STAMEQ Leaders Outline Vietnam’s Quality Decentralization Push

Vietnam is decentralizing responsibilities in standards, measurement, and quality so local authorities can respond faster to real needs and reduce administrative delays.

Vietnam Sets 2030 Plan To Strengthen International Integration in Standards, Metrology and Quality

Vietnam has approved a plan to boost international integration in standards, metrology and quality through 2030, aiming to help businesses compete globally and support higher-quality growth.

Vietnam Seeks Comments On New Rules For National Quality Awards

Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) is asking ministries, provinces, and business groups to comment on a draft circular that will replace the current regulation governing how the Vietnam National Quality Awards are organized and assessed.

Vietnam Issues Guide to Support Decentralization of Quality Infrastructure

The Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam (MST) has issued a new guide to help local authorities take on more responsibility for standards, metrology, and quality management.

Two Vietnamese Companies Win Top Honors at 2025 Global Performance Excellence Awards in Beijing

Two Vietnamese companies earned top recognition at the 30th Asia Pacific Quality Organization (APQO) International Conference in Beijing on October 16.

VIAS Accreditation Program Marks 25 Years as BoA Celebrates Three Decades

The National Accreditation Bureau (BoA) celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025, recognizing the Vietnam Inspection Accreditation Scheme (VIAS) as one of its key achievements.

VILAS Marks 30 Years as Vietnam’s Laboratory Accreditation Program

Vietnam’s VILAS (Vietnam Laboratory Accreditation Scheme) marks 30 years since its establishment,

Vietnam’s Son La Province Uses Quality Plan to Boost Local Brands and Productivity

Vietnam’s northwestern province of Son La is strengthening the competitiveness of

Vietnam Adopts EN 13816 Public Transport Quality Standard

Vietnam has issued TCVN 14314:2025 on public passenger transport services,

Vietnam Institutions Urged to Adopt ISO 27001 Cybersecurity Standard After Recent Breach

A data breach at the National Credit Information Center of Vietnam (CIC) has prompted the Vietnam Cyber Emergency Response Center (VNCERT) to

Hong Ngoc Hospital Gene Center Accredited to ISO 15189 for Medical Labs

The National Accreditation Bureau (BoA) has accredited the Gene Center at Hong Ngoc General Hospital - Phuc Truong Minh under ISO 15189,

BoA Honors Outstanding Staff for 2020–2025 at National Commendation Conference

The National Quality Accreditation Office (BoA) of Vietnam recognized several of its staff members for outstanding performance during the 2020–2025 period at the National Commendation Conference on July 29, 2025.

IAQG Centralizes Aerospace Auditor Authentication

The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) has centralized the authentication of aerospace quality management system auditors, replacing the previous network of independent Auditor Authentication Bodies (AABs).

FSC Revised Trademark Standard Takes Effect

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched a new online training course to support implementation of its revised trademark standard, FSC-STD-50-001 V3-0, which takes effect on July 1, 2026. 

SIS Offers Free Access to ISO 45001 Draft

The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has made the proposed second edition of ISO 45001 - draft available for free download and public review,

ISO/DIS 9002 Ballot Opens for Comment

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO/DIS 9002 for ballot, opening the international comment period on the revision of the guidance standard for applying ISO 9001. 

Public Consultation Opens on ISO 14060, First International Standard for Net Zero Alignment

ISO 14060, the first international standard for net zero alignment, has entered public consultation.

EU Approves EN ISO 15223-1 for Medical Device and IVD Labeling

The European Commission (EC) has approved EN ISO 15223-1, the standard used for symbols on medical device and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) labeling, for use in demonstrating compliance with EU requirements for these products.

GFSI Seeks Feedback on JFSM Recognition Under Benchmarking Requirements v2024

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation on the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) application for recognition under GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.

Chery Added as IATF's Third Asian Automotive Group Member

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved the addition of Chery Automobile, as a new member of IATF AISBL, making it the third Asian automotive group represented in the organization.

IFS Announces June Release of Progress Logistics Version 2

IFS will publish IFS Progress Logistics version 2 at the end of June, updating the program that helps companies prepare for IFS Logistics certification.

Third Cohort of Environmental Management Youth Leadership Group Kicks Off

The third cohort of the ISO Environmental Management (ISO/TC 207) Youth Leadership Group (YLG 3.0) has held its kick-off meeting, bringing together more than 45 participants from around 30 countries.

ISO 9606 Requirements for Welder Qualification Under Revision

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is revising ISO 9606, the international standard for qualification testing of welders performing fusion welding.

ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group Releases First AI-Focused Guidance

The ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group (APG) has published new guidance on auditing  quality management systems that use artificial intelligence, marking the group's first publication dedicated specifically to AI.