Jardine Engineering Secures ISO 19650 BIM Certification for Digital Construction

The Jardine Engineering Corporation Limited (JEC) has become one of Hong Kong’s first engineering services providers to achieve certification to ISO 19650-1:2018 and ISO 19650-2:2018,

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of a Safety Footwear Manufacturer in Zhejiang, China

A life cycle assessment (LCA) was carried out for a safety footwear producer in Zhejiang, China,

China Issues Plan to Build Standards System for High-End Machine Tools

China has released a plan to establish a high quality standards system for advanced machine tools, aiming to complete the framework by 2026 and reach world leading levels by 2030.

Inmetro Sets Mandatory Footwear Labeling to Fight Piracy and Protect Consumers

The National Institute of Metrology, Quality, and Technology (Inmetro) has issued Ordinance No. 459 of August 19, 2025, requiring all footwear sold in Brazil to carry standardized labels.

First Circular Economy Appliance Safety Standard Released by IEC with China’s Lead

IEC TS 63457-1:2025, the first international safety standard for household appliances in the circular economy, has officially been published under China's leadership.

Mondi Becomes First in Africa to Earn Cradle to Cradle Certification

Mondi Merebank, based in South Africa, has become the first company on the continent to earn a Cradle to Cradle (C2C) certificate.

Brazil Becomes First to Set Quality Standards for Aluminum Cans

Brazil has become the first country in the world to establish a technical quality standard for aluminum beverage cans.

The Swiss Takeover: How SNV Took the Helm of ISO Wormgearing Standards Committee

The Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) has assumed the secretariat management of the ISO/TC 60/SC 1 standards committee.

Slovenia Releases Brochure to Boost Food Quality for Local Producers

The Slovenian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Food has rolled out a brochure to help local producers understand and navigate the certification process.

New European Standard for Household Appliance Safety Released

At the end of 2023, the European standard EN IEC 60335-1:2023/A11:2023, which focuses on the safety of household electrical appliances, was officially issued.

BNQ Introduces Two New Certification Programs for Compostable Products

The Bureau de Normalisation du Québec (BNQ) has launched two certification programs to ensure products labeled as compostable meet specific standards.

Scottish Research Center Earns World-Class Accreditation for Mechanical Testing

Looks like Scotland just got a little more “tested and approved.”