Korea Hosts Forum to Accelerate Standards for Eco-Friendly Plastics

Korea’s Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) and the Korea Conformity Laboratories (KCL) organized an international forum on June 12 in Seoul to address standardization in the bioplastics sector.

Netherlands Begins Work on Certification Scheme for Smart Charging Electric Vehicles

The Netherlands is moving forward with a certification scheme for smart charging electric vehicles, building on the recently published NTA 8043.

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),

Almaviva Group Receives ESG Recognition and ISO 37001 Certification from DNV

Almaviva Group has become the second company in the world to receive ESG Recognition from DNV, confirming its commitment to responsible governance and sustainability.

CPDC Earns ISCC PLUS Certification for Three Facilities in Taiwan

China Petrochemical Development Corporation (CPDC) has obtained ISCC PLUS certification for three of its facilities, marking a significant step in its transition from traditional petrochemicals to a more circular, sustainable economy.

CEN Publishes Assessment Guide for Alternative Road Transport Fuels

A new technical guide from the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) helps producers of alternative fuels assess the feasibility of their products and blends for use in road transport.

NEN Setting Up New Committee and Standard for Energy Communities

NEN, the Dutch Standardization Institute, is setting up a new standards committee to develop a national standard,

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.

UNI Invites Input on Turning Recycling Verification Practice Into a Formal Standard

UNI is inviting market participants to share their experiences with UNI/PdR 88:2020,

Hong Hing Packaging Earns Cambodia’s First OK Recycled Certification

Hong Hing Packaging Materials  has become the first company in Cambodia to receive the OK Recycled certification from TÜV AUSTRIA, marking a milestone for the country’s plastic packaging industry.

ISO 14001 Certified Sites on the Rise in Italy, Shows Environmental Yearbook 2024

The number of sites in Italy certified under the Italian version of ISO 14001 rose by 17% in 2023, reaching 31,687.

Indian Cipla Certified for Replenishing 75 Percent More Water Than It Uses

Cipla, a leading Indian pharmaceutical company, has been certified as water positive by Bureau Veritas, achieving a water positivity ratio of 1.75.