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Standards Australia Webinar Prepares Industry for Respiratory Protection Overhaul
A new webinar from Standards Australia highlights what professionals need to know about the coming changes to respiratory protection standards in Australia and New Zealand.
Three Finalists Unveiled for 2025 NATA Excellence Award
The National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) has announced the three finalists for its 2025 NATA Excellence Award,
Pacific Islands Set Direction for Regional Quality Policy at Fiji Workshop
The Pacific Regional Quality Policy Inception Workshop was held in Fiji from May 21–23,Australia • Cook Islands • Fiji • French Polynesia • Kiribati • Marshall Islands • Micronesia, Federated States of • Nauru • New Caledonia • New Zealand • Niue • Papua New Guinea • Samoa • Solomon Islands • Tonga • Tuvalu • Vanuatu

Australia Celebrates Top Standardization Contributors at 2025 Awards
Standards Australia announced the winners of its 2025 Standards Awards during a ceremony held in Melbourne on May 23.
Expressions of Interest Open for NEXTgen2026, Standards Australia’s Talent Development Program
Standards Australia has opened expressions of interest for its 2026 NEXTgen Program,
Standards Australia Opens Draft Standard AS 5405 on Quantum Computing for Public Comment
Standards Australia has released AS 5405, Quantum Technology – Reference Guide to Quantum Computing,
JASANZ Begins Accreditation for AI Management Systems Based on ISO 42001
The Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ) has launched accreditation services under the Artificial Intelligence Management System Scheme (AIMSS) to support trustworthy and responsible AI governance.
World-First Seaweed Feed Standard Drives Australia Toward Net Zero
Australia has released a world-first standard for seaweed-based livestock feed, aiming to reduce methane emissions and support Net Zero goals.
Australia and New Zealand First to Adopt Suite of Over 35 Global Respiratory Protection Standards
Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand have become the first globally to adopt more than 35 international respiratory protection standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), replacing two outdated joint Australian and New Zealand standards.
New Food Standards Code Compilation for Australia and New Zealand Released
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released an updated compilation of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code in a single, searchable PDF.
Standards Australia Launches Fellowship to Elevate Infrastructure Quality in Asia-Pacific
Standards Australia, in partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), has introduced the Asia-Pacific Infrastructure Standards Fellowship Program (APAC-ISF) 2025.
NATA Opens Nominations for 2025 Excellence Award
The National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) is now accepting submissions for the 2025 NATA Excellence Award, encouraging member organizations to showcase their achievements in technical and scientific accreditation.Global News

ISO 9001 Revision Moves to DIS Stage, Publication Expected by September
The draft of the sixth edition of ISO 9001 is now ready to enter the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with publication expected by late August or early September.
ISO/DIS 14001 Released, Refining EMS Scope, Risk Planning and Management Oversight
The Draft International Standard ISO/DIS 14001 has been released, marking a major step in the update of the world’s leading environmental management system (EMS) standard.
ISO 13485 Under Review as Industry Prepares for Potential Revision
The international standard for medical device quality systems, ISO 13485:2016, has entered its mandatory five-year systematic review, which concluded on June 5, 2025.
IFS Updates Doctrines for Logistics 3 and Broker 3.2 Standards
IFS has released updated versions of the IFS Logistics 3 Doctrine and IFS Broker 3.2 Doctrine.
Global Consultation Opens on ISO 32212 for Net Zero Transition in Finance
ISO has launched a global public consultation on ISO/DIS 32212, a draft international standard that offers financial institutions a unified, credible framework for developing net zero transition plans.
Quality Awards Spotlight Global Excellence at Quality Live 2025
Quality Live 2025, held in London on June 19, brought together nearly 500 professionals for a high-level conference and awards ceremony.
Enhancing Forensic Investigation With ISO 21043 Standards Series
A new set of international standards shows how standardization can improve the quality and reliability of hands-on work such as forensic investigation.
Stellantis Releases New Customer-Specific Requirements for Use With IATF 16949
Stellantis has released a new set of Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs) for use with IATF 16949, replacing earlier documents from its various divisions.
BRICS Meeting on Standardization Ends With Signing of Brasilia Declaration
The national standardization bodies of BRICS concluded their first in-person meeting under Brazil’s presidency with the signing of the Brasilia Declaration.
Two New Environmental Management Standards Published by ISO and IEC
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have released two new standards—ISO/TS 14076 and IEC 82474-1—
Producer Responsibility Standard Under Development
Sweden will lead the creation of a new global standard on producer responsibility, with the work coordinated by the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS).