Standardisation Cooperation Commission (SGSCC) took place from October 13–16, 2024, in Bonn, Germany.

EU Delegation Visits CQC to Strengthen Cooperation and Product Safety

A delegation from the European Union met with the China Quality Certification Center (CQC) to discuss enhancing cooperation on product safety and standards,

China Introduces New National Standards for Elderly-Friendly Products

The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) in China has issued new national standards to improve the safety and usability of products for the elderly.

Indonesia Secures ISO Adoption of Landslide Early Warning System Standard

The Indonesian standards community has recorded another milestone with the international adoption of ISO 22328-2:2024, focused on community-based early warning systems for landslides.

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 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

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

The Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO) held its Eighth Standards Forum in Riyadh in celebration of World Standards Day.

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.