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Organic Product Certification Revision: Stricter Rules in China Starting Next Year
Organic Product Certification Revision: Stricter Rules in China Starting Next Year
The China National Certification and Accreditation Administration (CNCA) has issued a revised version of the Implementation Rules for Organic Product Certification,
Chinese National GMP Standard for Health Foods Revised
Chinese National GMP Standard for Health Foods Revised
China’s National Health Commission (NHC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) have jointly issued
China Opens Consultation on 2025 National Standardization Pilot Projects
China Opens Consultation on 2025 National Standardization Pilot Projects
China has released for public comment the list of proposed 2025 national standardization pilot projects.
China Expands GI Protection to 1,409 New Products Including Yanqing Guoguang Apple
China Expands GI Protection to 1,409 New Products Including Yanqing Guoguang Apple
China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has added 1,409 products to its protected list of geographical indications (GIs).
China’s Market Regulator SAMR Releases Guidelines to Accelerate Digital Certification
China’s Market Regulator SAMR Releases Guidelines to Accelerate Digital Certification
The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), in cooperation with several ministries, has released guidelines to advance the digital development of quality certification.
China Issues Rules to Refine Digital Labels for Pre-packaged Food
China Issues Rules to Refine Digital Labels for Pre-packaged Food
China has introduced detailed rules for the use of digital labels on pre-packaged food,
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of a Safety Footwear Manufacturer in Zhejiang, China
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of a Safety Footwear Manufacturer in Zhejiang, China
A life cycle assessment (LCA) was carried out for a safety footwear producer in Zhejiang, China,
China Implements New National Standards on AI, Cybersecurity, Safety and Energy Efficiency
China Implements New National Standards on AI, Cybersecurity, Safety and Energy Efficiency
China has put into national standards effect a batch of new covering artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, household appliances, transportation, and public safety.
China Issues Plan to Build Standards System for High-End Machine Tools
China Issues Plan to Build Standards System for High-End Machine Tools
China has released a plan to establish a high quality standards system for advanced machine tools, aiming to complete the framework by 2026 and reach world leading levels by 2030.
Shuzutech and JSGS Granted First AI Data Quality Certificates in China
Shuzutech and JSGS Granted First AI Data Quality Certificates in China
China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has issued the country’s first evaluation certificates for high-quality AI datasets to Shuzu Technology (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. and the Jiangsu Geological Survey Institute.
CQC Becomes First Chinese Body Approved for Paris Agreement Carbon Credit Mechanism
CQC Becomes First Chinese Body Approved for Paris Agreement Carbon Credit Mechanism
The China Quality Certification Centre (CQC) has become the first Chinese organization authorized to validate and verify international carbon reduction projects under the UNFCCC,
China Approves Development of National Standard on UN Sustainable Development Goals
China Approves Development of National Standard on UN Sustainable Development Goals
China has approved the development of a new national standard to guide organizations in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

Global News

ISO Releases Practical Guide To Integrating Multiple Management Systems
ISO Releases Practical Guide To Integrating Multiple Management Systems
ISO has released a new publication, Integrated management systems – A practical guide (IMS PG), offering organizations a clear way to combine multiple management system standards into one coherent system.
ISO TR 25326 Gathers Global Examples Of Green Logistics In Practice
ISO TR 25326 Gathers Global Examples Of Green Logistics In Practice
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/TR 25326:2026, a new international standard that compiles case studies of green logistics to support lower-carbon operations across global supply chains.
BYD Joins IATF As First NEV-Only Automaker And Second Asian Member
BYD Joins IATF As First NEV-Only Automaker And Second Asian Member
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved the addition of BYD Group as a new member of IATF AISBL,
PAS 1958 Published To Connect Built Environment Data Standards
PAS 1958 Published To Connect Built Environment Data Standards
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published PAS 1958:2026, a new guide that helps organizations understand how existing data and information standards in the built environment, including buildings and infrastructure, work together within a single framework. 
International Quality Awards 2026 Finalists Announced
International Quality Awards 2026 Finalists Announced
The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI), a professional body for quality management, has announced the finalists for its International Quality Awards 2026,
ASC Chain Of Custody Set To Become Supply Chain Module In Major Overhaul
ASC Chain Of Custody Set To Become Supply Chain Module In Major Overhaul
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), an international non-profit that sets standards for responsible seafood farming,
ISO 22000 Revision Enters Public Enquiry Stage
ISO 22000 Revision Enters Public Enquiry Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has moved the revision of ISO 22000 to the public enquiry stage.
ISO 19011 Auditing Standard Enters Final Stage With Hybrid And Digital Shift
ISO 19011 Auditing Standard Enters Final Stage With Hybrid And Digital Shift
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 19011 to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage. 
IMDRF Playbook Guides Global Use Of Shared Medical Device Regulatory Reviews
IMDRF Playbook Guides Global Use Of Shared Medical Device Regulatory Reviews
The International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) has published a playbook to help regulators use shared approaches when reviewing medical devices, known as regulatory reliance.
DIN Introduces First Framework For AI Testing Tools
DIN Introduces First Framework For AI Testing Tools
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 92006, introducing the first unified framework for artificial intelligence (AI) testing tools and setting clear requirements for how these tools should be designed and used.
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Release Moved To May 2026
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Release Moved To May 2026
The Foundation for Food Safety Certification (FSSC) has delayed the launch of FSSC 22000 Version 7, with publication now expected in early May 2026.
FSC Launches Normative Newsfeed For Clearer Requirements Updates
FSC Launches Normative Newsfeed For Clearer Requirements Updates
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has introduced a new Normative Newsfeed to make updates to its requirements easier to track and understand.
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