Article

Every year on 17 June, the global community observes Desertification and Drought Day, raising awareness of one of the most urgent environmental challenges of our time. Productive land forms the backbone of strong economies, with nature contributing to more than half of the world’s GDP. However, we are rapidly exhausting this vital resource — every […]

Observed annually on June 7, World Food Safety Day is a joint initiative by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness and promote action on food safety worldwide. It’s a reminder that food safety is a shared responsibility from farm to fork, everyone has a role to

By Tan Sim Bee, Senior Certification Manager, GICG   The 2026 ISO 9001 Revision: What to Expect and How to Prepare As organizations continue to operate in an increasingly complex and competitive environment, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is revising the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System standard to ensure it remains current and impactful.

By Micheal Boa, Certification Director and OSH Expert, GICG Australia April 28, 2025 marks the annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work, a global initiative by the International Labour Organization (ILO) to promote the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases. This year, the spotlight falls on how rapid digital transformation and artificial intelligence

By Tan Sim Bee, Senior Certification Manager, GICG Each year on April 22nd, millions of people around the world unite to celebrate Earth Day—a powerful reminder of our collective duty to safeguard the planet we all share. As we confront urgent and interconnected environmental challenges like climate change, pollution, and the loss of biodiversity, Earth

Malaysia – GICG, a leading Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) company, is excited to announce its participation as an exhibitor at Malaysia International Furniture Fair (MIFF) 2025. This premier event is scheduled to take place from 1 – 4 March 2025 at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and it promises to be a significant gathering of industry

December is Worldwide Food Service Safety Month. Did you know that each year, an estimated 600 million people fall ill and 420 000 people die from unsafe food, resulting in the loss of 33 million healthy life years? As we celebrate Food Service Safety Month, it’s essential to recognize the importance of maintaining the highest

Embracing AI is vital for businesses, boosting efficiency, enabling data-driven decisions, and fostering innovation. AI automates tasks, enhances strategic planning, personalizes customer experiences, strengthens cybersecurity, and supports compliance, giving businesses a competitive edge in a dynamic digital landscape. ISO/IEC 42001:2023 is the world’s first AI management system standard, offering crucial guidance for the swiftly evolving

GICG is proud to announce it has received three prestigious awards recognizing its pioneering work as a certification body for Cyber Essentials and Cyber Trust Marks. Through its commitment to excellence, innovation, and trust in cybersecurity standards, GICG has earned the Leader Award 2024, Accelerator Award 2024, and Global Pioneer Award 2024. These recognitions highlight