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NIST Seeks Public Input on Draft Guidance for 5G Cybersecurity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.

ANSI Launches Resource on How Standards-Driven Public-Private Partnerships Shape Standards

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has introduced a new webpage detailing five models of Standards-Driven Public-Private Partnerships (SD-PPPs) and 19 related use cases.

Medical Device Industry at Midpoint in Transition to FDA’s ISO 13485-Based QMSR

A year ago, the FDA adopted ISO 13485 into its Quality System Regulation, rebranding it as the Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR).

VDA Releases Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd Revised Edition for Public Review

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) Quality Management Center (QMC) has released the Automotive SPICE Yellow Volume 3rd revised edition, opening a public feedback period until May 12, 2026.

Technical Guides Explain 2026 Updates to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

Global certification body Bureau Veritas has released two technical guides on the revised versions of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001,

VDA 20 Guide on AI in Quality Management Opens for Feedback

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) has released VDA 20 – AI in Quality Management as a draft document and opened it for public feedback until June 30, 2026,

ISO 14155 on Clinical Investigations of Medical Devices in Humans Updated

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 14155:2026, updating the global Good Clinical Practice standard for clinical investigations of medical devices in human subjects.

ISO 17024 Third Edition Published: Updated Rules For Certification Of Persons

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have published the third edition of ISO/IEC 17024,

ISO 12100 Machinery Safety Revision Stalls Over Risk Definition Dispute

The revision of  ISO 12100, the core standard for machinery safety, remains unresolved following a negative international vote, with key disagreements, including on alignment with EU requirements. 

Sweden Introduces CBAM Accreditation for Emissions Verifiers, Reflecting Broader Global Shift in Climate Data Assurance

The Swedish Board for Accreditation and Conformity Assessment (SWEDAC) has introduced a new accreditation area for organizations verifying emissions data under the

Youth Leadership Program Opens Applications For 2026–2027 Environmental Cohort

Applications are now open for the third cohort of the Environmental Management Youth Leadership Group (YLG 3.0), an initiative of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

PEFC Opens Nominations For Forest Management Working Group Seats

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is inviting nominations for its Sustainable Forest Management Working Group, with submissions open until April 22, 2026. 

"Global Standard" Opens Second Consultation On Responsible Textile Standard GRTS

Global Standard has opened a second public consultation on Draft 2 of the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS),

DIN SPEC 14027 Establishes First Comprehensive Framework for Corporate Security

The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 14027,

GHG Protocol Begins Scope 3 Revision Tightening Data and Measurement Rules

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) has launched a major revision of its Scope 3 standard,