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KATS Awards 17 New Technology and 7 New Product Certificates for 2025
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) awarded certificates to 17 New Excellent Technologies (NET) and 7 New Excellent Products (NEP) during a ceremony held on May 23 in Seoul.
Nominations Now Open for the BRCGS Awards 2025 in the Americas Region
Nominations are now open for the BRCGS Awards 2025, which will be presented at BRCGS Connect Charlotte 2025 this September in North Carolina.
Fifth Episode of BIS Standards Watch Examines Market Surveillance and Service Standards
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released the fifth episode of its Standards Watch series, highlighting how quality standards are shaping safer products and better services across India.
Poland Marks Standardization Day With AI-Focused Conference in Warsaw
The Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN) celebrated the 15th edition of Standardization Day on May 20 with a conference in Warsaw focused on artificial intelligence, cyber threats, and information management.
CP Group Companies Earn TIS 9999 Certification for Sustainable Business Practices
Seven companies from the Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group) have received the TIS 9999 certification for applying sufficiency economy principles in their operations.
TV Show Celebrating Czech Quality Returns in June for Fifth Season
The TV show "You Can’t Replace Czech Quality" returns to CNN Prima News from June to December 2025, bringing stories of Czech companies known for exceptional quality and innovation.
Chengrui Tech Earns Dual ISO Certification for Information and Privacy Security
Chengrui Technology has achieved dual certification to ISO 27001 for Information Security Management Systems and ISO 27701 for Privacy Information Management Systems.
Accredia Joins National Statistical System as Certification Data Gains Official Status
Accredia has officially b Italy’s National Statistical System (SISTAN), the national network that coordinates the production of official statistical information.
Pacific Islands Set Direction for Regional Quality Policy at Fiji Workshop
The Pacific Regional Quality Policy Inception Workshop was held in Fiji from May 21–23,Australia • Cook Islands • Fiji • French Polynesia • Kiribati • Marshall Islands • Micronesia, Federated States of • Nauru • New Caledonia • New Zealand • Niue • Papua New Guinea • Samoa • Solomon Islands • Tonga • Tuvalu • Vanuatu
Australia Celebrates Top Standardization Contributors at 2025 Awards
Standards Australia announced the winners of its 2025 Standards Awards during a ceremony held in Melbourne on May 23.
ANSI May 2025 Report Maps Progress and Gaps in Drone Safety Standards
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has released the May 2025 Gaps Progress Report to track the standardization status for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
Competition Heats Up for Standards Olympiad: Second Qualifying Round Held in Korea
Korea’s second qualifying round for the 20th International Standards Olympiad was held online on May 20.Global News
IFS Updates Guideline for Logistics Audit Checklist
IFS has updated its Guideline for the IFS Logistics Audit Checklist to align with IFS Logistics version 3.
Volvo and GM Update Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949
Volvo Group and General Motors have updated their customer-specific requirements (CSRs) for IATF 16949, the automotive quality management system standard.
IRIS Certification News: Railway Quality Management Upgrades with Rev. 4 and Siemens Mobility’s Gold Award
The International Railway Industry Standard (IRIS) underwent significant updates with the implementation of Revision 4 in April 2024, introducing key changes to improve quality management for railway sector companies.
Draft Revision of ISO 17020 for Inspection Bodies Open for Voting
The ISO International Organization for Standardization Committee on Conformity Assessment (CASCO) has released a draft revision of ISO/IEC 17020, which sets competence requirements for inspection bodies.
Survey Launched to Improve ISO 59000 Circular Economy Standards
The ISO/TC 323 Technical Committee on Circular Economy has launched a survey, open from February 4 to April 4, 2025, to gather feedback on three foundational standards within its scope - ISO 59004, ISO 59010, and ISO 59020.
ETSI Creates Group to Define 6G Standards, Welcomes Expert Contributions
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has launched a new working group to define the requirements for the upcoming sixth-generation (6G) mobile network.
FSC Clarifies Misconceptions Amid Illegal Timber Trade Concerns, Notably From Russia
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) decided to address the current misconceptions regarding its certification system, particularly in relation to illegal timber trade and supply chain transparency.
Ford Updates Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 and PPAP, Strengthening Supplier Compliance
Ford has updated its Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for IATF 16949 and the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), effective February 6, 2025.
SGS Earns NABCB Accreditation for Environmental Claim Verification
SGS has received accreditation from India’s National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), strengthening its ability to support clients with reliable environmental data.
IFS Introduces Tool to Enhance Supply Chain Risk Management
IFS has launched the IFS Supply Chain Processes Check, a tool to help suppliers identify and manage risks in their supply chains.
ISO 59040 Sets New Circular Economy Standard for Product Circularity Data Sheets
On February 3, 2025, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released ISO 59040:2025, titled Circular Economy — Product Circularity Data Sheet.
