Latest News from Conformity Assessment Society
CAS Approves Congo (DRC) Chapter
MICHIGAN, FEB24, 2026. We are thrilled to announce the launch of the
Conformity Assessment Society – International Congo (DRC) Chapter!
This new chapter will be a hub for collaboration, professional development, and knowledge sharing among conformity assessment experts, driving excellence in testing, inspection, certification, standardization and accreditation in the region. Welcome aboard, CAS Congo (DRC) Chapter, together we advance the global voice of conformity professionals!
Web: ca-society.com
Congo (DRC) Chapter contact:
Mr. Jack Balusa .
Email: jack.balusa@congobiz.net
CAS-GCA partnership
MICHIGAN, NOV07, 2025. CAS and GCA Sign MoU to Promote International Internship Opportunities for University Students
The Conformity Assessment Society (CAS) and Global Cultural Adventurers International Education Group (GCA) are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a new strategic partnership to promote international internships and global exchange programs for International University students.
This collaboration brings together CAS’s extensive international network in Conformity Assessment with GCA’s experience in managing international education and cultural exchange programs.
Under the newly signed MoU, CAS and GCA will cooperate to design and promote internship opportunities that expose students to real-world environments in scientific research, conformity assessment, management systems, and related technical fields. The agreement outlines joint efforts in program development, student preparation, participant support, and promotion of internship opportunities.
Dr. George Anastasopoulos, Chairman of CAS, highlighted the significance of the partnership: “This MoU reflects our commitment to empowering the next generation of global professionals. By collaborating with GCA, we create meaningful pathways for students to gain international experience, develop competence, and understand the realities of conformity assessment and related scientific work in practice.”
Mr. Zhipeng Dong, Chairman of GCA, commented: “Our partnership with CAS represents a significant step toward deepening global cultural understanding, fostering stronger links between academia and industry, and cultivating a sustainable, future-ready talent pipeline for the conformity assessment community worldwide. Working with CAS gives us an international partner in a highly promising area of conformity assessment, one that opens exciting new opportunities for our interns and enriches their professional horizons.”
The CAS-GCA MoU is effective immediately and will serve as the foundation for jointly promoted international internship programs beginning in the coming months.
For more information you can contact CAS secretariat at: secretary@ca-society.com and/or GCA at: gcago1@gcago.com
About CAS — Conformity Assessment Society
The Conformity Assessment Society (CAS) is the global professional society dedicated to advancing competence, professionalism, and collaboration in conformity assessment, standardization, accreditation, and related fields. CAS works to strengthen global knowledge, support professional development, and promote excellence within the conformity assessment ecosystem.
More info at: www.ca-society.com.
About GCA — Global Cultural Adventurers International Education Group
Established in January 2014, GCA is an international education and cultural exchange organization committed to helping Chinese university students participate in overseas internships, volunteer projects, and educational programs. GCA integrates international research, educational, and cultural resources to deliver comprehensive, high-quality international exchange experiences for students and teachers.
More info at: www.gcago.com.
CAS Approves Albania Chapter
MICHIGAN, NOV07, 2025. We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Conformity Assessment Society – International Chapter in Albania!
This new chapter will be a hub for collaboration, professional development, and knowledge sharing among conformity assessment experts, driving excellence in testing, inspection, certification, and accreditation in the region.
Welcome aboard, CAS Albania Chapter – together we advance the global voice of conformity professionals!
Web: ca-society.com
Albania Chapter contact:
Ms. Olgerta Prendi. Email: olgertaprendi@outlook.com
CAS Approves Azerbaijan Chapter
MICHIGAN, OCT 30, 2025. We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Conformity Assessment Society – International Chapter in Azerbaijan.
This new chapter will be a hub for collaboration, professional development, and knowledge sharing among conformity assessment experts, driving excellence in testing, inspection, certification, and accreditation in the region.
Welcome aboard, CAS Azerbaijan Chapter – together we advance the global voice of conformity professionals!
Web: ca-society.com
Azerbaijan Chapter contact:
Mr. Samir Novruzlu. Email: samir.novruzlu@aqa.az
CAS Approved as CPD training Provider
Conformity Assessment Society (CAS) Gains Official CPD Training Provider Status with The CPD Group
MICHIGAN, OCT 16, 2025 , The Conformity Assessment Society (CAS) is proud to announce that it has been formally approved as a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accredited training provider by The CPD Group. This recognition underscores CAS’s commitment delivering to its members high-quality, globally relevant training that meets rigorous professional development standards.
CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development, a framework enabling professionals to continuously upgrade skills, knowledge, and competencies in their fields. The CPD accreditation process ensures that educational activities adhere to a structured set of approved standards, safeguarding the integrity and credibility of professional training. Under its framework, The CPD Group assesses training content, delivery, relevance, assessment methods, and learning outcomes, verifying and promoting accredited offerings.
With this approval, CAS can now offer CPD-accredited courses that carry verified CPD credit allocations. Learners who complete CAS training will receive recognized, accredited certificates, enhancing the credibility and professional impact of their qualification.
“This approval marks an important milestone for CAS,” said Dr. George Anastasopoulos, CAS Chairman. “It reaffirms our mission to provide to CAS members world-class education in conformity assessment, quality infrastructure, and professional development. Our members now gain the benefit of learning credit, documented credentials, and greater recognition in their professional communities.”
Through this partnership, CAS commits to maintain the standards under The CPD Group’s review cycles and to periodically update course content to ensure continuing compliance and relevance.
CAS’s accredited status is listed and can be verified in The CPD Register, making it discoverable to professionals worldwide (link: https://thecpdregister.com/view/conformity-assessment-society-cas-419026)
For more information about CAS’s offerings or to enroll in upcoming courses, visit CAS website training program page at https://ca-society.com/courses, or contact: secretary@ca-society.com.
CAS Approves Hellas Chapter
MICHIGAN, OCT 4, 2025. We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Conformity Assessment Society – International Chapter in Greece.
This new chapter will be a hub for collaboration, professional development, and knowledge sharing among conformity assessment experts, driving excellence in testing, inspection, certification, and accreditation in the region.
Welcome aboard, CAS Hellas Chapter – together we advance the global voice of conformity professionals!
Web: ca-society.com
Greece Chapter contact:
Ms. Stamatia Finitsi. Email: casgrsociety@gmail.com
CAS Approves Algeria Chapter
MICHIGAN, SEP 29, 2025. We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Conformity Assessment Society – International Chapter in Algeria.
This new chapter will be a hub for collaboration, professional development, and knowledge sharing among conformity assessment experts, driving excellence in testing, inspection, certification, and accreditation in the region.
Welcome aboard, CAS Algeria – together we advance the global voice of conformity professionals!
Web: ca-society.com
Algeria Chapter contact:
Mr. Taher Amine Elhouari, contact@taheramine.org
CAS Approves Morocco Chapter
MICHIGAN, SEP 21, 2025. We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Conformity Assessment Society – International Chapter in Morocco.
This new chapter will be a hub for collaboration, professional development, and knowledge sharing among conformity assessment experts, driving excellence in testing, inspection, certification, and accreditation in the region.
Welcome aboard, CAS Morocco – together we advance the global voice of conformity professionals!
Web: ca-society.com
Morocco Chapter contact:
Mr. Khalid Elkabdani, elkabdanikhalid@gmail.com
ISO 37001 Transitioning Arrangements
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) is in the process to establish the requirements for transitioning from ISO 37001:2016 to ISO 37001:2025, the revised standard for Anti-Bribery Management Systems.
The revised ISO 37001:2025 introduces several key changes, including the addition of new subclauses on climate change and the importance of compliance culture, explicit treatment of conflicts of interest, clarification of the anti-bribery function, harmonization of wording with other ISO management system standards, and adoption of the latest harmonized ISO structure.
Considering that ISO 37001:2025 was published in February 2025 the proposed transition timeline looks very tight:
- Step1: By 30 November 2025, Accreditation Bodies must be ready to assess to the new version and announce their transition process, while Conformity Assessment Bodies must submit a self-declaration of readiness.
- Step 2: By 28 February 2026, Accreditation Bodies must complete the transition of CABs.
- Step 3: Beginning no later than 31 August 2026, initial certifications and recertifications must be conducted only against ISO 37001:2025.
- Step 4: All transitions of certified clients must be completed by 28 February 2027, after which all certifications to ISO 37001:2016 will be invalid.
Conformity Assessment Bodies will be required to establish their own transition arrangements and submit a formal self-declaration to their ABs by November 2025, identifying and addressing the changes, updating internal processes such as sales, auditing, competence management, IT tools and communications, and ensuring relevant personnel are trained and competent.
CABs should also conduct transition audits either in conjunction with surveillance or recertification audits, or as separate audits, with remote audits permitted if objectives are met.
CABs that will decide not to transition would be expected to inform their ABs and clients, and their accreditations will be withdrawn at the end of the transition.
Accredited certifications to the old standard will no longer be valid after 28 February 2027.
CAS Approves Turkiye Chapter
MICHIGAN, AUG 30, 2025. We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Conformity Assessment Society – International Chapter in Turkey
This new chapter will be a hub for collaboration, professional development, and knowledge sharing among conformity assessment experts, driving excellence in testing, inspection, certification, and accreditation in the region.
Welcome aboard, CAS Turkiye – together we advance the global voice of conformity professionals!
Web: ca-society.com
Turkey Chapter contact:
CAS Approves UAE (Dubai) Chapter
MICHIGAN, AUG 25, 2025. We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Conformity Assessment Society – International Chapter in U.A.E.!
This new chapter will be a hub for collaboration, professional development, and knowledge sharing among conformity assessment experts, driving excellence in testing, inspection, certification, and accreditation in the region.
Welcome aboard, CAS UAE – together we advance the global voice of conformity professionals!
Web: ca-society.com
UAE (Dubai) Chapter contact:
Mr. Jasmin Dhakan, casuaechapter@gmail.com
CAS Approves Taiwan Chapter
MICHIGAN, AUG 12, 2025. We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Conformity Assessment Society – International Chapter in Taiwan!
This new chapter will be a hub for collaboration, professional development, and knowledge sharing among conformity assessment experts, driving excellence in testing, inspection, certification, and accreditation in the region.
Welcome aboard, CAS Taiwan – together we advance the global voice of conformity professionals!
Web: ca-society.com
Taiwan Chapter contact:
Jerry Lin, bestpersonnel.PCB@gmail.com
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Guidance on Earning CAS Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Exclusively from Conformity Assessment Society
The Conformity Assessment Society (CAS) is pleased to release its official guidance on how members can earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as part of their ongoing professional development. CEUs recognize structured learning across a wide range of CAS and external activities.
Members can now earn CEUs through CAS membership (1.5 CEUs), participation in Working Groups or Technical Committees (2 CEUs), publishing articles in CADigest (2 CEUs), submitting technical notes to the CAS website (1 CEU), CAS internships (0.5 CEU/month), volunteer service (0.5 CEU per 10 hours) and CAS trainings with 1 CEU = 10 hours of structured, verifiable learning.
Full details in the official memo below:
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CAS Approves Hargeisa Chapter (Horn of Africa)
MICHIGAN, JAN12, 2026. We are thrilled to announce the launch of the
Conformity Assessment Society – International Hargeisa Chapter!
This new chapter will be a hub for collaboration, professional development, and knowledge sharing among conformity assessment experts, driving excellence in testing, inspection, certification, standardization and accreditation in the region. Welcome aboard, CAS Hargeisa Chapter – together we advance the global voice of conformity professionals!
Web: ca-society.com
Hargeisa Chapter (Horn of Africa) contact:
Mr. Sheikh Caynaanshe.
Email: cas.ssa.ea@gmail.com
CAS-GCA partnership
MICHIGAN, NOV07, 2025. CAS and GCA Sign MoU to Promote International Internship Opportunities for University Students
The Conformity Assessment Society (CAS) and Global Cultural Adventurers International Education Group (GCA) are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a new strategic partnership to promote international internships and global exchange programs for International University students.
This collaboration brings together CAS’s extensive international network in Conformity Assessment with GCA’s experience in managing international education and cultural exchange programs.
Under the newly signed MoU, CAS and GCA will cooperate to design and promote internship opportunities that expose students to real-world environments in scientific research, conformity assessment, management systems, and related technical fields. The agreement outlines joint efforts in program development, student preparation, participant support, and promotion of internship opportunities.
Dr. George Anastasopoulos, Chairman of CAS, highlighted the significance of the partnership: “This MoU reflects our commitment to empowering the next generation of global professionals. By collaborating with GCA, we create meaningful pathways for students to gain international experience, develop competence, and understand the realities of conformity assessment and related scientific work in practice.”
Mr. Zhipeng Dong, Chairman of GCA, commented: “Our partnership with CAS represents a significant step toward deepening global cultural understanding, fostering stronger links between academia and industry, and cultivating a sustainable, future-ready talent pipeline for the conformity assessment community worldwide. Working with CAS gives us an international partner in a highly promising area of conformity assessment, one that opens exciting new opportunities for our interns and enriches their professional horizons.”
The CAS-GCA MoU is effective immediately and will serve as the foundation for jointly promoted international internship programs beginning in the coming months.
For more information you can contact CAS secretariat at: secretary@ca-society.com and/or GCA at: gcago1@gcago.com
About CAS — Conformity Assessment Society
The Conformity Assessment Society (CAS) is the global professional society dedicated to advancing competence, professionalism, and collaboration in conformity assessment, standardization, accreditation, and related fields. CAS works to strengthen global knowledge, support professional development, and promote excellence within the conformity assessment ecosystem.
More info at: www.ca-society.com.
About GCA — Global Cultural Adventurers International Education Group
Established in January 2014, GCA is an international education and cultural exchange organization committed to helping Chinese university students participate in overseas internships, volunteer projects, and educational programs. GCA integrates international research, educational, and cultural resources to deliver comprehensive, high-quality international exchange experiences for students and teachers.
More info at: www.gcago.com.
CAS Approves Albania Chapter
MICHIGAN, NOV07, 2025. We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Conformity Assessment Society – International Chapter in Albania!
This new chapter will be a hub for collaboration, professional development, and knowledge sharing among conformity assessment experts, driving excellence in testing, inspection, certification, and accreditation in the region.
Welcome aboard, CAS Albania Chapter – together we advance the global voice of conformity professionals!
Web: ca-society.com
Albania Chapter contact:
Ms. Olgerta Prendi. Email: olgertaprendi@outlook.com
CAS Approves Azerbaijan Chapter
MICHIGAN, OCT 30, 2025. We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Conformity Assessment Society – International Chapter in Azerbaijan.
This new chapter will be a hub for collaboration, professional development, and knowledge sharing among conformity assessment experts, driving excellence in testing, inspection, certification, and accreditation in the region.
Welcome aboard, CAS Azerbaijan Chapter – together we advance the global voice of conformity professionals!
Web: ca-society.com
Azerbaijan Chapter contact:
Mr. Samir Novruzlu. Email: samir.novruzlu@aqa.az
CAS Approved as CPD training Provider
Conformity Assessment Society (CAS) Gains Official CPD Training Provider Status with The CPD Group
MICHIGAN, OCT 16, 2025 , The Conformity Assessment Society (CAS) is proud to announce that it has been formally approved as a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accredited training provider by The CPD Group. This recognition underscores CAS’s commitment delivering to its members high-quality, globally relevant training that meets rigorous professional development standards.
CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development, a framework enabling professionals to continuously upgrade skills, knowledge, and competencies in their fields. The CPD accreditation process ensures that educational activities adhere to a structured set of approved standards, safeguarding the integrity and credibility of professional training. Under its framework, The CPD Group assesses training content, delivery, relevance, assessment methods, and learning outcomes, verifying and promoting accredited offerings.
With this approval, CAS can now offer CPD-accredited courses that carry verified CPD credit allocations. Learners who complete CAS training will receive recognized, accredited certificates, enhancing the credibility and professional impact of their qualification.
“This approval marks an important milestone for CAS,” said Dr. George Anastasopoulos, CAS Chairman. “It reaffirms our mission to provide to CAS members world-class education in conformity assessment, quality infrastructure, and professional development. Our members now gain the benefit of learning credit, documented credentials, and greater recognition in their professional communities.”
Through this partnership, CAS commits to maintain the standards under The CPD Group’s review cycles and to periodically update course content to ensure continuing compliance and relevance.
CAS’s accredited status is listed and can be verified in The CPD Register, making it discoverable to professionals worldwide (link: https://thecpdregister.com/view/conformity-assessment-society-cas-419026)
For more information about CAS’s offerings or to enroll in upcoming courses, visit CAS website training program page at https://ca-society.com/courses, or contact: secretary@ca-society.com.
CAS Approves Hellas Chapter
MICHIGAN, OCT 4, 2025. We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Conformity Assessment Society – International Chapter in Greece.
This new chapter will be a hub for collaboration, professional development, and knowledge sharing among conformity assessment experts, driving excellence in testing, inspection, certification, and accreditation in the region.
Welcome aboard, CAS Hellas Chapter – together we advance the global voice of conformity professionals!
Web: ca-society.com
Greece Chapter contact:
Ms. Stamatia Finitsi. Email: casgrsociety@gmail.com
CAS Approves Algeria Chapter
MICHIGAN, SEP 29, 2025. We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Conformity Assessment Society – International Chapter in Algeria.
This new chapter will be a hub for collaboration, professional development, and knowledge sharing among conformity assessment experts, driving excellence in testing, inspection, certification, and accreditation in the region.
Welcome aboard, CAS Algeria – together we advance the global voice of conformity professionals!
Web: ca-society.com
Algeria Chapter contact:
Mr. Taher Amine Elhouari, contact@taheramine.org
CAS Approves Morocco Chapter
MICHIGAN, SEP 21, 2025. We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Conformity Assessment Society – International Chapter in Morocco.
This new chapter will be a hub for collaboration, professional development, and knowledge sharing among conformity assessment experts, driving excellence in testing, inspection, certification, and accreditation in the region.
Welcome aboard, CAS Morocco – together we advance the global voice of conformity professionals!
Web: ca-society.com
Morocco Chapter contact:
Mr. Khalid Elkabdani, elkabdanikhalid@gmail.com
ISO 37001 Transitioning Arrangements
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) is in the process to establish the requirements for transitioning from ISO 37001:2016 to ISO 37001:2025, the revised standard for Anti-Bribery Management Systems.
The revised ISO 37001:2025 introduces several key changes, including the addition of new subclauses on climate change and the importance of compliance culture, explicit treatment of conflicts of interest, clarification of the anti-bribery function, harmonization of wording with other ISO management system standards, and adoption of the latest harmonized ISO structure.
Considering that ISO 37001:2025 was published in February 2025 the proposed transition timeline looks very tight:
- Step1: By 30 November 2025, Accreditation Bodies must be ready to assess to the new version and announce their transition process, while Conformity Assessment Bodies must submit a self-declaration of readiness.
- Step 2: By 28 February 2026, Accreditation Bodies must complete the transition of CABs.
- Step 3: Beginning no later than 31 August 2026, initial certifications and recertifications must be conducted only against ISO 37001:2025.
- Step 4: All transitions of certified clients must be completed by 28 February 2027, after which all certifications to ISO 37001:2016 will be invalid.
Conformity Assessment Bodies will be required to establish their own transition arrangements and submit a formal self-declaration to their ABs by November 2025, identifying and addressing the changes, updating internal processes such as sales, auditing, competence management, IT tools and communications, and ensuring relevant personnel are trained and competent.
CABs should also conduct transition audits either in conjunction with surveillance or recertification audits, or as separate audits, with remote audits permitted if objectives are met.
CABs that will decide not to transition would be expected to inform their ABs and clients, and their accreditations will be withdrawn at the end of the transition.
Accredited certifications to the old standard will no longer be valid after 28 February 2027.
CAS Approves Turkiye Chapter
MICHIGAN, AUG 30, 2025. We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Conformity Assessment Society – International Chapter in Turkey
This new chapter will be a hub for collaboration, professional development, and knowledge sharing among conformity assessment experts, driving excellence in testing, inspection, certification, and accreditation in the region.
Welcome aboard, CAS Turkiye – together we advance the global voice of conformity professionals!
Web: ca-society.com
Turkey Chapter contact:
CAS Approves UAE (Dubai) Chapter
MICHIGAN, AUG 25, 2025. We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Conformity Assessment Society – International Chapter in U.A.E.!
This new chapter will be a hub for collaboration, professional development, and knowledge sharing among conformity assessment experts, driving excellence in testing, inspection, certification, and accreditation in the region.
Welcome aboard, CAS UAE – together we advance the global voice of conformity professionals!
Web: ca-society.com
UAE (Dubai) Chapter contact:
Mr. Jasmin Dhakan, casuaechapter@gmail.com
CAS Approves Taiwan Chapter
MICHIGAN, AUG 12, 2025. We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Conformity Assessment Society – International Chapter in Taiwan!
This new chapter will be a hub for collaboration, professional development, and knowledge sharing among conformity assessment experts, driving excellence in testing, inspection, certification, and accreditation in the region.
Welcome aboard, CAS Taiwan – together we advance the global voice of conformity professionals!
Web: ca-society.com
Taiwan Chapter contact:
Jerry Lin, bestpersonnel.PCB@gmail.com