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Taiwan Issues Transition Requirements for ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026
The Taiwan Accreditation Foundation (TAF) has issued two notices setting out requirements and deadlines for certification bodies transitioning to ISO 9001:2026 and ISO 14001:2026.
Study Examines ISO and ESG Certification Across 520 Technology Manufacturers in Taiwan
ISO Leadership Management Consulting has completed a study examining the adoption of international standards and sustainability practices among 520 publicly listed technology manufacturers in Taiwan.
Taiwan Updates Accreditation Document for Certification Bodies Operating in Multiple Countries
The Taiwan Accreditation Foundation (TAF) has updated its mandatory document for assessing certification bodies operating in multiple countries to reflect the transition from the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) to Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (Global ACI).
Taiwan Proposes ISO 9001:2026 Accreditation Transition Deadlines
The Taiwan Accreditation Foundation (TAF) has published draft requirements setting deadlines for certification bodies to transition to ISO 9001:2026, the revised quality management systems standard. Public comments are open until October 20, 2026.
Taiwan Announces Narrower Mandatory Adoption of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) and Ministry of Environment (MOENV) have narrowed the number of listed companies that will be required to apply the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards from about 1,970 to roughly 560.
TAF Seeks Comments on ISO 14001:2026 Certification Transition Rules
The Taiwan Accreditation Foundation (TAF) has opened public consultation on draft rules for moving accredited environmental management system certification to ISO 14001:2026.
Fositek Completes ISO 14064-1 Verification for Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Fositek Corp., a Taiwan-listed electronics components manufacturer, has completed third-party verification of its greenhouse gas inventory under ISO 14064-1:2018.
Kun Song Completes SMETA and Anti-Terror Audit Preparation
Kun Song Agricultural Products has completed a consulting program covering the Sedex Members’ Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) and an anti-terrorism supply chain security audit.
Rayvatek Completes Nadcap Preparation and Training Program
Rayvatek has completed a Nadcap consulting program covering system development, staff training and support through an external audit, with the work focused on strengthening controls for aerospace special processes.
Taiwan Sets October 1 Start for ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Accreditation Applications
The Taiwan Accreditation Foundation (TAF) will begin accepting accreditation applications under ISO/IEC 17020:2026 on October 1, 2026, as it starts the formal transition from the 2012 edition of the standard.
RBA, SA8000 and SMETA Linked to Higher Scores in Taiwan Labor Agency Evaluations
Agencies that recruit migrant workers for employment in Taiwan can earn additional points in Ministry of Labor evaluations through certifications and social responsibility schemes such as RBA, SA8000 and SMETA.
LeeZen International Achieves SEDEX and D&B ESG Certifications
LeeZen International Co., Ltd. has obtained both SEDEX Supplier Plus recognition and Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) ESG Registered certification,Global News
Conformity Assessment Schemes Gain Broader Guidance Under ISO/IEC 17067:2026
The second edition of ISO/IEC 17067:2026 has been released, expanding the standard's scope beyond product certification to cover all types of conformity assessment schemes.
ISO 20252:2026 Arrives With Updated Rules for AI and Market Research
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 20252:2026, introducing updated requirements for market, opinion and social research, with a stronger focus on artificial intelligence (AI), data quality and information security.
With 99% Approval, ISO 9002 Revision Moves Toward Final Draft
The revision of ISO 9002 has moved closer to completion after its Draft International Standard (DIS) received 99% approval.
IT Governance Implementation Gets New Guidance in ISO/IEC 38501-1:2026
ISO and IEC have published ISO/IEC 38501-1:2026, providing guidance on implementing effective governance of information technology (IT).
ISO 37304:2026 Published, Establishing Requirements for Compliance Management Certification Bodies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published ISO 37304:2026 on October 16, establishing international requirements for bodies that audit and certify compliance management systems.
Project Performance and Risk Management More Closely Linked in ISO 21508:2026
The second edition of ISO 21508:2026 updates international guidance on measuring project progress and costs through earned value management (EVM).
KSQA Loses AS9100 Accreditation, Transfers Clients to Certification Body Involved in Previous Audit Controversy
K&S Quality Assessments (KSQA) has lost its accreditation to issue AS9100 aerospace quality management system certificates and is transferring affected clients to SCB IAPMO, another certification body previously involved in a controversy over aerospace certification audits.
ISO 22514-7:2026 Revises Methods for Assessing Measurement Process Capability
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22514-7:2026, a revised standard for evaluating whether measurement processes are capable of meeting the requirements of specific measurement tasks.
PEFC Seeks Working Group Members for Revision of Three Chain of Custody and Trademarks Standards
The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) has opened nominations for two working groups tasked with revising three international standards covering forest-based product traceability, certification bodies and trademark use.
IEEE Releases 2863-2026 Recommended Practice for Organizational AI Governance
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) published IEEE 2863-2026 on October 16, 2026, providing guidance for organizations on the responsible, ethical and accountable governance of artificial intelligence (AI).
IATF 16949 Audit Statistics Show Persistent Problems With Corrective Actions and Production Controls
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has published updated global statistics on the most common nonconformities identified during third-party certification audits against IATF 16949, the automotive quality management system standard.
