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

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 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

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

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

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

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 (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 has enhanced its TÜRKAK Document Verification System (TBDS) to improve traceability of audit data.

Turkey Certifies Four More Organized Industrial Zones With Green Certificates

The Turkish Standards Institute (TSE) has certified four additional Organized Industrial Zones (OIZs) with Green OIZ Certificates, marking significant progress in environmental management.

TÜRKAK Enhances GHG Services With Addition of ISO 14064-2 Standard

The Turkish Accreditation Agency (TÜRKAK) has expanded its accreditation scope across the ISO 14064 series by adding ISO 14064-2 to its services.

Marsa Yağ Earns First TSE Business Continuity Certificate in Food Sector

Marsa Yağ became the first company in the food sector to receive the TS EN ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System certificate from the Turkish Standards Institute (TSE).

FDA Partially Recognizes ISO 10993-1:2025 for Medical Devices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has partially recognized ISO 10993-1:2025, the latest edition of the international standard used to assess the biological safety of medical devices.

Licensing Instead of Sales: ISO Changes How Standards Are Used

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is preparing to replace its traditional standards sales approach with a licensing model that would give users defined rights to use standards content instead of broad unrestricted access.

BRCGS Updates Food Safety, Packaging, Storage, and Broker Rules to Meet New GFSI Requirements

BRCGS has updated certification requirements for its Food Safety, Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution, and Agents and Brokers standards,

ISO 45001 Revision Signals Changes in How Companies Manage Workplace Safety

The revision of ISO 45001 is expected to push companies beyond traditional workplace safety management by placing greater emphasis on mental health, organizational resilience, safety culture, and climate-related risks.

International Olympic Committee Certified to ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Standard

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been re-certified to ISO 20121:2024 for sustainability management at the corporate events it directly organizes and finances, including IOC Sessions, conferences, Olympic Day activities, and commission meetings.

Core Industrial Safety Framework IEC 61508 Undergoes Major Revision

The IEC 61508 series, the international foundation for many industrial functional safety standards,

FSC Proposes New Rules for Certification Statements and Audit Duration

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on two draft Advice Notes that would update certification body requirements related to certification statements and minimum audit duration for Forest Management audits.

ILO Moves to Modernize International Labour Standards Reporting

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is preparing a major overhaul of how countries report on international labour standards.

ISO 9001 Revision Moves Into Formal FDIS Ballot Phase

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 9001 to the next step of the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) approval process, with the project now listed at stage 50.20 following the earlier 50.00 status.

FSC Opens Consultation on Chain of Custody Revisions as Two Core Standards Reach Final Phase

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened consultation on revisions to five Chain of Custody (CoC) documents, with two core standards now entering the final consultation phase.

CanadaGAP Seeks GFSI Recognition for Updated Food Safety Programs

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation as CanadaGAP seeks recognition for updated food safety certification programs covering fruit and vegetable operations.

Efforts to Broaden Application of ISO 21378 Underway

Following last year’s confirmation of ISO 21378:2019, a standard for structured audit data collection and exchange, work within ISO/TC 295/WG 1 is now focused on broadening how the standard is applied across organizations.