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Saudi Arabia Prescribes Switch to USB-C Port for All Electronic Devices
Starting January 1, 2025, Saudi Arabia will require all mobile phones and electronic devices sold in the kingdom to feature USB Type-C charging ports.
BIS Aims to Strengthen Academia's Role in India’s Standardization
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) organized two conventions to foster closer collaboration between academia and the national standardization process.
Southeast Asian Nations Meet in Thailand to Align Electrical Standards
The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Joint Committee on Electrical and Electronic Engineering (JSC EEE) held its 38th meeting in Ayutthaya, Thailand.
India Joins Elite Club with PEFC-Endorsed Trees Outside Forests Certification
The Network for Certification and Conservation of Forests (NCCF), the Indian national member of PEFC, officially launched its national Trees Outside Forests (TOF) certification standard.
IEC Hosts Peer Assessment Training in China for Asian Certification Experts
The International Electrotechnical Commission's IECEE peer assessment training brought together over 200 participants from the Asian region to Beijing, China, in late September.
Vietnam to Follow ISO Transition to New Environmental Management Standard
The Vietnam's Bureau of Accreditation (BoA) announced that Vietnam is following ISO's transitioning to its new environmental management practices standard, ISO 14066:2023.
China Introduces Group Standard Organization Performance Evaluation Index
China’s Certification and Accreditation Administration (SAC) has launched a new
ISO Standards: A Green Thumbs-Up for KGI Securities and KGI Futures
Even audits are going green these days!
China Sharpens the Green Edge: Revised Environmental Certification Rules Unveiled
In the latest move to keep the environment a little greener,
China Approves New Domestic Counterparts for ISO Technical Committees
China has officially approved new domestic organizations to serve as counterparts for five key ISO technical committees.
China Charges Forward with National Standards for Electric Construction Machinery
China has just rolled out the first batch of seven national standards for electric construction machinery,
GONEO awarded VDE certification
VDE Testing and Certification Institute awarded the VDE certificate to GONEO, an internationally operating company in the electronics and electrical industry, for its power track socket.Global News
New Joint Committee for Smart and Sustainable Cities Proposed
A proposal for a new joint technical committee (JTC) under ISO and IEC focusing on Smart and Sustainable Cities and Communities has been submitted by AFNOR.
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.
