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Standards Australia Names 2026 Award Winners
Standards Australia has named the nine recipients of its 2026 Standards Awards, recognizing individuals, technical committees and organizations for contributions to standards development, innovation and industry safety.
Australian Students Win Gold and Bronze on International Standards Olympiad Debut
Australia made a successful International Standards Olympiad debut, with students winning Gold and Bronze against a field of 105 competitors from around the world.
NATA Honors Professor John Wheatley and PathWest at Accreditation Matters 2026
The National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA) presented its 2026 Alastair Ross Award to Professor John Wheatley and its 2026 Excellence Award to PathWest Forensic Biology, Laboratory Medicine WA during the Accreditation Matters 2026 conference in Melbourne.
JASANZ Marks 35 Years at Wellington Anniversary Event
The Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ) celebrated its 35th anniversary with an event at New Zealand's Parliament in Wellington, bringing together partners, government representatives, and members of its accreditation network to mark the milestone.
TGA Proposes Publishing Therapeutic Goods GMP Inspection Outcomes
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has opened a consultation on plans to publish Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspection outcomes and GMP certificates for therapeutic goods manufacturers, seeking feedback on how the information should be published and accessed.
Australia Expands Public Access to Mandatory Standards
The Australian Government has committed Federal Budget support for sponsored public access to mandatory Australian Standards, a move expected to improve access to safety and building requirements for businesses, apprentices, and tradespeople across the country.
Standards Australia Opens Applications for 2027 NEXTgen Program
Standards Australia has opened expressions of interest for its 2027 NEXTgen Program, which gives emerging professionals hands-on experience in standards development through committee participation, training, and industry collaboration.
Australia and Canada Open Applications for IEC Young Professionals Programme 2026
Standards Australia (SA) and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) have opened applications for the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Young Professionals Programme 2026,
Australia Selects First Teams for International Standards Olympiad
The Standards Australia (SA) has selected two school teams to represent the country at the 21st International Standards Olympiad, marking Australia’s first participation in the event.
Sekuro First Cybersecurity Firm in Australia to Achieve ISO 42001 Certification
Australian cybersecurity firm Sekuro has become the first in Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region to achieve certification to ISO/IEC 42001, a global standard for managing artificial intelligence.
JASANZ Celebrates 35 Years Of Accreditation Across Australia And New Zealand
The Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ) is marking 35 years of providing accreditation that helps ensure products, services, and systems meet recognized standards across Australia, New Zealand, and international markets.
NATA Opens Revised ISO 17025 Legal And Forensic Appendix For Public Comment
The National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) has opened public consultation on a revised appendix to its ISO/IEC 17025 application document for legal and forensic science laboratories, with comments due by March 17, 2026.Global News
ISO 20001 Set for Publication as First Food Loss and Waste Management Standard
ISO 20001, the world’s first ISO management system standard dedicated to food loss and waste reduction, is scheduled for publication on September 29, 2026, marking the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.
Upcoming ISO/UNDP 53001 Sets First Management System Requirements for the SDGs
ISO/UNDP 53001, set for publication in September 2026, will provide the first management system requirements specifically for organizations seeking to manage and improve their contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
VDA Releases VDA 5.4 Draft for Fastening Measurement Tools
The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) has released VDA 5.4, Interface for measuring tools in fastening technology, as a Yellow Volume for industry feedback.
ISO/CASCO Clarifies: ISO/IEC 17025 Does Not Require Labs to Treat Accreditation Bodies as Suppliers
The maintenance group of the International Organization for Standardization’s Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO) has clarified that ISO/IEC 17025:2017 does not require laboratories to treat their accreditation bodies as external service providers subject to the standard’s supplier controls.
JFS-C Standard Version 3.2 Gains GFSI Recognition Under 2024 Benchmarking Requirements
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized JFS-C Standard Version 3.2 from the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) against its 2024 Benchmarking Requirements.
21st International Standards Olympiad Held in Korea
The 21st International Standards Olympiad brought together 105 middle-and high-school students from 11 countries in the Republic of Korea for a three-day competition and hands-on experience with international standardization.
ISO Environmental Management Committee Seeks Global Input for 2027-30 Plan
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 207 (ISO/TC 207), Environmental management, has launched a global consultation to help set its priorities for 2027-30.
DIS Ballot for ISO 30401 Knowledge Management Revision Closes September 17
ISO 30401, the international standard for knowledge management systems, is currently at the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with voting on the proposed second edition due to close September 17, 2026.
IFS Publishes PPWR White Paper and Launches Self-Assessment as EU Rules Take Effect
International Featured Standards (IFS) has published a new PPWR white paper and launched a self-assessment tool as the first requirements of the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) took effect on August 12, 2026.
ISO 22000 Draft Approved With 98% Support, Comments Review Set for November
The revision of ISO 22000, the international standard for food safety management systems, has cleared its Draft International Standard (DIS) ballot with 98% positive votes.
ISO Approves Blockchain-as-a-Service Standard Project
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved ISO 25904, a new standard project to establish a common technical framework and functional requirements for Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) platforms.
