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Korea Accreditation Board Updates ISO 19443 Nuclear Supply Chain Certification Rules
The Korea Accreditation Board (KAB) has revised its certification scheme requirements for ISO 19443, introducing updated rules for certification bodies auditing quality management systems (QMS) in the nuclear supply chain.
KAB Updates Accreditation Rules to Add Sustainability Certification and Revise Privacy Scheme
The Korea Accreditation Board (KAB) has updated its accreditation manual, introducing a new sustainability certification scheme and revising how privacy certification is structured, alongside changes to how certification bodies are assessed.
KATS Opens 2026 Recruitment For Engineering And Language Standardization Roles
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has opened its 2026 recruitment for in-house experts to support the development and review of standards in engineering and language fields.
South Korea Sets Five-Year Standards Strategy for AI, Mobility and Robotics
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) announced a new five-year national standards plan aimed at strengthening its position in global technology markets, with a focus on AI and future industries.
South Korea Opens Call For International Standards Research Projects In 2026
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has opened a call for 2026 research projects focused on international standardization, inviting institutions and experts to submit proposals by March 30.
Korea Opens Applications For 2026 World Standards Day Awards
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has issued guidelines and opened applications for the 2026 World Standards Day government awards,
Students Wanted For Korean Team: International Standards Olympiad Applications Open
South Korea has opened applications to select its national student team for the 21st International Standards Olympiad,
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,Global News
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.
