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.

Japan Wraps Up Public Input on Circular Plastic Product Design Standards

The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has closed its public comment period on draft standards for the design certification of plastic products,

Japanese Language Starter Kit Launched Ahead of 2025 OSD Platform Transition

The Japanese National Committee (JNC) of the IEC has introduced a Japanese-language starter kit to help national experts adapt to the Online Standards Development (OSD) platform,

Accreditation Bodies Roll Out ISO 14001 Transition Plans

Accreditation bodies are putting the ISO 14001:2026 transition timetable into practice, with Norwegian Accreditation (NA) among the latest to publish detailed arrangements for certification bodies moving to the revised environmental management systems standard.

ISO Considers Three Tourism Proposals on Restaurant Evaluation, Tourist Guides and AI

Three tourism standardization proposals are now under consideration at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), covering restaurant evaluation, professional tourist guide services and the use of artificial intelligence with tourism destination data. 

ISO 14002-3 Released as Guidance on Climate Change

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 14002-3:2026, new guidance to help organizations using ISO 14001 address climate change through their environmental management systems.

AIQI Publishes First AI Use Case for Management System Certification Decisions

The Artificial Intelligence Quality Infrastructure (AIQI) Consortium has published a new use case examining how AI could support management system certification decisions, including the risks, limitations and controls that conformity assessment bodies may need to consider.

ISO 11462-1:2026 Updates Statistical Process Control to Reduce Process Variation

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 11462-1:2026, updating guidance on statistical process control (SPC) to help organizations improve the stability and capability of their processes.

Codex Sets New Labelling Rules for Multipacks and Outer Packaging

The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) has adopted new requirements for foods sold in multipacks or grouped together in one outer package, clarifying what information must appear on the packaging consumers see when buying the product.

SBTi Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 Adds New Rules for Corporate Climate Targets, Reporting and Carbon Removals

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) published Version 2.0 of its Corporate Net-Zero Standard on June 11, introducing new requirements for how companies set climate targets, plan their transition to net zero, report progress and deal with emissions that remain.

CSA Group to Sell Testing and Certification Business to Kiwa

Kiwa and CSA Group have agreed on a deal worth around $1.5 billion for Kiwa to acquire CSA Group’s testing, inspection and certification business, significantly expanding the Dutch company’s presence in North America.

ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026 Creates Common Framework for How Smart Cities Use Data

ISO/IEC 25005-1:2026, published in July, provides a common international framework for how smart cities can make better use of data across urban governance and services.

Global ACI Delays Launch of New MRA Mark Pending Trademark Registration

Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has paused the launch of its new Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MRA) Mark while trademark registrations are completed across member economies.

Major Changes Coming to ISO/IEC Standard-Development Rules

ISO and IEC will put a major rewrite of ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1 into effect on October 5, changing the common rules used to develop, maintain and manage international standards and other publications.

ISO 20001 Set for Publication as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard

ISO 20001, the world’s first ISO management system standard dedicated to food loss and waste reduction, is scheduled for publication on September 29, 2026, marking the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.