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Türkiye, Lithuania and Croatia Join PEFC Forest Certification System
Türkiye, Lithuania and Croatia Join PEFC Forest Certification System
Türkiye, Lithuania and Croatia have each received official endorsement from the PEFC Alliance, opening the way for the expansion of PEFC-certified forest areas in all three countries.
FSC Launches Audit Integrity Probe in Türkiye to Address Certification Risks
FSC Launches Audit Integrity Probe in Türkiye to Address Certification Risks
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has commissioned Assurance Services International (ASI) to conduct an independent investigation into audit quality and integrity issues in Türkiye.
ASO Technical College Becomes First in Türkiye to Earn ISO 21001 Certificate
ASO Technical College Becomes First in Türkiye to Earn ISO 21001 Certificate
ASO Technical College, a vocational high school established by the Ankara Chamber of Industry,
Accreditations for Carbon and Water Footprint Verification Now Open Through TÜRKAK
Accreditations for Carbon and Water Footprint Verification Now Open Through TÜRKAK
TÜRKAK has begun accepting accreditation applications from organizations seeking to verify compliance with ISO 14067 and ISO 14046 standards. The move supports Turkey’s broader efforts to track and manage environmental impacts in line with global climate goals.
Turkish Defense Manufacturer MKE Earns Occupational Health and Safety Certification From TSE
Turkish Defense Manufacturer MKE Earns Occupational Health and Safety Certification From TSE
Machinery and Chemical Industry (MKE), a key player in Türkiye’s defense sector, has been awarded the TS EN ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certificate by the Turkish Standards Institute (TSE) following a successful conformity audit.
TÜRKAK Starts Accreditation Service for ISO 22301 Business Continuity Standard
TÜRKAK Starts Accreditation Service for ISO 22301 Business Continuity Standard
TÜRKAK has launched accreditation services for certification bodies working with the ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management System standard, which helps organizations remain operational during crises.
Turkish Standardization Body Warns Against Using Heating Devices Without CE and TSE Certifications
Turkish Standardization Body Warns Against Using Heating Devices Without CE and TSE Certifications
As winter temperatures drop, the Turkish Standards Institution (TSE) has warned that heating devices without 'CE' and 'TSE' certifications pose serious safety risks.
FSSC 22000 Certification in Turkey Surpasses 1,000 Milestone
FSSC 22000 Certification in Turkey Surpasses 1,000 Milestone
Foundation FSSC has announced that over 1,000 FSSC 22000 certificates have been issued to organizations in Turkey, highlighting the country's growing commitment to globally recognized food safety standards.
TÜRKAK Launches New AI Accreditation Under ISO 42001
TÜRKAK Launches New AI Accreditation Under ISO 42001
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has begun providing accreditation services to certification bodies in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) under the ISO/IEC 42001 standard.
TÜRKAK Expands Certificate Verification System to Calibration Sector
TÜRKAK Expands Certificate Verification System to Calibration Sector
The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has introduced the TÜRKAK Document Verification System (TBDS) to the calibration sector, enhancing transparency and traceability in calibration processes.
Isparta University of Applied Sciences Receives Quality Management Certificate
Isparta University of Applied Sciences Receives Quality Management Certificate
Isparta University of Applied Sciences (ISUBÜ) has been awarded the TS EN ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certificate.
TÜRKAK Launching All-Encompassing Online Monitoring of Certification Audits via TBDS
TÜRKAK Launching All-Encompassing Online Monitoring of Certification Audits via TBDS
TÜRKAK has enhanced its TÜRKAK Document Verification System (TBDS) to improve traceability of audit data.

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ISO 15223-1 Amendment Changes Medical Device Labeling Requirements
ISO 15223-1 Amendment Changes Medical Device Labeling Requirements
An amendment to ISO 15223-1 changes how the authorized representative is shown on medical device labels, affecting manufacturers inside and outside the EU.
VDA 2 Yellow Volume Updates Quality Management in Automotive Production
VDA 2 Yellow Volume Updates Quality Management in Automotive Production
The German automotive industry (VDA) has published the VDA 2 Yellow Volume, opening a public consultation on draft guidance for Production Process and Product Approval used across the global automotive supply chain, with feedback open until April 2, 2026.
ISO PAS 45007 Provides Guidance on Climate-Related OH&S Risks
ISO PAS 45007 Provides Guidance on Climate-Related OH&S Risks
ISO has published ISO/PAS 45007:2026, a new document that helps organizations address occupational health and safety risks linked to climate change and climate action.
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9
BRCGS has opened a public consultation on Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9, inviting stakeholders to comment on the current version of the standard as part of the revision process toward the next issue.
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launched, Replacing IAF and ILAC
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launched, Replacing IAF and ILAC
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated officially began operations on January 1, 2026, establishing a single international accreditation body that
Global Method to Measure Low-Carbon Electricity Defined in PAS 247
Global Method to Measure Low-Carbon Electricity Defined in PAS 247
A new specification published by the British Standards Institution (BSI), PAS 247, establishes a common method to measure electricity produced by fossil-fuel power plants
ISO 29481 Part Two Defines Practical Digital Communication for BIM
ISO 29481 Part Two Defines Practical Digital Communication for BIM
ISO 29481-2:2025 has been officially published, setting out how practical digital communication can be implemented in building information modeling (BIM) and infrastructure projects, as well as in other asset-related use cases across all life cycle stages.
ISO 22544 Sets a Common Vocabulary For Laboratory Design
ISO 22544 Sets a Common Vocabulary For Laboratory Design
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22544:2025, an International Standard that defines a shared vocabulary for laboratory design to improve clarity and consistency in how laboratories are planned, built, and used. 
Upcoming IFS Local Food Safety Check Addresses Needs of Small-Scale Food Businesses
Upcoming IFS Local Food Safety Check Addresses Needs of Small-Scale Food Businesses
IFS is preparing to introduce IFS Local, a new food safety check designed for small-scale food processing businesses,
A Fresh Fit for Fashion as ISO Launches Global Clothing Size System
A Fresh Fit for Fashion as ISO Launches Global Clothing Size System
A recently published ISO standard, ISO 8559-2:2025, gives the global clothing size system a makeover by replacing national size labels with clear body measurements to support more consistent sizing worldwide.
ISO Publishes Two New Resources on Consumer Voices in AI and Emerging Technologies
ISO Publishes Two New Resources on Consumer Voices in AI and Emerging Technologies
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released two new resources aimed at strengthening the role of consumers in the standardization of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies.
ISO/TS 14064-4 Introduced to Support Greenhouse Gas Reporting
ISO/TS 14064-4 Introduced to Support Greenhouse Gas Reporting
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO/TS 14064-4, a new technical specification designed to help organizations apply ISO 14064-1 more consistently when measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions.
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