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ANSI Seeks Feedback on New ISO Proposal to Standardize Fundamentals of Services
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is requesting public comments by September 4, 2025, on a proposed new ISO technical committee aimed at developing global standards for the fundamentals of services.
Breakdown of Changes in the Revised ASTM E2659 Certificate Program Standard
ANSI/ASTM E2659-24, the 2024 edition of the Standard Practice for Certificate Programs, introduces significant updates to terminology, program structure, and certificate management.
How U.S. Standards Bodies Are Shaping the Leaders of Tomorrow
Several U.S. standards organizations are ramping up efforts to engage and prepare young professionals, students, and educators for careers in standardization and STEM-related fields.
ANSI Forms Technology Consortium Council to Boost Standards Collaboration
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has created a new Technology Consortium Council (TCC) to strengthen collaboration and dialogue between consortia and the broader standardization community.
GLOBALG.A.P. Compliance Guide Published for U.S. Fruit and Vegetable Farms
A national interpretation guideline has been published to help United States producers meet the requirements of the Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) v6 GFS standard for fruit and vegetables,
NIST Standard Enables Accurate Dosage of New Anticancer Drugs
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed the first U.S. standard for measuring the radioactivity of actinium-225, a key ingredient in a new class of anticancer drugs.
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.
Digital Transformation and Smart Standards Take Center Stage in USNC Current Spring 2025 Edition
The Spring 2025 edition of the USNC Current, published by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the U.S. National Committee (USNC) of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC),
USA Replaces AI Safety Institute With New CAISI To Promote Innovation
The Trump administration is replacing the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) with the newly formed Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI).
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.
Nominations Now Open for the BRCGS Awards 2025 in the Americas Region
Nominations are now open for the BRCGS Awards 2025, which will be presented at BRCGS Connect Charlotte 2025 this September in North Carolina.
ANSI May 2025 Report Maps Progress and Gaps in Drone Safety Standards
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has released the May 2025 Gaps Progress Report to track the standardization status for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).Global News
ISO 22367:2026 Revises Risk Management Guidance for Medical Laboratories
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22367:2026, a revised standard that provides medical laboratories with a structured approach to identifying, assessing, and controlling risks across laboratory activities and testing processes.
ISO 30134 Series KPIs Highlighted in New Data Center Energy and Water Whitepaper
A new whitepaper published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) explains how key performance indicators (KPIs) from the ISO/IEC 30134 series can be used to measure and report energy and water use in data centers.
CSQ Invites Comments on Cannabis EU GMP Certification Addendum
Cannabis Safety & Quality (CSQ) has opened a public comment period for a new EU GMP certification addendum,
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Updates Prerequisite Programs And Aligns With GFSI 2024
The Foundation FSSC has released Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 food safety management system certification scheme, introducing updated prerequisite programs (PRPs) and aligning the scheme with the 2024 Global Food Safety Initiative requirements.
ISO Develops Carbon Credit Data Model Standard, Calls for Input
A new data model for carbon credit markets is being developed by ISO’s sustainable finance and financial services committees, with early input still open to stakeholders.
ISO 20022 Series Update Sets New Rules as Payment Systems Prepare for Implementation
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published updated and new parts in the ISO 20022 series, as major payment systems advance their implementation of the standard on closely aligned timelines.
Consultation Underway On Global Standard For AI Testing In Medical Devices
An international voting and consultation phase is underway for a new standard that sets requirements for testing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in medical devices.
MSC Opens Review Of Chain Of Custody Standard For Public Consultation
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has launched a public consultation on proposed revisions to its Chain of Custody Standard, inviting stakeholders across the seafood supply chain to provide feedback until May 30, 2026.
Call For Food Sector Stakeholders To Influence ISO 22000 Revision Through National Committees
Food sector stakeholders who apply ISO 22000 in practice have the opportunity to influence its revision by bringing real-world experience into the process.
AutoCarbon Certification Scheme Due in 2027 As Pilot Phase Begins
The International Automotive Oversight Bureau (IAOB) has announced AutoCarbon,
ISO 14064-5 Introduces Guidance For Remote Verification Of Greenhouse Gas Data
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has introduced ISO 14064-5, which provides guidance on how to carry out verification and validation of greenhouse gas (GHG) data using remote techniques in digital environments.
