ISO/ASTM Updates 2025: What Exporters Need to Know

The year 2025 has seen several updates to ISO
and ASTM standards, directly impacting exporters in the metals,
agriculture, and consumer goods industries. These updates include revised laboratory testing thresholds,
adjusted permissible tolerances, and stricter quality documentation requirements.

The ESG Shift: Compliance Driving Sustainable Trade

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) requirements are now mandated across many industries.
BQCIS assists companies by verifying ESG compliance through sustainability audits, monitoring traceability,
and providing independent verification statements.
Reference: UN Global Compact.

Digital Verification: QR-Secured Certificates

Fraudulent certificates have become a significant challenge in global trade.
To combat this, BQCIS has introduced
QR-secured digital certificates
that allow instant verification. This system eliminates the risk of forged documents and enhances trust.

Global Reach Expansion

In 2025, BQCIS expanded by opening new offices in São Paulo, Rotterdam, Dubai, and Singapore.
This strengthens our ability to conduct inspections locally and serve regional clients.
View Global Offices Directory.

25,000+ Reports Issued

Since 1990, BQCIS has issued more than 25,000 inspection reports across industries.
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Metals & Minerals

Commodity price volatility increases disputes. BQCIS inspection data provides stability by confirming chemical content
and weight for shipments. Reference: London Metal Exchange.

Agriculture & Food

Global exporters must comply with stricter food safety and traceability rules.
References:
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA),
U.S. FDA FSMA.

Remote & Digital Classification: explores how digital inspections are reshaping marine compliance.

Transparency as the New Compliance Currency: outlines how QR-coded certificates and audit trails
build stronger supplier–buyer trust.

AI in Inspections: predictive compliance modeling preventing shipment delays.

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Press Kit: logos, fact sheets, and corporate bios.

Sample Reports:
Certificates of Analysis, inspection reports, and lab testing procedures.

Events: Geneva Trade Summit (Oct 2025), ISO Summit Brussels (Nov 2025), BQCIS Webinar (Dec 2025).

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