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.

USA Replaces AI Safety Institute With New CAISI To Promote Innovation

The Trump administration is replacing the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) with the newly formed Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI).

Verne Health Earns Triple Certification for Information Security and Quality

Dutch healthcare technology company Verne Health, developer of the Verne EPD Platform for healthcare professionals and hospitals,

Canada Opens AI and Data Governance Standardization Hub

Canada has launched the AI and Data Governance (AIDG) Standardization Hub to help businesses and regulators use artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly, ethically, and effectively.

UKAS Issues Second Call for Applicants for AI Management System Accreditation

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has issued a second call for expressions of interest from certification bodies interested in accreditation for ISO/IEC 42001:2023, the first international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems.

Xayn Becomes First German Company Certified to ISO 42001 for AI Management

Xayn, a Berlin-based AI startup, is the first company in Germany to receive certification to ISO/IEC 42001,

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.

Bank of Namibia Upgrades National Payment System to ISO 20022

The Bank of Namibia has successfully transitioned its Namibia Interbank Settlement System (NISS) to the ISO 20022 global payment messaging standard, effective May 12, 2025.

Chengrui Tech Earns Dual ISO Certification for Information and Privacy Security

Chengrui Technology has achieved dual certification to ISO 27001 for Information Security Management Systems and ISO 27701 for Privacy Information Management Systems.

i-PRO Becomes First in Security Industry to Earn ISO 42001 AI Certification

i-PRO Co., Ltd., a global leader in edge computing security cameras, has become the first company in the physical security industry to earn ISO 42001 certification for its AI management systems.

EU Preparing Standards for AI Act Compliance on High-Risk Systems

Organizations that develop or use high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) systems will need to comply with the EU’s AI Act by August 2, 2026.

Korea Establishes National Lidar Standard to Support Autonomous Driving

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has established a new national standard to assess lidar sensor performance in autonomous vehicles, aiming to improve safety and accelerate commercialization.