France has dropped to fifth place in ISO secretariat rankings, while China has risen to third, signaling a major shift in global standardization influence, according to AFNOR’s 2025 International Barometer.
The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has issued its first anti-counterfeit label certifications to Guozhiyun Technology Group in Fujian and Zhongfang Gaoke Information Technology Service Center in Beijing.
The China Quality Certification Centre (CQC) has signed an agreement with local authorities in Beijing to create a new ecological product certification system.
China has updated key national standards for household appliances and power supplies, introducing tougher safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and energy efficiency requirements.
The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has led the creation of a new national group standard to guide the development of low-carbon industrial parks.
China has issued a revised version of its national standard GB 7718–2025 for labeling prepackaged food, which will take effect on March 16, 2027, following a two-year transition period.
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has opened public access to the draft version of ISO 9002, allowing organizations and quality professionals to read and comment on the official guidance for applying ISO 9001 before the document is finalized.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 33400:2026, updating the international vocabulary for reference materials (RM) and certified reference materials (CRM).
The International Association for Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC Council) has published a paper urging policymakers to recognize the ISO 14019 series as the framework for sustainability assurance,
The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) announced the winners of the International Quality Awards 2026 during the Quality Live event in London on June 25,
The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) has centralized the authentication of aerospace quality management system auditors, replacing the previous network of independent Auditor Authentication Bodies (AABs).
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched a new online training course to support implementation of its revised trademark standard, FSC-STD-50-001 V3-0, which takes effect on July 1, 2026.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO/DIS 9002 for ballot, opening the international comment period on the revision of the guidance standard for applying ISO 9001.