IEC Honors Eight Canadian Experts With 1906 Award

Eight Canadian specialists have been recognized by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) with the prestigious

Accessibility Standards Canada Launches Databases on Research and Technical Guides

Accessibility Standards Canada has unveiled two new platforms aimed at making key resources easier to find.

MHM Becomes First SCC-Accredited Body for AI Management Systems

MHM Advisory Ltd. has become the first certification body accredited under the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) AI Management Systems (AIMS) Accreditation Program.

SCC Launches Young Leaders Program for Climate Resilience

Canada is launching a new program to empower young people to take the lead on climate adaptation.

Canada to Host ISO/TC 207 Environmental Management Plenary 2025 in Toronto

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) will host the ISO/TC 207 Environmental Management Plenary 2025 in Toronto from October 25 to November 2.

Canada Publishes Guides on Accessible Procurement of Goods and Services

Accessibility Standards Canada and Public Services and Procurement Canada have issued two technical guides that provide step-by-step advice on how to integrate accessibility into procurement.

New Standards for Flood Mapping Aim to Boost Canada’s Climate Resilience

Two new flood mapping standards have been introduced to help Canadian communities better manage flood risks caused by extreme weather.

York Region Becomes First in North America Certified Under SFI Urban Forestry Standard

The Regional Municipality of York in Ontario became the first municipality in North America to achieve certification under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative's (SFI) Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard.

Canada Opens AI and Data Governance Standardization Hub

Canada has launched the AI and Data Governance (AIDG) Standardization Hub to help businesses and regulators use artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly, ethically, and effectively.

Canada–US Standard Sets Clear Method to Measure Hydrogen's Environmental Impact

A new binational standard sets a shared method to report how hydrogen is made and how much carbon is released in the process.

SCC Tightens Rules for Accrediting Standards Developers

Canada’s national standards body (SCC) has updated the rules used to accredit organizations that develop National Standards of Canada (NSCs).

Call for Experts to Help Shape Canada’s Guide for Managing Coastal Areas

The Climate Risk Institute (CRI) has invited stakeholders to help develop and review a new Coastal Options Appraisal Guide, aimed at improving how coastal areas across Canada are managed.

Public Consultation Opens on ISO 15614-1 Welding Procedures Standard

The draft version of ISO/DIS 15614-1:2025, a key international standard for specifying and qualifying welding procedures for metallic materials, is now open for public consultation.

SQF Delays Release of Edition 10 as Benchmarking Timeline Shifts

The release of Edition 10 of the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Code has been postponed due to

FSC Opens Consultations on Core Forest Management Standards

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched public consultations on proposed revisions to its

ISO Survey 2024 Released as China’s Return Skews Global Results

The 2024 edition of the ISO Survey marks a major shift in how global certification data is collected -

Inclusive Conformity Assessment and Instant Verification Highlighted in New IAF Outlook Issue

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has published the September 2025 issue of IAF Outlook,

Final Weeks Before Transition Deadline for ISO 27001: Act by End of October

The deadline for transitioning to the new ISO/IEC 27001:2022 version of the international information security management standard is approaching fast.

41 WTO Countries Demand GLOBAC Changes as DAkkS Pushes to Delay ILAC Dissolution

A coalition of 41 national accreditation bodies from WTO member states -

Global Specification ISO 6254 Sets Out Framework for Transparent AI Decision-Making

A new international technical specification, ISO/IEC TS 6254:2025,

ISO 9002 Revision Reaches Working Draft Stage

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has prepared a Working Draft (WD) and a

IFS Publishes White Paper to Support Allergen Management During Food Audits

IFS has released a new white paper that compiles official references to help

Epeaswitzerland Issues Three Digital Product Passports as Global Standards Advance

Epeaswitzerland gmbh has announced that it has issued three digital product passports under its

Made in Germany Tops Global Rankings as Most Trusted Product Label

Despite reports that the ‘Made in Germany’ label is losing ground as companies look abroad,