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EU Delegation Visits CQC to Strengthen Cooperation and Product Safety
EU Delegation Visits CQC to Strengthen Cooperation and Product Safety
A delegation from the European Union met with the China Quality Certification Center (CQC) to discuss enhancing cooperation on product safety and standards,
China Introduces New National Standards for Elderly-Friendly Products
China Introduces New National Standards for Elderly-Friendly Products
The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) in China has issued new national standards to improve the safety and usability of products for the elderly.
Brazil and China Sign Agreement on Standardization Cooperation
Brazil and China Sign Agreement on Standardization Cooperation
Representatives of Brazilian and Chinese standardization bodies signed a cooperation agreement in São Paulo on November 7.
Heilongjiang Triumphs in First Chinese National Standardization Knowledge Contest
Heilongjiang Triumphs in First Chinese National Standardization Knowledge Contest
The Heilongjiang Market Supervision Team claimed first place in China’s inaugural National Standardization Knowledge Contest,
China Introduces Group Standard Organization Performance Evaluation Index
China Introduces Group Standard Organization Performance Evaluation Index
China’s Certification and Accreditation Administration (SAC) has launched a new
China Sharpens the Green Edge: Revised Environmental Certification Rules Unveiled
China Approves New Domestic Counterparts for ISO Technical Committees
China Approves New Domestic Counterparts for ISO Technical Committees
China has officially approved new domestic organizations to serve as counterparts for five key ISO technical committees.
China Charges Forward with National Standards for Electric Construction Machinery
China Charges Forward with National Standards for Electric Construction Machinery
China has just rolled out the first batch of seven national standards for electric construction machinery,
GONEO awarded VDE certification
GONEO awarded VDE certification
VDE Testing and Certification Institute awarded the VDE certificate to GONEO, an internationally operating company in the electronics and electrical industry, for its power track socket. 
ANSI Releases Summer 2024 China Newsletter
ANSI Releases Summer 2024 China Newsletter
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has published the Summer 2024 edition of its "ANSI in China" newsletter in Chinese.

Global News

EASI Model Becomes First Sustainability Governance Scheme Accredited by Accredia
EASI Model Becomes First Sustainability Governance Scheme Accredited by Accredia
The EASI Model has been introduced as the first governance scheme accredited by Accredia and open to independent certification.
Core Medical Device Safety Standard IEC 60601-1 Overhaul Puts Software, Connectivity and AI in Focus
Core Medical Device Safety Standard IEC 60601-1 Overhaul Puts Software, Connectivity and AI in Focus
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has launched a major revision of its foundational medical device safety standard, IEC 60601-1.
Geneva Meeting on Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Ends Without Agreement
Geneva Meeting on Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Ends Without Agreement
The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) met in Geneva from August 5 to 15 to finalize a global, legally binding treaty on plastic pollution.
IAF Issues Framework for Tackling Risks of Counterfeit Certificates
IAF Issues Framework for Tackling Risks of Counterfeit Certificates
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released IAF ID 17:2025, a new informative document that provides a framework for managing risks related to counterfeit certificates.
SGS Launches Guidances to Support Transition to New Versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
SGS Launches Guidances to Support Transition to New Versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
SGS has released two new guidance resources to help organizations prepare for the upcoming revisions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, both scheduled for release in 2026.
Revised ISO 30500 Standard Boosts Sustainable Sanitation in Non-Sewered Areas
Revised ISO 30500 Standard Boosts Sustainable Sanitation in Non-Sewered Areas
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a revised version of ISO 30500, the international standard for non-sewered sanitation systems.
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.
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