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China Rolls Out New Standards on Safety, Energy and Public Services
China Rolls Out New Standards on Safety, Energy and Public Services
The Standardization Administration of China (SAC) has announced the official implementation of a new set of national standards starting in August.
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,
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.
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.
China Leads Release of Global Standard for Testing Self-Driving Cars with ISO 34505
China Leads Release of Global Standard for Testing Self-Driving Cars with ISO 34505
China has led the release of a major international standard, ISO 34505:2025, which sets out how to create and evaluate test situations for self-driving cars to ensure they operate safely and reliably.
China Sets Up New Committee to Develop Standards for Online Platform Commerce
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.
CNAS Sanctions 29 Accredited Bodies After 2024 Complaint Investigations
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.
White Paper Analyzes EU Carbon Rules and Their Impact on Chinese Companies
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),
CQC Issues First Conformity Certificates for Energy and Carbon Management Software
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.
CNAS Showcases 12 Typical Cases of How Accreditation Empowers SMEs
CNAS Showcases 12 Typical Cases of How Accreditation Empowers SMEs
The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has highlighted 12 typical examples of how accreditation is helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) grow and innovate.
China Outlines Switch to Latest ISO 55001 for Asset Management Certification
China Outlines Switch to Latest ISO 55001 for Asset Management Certification
The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has issued transition requirements for moving to the updated ISO 55001 standard for asset management systems.

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ISO 22002 PRP Standards on Food Safety Overhauled With New Umbrella and Sectoral Updates
ISO 22002 PRP Standards on Food Safety Overhauled With New Umbrella and Sectoral Updates
The ISO 22002-100:2025 standard on prerequisite programmes (PRPs) for food safety introduces a common framework for hygiene and safety practices across the food, feed, and packaging supply chain, forming the new foundation of the ISO 22002 series.
DAkkS Submits Formal Legal Fixes to GLOBAC Code of Conduct and Governance Documents
DAkkS Submits Formal Legal Fixes to GLOBAC Code of Conduct and Governance Documents
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has formally submitted its proposed amendments to the GLOBAC Code of Conduct, Constitution, and General Rules, aiming to eliminate legal barriers preventing its accession.
ISO 9001 Revision Shall Reach Ballot Stage
ISO 9001 Revision Shall Reach Ballot Stage
The revision of ISO 9001 has reached a new milestone, as the Draft International Standard (DIS) is set to enter a 12-week ballot period.
IFS Releases Updated Food 8 and PACsecure 3 Doctrines with New Audit Clarifications
IFS Releases Updated Food 8 and PACsecure 3 Doctrines with New Audit Clarifications
IFS has released two updated normative documents: version 4 of the IFS Food 8 Doctrine and version 2 of the IFS PACsecure 3 Doctrine.
Draft of ISO 11135 for Medical Device Sterilization Under Review
Draft of ISO 11135 for Medical Device Sterilization Under Review
A revision of ISO 11135, the global standard for ethylene oxide sterilization of medical devices, is now in the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage and under review by ISO member bodies.
Promoting Safer Bicycle Tourism Worldwide With New ISO 11956
Promoting Safer Bicycle Tourism Worldwide With New ISO 11956
A new international standard, ISO 11956:2025, has been published to support safe and responsible bicycle tourism across the globe.
Equitable Earth Forest Carbon Credit Standard Aims to Restore Market Trust
Equitable Earth Forest Carbon Credit Standard Aims to Restore Market Trust
A new forest carbon credit standard and accreditation system are expected to launch by 2026 under the leadership of Equitable Earth.
ISO 18295 Revision: Modern Communication Trends Reshape Customer Contact Standards
ISO 18295 Revision: Modern Communication Trends Reshape Customer Contact Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has launched a revision of its two customer contact standards, ISO 18295-1 and ISO 18295-2, to reflect current communication practices and the growing role of artificial intelligence in customer interactions.
DAkkS Proposes GLOBAC Fix: No Conflicts of Interest, No Profit Motive
DAkkS Proposes GLOBAC Fix: No Conflicts of Interest, No Profit Motive
The German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) has proposed legal changes to GLOBAC that would allow EU national accreditation bodies to join without violating European law.
France and Norway to Lead Committee in Charge of ISO 9000 Family of Standards
France and Norway to Lead Committee in Charge of ISO 9000 Family of Standards
The French Standardization Association (AFNOR) and Standard Norway (SN) will jointly lead ISO/TC 176, Quality management and quality assurance, the ISO technical committee responsible for the ISO 9000 family of quality management standards.
Second Consultation Round Begins for Global Organic Textile Standard Version 8.0
Second Consultation Round Begins for Global Organic Textile Standard Version 8.0
The second public consultation for Version 8.0 of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is now open and will run until August 15, 2025.
TÜV Süd Launches Voluntary Test Mark for Low-Risk AI Systems
TÜV Süd Launches Voluntary Test Mark for Low-Risk AI Systems
TÜV Süd has launched a voluntary certification mark for low-risk AI (artificial intelligence) systems, allowing manufacturers to prove the quality of their AI solutions even when no legal requirements apply.
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