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Three Recycled Product Standards Under GR Label Open for Comment in Korea
Three Recycled Product Standards Under GR Label Open for Comment in Korea
South Korea’s Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has proposed new quality certification standards under the GR (Excellent Recycled Product) label and is now collecting public comments until August 2.
SIS Launches New Tool to Help Companies Report Sustainability Work
SIS Launches New Tool to Help Companies Report Sustainability Work
The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has launched an updated version of its self-declaration tool, SIS/TS 2:2025, designed to help organizations report their sustainability efforts in a clear, credible, and comparable way.
UK Opens Consultation on Draft Sustainability Reporting Standards Based on IFRS
UK Opens Consultation on Draft Sustainability Reporting Standards Based on IFRS
The UK government has published draft sustainability reporting standards, UK SRS S1 and UK SRS S2, and opened a public consultation running until September 17.
Sino Group Recognized for Applying ISO 20400 in Procurement
Sino Group Recognized for Applying ISO 20400 in Procurement
Sino Group, one of Hong Kong’s leading property developers, has been recognized for aligning its procurement practices with the ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement – Guidance, following an independent assessment conducted by SGS.
European Guide CWA 18237 Helps Cities Build Healthier, Smarter Urban Spaces
European Guide CWA 18237 Helps Cities Build Healthier, Smarter Urban Spaces
A new CEN Workshop Agreement, CWA 18237:2025, offers European cities a practical guide for improving public health and wellbeing by combining nature, culture, and digital tools in city planning.
Germany Issues DIN SPEC 91508 for Choosing the Optimal Carbon Management Method
Germany Issues DIN SPEC 91508 for Choosing the Optimal Carbon Management Method
Germany has released DIN SPEC 91508, a free standard for carbon management that helps evaluate whether carbon capture and utilization (CCU) or carbon capture and storage (CCS) is the better choice in a given situation.
South Korea Proposes Revisions to Two GR Standards for Recycled Products
South Korea Proposes Revisions to Two GR Standards for Recycled Products
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has proposed updates to the quality certification standards for Excellent Recycled Products (GR) and launched a public consultation process.
ATS Completes First Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Verifiers
ATS Completes First Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Verifiers
The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has carried out its first-ever assessment of a body applying for verification of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reports.
Mercata VT Becomes First in Serbia Verified to ISO 14064-1 for Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Mercata VT Becomes First in Serbia Verified to ISO 14064-1 for Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Mercata VT has become the first company in Serbia to be verified under ISO 14064-1, the international standard for quantifying and managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Korea Hosts Forum to Accelerate Standards for Eco-Friendly Plastics
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
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
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),

Global News

ISO 22000 Revision Enters Public Enquiry Stage
ISO 22000 Revision Enters Public Enquiry Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has moved the revision of ISO 22000 to the public enquiry stage.
ISO 19011 Auditing Standard Enters Final Stage With Hybrid And Digital Shift
ISO 19011 Auditing Standard Enters Final Stage With Hybrid And Digital Shift
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 19011 to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage. 
IMDRF Playbook Guides Global Use Of Shared Medical Device Regulatory Reviews
IMDRF Playbook Guides Global Use Of Shared Medical Device Regulatory Reviews
The International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) has published a playbook to help regulators use shared approaches when reviewing medical devices, known as regulatory reliance.
DIN Introduces First Framework For AI Testing Tools
DIN Introduces First Framework For AI Testing Tools
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 92006, introducing the first unified framework for artificial intelligence (AI) testing tools and setting clear requirements for how these tools should be designed and used.
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Release Moved To May 2026
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Release Moved To May 2026
The Foundation for Food Safety Certification (FSSC) has delayed the launch of FSSC 22000 Version 7, with publication now expected in early May 2026.
FSC Launches Normative Newsfeed For Clearer Requirements Updates
FSC Launches Normative Newsfeed For Clearer Requirements Updates
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has introduced a new Normative Newsfeed to make updates to its requirements easier to track and understand.
OECD Report Links Standards To More Effective Regulation
OECD Report Links Standards To More Effective Regulation
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released a report examining how governments can improve regulation by making better use of standards, measurement, and assurance systems, known as quality infrastructure (QI).
ISO 9000 Revision Reaches Final Draft Stage, Publication Expected In May 2026
ISO 9000 Revision Reaches Final Draft Stage, Publication Expected In May 2026
The revision of ISO 9000, the international standard that defines the basic concepts and vocabulary of quality management, has reached the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, the final step before publication.
ISO and IEC Form JTC 5 Committee on Digital Product Passport Standards
ISO and IEC Form JTC 5 Committee on Digital Product Passport Standards
A new international standards committee has been created to develop standards for digital product passports (DPPs), systems designed to share key product information across the entire lifecycle and improve transparency and circular economy practices.
Third Edition of ISO 22301 Business Continuity Standard Enters Development
Third Edition of ISO 22301 Business Continuity Standard Enters Development
The next revision of ISO 22301, the international standard for business continuity management systems (BCMS), has moved into development.
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launches Website
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launches Website
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated has launched its new official website, providing a central online platform for the organization that became the single global body for international accreditation cooperation.
Cradle to Cradle Certified Version 5 Released With Stronger Focus On Measurable Product Requirements
Cradle to Cradle Certified Version 5 Released With Stronger Focus On Measurable Product Requirements
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII) has released Version 5 of the Cradle to Cradle Certified standard,
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