How can testing laboratories apply standards in practice? ——Frontline observation from equipment suppliers E-tech interviewed Ryan Morrison. His experience supplying equipment to testing laboratories has given him profound insights into the challenges these labs face in the practical application of standards and conformity assessment. 04 May, 2026
Empowering Urban Renewal with International Standards: Digital Technologies Tackle Complex Challenges for a Sustainable Future It has been proven that urban renewal is a powerful solution to a host of urban challenges, yet only a handful of cities have truly embraced this philosophy. For many cities, urban renewal is overly complex. Consequently, the practice of expanding urban boundaries by developing undeveloped greenfield land and constructing new buildings continues unabated. This consumes more valuable resources and results in irreversible land occupation. Digital technologies can help cities overcome the obstacles 04 May, 2026
Soaring Electric Vehicle Sales in Europe, IEC Standards Facilitate a Smooth Transition Europe is shifting to electric vehicles at an unprecedented pace. IEC standards are paving the way for a smooth transition to electric mobility. To some extent, this trend was expected, yet the first batch of European data released following the Iran-U.S. conflict shows that electric vehicle sales are surging rapidly. In March, new electric vehicle registrations across Europe reached 224,000, with a total of 500,000 registrations in the first three months of the year, representing a year-on-year 29 Apr, 2026
From Reporting to Results: Rethinking Environmental Management with ISO 14001 In a world where environmental expectations are rising just as rapidly as the challenges themselves, organizations across all sectors are facing a defining shift: making mere commitments is no longer enough. They must demonstrate how those commitments translate into concrete actions and tangible outcomes. The release of the new version of ISO 14001 comes at a critical juncture. It calls on organizations to rethink environmental management—not as a mere reporting task, but as a dynamic, risk-driv 03 Apr, 2026
Chairman of International Regional Innovation and Standardization Alliance Attends and Speaks at the 61st Session of the UN Human Rights Council From February 23 to March 31, 2026, the 61st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council was held in Geneva, Switzerland. Dr. Peng Jianbiao, CEO for UN Consultative Affairs of the China Association for International Science and Technology Promotion and Executive Chairman of the International Regional Innovation and Standardization Alliance, attended the session as a representative holding Special Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council. He delivered a speech titled A S 23 Mar, 2026
The new ISO standards clarify the chain of custody. Sustainability claims are ubiquitous. From recycled plastics and responsibly sourced fibres to renewable fuels and low-carbon materials, a growing number of companies assert that their products possess specific environmental and social attributes. However, verifying these claims is not always straightforward within complex global supply chains. Materials undergo multiple processing stages, are blended and transformed, and traded across national borders. Without robust systems to track and verify 20 Mar, 2026
International Standards Organizations Release Climate Action Policy Document at COP30 Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Belém, Brazil – Today, as initiators of the Standards Pavilion at COP30 under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) jointly released a climate action policy document titled How to Leverage International Standards for Climate Action. This initiative aims to raise global awareness of standards 12 Nov, 2025
The Alliance Deeply Engages in China-Russia Sci-Tech Cooperation and Promotes Interconnection of International Standards From October to November 2025, the China Association for International Science and Technology Promotion (CIAPST) and the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences (RANS) conducted a number of intensive scientific and technological cooperation and exchange activities. Dr. Peng Jianbiao, Chief Executive Officer for UN Consultative Affairs of CIAPST and Chairman of the International Regional Innovation and Standardization Alliance, took an in-depth part in this series of cooperation events. As a professi 22 Oct, 2025
IEC, ISO and ITU Jointly Release the Seoul Declaration The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) jointly released the Seoul Declaration today. It aims to advance the development of artificial intelligence (AI) via international standards and build an inclusive, open, sustainable, equitable, secure and reliable future for all humanity. 23 Sep, 2025
Meeting of ITU-T Telecommunication Standardization Advisory Group (TSAG) Held in Geneva From January 26 to 30, 2026, the 2nd Plenary Meeting of the Telecommunication Standardization Advisory Group (TSAG) for the 2025–2028 study period of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) was held in Geneva, Switzerland. Ms. Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Mr. Seizo Onoe, Director of the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, Mr. Mario Maniewicz, Director of the Radiocommunication Bureau, and Mr. Cosmas Zavazava, D 23 Sep, 2025
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