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China Leads Release of Global Standard for Testing Self-Driving Cars with ISO 34505
China Leads Release of Global Standard for Testing Self-Driving Cars with ISO 34505
China has led the release of a major international standard, ISO 34505:2025, which sets out how to create and evaluate test situations for self-driving cars to ensure they operate safely and reliably.
China Sets Up New Committee to Develop Standards for Online Platform Commerce
China Sets Up New Committee to Develop Standards for Online Platform Commerce
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has approved the creation of a new national technical committee to develop standards for how online commerce platforms should operate.
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.

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Proposal Calls for ISO Committee on Responsible Business Practices and Sustainability Reporting
Proposal Calls for ISO Committee on Responsible Business Practices and Sustainability Reporting
An International Organization for Standardization (ISO) technical committee has been proposed to develop standards for responsible business practices and sustainability reporting.
CanadaGAP Version 11 Achieves GFSI Recognition Under 2024 Benchmark
CanadaGAP Version 11 Achieves GFSI Recognition Under 2024 Benchmark
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized CanadaGAP Food Safety Program Version 11.0 against its 2024 Benchmarking Requirements (BMRs), allowing
ISO 9001:2026 Receives Final Approval Ahead of September Publication
ISO 9001:2026 Receives Final Approval Ahead of September Publication
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved the final draft of ISO 9001:2026 with overwhelming support, clearing the way for publication of the revised quality management standard, which is expected in September 2026.
Codex Defines When 'May Contain' Allergen Labels Are Justified
Codex Defines When 'May Contain' Allergen Labels Are Justified
New international guidance adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission aims to make 'may contain' allergen labels more consistent and trustworthy.
ISO 14025:2026 Brings First Major Update to Environmental Product Declarations in 20 Years
ISO 14025:2026 Brings First Major Update to Environmental Product Declarations in 20 Years
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14025:2026, the first major revision of the international standard for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) since 2006. 
ISO/IEC 27000 Updated With Clearer Guidance for Information Security Standards
ISO/IEC 27000 Updated With Clearer Guidance for Information Security Standards
ISO and IEC have updated ISO/IEC 27000, the guide to the ISO/IEC 27000 family of information security standards.
AIAG and VDA Publish Global Guide for Better Manufacturing Process Control
AIAG and VDA Publish Global Guide for Better Manufacturing Process Control
A new joint manual from the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) establishes a single international approach to monitoring and improving manufacturing processes.
ISO 14001:2026 Transition Deadlines Confirmed
ISO 14001:2026 Transition Deadlines Confirmed
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has confirmed the transition timeline for ISO 14001:2026, 
BIPM Releases First Stable Digital Reference for SI Units
BIPM Releases First Stable Digital Reference for SI Units
The International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) has released the first stable version of the SI Reference Point, a digital reference for the International System of Units (SI).
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Incorporates Save Food Packaging Principles
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Incorporates Save Food Packaging Principles
The Foundation FSSC has incorporated aspects of the Save Food Packaging (SFP) Design Principles into FSSC 22000 Version 7 through a partnership with the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) and the Australasian Institute of Packaging (AIP).
VDA Publishes Updated Interpretations for VDA 6.2 Service Audit Standard
VDA Publishes Updated Interpretations for VDA 6.2 Service Audit Standard
The German Association of the Automotive Industry Quality Management Center (VDA QMC) has published Version 2 of the Sanctioned Interpretations (SIs) and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for VDA 6.2, updating how service organizations in the automotive industry should apply the quality management audit standard.
ISO and IEC Update AI Rules for Standards Development
ISO and IEC Update AI Rules for Standards Development
ISO and IEC have published updated guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in technical committees, defining how AI may be used during the development of international standards. 
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