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respiratory protection standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), replacing two outdated joint Australian and New Zealand standards.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.

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.

41 WTO Countries Demand GLOBAC Changes as DAkkS Pushes to Delay ILAC Dissolution

A coalition of 41 national accreditation bodies from WTO member states -

Global Specification ISO 6254 Sets Out Framework for Transparent AI Decision-Making

A new international technical specification, ISO/IEC TS 6254:2025,

ISO 9002 Revision Reaches Working Draft Stage

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has prepared a Working Draft (WD) and a

IFS Publishes White Paper to Support Allergen Management During Food Audits

IFS has released a new white paper that compiles official references to help

Epeaswitzerland Issues Three Digital Product Passports as Global Standards Advance

Epeaswitzerland gmbh has announced that it has issued three digital product passports under its

Made in Germany Tops Global Rankings as Most Trusted Product Label

Despite reports that the ‘Made in Germany’ label is losing ground as companies look abroad,

CEN Developing New Specification for Textile Waste Collection and Sorting

Work has started on a new European Technical Specification (TS) for the collection, processing, sorting, and storage of used textiles and textile waste.

IEC Young Professionals Programme Names New Leaders for 2025

Three new leaders have been chosen to guide the next generation of experts in the International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) Young Professionals (YP) Programme.

ISO/DIS 20001 on Food Loss and Waste Management Enters Public Inquiry

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has opened a 12-week public inquiry on the draft standard ISO/DIS 20001, focused on reducing food loss and waste across the supply chain.

Four High-Impact ISO Standards Revision Tracker: Parallel Reviews Set for 2026 Completion

Four cornerstone standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) - ISO 9001, ISO 9000, ISO 19011, and ISO 14001

ISO 42005 and How to Master AI Impact Assessments: INCITS Launches Video Series

The InterNational Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS) has launched a YouTube video series to help organizations apply ISO 42005.

EA Approves Conditional Membership in Global Accreditation Cooperation - GLOBAC

The European co-operation for Accreditation (EA) has voted to apply for membership in the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated (GLOBAC), but only if key governance changes are made.