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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.
Standards Australia Opens 2025 Awards Nominations, Adds Two New Categories
Standards Australia has announced that nominations for the 2025 Standards Awards are now open, introducing two new categories: Corporate Commitment to Standards and Nominating Organisation.
Australia Adopts International Standard for Proactive Security Coordination
Australia has adopted AS ISO 22340, the first international standard that focuses on integrating and coordinating protective security.
Standards Australia Releases Draft Standard to Protect Children in the Metaverse
Standards Australia has unveiled draft standard DR AS 5402:2024, Children’s Safety in the Metaverse, developed by its MV-002 committee.
Four Australian Experts Honored With IEC 1906 Award
Four contributors from Standards Australia have been honored with the prestigious International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) "1906 Award" in its 2024 edition.
Three Quarters of Australian Labs Accredited to Latest Quality Requirements
More than 75% of laboratories in NATA’s accredited network have successfully transitioned to the ISO 15189:2022 standard, just 15 months after assessments began in August 2023.
Safe Food Australia Guide Covers All Aspects of Food Safety
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has published Safe Food Australia: A Guide to the Food Safety Standards,
CAPS Australia’s ISO Certifications Prove Quality Isn’t Just Hot Air
"CAPS Australia", a leading provider of industrial air compressors and power generation equipment, has secured ISO 9001:2015 for quality management and ISO 45001:2018 for occupational health and safety.
Australia Tightens Asbestos Safety with New International Standard Adoption
Australia just got serious about asbestos safety, adopting the international standard ISO 22262 or AS 5370:2024.
New Imaging Standards: The Doctor Will See You Now, But Will Your Scan Be Up to Standard?
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is seeking public input on a new set of standards for diagnostic imaging accreditation, known as the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme (DIAS).Global News
SGS Earns NABCB Accreditation for Environmental Claim Verification
SGS has received accreditation from India’s National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), strengthening its ability to support clients with reliable environmental data.
IFS Introduces Tool to Enhance Supply Chain Risk Management
IFS has launched the IFS Supply Chain Processes Check, a tool to help suppliers identify and manage risks in their supply chains.
ISO 59040 Sets New Circular Economy Standard for Product Circularity Data Sheets
On February 3, 2025, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released ISO 59040:2025, titled Circular Economy — Product Circularity Data Sheet.
New JPEG Trust Standard Combats Deepfakes and Strengthens Media Credibility
A new standard called JPEG Trust has been introduced to help identify authentic photos and videos, aiming to combat the spread of deepfakes.
IAF Adds Validation and Verification to ICT Use in Conformity Assessments
The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has released Issue 3 of its Mandatory Document 4 (MD 4), expanding the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in conformity assessments to now include validation and verification processes.
IFRS Foundation Releases Guide for Climate-Related Reporting Under ISSB Standards
The IFRS Foundation has released a guide to help companies report climate-related information in line with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards.
Guide on Coordinating Cybersecurity Incident Responses Now Available
A new framework, ISO/IEC 27035-4:2024, has been released to help organizations coordinate their response to cybersecurity incidents affecting multiple partners.
GLOBALG.A.P. Opens Public Consultation on New Social Responsibility Standard for Flowers
GLOBALG.A.P. has introduced a new Social Responsibility standard for flowers and ornamentals, focusing on improving social and labor conditions in high-risk countries.
ISO 14001 Draft Update Released and Open for Comments
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released a draft update for ISO 14001, the global standard for environmental management systems.
GAEI, a New Tool to Measure Accreditation Capability Worldwide
The latest IAF Outlook newsletter introduces the Global Accreditation Experience Index (GAEI), a new tool measuring accreditation capability worldwide.
BSI Unveils Free Net-Zero Guide to Help SMEs Cut Emissions
BSI has launched a free standard to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) develop net-zero transition plans.
