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Japan Revises Certification Rules For Concrete Products
Japan has revised JIS Q 1012, the certification guideline used for concrete products carrying the JIS Mark, aligning it with related standards and introducing changes that simplify factory quality management and allow digital documentation.
Three Japan-Proposed International Standards Reported In February Update
The Japanese Standards Association (JSA) has reported that three international standards proposed by Japan have reached the publication stage.
Japan Updates Water Protection Standard For Electrical Products And Aligns With IEC 60529
Japan has revised its national standard for the IP Code, the rating system that shows how well electrical products are protected against contact, dust, and water,
JSA Solutions Buys International Standards Certification Organization, Makes It a Subsidiary
JSA Solutions, the part of the Japan Standards Association (JSA) Group that provides certification and support services,
Japan Leads Development of ISO 24108-1 Grid Square Statistics Standard
Japan has led the development of a new international standard, ISO 24108-1, which sets out the basic principles of grid square statistics.
JSA Publishes Reports on Biodiversity and Floating Offshore Wind Standardization
The Japanese Standards Association (JSA) released two new studies analyzing global standardization trends in biodiversity and floating offshore wind power.
JSA Updates Special Page on ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Revisions
The Japanese Standards Association (JSA) has renewed its dedicated web page providing the latest information on the ongoing revisions of
First in Japan: Godot Certified for ISO 42001 Artificial Intelligence Standard
Godot Inc. has become the first Japanese company to earn certification to ISO/IEC 42001, the international standard for artificial intelligence management systems (AIMS).
CQC Employees Li Jiangyun and Liu Meng Named China IEC Young Experts
Two young professionals from the China Quality Certification Center (CQC), Li Jiangyun and Liu Meng, were awarded the title of “China IEC Young Experts”.
Japan’s National Strategy Will Target Standards for Five Cutting-Edge Technologies
Japan is preparing a new national strategy to promote international standards for five cutting-edge technologies.
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.
Japan Honors Corporate Sustainability Leaders With SX Brand and Nominee Awards
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) have named 13 companies as SX Brands 2025 and recognized two additional firms as SX Nominated Companies for their strong sustainability efforts.Global News
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 has launched its new official website, providing a central online platform for the organization that became the single global body for international accreditation cooperation.
