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China Sets New Rules for Adopting International Standards with Focus on Relevance and Fundamentals
China has issued new rules for adopting international standards, effective June 1, 2025.
Pakistan’s Health Crisis Spurs Push for Front-of-Pack Food Warnings
Experts are calling on the Pakistani government to urgently adopt Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPWLs) to address the country’s rising health crisis caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
UKAS Issues Second Call for Applicants for AI Management System Accreditation
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has issued a second call for expressions of interest from certification bodies interested in accreditation for ISO/IEC 42001:2023, the first international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems.
Brazil Unveils First National Quality Strategy Action Plan for 2025–2026
Brazil has launched its National Quality Infrastructure Strategy (ENIQ) and the first related Action Plan, which will be in effect for the 2025–2026 period.
Xayn Becomes First German Company Certified to ISO 42001 for AI Management
Xayn, a Berlin-based AI startup, is the first company in Germany to receive certification to ISO/IEC 42001,
Six Dutch Organizations Gain New Accreditations in May 2025
The Dutch Accreditation Council RvA has announced six new accreditations granted in May 2025, covering areas such as energy performance, fire safety, geotechnical testing, and pressure equipment inspections.
May Issue of AccrediaLetter Highlights Cybersecurity, AI in Labs, and National Accreditation Growth
The May edition of AccrediaLetter, the newsletter of the Italian Accreditation Body - Accredia,
Pierre Girault Presents New Quality Vision and Future Challenges in France Qualité Video
Pierre Girault, President of France Qualité, presents a strategic vision for New Quality (Nouvelle Qualité) in a newly released video from the Industrial Day event titled ISO 9001:2026 — The Challenges of Tomorrow’s Quality.
Far Eastern New Century Secures ISCC PLUS Certification for Use of Sustainable Materials
Far Eastern New Century has earned the ISCC PLUS certification, a global standard for circular and bio-based materials used outside the EU and UK.
CQC South China Lab Gains IECEx Approval for Explosion Protection Testing
The China Quality Certification Center (CQC) South China Laboratory has passed the on-site assessment to become an officially recognized IECEx Testing Laboratory (ExTL),
ATS Earns CAF Certification for Advancing Public Sector Quality and Service Efficiency
The Accreditation Body of Serbia (ATS) has been awarded the Common Assessment Framework (CAF) certificate for its efforts to improve public sector performance through better management, transparency, and service delivery.
EPO Study Highlights the Crucial Link Between Technology Standards and Patents in Europe’s Digital Future
The European Patent Office (EPO) has published a major study showing how closely connected technology standards are to patentsGlobal News
Global Revision of ISO 14001 Enters Final Phase of Public Consultation
The global revision of ISO 14001, the world’s most widely used environmental management standard, has entered its final phase of public consultation.
First International Standard for Safe Wireless Power Transfer Published by IEC and IEEE
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) have jointly published IEC/IEEE 63184:2025, the first global standard to assess human exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) from wireless power transfer (WPT) systems.
ASC to Replace 12 Species-Specific Frameworks with New Unified Farm Standard
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has merged its twelve species-specific standards into a single ASC Farm Standard.
BRCGS Opens Public Consultation for Consumer Products Issue 4
BRCGS has launched a public consultation to revise its Global Standard Consumer Products Issue 4, aiming to gather input from across the industry to improve the standard’s relevance and effectiveness.
GFSI Issues Call for Expert Auditors to Join Phase 2 of Development Effort
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has issued an extended call for highly experienced auditors to join the second phase of its Auditor Training and Professional Development (ATPD) governance initiative.
JETI Publishes Key Reports on Metaverse and Intelligent Computing
JETI, the dedicated ISO/IEC advisory group specialized in emerging technologies, has released two reports, focusing respectively on the Metaverse and Intelligent Computing.
As EU Faces US Tariff Risks, Quality Infrastructure Strengthens Economic Integration
An analysis by the Accredia Observatory highlights the risk of new US tariffs on European imports and emphasizes the crucial role of Quality Infrastructure (QI) in safeguarding Europe's integrated economy.
ISO Approves Plan to Develop 56012 Innovation Ecosystem Management Standard
ISO has approved a New Work Item Proposal (NWIP) to develop ISO 56012, a guidance standard on innovation ecosystem management.
Germany Declines to Join New Global Accreditation Organization GLOBAC
On February 26, 2025, the German Accreditation Advisory Board advised the Federal Government that Germany, through its national accreditation body (DAkkS), should not join the newly established Global Accreditation Cooperation (GLOBAC).
BRCGS Releases Module 11 to Align Packaging Standards with tms/HAVI Requirements
BRCGS has introduced Module 11 for its Packaging Materials Issue 7 Standard, developed in partnership with tms/HAVI.
Launch of Global Standards Consultation on PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing)
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is inviting experts worldwide to participate in an open consultation on Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services.
