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China Seeks Members for New ISO/IEC Directives Expert Group
The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has launched a call for experts to join a new group that will support China’s participation in the maintenance and revision of the ISO/IEC Directives.
Revised Chinese Forest Stewardship Standard Boosts Biodiversity and Climate Resilience
China will implement a major revision of its Forest Stewardship Standard (FSS) on January 1, 2026,
SAMR Seeks Proposals to Develop New ISO Standards for 2026
The Standard Innovation Department of the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) in China is calling for
Quality Month Campaign in China Promotes Green Certification and Carbon Awareness
China Quality Certification Center (CQC) launched a series of activities in September as part of the 48th National Quality Month,
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
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 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’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
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 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
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 has put into national standards effect a batch of new covering artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, household appliances, transportation, and public safety.Global News
Licensing Instead of Sales: ISO Changes How Standards Are Used
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is preparing to replace its traditional standards sales approach with a licensing model that would give users defined rights to use standards content instead of broad unrestricted access.
BRCGS Updates Food Safety, Packaging, Storage, and Broker Rules to Meet New GFSI Requirements
BRCGS has updated certification requirements for its Food Safety, Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution, and Agents and Brokers standards,
ISO 45001 Revision Signals Changes in How Companies Manage Workplace Safety
The revision of ISO 45001 is expected to push companies beyond traditional workplace safety management by placing greater emphasis on mental health, organizational resilience, safety culture, and climate-related risks.
International Olympic Committee Certified to ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Standard
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been re-certified to ISO 20121:2024 for sustainability management at the corporate events it directly organizes and finances, including IOC Sessions, conferences, Olympic Day activities, and commission meetings.
Core Industrial Safety Framework IEC 61508 Undergoes Major Revision
The IEC 61508 series, the international foundation for many industrial functional safety standards,
FSC Proposes New Rules for Certification Statements and Audit Duration
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on two draft Advice Notes that would update certification body requirements related to certification statements and minimum audit duration for Forest Management audits.
ILO Moves to Modernize International Labour Standards Reporting
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is preparing a major overhaul of how countries report on international labour standards.
ISO 9001 Revision Moves Into Formal FDIS Ballot Phase
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 9001 to the next step of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) approval process, with the project now listed at stage 50.20 following the earlier 50.00 status.
FSC Opens Consultation on Chain of Custody Revisions as Two Core Standards Reach Final Phase
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened consultation on revisions to five Chain of Custody (CoC) documents, with two core standards now entering the final consultation phase.
CanadaGAP Seeks GFSI Recognition for Updated Food Safety Programs
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation as CanadaGAP seeks recognition for updated food safety certification programs covering fruit and vegetable operations.
Efforts to Broaden Application of ISO 21378 Underway
Following last year’s confirmation of ISO 21378:2019, a standard for structured audit data collection and exchange, work within ISO/TC 295/WG 1 is now focused on broadening how the standard is applied across organizations.
