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Korea Accreditation Board Issues Guidance on Transition to Revised ISO 21001 for Education
The Korea Accreditation Board (KAB) has issued guidance to help certification bodies transition from ISO 21001:2018 to the revised ISO 21001:2025 for Educational Organizations Management Systems.
South Chungcheong Quality Management Competition Invites Teams To 2026 Event
The 2026 South Chungcheong Quality Management Competition will take place June 18-19 at the Splas Resom resort in South Korea.
South Korea Funds 82 Projects To Strengthen AI And Advanced Industry Standards
South Korea is launching 82 new research and development projects to strengthen its role in global standards for artificial intelligence and other advanced industries.
Korea Extends Pilot Accreditation Scheme For ESG Management Systems
The Korea Accreditation Board (KAB) has extended its pilot accreditation scheme for environmental, social and governance (ESG) management systems, continuing the pilot program until October 31, 2026.
Korea Expands Safety Disclosure and Risk Rules Under Revised Occupational Safety Act
South Korea has adopted four major amendments to its Occupational Safety and Health Act,
FSSC 22000 Licenses Terminated for SLSI and KMR
The Foundation FSSC has terminated FSSC 22000 license agreements with the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI) and Korea Management Registrar, Inc., (KMR) under its sanction policy.
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.Global News
ISO Considers New Committee for Tunnel Design
A proposal to create a dedicated ISO technical committee for tunnel design is under consideration.
FSC Invites Feedback on Four Active Consultations
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is inviting feedback on four active consultations.
CQI Launches Knowledge Hub for Quality Professionals
The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) has launched a new Knowledge Hub that brings together quality information, learning resources and industry insights in one place.
July 15 Deadline Nears for GMP+ Certificates Issued by DNV Italy and LL-C
GMP+ International has warned companies GMP+ Feed certificates issued by DNV Business Assurance Italy S.R.L. or LL-C Certification Czech Republic a.s. that
ISO 9000 and ISO 19011 Revised: New Guidance for Quality and Auditing
Two cornerstone standards for quality management and auditing have been revised, with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) publishing new editions of ISO 9000 and ISO 19011.
ISO 9002 Revision Reaches Public Comment Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 9002 to the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, opening the project for wider review and feedback.
Global ACI Sets 36-Month Transition for ISO/IEC 17024:2026
The Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI) has established a 36-month transition period for ISO/IEC 17024:2026, the newly revised international standard for bodies that certify individuals.
PAS 96:2026 Updates Food Defence Guidance for Emerging Threats
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published PAS 96:2026, a fully revised edition of its food defence guide.
BRCGS Updates Meat Supply Chain Assurance Module
The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has updated its Additional Module 11: Meat Supply Chain Assurance.
ISO 29997 Offers First International Framework for Quality Internships
ISO 29997:2025 provides the first international framework designed to help organizations deliver higher-quality internships through clearer planning, management and evaluation practices.
Experts Behind ISO 14001:2026 Explain New Focus on Climate, Biodiversity and Results
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has outlined the most important changes in ISO 14001:2026,
