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Standards Australia Offers Free Battery Safety Guide to Boost Clean Energy Transition
Standards Australia released SA TS 5398:2025, Electrical Energy Storage Equipment – Safety Requirements, a new technical specification available for free through the Standards Australia Store.
NATA Invites Members and Assessors to Join UTS Survey on Accreditation Impact
The National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) has partnered with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) to conduct a survey measuring the economic and social value of accreditation in Australia.
Australia Joining International Standards Olympiad for First Time
Australia will join the 21st International Standards Olympiad next year,
Standards Australia Graduate Program Prepares Next Intake
Standards Australia is preparing its next Graduate Program intake, which will begin in February 2026.
Medsalv Achieves ISO 13485 Certification in New Zealand and Australia
Medsalv, a healthcare company specializing in remanufacturing single-use medical devices, has achieved certification to ISO 13485 across both New Zealand and Australia.
Australia Releases Three Roadmaps on Batteries and EV Standards for Net Zero
Standards Australia, commissioned by the Department of Finance, has released three new standards roadmaps to support the country’s shift to net zero.
JASANZ Opens Applications for 2026 Futures Program to Train Accreditation Leaders
The Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JASANZ) has opened applications for the 2026 Futures Program.
Standards Australia Advances Quantum With First Standard and New Report
Standards Australia has taken two major steps to support quantum technology,
NATA Opens Public Comment on ISO 17025 Calibration Appendix
The National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) has released a revised draft of its Specific Accreditation Criteria for the ISO/IEC 17025 Application Document, Calibration Appendix,
Insider’s View of NATA’s Accreditation Matters 2025 Conference
The National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) brought together over 500 delegates at its Accreditation Matters 2025 conference, held July 30–31 at ICC Sydney in Australia.
NATA Publishes Biobanking Guide to Strengthen Trust in Stored Biological Materials
The National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) has released a new Biobanking Industry Guide to help organizations understand the importance of accreditation in maintaining reliable, high-quality biological materials for long-term research and data use.
Australia Adopts IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Standards for Operational Technology
Australia has adopted the AS IEC 62443 series as national standards to protect Operational Technology (OT)—Global News
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.
Two Decades as Cornerstone of Information Security Management: ISO 27001 Turns 20
The international standard ISO/IEC 27001 has turned 20, continuing to serve as the main global reference for information security management systems (ISMS).
CSQ 2.0 Launched: Cannabis Safety and Quality Certification Revision
The Cannabis Safety & Quality (CSQ) organization has launched the finalized CSQ 2.0 Certification Program,
Updated ISO 21001 for Educational Management Moves Focus to Learners and Sustainability
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the second edition of its Educational Organizations Management Systems (EOMS) standard, ISO 21001:2025.
First Global Standard for Organizational Biodiversity Action: ISO 17298 Launched in Kigali
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 17298, the world’s first international standard to help organizations take measurable and accountable action on biodiversity.
FAO Introduces New Guide on Anticipating Future Food Safety Risks
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has published a new guide that explains how
Global Climate Reporting Standards and Frameworks Mapped by Datamaran
Datamaran, a provider of ESG risk and regulatory intelligence, released an infographic and accompanying report providing a global overview of climate change reporting standards and frameworks.
BRCGS Revamps Online Directory to Enhance Supplier Management
The British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS) has launched an upgraded version of its online Directory, introducing Directory Pro and a new API service to
