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New HACCP Model Published to Guide Safe Production of Fermented, Salt-Cured, and Dried Foods
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has released a new HACCP model designed to help meat and poultry establishments produce safe ready-to-eat shelf stable fermented, salt-cured, and dried products.
U.S. Standards Strategy 2025 Opens for Public Comment
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has released the draft of the 2025 United States Standards Strategy for public review.
National Working Group USA Expands Access to GLOBALG.A.P. Standards
The National Technical Working Group (NTWG) USA has made GLOBALG.A.P. standards more accessible to American producers by tailoring them to local laws and farming practices.
ANSI Seeks Proposals for Interactive Standards Exhibition at Innovation Summit
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is calling for proposals to take part in Standards Power Progress, an interactive exhibition at its inaugural Innovation Summit on October 21, 2025, in Rockville, Maryland.
ANSI Names Winners of 2025 Awards for Standards Leadership
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has announced the winners of its 2025 Leadership and Service Awards, recognizing 20 individuals for their impact on national and international standardization and certification efforts.
SGS Introduces Services to Support FSMA 204 Food Traceability Compliance
SGS has launched a set of services to help companies prepare for upcoming food traceability requirements in the United States.
FDA Shift to ISO 13485 Makes Live Quality Management System Essential for Medical Devices
Starting February 2, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will align its Quality System Regulation with ISO 13485:2016, making it the foundation for all medical device market submissions.
Nelson-Jameson Idaho Distribution Center Earns Perfect Score in First SQF Audit
Nelson-Jameson's distribution center in Jerome, Idaho, has earned a perfect 100% score in its first audit under the Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program, reflecting the highest level of food safety and quality certification.
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.Global News

ISO/DIS 20001 on Food Loss and Waste Management Enters Public Inquiry
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has opened a 12-week public inquiry on the draft standard ISO/DIS 20001, focused on reducing food loss and waste across the supply chain.
Four High-Impact ISO Standards Revision Tracker: Parallel Reviews Set for 2026 Completion
Four cornerstone standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) - ISO 9001, ISO 9000, ISO 19011, and ISO 14001
ISO 42005 and How to Master AI Impact Assessments: INCITS Launches Video Series
The InterNational Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS) has launched a YouTube video series to help organizations apply ISO 42005.
EA Approves Conditional Membership in Global Accreditation Cooperation - GLOBAC
The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has voted to apply for membership in the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (GLOBAC), but only if key governance changes are made.
ISO and GHG Protocol Join Forces to Create Unified Global Standards for Carbon Accounting
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) have announced
IFS Introduces Deforestation Check to Support EUDR Compliance
IFS has launched the Deforestation Check Self-assessment to help businesses prepare for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
ISO Establishes Committee to Develop Standards for Event Industry
A new international standards committee, ISO/TC 354, has been created to establish best practices for the global event industry.
Global Standard for Textile Publishes Version 4.0 of Requirements for Certification Bodies
The Global Standard has released Version 4.0 of its approval procedure and requirements for Certification Bodies.
IAF and ILAC Publish New Issue of IAF/ILAC A2 for Evaluating Accreditation Bodies
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) have published a new issue of IAF/ILAC A2:
South Korea Leads Release of ISO 18960 Standard on Third Party Payment Security
South Korea has led the development of ISO 18960:2025, a new international standard that sets security guidelines for third party payment service providers.
ISO Annual Meeting 2025 Heads to Rwanda
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Annual Meeting 2025 will take place from October 6 to 10 in Kigali, Rwanda,