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

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has launched Compliance Solutions,

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

The new Summer 2025 edition of the USNC Current focuses on how education and training can strengthen the standards workforce and prepare future leaders.

NIST Draft Guidelines Target Stronger Software Security

The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released Special Publication 1800-44, a draft set of practices aimed at improving security throughout the software development process.

EPA’s WaterSense Program Honored With Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense Program will receive the Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award,

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.

IEEE Reveals 2025 Award Winners for Excellence in Standards Development

The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) announced the 2025 recipients of its annual awards, recognizing individuals and groups who made significant contributions to international standards.

IAF and ILAC Replaced at Year End as New Global Accreditation Body Takes Over

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) will begin dissolution processes on January 1, 2026,

ISO 17620 published to support global biodiversity preservation and sustainable development

A new international standard, ISO 17620:2025, has been published to help ensure that development projects protect, preserve, and enhance biodiversity worldwide.

IATA Launches Integrated Sustainability Program for Airlines

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has introduced the Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP), a comprehensive certification and assessment framework tailored for airlines.

UL Solutions Expands ECOLOGO Certification to Industrial and Energy Equipment

UL Solutions has expanded its ECOLOGO certification program to cover industrial and energy automation equipment, helping manufacturers verify sustainability claims through science-based, multi-attribute standards.

PEFC Launches Consultation on Updated Project Sourcing Standard and Requirements

PEFC International has opened a 60-day public consultation, running from October 24 to December 23, to review proposed updates to its project certification requirements.

ISO 17298 Embeds Biodiversity in Business Strategy, Signaling a Shift in Finance

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 17298, a new global standard that makes biodiversity part of business strategy and financial decision-making.

ISO 54002 Guides Police in Applying ISO 9001 Principles

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 54002:2025, a new guidance document to help police organizations apply the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 in their operations.

Updated ISO 27701 Now Offers Standalone Privacy Management Certification

The 2025 update of ISO 27701 marks a major shift in privacy management, turning the standard into a fully independent, certifiable framework.

Work Begins on FSSC 22000 Version 7

The Foundation FSSC has started developing Version 7 of the FSSC 22000 certification scheme.

PIC/S and EMA Seek Feedback on Pharmaceutical Quality System in GMP Guide

The Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have launched a joint consultation on

GM and Stellantis Update Customer-Specific Requirements for IATF 16949 Certification

General Motors and Stellantis have both issued updates to their customer-specific requirements (CSRs) under the automotive quality management standard IATF 16949.