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IFHAB Meeting in Saudi Arabia Focuses on Halal Standards and Integration
IFHAB Meeting in Saudi Arabia Focuses on Halal Standards and Integration
Saudi Arabia hosted the annual meeting of the General Assembly of the Islamic Forum for Halal Accreditation Bodies (IFHAB) on December 18, 2024, in Makkah.
Isparta University of Applied Sciences Receives Quality Management Certificate
Isparta University of Applied Sciences Receives Quality Management Certificate
Isparta University of Applied Sciences (ISUBÜ) has been awarded the TS EN ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certificate.
Taiwan Fluoro Technology Secures ISO 14064 Certification for Greenhouse Gas Control
Taiwan Fluoro Technology Secures ISO 14064 Certification for Greenhouse Gas Control
Taiwan Fluoro Technology has implemented the ISO 14064-1:2018 standard for greenhouse gas management, demonstrating its commitment to environmental sustainability.
Hongshuai Industrial Secures ISO 14064 Certification for Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Hongshuai Industrial Secures ISO 14064 Certification for Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Hongshuai Industrial Co., Ltd., a producer of tinned and bare copper wires, has been certified against the ISO 14064 standard for greenhouse gas inventory.
SII's Annual Aerospace Conference Tackles Safety and Risk Management Challenges
SII's Annual Aerospace Conference Tackles Safety and Risk Management Challenges
The Standards Institution of Israel (SII) hosted its annual conference on quality in the aerospace and defense industries.
Azerbaijan Adopts Building Information Modeling Standards for Safety in Construction
Azerbaijan Adopts Building Information Modeling Standards for Safety in Construction
The Azerbaijan Institute of Standardization (AZSTANDART) has adopted three new state standards for Building Information Modeling (BIM).
Saudi Electricity Company Earns Hayyak Quality Certificate
Saudi Electricity Company Earns Hayyak Quality Certificate
The Saudi Electricity Company has been awarded the prestigious Hayyak Quality Certificate for its beneficiary service centers.
First in Asia-Pacific: Taiwan Achieves 100% FSC Certification for Public Forests
First in Asia-Pacific: Taiwan Achieves 100% FSC Certification for Public Forests
Taiwan has become the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to achieve 100% certification of its public forests under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) system.
Mendelson Earns Prestigious Diamond Standard Certificate
Mendelson Earns Prestigious Diamond Standard Certificate
Mendelson Infrastructures & Industries has been awarded the Diamond Standard Certificate by the Standards Institution of Israel.
China Issues Anti-Monopoly Guidelines for Standard Essential Patents to Boost Innovation
China Issues Anti-Monopoly Guidelines for Standard Essential Patents to Boost Innovation
The Chinese State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has issued the Anti-monopoly Guidelines for Standard Essential Patents to prevent operators from abusing these patents, restrict anti-competitive practices, and protect consumer and public interests.
Korea and Germany Collaborate on Standards to Tackle Climate Crisis
Korea and Germany Collaborate on Standards to Tackle Climate Crisis
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) and Germany’s DIN and DKE co-hosted the Korea-Germany Standards Cooperation Forum 2024 on November 22, in Seoul.
Six Hotels in Baku Earn Green Key Certification for Sustainability
Six Hotels in Baku Earn Green Key Certification for Sustainability
Six luxury hotels in Baku, Azerbaijan, have become the first in the country to receive Green Key certification, following comprehensive audits conducted by SGS.

Global News

ISO Develops Two Standards for eDNA Analysis in Aquatic Life Research
ISO Develops Two Standards for eDNA Analysis in Aquatic Life Research
ISO is developing two international standards to improve the reliability of environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques used to study aquatic life and assess water quality.
Renault Group Updates Quality Requirements for IATF 16949
Renault Group Updates Quality Requirements for IATF 16949
Renault Group has updated its Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for IATF 16949:2016, effective March 14, 2025.
BRCGS Invites Experts to Join Technical Working Group for Consumer Products Issue 5
BRCGS Invites Experts to Join Technical Working Group for Consumer Products Issue 5
BRCGS is calling for industry professionals to join its Technical Working Group (TWG) to help revise the Consumer Products Standard, currently at Issue 4, which was launched in 2016.
FSSC 22000 Certification Body Applications Paused Due to High Demand
FSSC 22000 Certification Body Applications Paused Due to High Demand
The Foundation FSSC has announced a 12-month pause on new applications from Certification Bodies (CBs) for the FSSC 22000 Scheme, effective from March 14, 2025, to March 14, 2026.
UNECE Recommendations Aim to Enhance Conformity Data Exchange and Product Transparency
UNECE Recommendations Aim to Enhance Conformity Data Exchange and Product Transparency
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) has released two significant documents that could shape global trade and sustainability frameworks.
ISO 37001 Updated to Strengthen Anti-Bribery Efforts Worldwide
ISO 37001 Updated to Strengthen Anti-Bribery Efforts Worldwide
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 37001:2025, an updated anti-bribery management system standard aimed at strengthening integrity, ethical leadership, and governance in organizations worldwide.
GLOBALG.A.P. to Meet All Three Pillars of FSI "Basket of Standards" for Flowers Soon
GLOBALG.A.P. to Meet All Three Pillars of FSI "Basket of Standards" for Flowers Soon
In 2025, GLOBALG.A.P. will align its solutions with all three pillars of the Floriculture Sustainability Initiative's (FSI) "Basket of Standards", enhancing responsible sourcing in the floriculture sector.
ISO 27028 Expected in 2025: New Framework for Tailoring Security Attributes
ISO 27028 Expected in 2025: New Framework for Tailoring Security Attributes
ISO is currently developing ISO 27028, a guideline on attributes aligned with ISO/IEC 27002:2022.
FSSC Launches Resource Library for Social Sustainability Consultants
FSSC Launches Resource Library for Social Sustainability Consultants
Foundation FSSC has launched the FSSC 24000 Consultants Resource Library to support consultants specializing in the social component of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) management.
IFS Commodity List Helps Businesses Assess Risks—Brochure Explains How
IFS Commodity List Helps Businesses Assess Risks—Brochure Explains How
The IFS Commodity List plays a key role in the IFS Supply Chain Processes Check, an annual assessment that ensures companies have effective processes to analyze commodity-related risks.
PEFC Seeks Feedback on Three New RED III Standards
PEFC Seeks Feedback on Three New RED III Standards
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is inviting stakeholders worldwide to comment on three newly developed standards under the Renewable Energy Directive 2023/2413 (RED III).
Portugal Pioneers the First Global Standard for Startup Quality and Innovation
Portugal Pioneers the First Global Standard for Startup Quality and Innovation
The Portuguese Standardization Body, Instituto Português da Qualidade (IPQ) has launched NP 4595, a pioneering standard designed to help startups improve quality management and innovation.
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