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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.
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.
KATS Awards 17 New Technology and 7 New Product Certificates for 2025
KATS Awards 17 New Technology and 7 New Product Certificates for 2025
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) awarded certificates to 17 New Excellent Technologies (NET) and 7 New Excellent Products (NEP) during a ceremony held on May 23 in Seoul.
Competition Heats Up for Standards Olympiad: Second Qualifying Round Held in Korea
Competition Heats Up for Standards Olympiad: Second Qualifying Round Held in Korea
Korea’s second qualifying round for the 20th International Standards Olympiad was held online on May 20.
Korea Publishes Revised 2025 Guidelines for World Accreditation Day Government Awards
Korea Publishes Revised 2025 Guidelines for World Accreditation Day Government Awards
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has published updated guidelines for the 2025 World Accreditation Day government awards,
Korea Establishes National Lidar Standard to Support Autonomous Driving
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.
Korea Revises Food Labeling Rules to Prevent Waste and Expand Nutrition Requirements
Korea Revises Food Labeling Rules to Prevent Waste and Expand Nutrition Requirements
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has revised national food labeling rules to reduce waste from unsold export products, improve consistency, and expand nutrition label requirements.
South Korea Aims to Improve Certification System Designed to Boost Export of Innovative Products
South Korea Aims to Improve Certification System Designed to Boost Export of Innovative Products
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) held a meeting on April 11 to discuss how to reform the New Excellent Product (NEP) certification system,
Korea Sets Standards for Recycled Plastic in Exported Auto Parts
Korea Sets Standards for Recycled Plastic in Exported Auto Parts
South Korea has issued a new standard to promote the recycling of polypropylene (PP), a key plastic used in exported car parts and packaging.
Korean Standards Association Announces 2025 South Chungcheong Province Quality Management Competition
Korean Standards Association Announces 2025 South Chungcheong Province Quality Management Competition
The 2025 South Chungcheong Province Quality Management Competition will take place on June 12–13 at Splas Resom in Deoksan, South Chungcheong Province.
Korea Seeks Students for National Team in 20th International Standards Olympiad
Korea Seeks Students for National Team in 20th International Standards Olympiad
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) is accepting applications for the national team selection for the 20th International Standards Olympiad.
South Korea Hosts ISO Meeting on Brain-Computer Interface Standards
South Korea Hosts ISO Meeting on Brain-Computer Interface Standards
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) hosted the 6th meeting of ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 43, the Subcommittee on Brain-Computer Interfaces, from March 3 to 6 at Gachon University Convention Center.

Global News

ISO 54002 Guides Police in Applying ISO 9001 Principles
ISO 54002 Guides Police in Applying ISO 9001 Principles
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 54002:2025, a new guidance document to help police organizations apply the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 in their operations.
Updated ISO 27701 Now Offers Standalone Privacy Management Certification
Updated ISO 27701 Now Offers Standalone Privacy Management Certification
The 2025 update of ISO 27701 marks a major shift in privacy management, turning the standard into a fully independent, certifiable framework.
Work Begins on FSSC 22000 Version 7
Work Begins on FSSC 22000 Version 7
The Foundation FSSC has started developing Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 certification scheme.
PIC/S and EMA Seek Feedback on Pharmaceutical Quality System in GMP Guide
PIC/S and EMA Seek Feedback on Pharmaceutical Quality System in GMP Guide
The Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have launched a joint consultation on
GM and Stellantis Update Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 Certification
GM and Stellantis Update Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 Certification
General Motors and Stellantis have both issued updates to their customer-specific requirements (CSRs) under the automotive quality management standard IATF 16949.
Two Decades as Cornerstone of Information Security Management: ISO 27001 Turns 20
Two Decades as Cornerstone of Information Security Management: ISO 27001 Turns 20
The international standard ISO/IEC 27001 has turned 20, continuing to serve as the main global reference for information security management systems (ISMS).
CSQ 2.0 Launched: Cannabis Safety and Quality Certification Revision
CSQ 2.0 Launched: Cannabis Safety and Quality Certification Revision
The Cannabis Safety & Quality (CSQ) organization has launched the finalized CSQ 2.0 Certification Program,
Updated ISO 21001 for Educational Management Moves Focus to Learners and Sustainability
Updated ISO 21001 for Educational Management Moves Focus to Learners and Sustainability
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the second edition of its Educational Organizations Management Systems (EOMS) standard, ISO 21001:2025.
First Global Standard for Organizational Biodiversity Action: ISO 17298 Launched in Kigali
First Global Standard for Organizational Biodiversity Action: ISO 17298 Launched in Kigali
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 17298, the world’s first international standard to help organizations take measurable and accountable action on biodiversity.
FAO Introduces New Guide on Anticipating Future Food Safety Risks
FAO Introduces New Guide on Anticipating Future Food Safety Risks
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has published a new guide that explains how
Global Climate Reporting Standards and Frameworks Mapped by Datamaran
Global Climate Reporting Standards and Frameworks Mapped by Datamaran
Datamaran, a provider of ESG risk and regulatory intelligence, released an infographic and accompanying report providing a global overview of climate change reporting standards and frameworks.
BRCGS Revamps Online Directory to Enhance Supplier Management
BRCGS Revamps Online Directory to Enhance Supplier Management
The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has launched an upgraded version of its online Directory, introducing Directory Pro and a new API service to
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