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China Introduces Three New Food Safety Standards
China Introduces Three New Food Safety Standards
China has introduced three regulatory updates aimed at enhancing food safety and product quality.
CQC Passes Reassessment for Oman Energy Efficiency Labeling Program
CQC Passes Reassessment for Oman Energy Efficiency Labeling Program
China Quality Certification Center (CQC) successfully passed the reassessment by the Directorate General for Standards and Metrology (DGSM) under Oman’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion on February 10, 2025.
Certification in China Hits Record Levels, Poised for Further Growth
Certification in China Hits Record Levels, Poised for Further Growth
China issued over 1.79 million certificates bearing the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) mark as of December 31, 2024, a 6% year-on-year increase and a new record.
Henan Energy Group and Subsidiaries Earn Compliance Management Certification
Henan Energy Group and Subsidiaries Earn Compliance Management Certification
The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) awarded compliance management system certification to Henan Energy Group Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries:
China Releases New Standard for Assessing Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions
China Releases New Standard for Assessing Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions
China has introduced GB/T 44915-2024, a national standard for assessing greenhouse gas emission reductions in waste gas, wastewater treatment, and waste residue recovery.
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.
China Seeks Public Input on Draft Rules for Major Fire Hazards
China Seeks Public Input on Draft Rules for Major Fire Hazards
China has released a draft of the mandatory national standard Rules for Determining Major Fire Hazards for public consultation.
Guang'an Marathon 2024 Earns Carbon Neutrality Certificate from CQC
Guang'an Marathon 2024 Earns Carbon Neutrality Certificate from CQC
The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) awarded a carbon neutrality certificate to the 2024 Guang'an Marathon, held on November 23 in Guang'an City, Sichuan Province.
First EV Charging Station in Northwest China to Earn Top-Grade Certification
First EV Charging Station in Northwest China to Earn Top-Grade Certification
The Daxing Super Charging Port Charging Station of PetroChina's Shaanxi Xi'an Sales Branch has received a top-grade certificate under the "High-Quality Charging Action" scheme on November 1, 2024.
CQC Issues First "Harmony Green Label" Certification to Traditional Medicine Enterprise
CQC Issues First "Harmony Green Label" Certification to Traditional Medicine Enterprise
The China Quality Certification Centre (CQC) granted its inaugural "Harmony Green Label" enterprise evaluation certificate to Tiantai Wuyao Company.
China Approves New Standard for Digitizing Product Certificates
China Approves New Standard for Digitizing Product Certificates
A new national standard aimed at digitizing product certificates has been approved in China.
12th Annual Sino-German Standardisation Meeting Strengthens Bilateral Collaboration
12th Annual Sino-German Standardisation Meeting Strengthens Bilateral Collaboration
The 12th Annual Meeting of the Sino-German Standardisation Cooperation Commission (SGSCC) took place from October 13–16, 2024, in Bonn, Germany.

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ISO 9001 Revision: Draft International Standard Published, Public Inquiry Starts
ISO 9001 Revision: Draft International Standard Published, Public Inquiry Starts
The Draft International Standard (DIS) of ISO 9001 was published on August 27, 2025, moving the revision of the world’s most widely adopted quality management system standard into the inquiry phase.
QEC Global Becomes First Oxebridge Q001 Certification Body
QEC Global Becomes First Oxebridge Q001 Certification Body
Quality Evaluation Center (QEC Global) of Portugal has become the world’s first accredited certification body to offer Oxebridge Q001 certification services.
Global Standard Launches Consultation on New Responsible Textile Standard GRTS
Global Standard Launches Consultation on New Responsible Textile Standard GRTS
Global Standard has launched the public consultation for a new voluntary sustainability framework, the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS).
Draft ISO 45010 Guidance on Menstruation and Menopause in the Workplace Open for Comment
Draft ISO 45010 Guidance on Menstruation and Menopause in the Workplace Open for Comment
A draft international standard, ISO/DIS 45010, has been released for public consultation to guide workplaces in supporting employees through menstruation and menopause.
Global Rules for Plant-Based Food Labeling Laid Out in New ISO 87000
Global Rules for Plant-Based Food Labeling Laid Out in New ISO 87000
The growing global demand for plant-based foods has led to the publication of ISO 8700:2025,
Latest Part of ISO 19650 Series Covers Health and Safety Information in BIM
Latest Part of ISO 19650 Series Covers Health and Safety Information in BIM
The latest part of the ISO 19650 series, ISO 19650-6:2025, sets out how health and safety information should be shared and used throughout the life cycle of buildings and infrastructure.
IECEE Celebrates 40 Years of Driving Product Safety and International Trade
IECEE Celebrates 40 Years of Driving Product Safety and International Trade
The IEC System of Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components (IECEE) is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
VDA 19.1 Yellow Book Published With Expanded Cleanliness Inspection Rules
VDA 19.1 Yellow Book Published With Expanded Cleanliness Inspection Rules
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has published the new English edition of the VDA 19.1 Yellow Book,
First Meeting of IWA 50 Launches Work on Hydrological Risk Standards
First Meeting of IWA 50 Launches Work on Hydrological Risk Standards
The first online meeting of IWA 50 will be held on October 7, marking the start of international work on guidelines and potential standards for managing floods, droughts, and water scarcity.
NIST Publishes New Cryptography Standard to Protect Small Devices
NIST Publishes New Cryptography Standard to Protect Small Devices
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finalized its NIST SP 800-232, a new standard to secure small, resource-limited electronics against cyberattacks.
CSQ Releases Cannabis Standards for Retail and Warehousing & Distribution, Updates Supplements
CSQ Releases Cannabis Standards for Retail and Warehousing & Distribution, Updates Supplements
Cannabis Safety and Quality (CSQ) has released new safety and quality standards for retail, warehousing and distribution, along with updated requirements for dietary supplement products.
China’s Zenith-Ward Pathfinders Team Wins Top Award at International Standards Olympiad
China’s Zenith-Ward Pathfinders Team Wins Top Award at International Standards Olympiad
The 20th International Standards Olympiad, organized by the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS),
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