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FDA Invites Comment on Third-Party Food Safety Certification Rule
FDA Invites Comment on Third-Party Food Safety Certification Rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the federal agency responsible for overseeing food safety and regulating imports,
Students Challenged to Explore Hidden Role of Standards in 15th ANSI Paper Competition
Students Challenged to Explore Hidden Role of Standards in 15th ANSI Paper Competition
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and its Committee on Education have launched the 15th annual Student Paper Competition,
NESC 2028 Revision Cycle Moves Into Public Comment Phase
NESC 2028 Revision Cycle Moves Into Public Comment Phase
The National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), the United States’ framework for electrical safety published every five years by the IEEE Standards Association, is now in a key stage of its 2028 update.
Accessibility Standards Canada Launches Databases on Research and Technical Guides
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 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.
ANSI Invites Feedback on Proposed International Committee for Digital Product Passports
ANSI Invites Feedback on Proposed International Committee for Digital Product Passports
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is seeking comments by October 9 on a proposal to create a new international committee for Digital Product Passports (DPPs).
Food Safety ConnectED Portal Invites Professionals to Mentor Students
Food Safety ConnectED Portal Invites Professionals to Mentor Students
The Food Safety ConnectED portal is inviting food safety professionals to join as mentors, helping students and educators connect with experienced experts in the field.
ANSI Launches Compliance Platform Covering Standards and Regulations
ANSI Launches Compliance Platform Covering Standards and Regulations
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has launched Compliance Solutions,
SCC Launches Young Leaders Program for Climate Resilience
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
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.
Modernizing Accreditation: ANAB Launches Digital Technology Initiative and AI Task Force
Modernizing Accreditation: ANAB Launches Digital Technology Initiative and AI Task Force
The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has launched its Digital Technology Initiative (DTI) to advance digital transformation across its accreditation services.
USNC Current Summer Edition Highlights Education in Standards
USNC Current Summer Edition Highlights Education in Standards
The new Summer 2025 edition of the USNC Current focuses on how education and training can strengthen the standards workforce and prepare future leaders.

Global News

BRCGS Updates Meat Supply Chain Assurance Module
BRCGS Updates Meat Supply Chain Assurance Module
The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has updated its Additional Module 11: Meat Supply Chain Assurance.
ISO 29997 Offers First International Framework for Quality Internships
ISO 29997 Offers First International Framework for Quality Internships
ISO 29997:2025 provides the first international framework designed to help organizations deliver higher-quality internships through clearer planning, management and evaluation practices.
Experts Behind ISO 14001:2026 Explain New Focus on Climate, Biodiversity and Results
Experts Behind ISO 14001:2026 Explain New Focus on Climate, Biodiversity and Results
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has outlined the most important changes in ISO 14001:2026,
New ISO/IEC 15408 and 18045 Editions Update Common Criteria Framework
New ISO/IEC 15408 and 18045 Editions Update Common Criteria Framework
ISO/IEC 15408-1:2026 and ISO/IEC 18045:2026 have been published, updating the Common Criteria framework, an international system used to evaluate the security of IT products.
FDA Partially Recognizes ISO 10993-1:2025 for Medical Devices
FDA Partially Recognizes ISO 10993-1:2025 for Medical Devices
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has partially recognized ISO 10993-1:2025, the latest edition of the international standard used to assess the biological safety of medical devices.
Licensing Instead of Sales: ISO Changes How Standards Are Used
Licensing Instead of Sales: ISO Changes How Standards Are Used
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is preparing to replace its traditional standards sales approach with a licensing model that would give users defined rights to use standards content instead of broad unrestricted access.
BRCGS Updates Food Safety, Packaging, Storage, and Broker Rules to Meet New GFSI Requirements
BRCGS Updates Food Safety, Packaging, Storage, and Broker Rules to Meet New GFSI Requirements
BRCGS has updated certification requirements for its Food Safety, Packaging Materials, Storage and Distribution, and Agents and Brokers standards,
ISO 45001 Revision Signals Changes in How Companies Manage Workplace Safety
ISO 45001 Revision Signals Changes in How Companies Manage Workplace Safety
The revision of ISO 45001 is expected to push companies beyond traditional workplace safety management by placing greater emphasis on mental health, organizational resilience, safety culture, and climate-related risks.
International Olympic Committee Certified to ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Standard
International Olympic Committee Certified to ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Standard
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been re-certified to ISO 20121:2024 for sustainability management at the corporate events it directly organizes and finances, including IOC Sessions, conferences, Olympic Day activities, and commission meetings.
Core Industrial Safety Framework IEC 61508 Undergoes Major Revision
Core Industrial Safety Framework IEC 61508 Undergoes Major Revision
The IEC 61508 series, the international foundation for many industrial functional safety standards,
 
FSC Proposes New Rules for Certification Statements and Audit Duration
FSC Proposes New Rules for Certification Statements and Audit Duration
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has opened a public consultation on two draft Advice Notes that would update certification body requirements related to certification statements and minimum audit duration for Forest Management audits.
ILO Moves to Modernize International Labour Standards Reporting
ILO Moves to Modernize International Labour Standards Reporting
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is preparing a major overhaul of how countries report on international labour standards.
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