25 Organizations Recommended for Vietnam’s 2025 National Quality Awards

Vietnam’s National Council for the National Quality Award has recommended 25 organizations and businesses for the 2025 awards, including 17 candidates for the Gold Award.

PEFC Opens Consultation on Revised Vietnam Forest Certification Scheme

A public consultation on the revised Vietnam Forest Certification Scheme (VFCS) is open until October 9, 2026.

Vietnam Expands NQI Database for Standards Searches and Online Procedures

Vietnam is expanding its national database for standards, metrology and quality (NQI) with online tools for businesses and the public, while local authorities are already using the platform to manage data.

South Korea to Lead New ISO Drone Cybersecurity Working Group

South Korea will lead a newly established International Organization for Standardization (ISO) working group on drone cybersecurity, which will oversee the development of international standards in the field.

Guizhou Redstar Becomes First in China’s Chemical Industry With Greenhouse Gas Management Certification

The China Quality Certification Centre (CQC) has awarded the first greenhouse gas management system certificate in China’s chemical industry to Guizhou Redstar Developing Co. Ltd., part of Qingdao Redstar Chemical Group.

KATS Reveals Candidates for Two 2026 Standards and Quality Award Programs

Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has revealed candidates for two 2026 award programs recognizing contributions to standards, quality management and ISO management system certification.

Indonesia to Combine National Forest Certification Audits With FSC

Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry (MoF) and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) have agreed to combine audits under Indonesia’s national timber assurance system with FSC certification, allowing both sets of requirements to be assessed in a single audit. 

Armenia Invites Applications for 2027 CIS Quality Award

Armenia’s National Body for Standardization and Metrology (ARMSTANDARD) has invited organizations to apply for the 11th Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Quality Award, which will recognize achievements in product and service quality in 2027.

Saudi Arabia Takes Secretariat of New ISO/TC 357 on Wound Dressings

Saudi Arabia will hold the secretariat of the newly created International Organization for Standardization (ISO) technical committee ISO/TC 357, which will develop international standards for wound dressings and compresses.

Vietnam’s National Productivity and Quality Forum Set for August 14

Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) will hold the 2026 National Productivity and Quality Forum on August 14 in Ho Chi Minh City, focusing on how science, technology, innovation and digital transformation can raise national productivity. 

China Launches 2026 Review of Mandatory National Standards

China has launched its 2026 review of mandatory national standards,

STAMEQ Launches 2026–2030 Plan to Strengthen Domestic Market Through Standards

The Commission for the Standards, Metrology and Quality of Vietnam (STAMEQ) has launched a 2026–2030 plan to improve product quality, protect consumers and strengthen the domestic market.

Upcoming ISO/UNDP 53001 Sets First Management System Requirements for the SDGs

ISO/UNDP 53001, set for publication in September 2026, will provide the first management system requirements specifically for organizations seeking to manage and improve their contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

VDA Releases VDA 5.4 Draft for Fastening Measurement Tools

The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) has released VDA 5.4, Interface for measuring tools in fastening technology, as a Yellow Volume for industry feedback.

ISO/CASCO Clarifies: ISO/IEC 17025 Does Not Require Labs to Treat Accreditation Bodies as Suppliers

The maintenance group of the International Organization for Standardization’s Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO) has clarified that ISO/IEC 17025:2017 does not require laboratories to treat their accreditation bodies as external service providers subject to the standard’s supplier controls.

JFS-C Standard Version 3.2 Gains GFSI Recognition Under 2024 Benchmarking Requirements

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized JFS-C Standard Version 3.2 from the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) against its 2024 Benchmarking Requirements.

21st International Standards Olympiad Held in Korea

The 21st International Standards Olympiad brought together 105 middle-and high-school students from 11 countries in the Republic of Korea for a three-day competition and hands-on experience with international standardization.

ISO Environmental Management Committee Seeks Global Input for 2027-30 Plan

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 207 (ISO/TC 207), Environmental management, has launched a global consultation to help set its priorities for 2027-30.

DIS Ballot for ISO 30401 Knowledge Management Revision Closes September 17

ISO 30401, the international standard for knowledge management systems, is currently at the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with voting on the proposed second edition due to close September 17, 2026.

IFS Publishes PPWR White Paper and Launches Self-Assessment as EU Rules Take Effect

International Featured Standards (IFS) has published a new PPWR white paper and launched a self-assessment tool as the first requirements of the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) took effect on August 12, 2026.

ISO 22000 Draft Approved With 98% Support, Comments Review Set for November

The revision of ISO 22000, the international standard for food safety management systems, has cleared its Draft International Standard (DIS) ballot with 98% positive votes.

ISO Approves Blockchain-as-a-Service Standard Project

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved ISO 25904, a new standard project to establish a common technical framework and functional requirements for Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) platforms.

IATF 16949 Second Edition Expected in Mid-2027 With Five Priorities Set

IATF 16949 is expected to reach its second edition in mid-2027, with five priorities set for the revision.

GHG Protocol Aligns Scope 2 and AMI Development for Future Joint ISO Standard

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) the results of its public consultation on the update to its Scope 2 Guidance and released preliminary feedback on the development of its Actions and Market Instruments (AMI) standard.