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Resilience and International Expansion: The Drivers of the AFNOR Group’s Performance in 2025

In 2026, AFNOR will celebrate its centennial. One hundred years of commitment to voluntary standards, trust among economic stakeholders, and market development. One hundred years, too, of international outreach, which is gaining momentum today with the reelection of Guy Maugis, now President of the AFNOR Group. On June 22, 2026, the French Standardization Association celebrated this anniversary at the Institut de France, surrounded by its employees,

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Sustainability Reports for SMEs: How to Create a Reliable and Verifiable One

Requests for information on sustainability are becoming increasingly common. Customers, banks, investors, and stakeholders are asking companies for reliable, comparable, and transparent data on their environmental, social, and governance performance. For SMEs, this situation presents a new challenge, but also an opportunity: to communicate their commitment to sustainability in a clear and structured way, leveraging the data, processes, and initiatives already in place within the organization. For

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Food Safety: What Changes with the ISO 22000 Revision Scheduled for 2027

ISO 22000, the international standard for food safety management, is entering a new phase in its history. Last published in 2018, it is set to undergo a major overhaul with the release of the 2027 version. This revision is not merely a technical adjustment: it reflects a comprehensive transformation of the agri-food sector, which is facing more complex, more

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Taiwan

"AFNOR International Certification" Completes ISO 27001 Information Security Management System Certification for "Humen Technology"

“Fabao International Certification” recently announced that “Humen Technology Co., Ltd.” has successfully passed the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management System international certification and completed the certification process. This certification confirms that the company has established a management system compliant with international standards in the areas of information security governance, risk management, and business continuity. As an internationally recognized third-party certification body, “Fabao International Certification” conducted this certification in accordance with the ISO/IEC 27001 standard, performing a comprehensive assessment of “Humen Technology’s” information security policies,asset management, access control, internal audit system, and business continuity management in accordance with the ISO/IEC 27001 standard. The audit results confirmed that the company has established a comprehensive information security management framework, with management procedures and control measures that meet international standard requirements and comply with the global certification specifications of the Taiwan Accreditation Foundation (TAF). “Humen Technology” has long specialized in CAE engineering simulation and analysis, SAP enterprise resource planning solutions, and digital transformation services, with clients spanning high-tech manufacturing, traditional industries, financial services, and distribution and retail. Passing the ISO 27001 certification demonstrates that the company has institutionalized its information security management to meet clients’ high standards for intellectual property protection, confidential data management, and system security. The professional certification team at “Fabao International Certification” noted that a company’s successful certification of its information security management system indicates that it has established a systematic, institutionalized, and continuously improving management mechanism. By establishing a management system that complies with international standards, “Humen Technology” demonstrates the professional capabilities of Taiwan’s technology services industry in the field of information security. “Fabao International Certification” has long provided information security management system certification services to help companies strengthen their information security governance capabilities. In the future, it will continue to promote the establishment of information security protection systems that comply with international standards across various industries in Taiwan through professional certification.

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Taiwan

"Fobao International Certification" Completes ISO 27001 Information Security Management System Certification for "Taiwan Vehicle Co., Ltd."

"Fabao International Certification" recently announced that "Taiwan Vehicle Co., Ltd." has successfully passed the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 international certification for information security management systems, confirming that the company has established a management system compliant with international standards for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its information assets. As an internationally recognized third-party certification body, "Fasbia International Certification" conducted a comprehensive assessment of Taiwan Vehicle Co., Ltd.'s information security policies, asset management, access control, business continuity management, and supply chain risk management in accordance with the ISO/IEC 27001 standard. The certification results confirm that the company has established a comprehensive information security management framework, with management procedures and control measures that meet international standards. "Taiwan Rolling Stock Co., Ltd." has long been tasked with domestic rail vehicle manufacturing and technological advancement. Amid trends toward smart manufacturing and digitalization, information security has become a critical component of stable corporate operations and supply chain management. Passing the ISO 27001 certification signifies that the company has institutionalized its information security management, demonstrating its commitment to corporate governance and operational resilience. The professional certification team at “Fasbia International Certification” noted that the rail vehicle industry’s attainment of information security management system certification signifies that companies have integrated information security management into their overall governance framework. “Taiwan Rolling Stock Co.” has established a management system compliant with international standards, demonstrating the high standards for information security within Taiwan’s rail industry during its digital transformation. "Fasbia International Certification" has long provided information security management system certification services, assisting companies in establishing protection mechanisms that comply with international standards. In the future, it will continue to promote the strengthening of information security governance capabilities across various industries in Taiwan through professional certification.

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"Fobao International Certification" Completes ISO 14064-1 Greenhouse Gas Inventory Verification for the "Tri-Service General Hospital - Songshan Branch"

"Fabao International Certification" recently announced that the "Tri-Service General Hospital – Songshan Branch" has successfully passed third-party verification of its ISO 14064-1:2018 greenhouse gas inventory. This verification confirms that the hospital’s greenhouse gas emissions data and management system comply with international standards. As an internationally recognized third-party verification body, "Fabao International Certification" conducted this verification in accordance with the ISO 14064-1 standard,and conducted an independent assessment of the Songshan Branch’s organizational boundaries, emission source identification, and data collection and calculation processes. The verification process confirmed that the hospital has established a systematic foundation for carbon management, and that its inventory results are complete and reliable, serving as a basis for the subsequent development of carbon reduction strategies. To achieve its environmental sustainability goals, the “Songshan Branch” completed an energy use and emissions inventory in accordance with international standards. Through institutionalized management, the hospital has demonstrated concrete achievements in energy conservation, carbon reduction, and greenhouse gas management. The professional verification team at “Fasbia International Certification” noted that a healthcare institution’s successful verification of its greenhouse gas inventory signifies that it has integrated environmental management into its organizational governance framework. By establishing management practices compliant with international standards, the “Songshan Branch” demonstrates concrete progress by the Armed Forces Medical System on its path toward net-zero transition. "Fasbo International Certification" has long provided greenhouse gas inventory verification services, assisting various organizations in establishing credible environmental performance data. In the future, it will continue to promote the implementation of sustainable governance goals across Taiwan’s industries through professional verification.

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"Fobao International Certification" Completes ISO 14067 Product Carbon Footprint Verification for the Department of Anesthesiology at Shuanghe Hospital

"Fabao International Certification" recently announced that the Department of Anesthesiology at "Shuanghe Hospital" has completed Taiwan's first ISO 14067:2018 product carbon footprint verification "classified by anesthesia method" and obtained a verification statement. These verification results confirm that the hospital has established a system for managing the carbon footprint of its surgical anesthesia services that complies with international standards. As an internationally recognized third-party verification body, "Fabao International Certification" conducted this verification in accordance with the ISO 14067 standard, independently assessing the carbon footprints of four anesthesia methods—endotracheal intubation, intravenous anesthesia, mask anesthesia, and spinal anesthesia—in the Anesthesiology Department of "Shuanghe Hospital." The verification process confirmed that the hospital’s data collection, emissions calculation, and management procedures comply with international standards. The verification results show that, regardless of the type of anesthesia, over 80% of carbon emissions are concentrated during the surgical anesthesia administration phase, with the primary sources being energy use and equipment operation. Operating rooms have long been the most resource-intensive units in hospitals, accounting for approximately one-quarter of the hospital’s total carbon emissions. These verification findings provide a scientific basis for precisely identifying carbon reduction targets and optimizing medical processes in the future. The professional verification team at “Fasbo International Certification” noted that healthcare institutions breaking down their carbon footprint assessments to the level of clinical operations demonstrates that sustainability management is deeply embedded in their daily operational processes. Shuanghe Hospital’s completion of this verification highlights concrete progress in the healthcare industry’s transition toward net-zero emissions. "Fasbo International Certification" has long provided product carbon footprint verification services, assisting various industries in establishing credible environmental performance data. In the future, it will continue to promote the implementation of sustainable governance goals in Taiwan’s healthcare and related industries through professional verification.

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Taiwan

"Fobao International Certification" Completes ISO 14067 Product Carbon Footprint Verification for "Yatong Hospital's" SBRT Services

"Fabao International Certification" recently announced that the Department of Radiation Oncology at "Yatong Hospital" has completed the ISO 14067:2018 product carbon footprint verification for its stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) services for breast cancer and prostate cancer, and has officially been awarded a verification statement. These verification results confirm that the hospital’s carbon footprint data and management system comply with international standards. As an internationally recognized third-party verification body, "Fabao International Certification" conducted an independent assessment of the carbon footprint scope definition, data collection, calculation methods, and selection of emission factors for "Yatong Hospital’s" SBRT services in accordance with the ISO 14067 standard. The verification process confirmed that the carbon emission data for these services is complete, consistent, and transparent, and can serve as a basis for future carbon reduction management. The SBRT technology implemented by “Yatong Hospital” significantly reduces the number of treatment sessions required—which typically ranges from 20 to 39 in traditional radiation therapy—to just 5 sessions. Verification results show that through optimized electricity usage, reduced medical consumables, and minimized waste, overall carbon emissions are approximately 60% lower than those of traditional treatment regimens. This achievement also reduces the transportation burden and time costs for patients traveling to and from the hospital. The professional verification team at “Fasbo International Certification” noted that the verification of a medical service’s product carbon footprint signifies that the institution has incorporated environmental performance into its service quality management system. “Yatong Hospital” has established a carbon footprint management system compliant with international standards, creating an important practical case study for the low-carbon transition of Taiwan’s healthcare industry. “Fabao International Certification” has long provided product carbon footprint verification services, assisting various industries in establishing credible environmental performance data. In the future, it will continue to promote the implementation of sustainable transformation goals in the healthcare and related industries through professional verification.

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