NEMA Promotes Domestic Production with "Make It American" Certification Program

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has introduced the "Make It American" certification program to help buyers identify products and factories meeting rules for domestic content under the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA).

FDA Plans Big Change to Food Safety Oversight by Shifting Inspections to States

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is planning to transfer most routine food safety inspections to state-level agencies, a move that could reshape how food safety is monitored across the country.

ANAB Accredits NSF to Certify Sustainable Urban Forest Practices

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has accredited NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR) to certify organizations under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard.

ANSI Seeks Input on New ISO Committee for Courier Services

ANSI is calling for public comments by May 16 on a proposal to create a new ISO Technical Committee for courier services, covering express delivery of letters and parcels.

ANSI Seeks Input on Proposed ISO Committee for Pet Products

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is calling for public comments by April 11 on a proposal to create a new ISO Technical Committee focused on safety standards for pet products.

GLOBALG.A.P. Releases Version 2.1 of Add-On for U.S. Produce Safety Compliance

The latest version of the GLOBALG.A.P. FSMA Produce Safety Rule (PSR) add-on, version 2.1, was published on January 7, 2025, and will replace version 2.0 for all audits starting April 7, 2025.

NIST Seeks Public Input on Draft Guidance for 5G Cybersecurity

NIST’s National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) is asking for public comments on its draft Executive Summary outlining key recommendations for securing 5G networks.

AeroFlexx Earns ISO Certifications for Quality Management and GMP in Cosmetics

AeroFlexx, a packaging and containers manufacturing company from West Chester, Ohio, has achieved ISO 9001 certification for quality management and ISO 22716 certification for good manufacturing practices (GMP) in cosmetic production.

ANAB Honors Robert Yencha with Terry Burgess Assessor Award

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has awarded Robert 'Bob' Yencha the 8th Annual Terry Burgess Assessor of the Year Award for his dedication to conformity assessment and mentorship.

NIST Highlights Role of Standards in Digital Twin Interoperability, Cybersecurity, and Trust

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released Internal Report (IR) 8356, emphasizing the importance of standards in ensuring interoperability, cybersecurity, and trust in digital twin technology.

ANAB Sets One-Year Transition for ANSI/ASTM E2659-24 Certificate Program Standard

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) has announced a one-year transition plan for certificate issuers to adopt the updated ANSI/ASTM E2659-24 standard, effective from February 2025.

OSHA Releases 2024 Top 10 Safety Violations

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published its annual list of the top 10 most frequently cited safety violations for the fiscal year 2024, highlighting persistent workplace hazards.

New ISO Agreement Proposed to Align Global Greenhouse Gas Accounting Rules

A new ISO International Workshop Agreement (IWA) has been proposed to harmonize greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting standards for industrial products and improve the comparability of emissions data across global supply chains.

Two New Papers Map AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards

The AI and Multimedia Authenticity Standards Collaboration (AMAS) released two major papers on July 11 at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva.

TIC Market Expected to Reach USD 282.76 Billion by 2030

The global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) market is projected to grow from USD 239.48 billion in 2025 to USD 282.76 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.

Public Comments Open on Draft Revision of ISO 20252 Market Research Standard

A revised draft of ISO 20252—covering vocabulary and service requirements for market, opinion and social research—is under international review, with ISO member bodies invited to submit feedback by September 4.

SQF Edition 10 Coming in August With Focus on Culture, Risk, and Monitoring

The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), the organization behind the SQF Program, will publish Edition 10 of its code in August 2025.

ISO 42006 Brings Clear Requirements for Auditing AI Management Systems

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published ISO/IEC 42006:2025, setting requirements for bodies that audit and certify Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS) under ISO/IEC 42001.

IFS Publishes New Doctrine and Product Chart to Support HPC Version 3 Audits

IFS has released two new documents to support audits under the Home and Personal Care (HPC) Version 3 standard:

Small Defense Suppliers Warned to Strengthen Cybersecurity or Risk Losing Contracts

Small and medium enterprises supplying the US Department of Defense are being urged to seek third-party support to meet rising cybersecurity demands under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).

GLOBALG.A.P. Launches IFA v6 Smart Standards for Crops and Propagation Material

GLOBALG.A.P. has released two new product categories under the Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) version 6 plants scope.

Proposal Aims to Modernize How ISO Standards Are Classified and Organized

Germany’s national standards body, DIN, has proposed the development of ISO/NP TS 26019, which would update the International Classification for Standards (ICS).

Geely’s New Customer Requirements and Scorecard Now in Effect

Geely Holding Group’s updated Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs) and Scorecard Quick Reference Guide officially took effect on July 1, 2025.

Accreditation Opens for Interprivacy Data Protection Scheme Outside EU

Italy’s national accreditation body, Accredia, has opened accreditation for the Interprivacy data protection certification scheme, which applies to the processing of personal data outside the European Union.