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Korea Sets Out 2026 National Quality Award Briefings for Applicants
The Korean Standards Association (KSA) will hold official briefing sessions to explain how the 2026 National Quality Award government honors will be run,
Citizen-Proposed Standards Contest: Top Prize for Senior Living Services
South Korea has named three winning projects in a national citizen-led standardization contest that rewards proposals designed to improve how everyday services work in practice.
Korea Honors 487 Quality Leaders at 51st National Quality Management Conference
The Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) and the Korean Standards Association (KSA) held the 51st National Quality Management Conference at COEX in Seoul on November 19,
ETRI Proposes Two ISO Standards To Improve AI Safety and Trustworthiness
Korea’s Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has proposed two new AI standards to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), through the Joint Technical Committee ISO/IEC JTC 1.
Korea Forms National Council To Drive Automotive SDV Standards
Korea has formed a national council to advance software-defined vehicle (SDV) standards, a step meant to strengthen the country’s future position in the automotive sector.
Korea Establishes World’s First Standard for Solar Product That Generates Both Electricity and Heat
Korea’s Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has issued the world’s first standard for a solar product that generates both electricity and heat.
First Overhaul in 25 Years: KATS Begins Full Revision of Measurement Act
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has launched the first full revision of the Measurement Act in 25 years.
South Korea Honors Standardization Leaders on World Standards Day
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) held the 2025 World Standards Day ceremony on October 14 at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) in Seoul.
KATS Opens Applications For 2025 International Standardization Merit Awards
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has opened applications for the 2025 International Standardization Merit Awards,
Korean Foundation for Quality Named FSC Chain of Custody Certification Body in Korea
The Korean Foundation for Quality (KFQ) has been officially designated by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) as a certification body for FSC Chain of Custody (CoC) in Korea.
People’s Vote to Shape Future Standards: South Korea Launches Online Poll
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has launched an online poll inviting citizens to help
KATS Opens Consultation on Three New GR Certification Standards for Recycled Precious Metals
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has released three draft standards for GR certification covering recycled platinum, palladium, and rhodium.Global News
Work Begins on Two Agrifood Data System Standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has started work on two new international standards for agrifood data systems through ISO/TC 347, focused on crop data definitions and data exchange in greenhouse production.
ISO 17024 Enters Final Publication Stage
The revision of ISO/IEC 17024, the international standard that sets requirements for bodies certifying persons, has entered its final publication stage, with release expected in March 2026.
MDSAP Updates Audit Approach Toward Risk-Based Assessments
The Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) has updated its audit approach, marking a notable shift in how medical device manufacturers are evaluated across participating regulatory jurisdictions.
AIAG–VDA Release Harmonized SPC Yellow Volume for Automotive Industry
The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) have released a joint Statistical Process Control (SPC) Manual.
IAF Adds ISO 14067 Product Carbon Footprint To Its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has decided to include ISO 14067 in its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (IAF MLA), extending mutual recognition to
BRCGS Publishes FAQ For Packaging Materials Issue 7
BRCGS has released a new frequently asked questions (FAQ) document to support the implementation of the Global Standard Packaging Materials Issue 7.
GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 Audits Now Available for Combinable Crops and Plant Propagation Material
GLOBALG.A.P. has confirmed that audits are now available under Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) version 6 for combinable crops and plant propagation material, two product categories within the IFA certification framework.
LEAF Updates Its Marque Standard With Version 17.0 For Sustainable Agriculture
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has launched version 17.0 of the LEAF Marque Standard, introducing updated requirements for sustainable agriculture as the scheme continues to expand globally.
Revised ISO 2859-1 Brings Formal Skip-Lot Rules and New Curve Methods
The third edition of ISO 2859-1 has been published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), marking the first major revision of the international acceptance sampling standard in 27 years.
ISO 42119 Series Signals New Era for AI Testing and Assurance
The ISO/IEC 42119 series sets out a new international framework for testing and assuring artificial intelligence (AI) systems, with one document now published and several further parts under development.
ISO 14001 Revision Nears Publication After Final Draft Reaches Ballot Stage
The revision of ISO 14001, the international standard for environmental management systems, is nearing publication,
