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SAAC Gains IAF Recognition for ISO 17065 and ISO 27001, Expanding Accreditation to Eight Areas
SAAC Gains IAF Recognition for ISO 17065 and ISO 27001, Expanding Accreditation to Eight Areas
The Saudi Accreditation Center (SAAC) has received new international recognition from the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) for accrediting certification bodies under ISO 17065 and ISO 27001,
ASUS, Acer and Fwusow First in Taiwan Verified  for IECQ Carbon Footprint Scheme
ASUS, Acer and Fwusow First in Taiwan Verified for IECQ Carbon Footprint Scheme
ASUS, Acer and Fwusow Industry have become the first companies in Taiwan to achieve IECQ Carbon Footprint of Product (ISO 14067) verification, marking a major step toward transparent and verifiable carbon emissions reporting.
CQC Issues ISCC CORSIA Certificates to Two China Aviation Fuel Units
CQC Issues ISCC CORSIA Certificates to Two China Aviation Fuel Units
China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has issued ISCC CORSIA certification to two subsidiaries of China Aviation Oil,
TÜRKAK Secures Patent for ASİST Digital Accreditation Platform
TÜRKAK Secures Patent for ASİST Digital Accreditation Platform
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has obtained a trademark patent for its ASİST platform, a digital system that manages accreditation processes in a transparent and traceable way.
True Touch Earns Three ISO Certifications and Top Call Center Recognition
True Touch Earns Three ISO Certifications and Top Call Center Recognition
True Touch has received three ISO certifications for its call center practices and also received Thailand’s Outstanding Call Center certificate for excellence in handling consumer issues.
First in Japan: Godot Certified for ISO 42001 Artificial Intelligence Standard
First in Japan: Godot Certified for ISO 42001 Artificial Intelligence Standard
Godot Inc. has become the first Japanese company to earn certification to ISO/IEC 42001, the international standard for artificial intelligence management systems (AIMS).
CQC Employees Li Jiangyun and Liu Meng Named China IEC Young Experts
CQC Employees Li Jiangyun and Liu Meng Named China IEC Young Experts
Two young professionals from the China Quality Certification Center (CQC), Li Jiangyun and Liu Meng, were awarded the title of “China IEC Young Experts”.
VDA QMC Releases Chinese Version of Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis for Software Supplier Evaluation
VDA QMC Releases Chinese Version of Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis for Software Supplier Evaluation
VDA QMC, the Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry, has published the official Chinese translation of the Automotive SPICE Potential Analysis.
Stratus Automation Achieves Triple ISO Certification with BSI Support
Stratus Automation Achieves Triple ISO Certification with BSI Support
Stratus Automation has earned triple certification to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, marking a major milestone in its quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety journey.
KATS Celebrates World Accreditation Day with Awards for Export and Testing Excellence
KATS Celebrates World Accreditation Day with Awards for Export and Testing Excellence
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) marked World Accreditation Day 2025 with a ceremony on July 17, recognizing 21 people and organizations that helped boost Korea’s exports and testing capabilities.
First Circular Economy Appliance Safety Standard Released by IEC with China’s Lead
First Circular Economy Appliance Safety Standard Released by IEC with China’s Lead
IEC TS 63457-1:2025, the first international safety standard for household appliances in the circular economy, has officially been published under China's leadership.
Three Recycled Product Standards Under GR Label Open for Comment in Korea
Three Recycled Product Standards Under GR Label Open for Comment in Korea
South Korea’s Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has proposed new quality certification standards under the GR (Excellent Recycled Product) label and is now collecting public comments until August 2.

Global News

What to Expect With Revision of Benchmark Aerospace QM Standard as AS9100 Transitions to IA9100
What to Expect With Revision of Benchmark Aerospace QM Standard as AS9100 Transitions to IA9100
The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) is preparing the release of IA9100, the new quality management standard that will replace AS9100 for aviation, space, and defense.
ISO 27018 Updated to Strengthen Data Protection in Public Cloud Services
ISO 27018 Updated to Strengthen Data Protection in Public Cloud Services
The new ISO/IEC 27018:2025 is the third edition of the guideline for protecting personally identifiable information (PII) in public cloud services where providers act as data processors.
OECD Endorses GOTS, Recognizing Its Growing Social Dimension
OECD Endorses GOTS, Recognizing Its Growing Social Dimension
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has reviewed the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Version 7.0, 
IEC TS 60255-216-1 Standardizes Communication for Smart Grid Protection Devices
IEC TS 60255-216-1 Standardizes Communication for Smart Grid Protection Devices
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published a new standard that sets common rules for how protection devices in the power grid communicate digitally so they can work together reliably.
Addressing Biometric Fraud in Identity Documents With New ISO 20059
Addressing Biometric Fraud in Identity Documents With New ISO 20059
A new international standard, ISO/IEC 20059, has been launched to strengthen biometric systems against morphing attacks.
Global Report by Standards Australia and ISO Maps 1,122 Environmental Standards
Global Report by Standards Australia and ISO Maps 1,122 Environmental Standards
Standards Australia and the ISO have launched the first edition of the Global Environmental Data Standards Mapping report,
International Young Professionals Gather in Germany for DKE Camp on Smart Cities
International Young Professionals Gather in Germany for DKE Camp on Smart Cities
The DKE Young Professionals Camp 2025 brought together 18 young experts from 18 countries to explore how standards can foster innovation and sustainability, with smart cities as a central example.
IEEE SA Launches Interactive Platform for Popular Standards
IEEE SA Launches Interactive Platform for Popular Standards
The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA), which operates under the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), has launched the Interactive Standards (IS) platform.
FSC Launches Survey on Revision of Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders
FSC Launches Survey on Revision of Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is revising its Trademark Use Guide for Promotional Licence Holders and is calling for input through a public survey open until October 2, 2025.
ISO 9001 Revision: Draft International Standard Published, Public Inquiry Starts
ISO 9001 Revision: Draft International Standard Published, Public Inquiry Starts
The Draft International Standard (DIS) of ISO 9001 was published on August 27, 2025, moving the revision of the world’s most widely adopted quality management system standard into the inquiry phase.
QEC Global Becomes First Oxebridge Q001 Certification Body
QEC Global Becomes First Oxebridge Q001 Certification Body
Quality Evaluation Center (QEC Global) of Portugal has become the world’s first accredited certification body to offer Oxebridge Q001 certification services.
Global Standard Launches Consultation on New Responsible Textile Standard GRTS
Global Standard Launches Consultation on New Responsible Textile Standard GRTS
Global Standard has launched the public consultation for a new voluntary sustainability framework, the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS).
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