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CNAS Sanctions 29 Accredited Bodies After 2024 Complaint Investigations
CNAS Sanctions 29 Accredited Bodies After 2024 Complaint Investigations
The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) handled 125 complaints in 2024 concerning accredited inspection, testing, and certification bodies.
White Paper Analyzes EU Carbon Rules and Their Impact on Chinese Companies
White Paper Analyzes EU Carbon Rules and Their Impact on Chinese Companies
The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) and other members of the International Carbon Accounting and Verification Council (ICAVC),
CQC Issues First Conformity Certificates for Energy and Carbon Management Software
CQC Issues First Conformity Certificates for Energy and Carbon Management Software
The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) has awarded the country’s first certificates for energy and carbon management software.
CNAS Showcases 12 Typical Cases of How Accreditation Empowers SMEs
CNAS Showcases 12 Typical Cases of How Accreditation Empowers SMEs
The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has highlighted 12 typical examples of how accreditation is helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) grow and innovate.
China Outlines Switch to Latest ISO 55001 for Asset Management Certification
China Outlines Switch to Latest ISO 55001 for Asset Management Certification
The China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) has issued transition requirements for moving to the updated ISO 55001 standard for asset management systems.
VDA QMC Symposium Explores China Speed and Auto Crisis Challenges
VDA QMC Symposium Explores China Speed and Auto Crisis Challenges
“China Speed” was a central theme at the recent symposium hosted by the Quality Management Center (VDA QMC) of the German Association of the Automotive Industry,
China Sets New Rules for Adopting International Standards with Focus on Relevance and Fundamentals
China Sets New Rules for Adopting International Standards with Focus on Relevance and Fundamentals
China has issued new rules for adopting international standards, effective June 1, 2025.
CQC South China Lab Gains IECEx Approval for Explosion Protection Testing
CQC South China Lab Gains IECEx Approval for Explosion Protection Testing
The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) South China Laboratory has passed the on-site assessment to become an officially recognized IECEx Testing Laboratory (ExTL),
IATF Mandates New Online Registration With CCAA for IATF 16949 Auditors in Mainland China
IATF Mandates New Online Registration With CCAA for IATF 16949 Auditors in Mainland China
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has released a new registration process for IATF 16949 third-party auditors working in mainland China,
China Aims to Strengthen Autonomous Driving and EV Standards in 2025
China Aims to Strengthen Autonomous Driving and EV Standards in 2025
China will prioritize the development of national standards for autonomous driving and electric vehicle safety in 2025, according to a new document from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
France Slips in Global Standards Rankings as China Climbs to Third, AFNOR Report Finds
France Slips in Global Standards Rankings as China Climbs to Third, AFNOR Report Finds
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.
Luhua Group Receives First Clean Label Product Certification in China
Luhua Group Receives First Clean Label Product Certification in China
Luhua Group has become the first company in China to earn Clean Label product certification from the China Quality Certification Centre (CQC).

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ISO 20022 Series Update Sets New Rules as Payment Systems Prepare for Implementation
ISO 20022 Series Update Sets New Rules as Payment Systems Prepare for Implementation
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published updated and new parts in the ISO 20022 series, as major payment systems advance their implementation of the standard on closely aligned timelines.
Consultation Underway On Global Standard For AI Testing In Medical Devices
Consultation Underway On Global Standard For AI Testing In Medical Devices
An international voting and consultation phase is underway for a new standard that sets requirements for testing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in medical devices.
MSC Opens Review Of Chain Of Custody Standard For Public Consultation
MSC Opens Review Of Chain Of Custody Standard For Public Consultation
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has launched a public consultation on proposed revisions to its Chain of Custody Standard, inviting stakeholders across the seafood supply chain to provide feedback until May 30, 2026.
Call For Food Sector Stakeholders To Influence ISO 22000 Revision Through National Committees
Call For Food Sector Stakeholders To Influence ISO 22000 Revision Through National Committees
Food sector stakeholders who apply ISO 22000 in practice have the opportunity to influence its revision by bringing real-world experience into the process.
AutoCarbon Certification Scheme Due in 2027 As Pilot Phase Begins
AutoCarbon Certification Scheme Due in 2027 As Pilot Phase Begins
The International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB) has announced AutoCarbon,
ISO 14064-5 Introduces Guidance For Remote Verification Of Greenhouse Gas Data
ISO 14064-5 Introduces Guidance For Remote Verification Of Greenhouse Gas Data
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has introduced ISO 14064-5, which provides guidance on how to carry out verification and validation of greenhouse gas (GHG) data using remote techniques in digital environments.
ISO 9002 Revision Moves To Draft International Standard Stage
ISO 9002 Revision Moves To Draft International Standard Stage
The revision of ISO 9002 has entered the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with ISO/TC 176/SC 2, the ISO subcommittee responsible for quality systems, advancing the project into formal consultation. 
ISO 37304 Compliance Management Certification Standard Advances to Final Draft Stage
ISO 37304 Compliance Management Certification Standard Advances to Final Draft Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced ISO 37304 to the final draft international standard (FDIS) stage.
One Vote Tips Toward New Edition Of ISO/IEC 17065 Over Amendment
One Vote Tips Toward New Edition Of ISO/IEC 17065 Over Amendment
One vote has tipped the decision toward publishing a new edition of ISO/IEC 17065 instead of issuing a separate amendment, following a closely split ballot within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Is ISO 25500 a Solution to Supply Chain Data Challenges?
Is ISO 25500 a Solution to Supply Chain Data Challenges?
ISO 25500, a draft series of standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), is presented by the Electronic Commerce Code Management Association (ECCMA) as a possible way to address long-standing problems with unreliable data across global supply chains.
IFS Updates Food, Logistics, Broker And Pacsecure Doctrines To Clarify Certification Rules
IFS Updates Food, Logistics, Broker And Pacsecure Doctrines To Clarify Certification Rules
The International Featured Standards (IFS) has published updated doctrine documents for its current standards covering food production, logistics, brokerage, and packaging materials, clarifying how certification requirements should be applied without revising the standards themselves.
PAS 25535 on Sustainability in Asset Management Reaches Draft Stage
PAS 25535 on Sustainability in Asset Management Reaches Draft Stage
PAS 25535, a specification focused on integrating sustainability into asset management systems, has reached the committee draft stage within the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), marking the close of its initial comment period. 
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