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FDA Schedules Town Hall On Risk Based Inspections Under New QMSR Framework
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a Town Hall on April 1, 2026, to explain how inspections of medical device manufacturers will change under its new Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR), with a focus on a risk-based approach.
FDA Shifts Medical Device Inspections To Lifecycle-Based QMS Oversight
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated how it inspects medical device manufacturers, introducing a lifecycle‑based approach to quality management system oversight under its new Quality Management System Regulation.
ANSI Invites Experts To Lead U.S. TAG For Automation Standards
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is inviting experienced automation professionals to consider leadership roles in the U.S. Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to ISO/TC 184/SC 4, which contributes to international standards for automation systems and industrial data.
NIST Launches AI Agent Standards Initiative To Address Security And Interoperability
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has launched an AI Agent Standards Initiative to address security, identity, and interoperability challenges as AI agents become more widely used.
GLOBALG.A.P. Tool Aims To Ease Shift From HPSS To IFA Certification
GLOBALG.A.P. has introduced a transition tool to help producers expand their certification from the Harmonized Produce Safety Standard (HPSS) to the Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) standard, as buyer requirements in North America increasingly extend beyond food safety alone.
FDA Issues New Guidance On Food Traceability Rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released new guidance to help companies comply with its Food Traceability Rule, clarifying how the requirements apply across the food supply chain.
NIST Announces 2025 Baldrige National Quality Award Recipients
Two U.S. health care organizations have been selected to receive the 2025 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation’s only presidential honor for performance excellence.
SQF Institute Names Finalists for 2026 Excellence Awards
The SQF Institute has announced six finalists for its 2026 SQF Excellence Awards, recognizing professionals who advance food safety through auditing and site leadership under the Safe Quality Food program.
ANSI And BSB Introduce ANSI Bharat Compliance Platform For Indian Market
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and BSB Edge, a compliance technology company serving regulated industries in India,
Zaire Garcia Wins Terry Burgess Assessor of the Year Award
Zaire Garcia has won the Ninth Annual Terry Burgess Assessor of the Year Award from the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) for his leadership in assessments and strong commitment to mentoring others.
ANAB Seeks National Experts For Personnel Credentialing Committees
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) is inviting nominations for two national committees that oversee personnel certification and certificate accreditation.
How AFDO Review Service Speeds Up Retail HACCP Plan Approvals
The Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO), a nonprofit association focused on food safety and regulatory collaboration, offers a national Retail HACCP Plan Review Service to help streamline approvals of specialized food processes.Global News
Public Consultation Opens on ISO 14060, First International Standard for Net Zero Alignment
ISO 14060, the first international standard for net zero alignment, has entered public consultation.
EU Approves EN ISO 15223-1 for Medical Device and IVD Labeling
The European Commission (EC) has approved EN ISO 15223-1, the standard used for symbols on medical device and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) labeling, for use in demonstrating compliance with EU requirements for these products.
GFSI Seeks Feedback on JFSM Recognition Under Benchmarking Requirements v2024
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has opened a public stakeholder consultation on the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) application for recognition under GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
Chery Added as IATF's Third Asian Automotive Group Member
The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has approved the addition of Chery Automobile, as a new member of IATF AISBL, making it the third Asian automotive group represented in the organization.
IFS Announces June Release of Progress Logistics Version 2
IFS will publish IFS Progress Logistics version 2 at the end of June, updating the program that helps companies prepare for IFS Logistics certification.
Third Cohort of Environmental Management Youth Leadership Group Kicks Off
The third cohort of the ISO Environmental Management (ISO/TC 207) Youth Leadership Group (YLG 3.0) has held its kick-off meeting, bringing together more than 45 participants from around 30 countries.
ISO 9606 Requirements for Welder Qualification Under Revision
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is revising ISO 9606, the international standard for qualification testing of welders performing fusion welding.
ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group Releases First AI-Focused Guidance
The ISO 9001 Auditing Practices Group (APG) has published new guidance on auditing quality management systems that use artificial intelligence, marking the group's first publication dedicated specifically to AI.
ISO 10993-6 Standard for Implantation Testing Updated
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a revised edition of ISO 10993-6, expanding guidance for implantation studies used in the biological evaluation of medical devices.
All 12 Recognized Food Safety Program Owners Apply for GFSI Version 2024 Recognition
The Consumer Goods Forum's Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has confirmed that all 12 previously recognized Certification Program Owners (CPOs) have applied for recognition against the GFSI Benchmarking Requirements Version 2024.
ISO 14002-3 Climate Guidance Advances to Final Draft Stage
ISO 14002-3, a guidance standard for managing climate-related issues within ISO 14001 environmental management systems, has advanced to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage.
