ANSI and America Makes Report Tracks Progress on 35 Additive Manufacturing Standards Gaps

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and manufacturing innovation institute America Makes have released a new report on additive manufacturing standards gaps that shows progress on 35 of the 141 gaps identified in their 2023 roadmap.

Spring 2026 ‘ANSI in China’ Newsletter Highlights Standards and Policy Developments

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has published the Spring 2026 edition of its ANSI in China Newsletter in English and Chinese.

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,

ANSI Starts National Effort To Align Critical Minerals Standards Across The Supply Chain

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has launched a multi-phase initiative to coordinate standards for critical minerals, aiming to strengthen U.S. supply chains and reduce reliance on foreign sources. 

Quantum Standards Lag Behind Technology Growth, ASCET Scan Finds

The Advancing Standardization for Critical and Emerging Technologies (ASCET) Center of Excellence (CoE) has found in a new environmental scan that quantum standardization is not keeping pace with rapid technological progress,

Canada Introduces Level 1 Cybersecurity Certification for Defence Suppliers

The Government of Canada has introduced Level 1 of the Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC),

ANAB Launches QAEP to Evaluate Credibility and Effectiveness of Quality Assurance Schemes

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has launched the Quality Assurance Evaluation Program (QAEP),

Closing The Gap In Process Safety Controls Outside SIS With New ISA Framework

The International Society of Automation (ISA) has introduced ANSI/ISA-84.91.03,

ANSI Outlines Implementation Plan for U.S. Standards Strategy 2025

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has outlined how it will move the U.S. Standards Strategy 2025 (USSS) into implementation,

ASCET Report Flags Gaps In Quantum Standards, Definitions And Benchmarking

Gaps in definitions and performance benchmarks are slowing the development and adoption of quantum technologies,

USDA Campaign Highlights ‘Product of USA’ Label With Full-Origin Requirement

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has begun a national campaign to promote its voluntary “Product of USA” label, now limited to meat, poultry, and egg products fully produced in the United States.

Standards Council Of Canada Seeks New Chair To Guide Global Environmental Standards Work

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) which holds the secretariat for ISO Technical Committee 207 (ISO/TC 207), is recruiting a new Chair for the body responsible for widely used environmental management standards such as the ISO 14000 family.

ISO and IEC Update AI Rules for Standards Development

ISO and IEC have published updated guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in technical committees, defining how AI may be used during the development of international standards. 

BRCGS Updates Packaging Materials Issue 7 Requirements for GFSI Benchmarking 2024

BRCGS has updated the requirements for its Packaging Materials Issue 7 certification scheme to meet the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements 2024.

SIS Opens Draft ISO 9002 for Public Comment

The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has opened public access to the draft version of ISO 9002, allowing organizations and quality professionals to read and comment on the official guidance for applying ISO 9001 before the document is finalized.

Busy Week Brings Four Automotive Quality Updates

It has been a busy week for automotive quality, with four significant updates released for the sector.

ISO 33400:2026 Sets International Vocabulary for Reference Materials

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 33400:2026, updating the international vocabulary for reference materials (RM) and certified reference materials (CRM).

TIC Council Backs ISO 14019 as Framework for Sustainability Assurance

The International Association for Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC Council) has published a paper urging policymakers to recognize the ISO 14019 series as the framework for sustainability assurance,

IFS Updates Progress Scoring Guide for Food and Logistics Programs

International Featured Standards (IFS) has updated its Progress Scoring System brochure following the recent launch of IFS Progress Logistics 2.

CQI Announces International Quality Awards 2026 Winners

The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) announced the winners of the International Quality Awards 2026 during the Quality Live event in London on June 25,

IAQG Centralizes Aerospace Auditor Authentication

The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG) has centralized the authentication of aerospace quality management system auditors, replacing the previous network of independent Auditor Authentication Bodies (AABs).

FSC Revised Trademark Standard Takes Effect

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched a new online training course to support implementation of its revised trademark standard, FSC-STD-50-001 V3-0, which takes effect on July 1, 2026. 

SIS Offers Free Access to ISO 45001 Draft

The Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) has made the proposed second edition of ISO 45001 - draft available for free download and public review,

ISO/DIS 9002 Ballot Opens for Comment

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO/DIS 9002 for ballot, opening the international comment period on the revision of the guidance standard for applying ISO 9001.