China Sets Up New Committee to Develop Standards for Online Platform Commerce

China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has approved the creation of a new national technical committee to develop standards for how online commerce platforms should operate.

Fudi Printing Earns ISO 14064-1 Certification for Greenhouse Gas Management

Fudi Printing Co., Ltd. has earned certification to ISO 14064-1:2018 for measuring and managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, supported by guidance from ISO Leadership. 

BIS Highlights Home Electrical Safety in Standards Watch 12

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released Standards Watch 12, the latest episode in its ongoing video series spotlighting Indian Standards.

CNAS Sanctions 29 Accredited Bodies After 2024 Complaint Investigations

The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) handled 125 complaints in 2024 concerning accredited inspection, testing, and certification bodies.

Lee Rubber Passes IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 Audits at Penang Site

Lee Rubber Co Pte Ltd has successfully passed a surveillance audit for IATF 16949 and ISO 9001, conducted by Kiwa International Certifications.

South Korea Proposes Revisions to Two GR Standards for Recycled Products

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has proposed updates to the quality certification standards for Excellent Recycled Products (GR) and launched a public consultation process.

Seven Thai Hotels Gain ISO 22483 Certification for Excellence in Hospitality

The Management System Certification Institute MASCI has certified seven hotels under ISO 22483:2020, a global standard that sets quality requirements for hotels in areas such as staff competence, cleanliness, safety, service, and guest satisfaction.

Korea Hosts Forum to Accelerate Standards for Eco-Friendly Plastics

Korea’s Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) and the Korea Conformity Laboratories (KCL) organized an international forum on June 12 in Seoul to address standardization in the bioplastics sector.

White Paper Analyzes EU Carbon Rules and Their Impact on Chinese Companies

The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) and other members of the International Carbon Accounting and Verification Council (ICAVC),

CPDC Earns ISCC PLUS Certification for Three Facilities in Taiwan

China Petrochemical Development Corporation (CPDC) has obtained ISCC PLUS certification for three of its facilities, marking a significant step in its transition from traditional petrochemicals to a more circular, sustainable economy.

CQC Issues First Conformity Certificates for Energy and Carbon Management Software

The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has awarded the country’s first certificates for energy and carbon management software.

Hae Fa Textile Earns GRS 4.0 Certification for Sustainability

Hae Fa Textile has successfully obtained Global Recycled Standard (GRS) Version 4.0 certification, demonstrating its dedication to sustainable practices and responsible production.

Accreditation Opens for Interprivacy Data Protection Scheme Outside EU

Italy’s national accreditation body, Accredia, has opened accreditation for the Interprivacy data protection certification scheme, which applies to the processing of personal data outside the European Union.

IAF Report Reveals 2024 Growth in MLA Coverage and Accreditation Reach

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released its 2024 report on the Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA),

BIFMA Releases 2024 LEVEL e3 Standard Adding Fourth Certification Level and Fixed Criteria

The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) released the 2024 edition of the LEVEL e3 standard on April 21, 2025, starting a 12-month transition period.

ISO 9001 Revision Moves to DIS Stage, Publication Expected by September

The draft of the sixth edition of ISO 9001 is now ready to enter the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with publication expected by late August or early September.

ISO/DIS 14001 Released, Refining EMS Scope, Risk Planning and Management Oversight

The Draft International Standard ISO/DIS 14001 has been released, marking a major step in the update of the world’s leading environmental management system (EMS) standard.

ISO 13485 Under Review as Industry Prepares for Potential Revision

The international standard for medical device quality systems, ISO 13485:2016, has entered its mandatory five-year systematic review, which concluded on June 5, 2025.

IFS Updates Doctrines for Logistics 3 and Broker 3.2 Standards

IFS has released updated versions of the IFS Logistics 3 Doctrine and IFS Broker 3.2 Doctrine.

Global Consultation Opens on ISO 32212 for Net Zero Transition in Finance

ISO has launched a global public consultation on ISO/DIS 32212, a draft international standard that offers financial institutions a unified, credible framework for developing net zero transition plans.

Quality Awards Spotlight Global Excellence at Quality Live 2025

Quality Live 2025, held in London on June 19, brought together nearly 500 professionals for a high-level conference and awards ceremony.

Enhancing Forensic Investigation With ISO 21043 Standards Series

A new set of international standards shows how standardization can improve the quality and reliability of hands-on work such as forensic investigation.

Stellantis Releases New Customer-Specific Requirements for Use With IATF 16949

Stellantis has released a new set of Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for use with IATF 16949, replacing earlier documents from its various divisions.

BRICS Meeting on Standardization Ends With Signing of Brasilia Declaration

The national standardization bodies of BRICS concluded their first in-person meeting under Brazil’s presidency with the signing of the Brasilia Declaration.