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.

Asia-Pacific Smallholder Forestry Standard Becomes Fully Approved FSC Certification Framework

The Asia-Pacific Regional Forest Stewardship Standard for smallholders (AP RFSS) has officially become a recognized Forest Stewardship Standard (FSS) under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

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)—

Standards Australia Releases Major Update to AS 4000 Construction Contract

Standards Australia has released the updated AS 4000:2025 General Conditions of Contract, marking its first revision since 1997 and aligning the standard with nearly three decades of legal and industry developments.

Australia Prepares for Accreditation Matters 2025 in Sydney

Australia’s leading event for accreditation, testing, and conformity assessment - Accreditation Matters 2025 - will take place on Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31 in Sydney.

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 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,

ISO 22095 Parts 2 And 3 Define Rules For Material Tracking Chain Of Custody Models

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published ISO 22095-2 and ISO 22095-3, two new international standards that

CSR Labels and ISO 26000 Linked to Improved Business Performance

A new international study by Responsibility Europe finds that organizations using recognized CSR (corporate social responsibility) labels outperform others economically and organizationally, confirming the growing importance of CSR frameworks and ISO 26000 worldwide.

Work Begins on Two Agrifood Data System Standards

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has started work on two new international standards for agrifood data systems through ISO/TC 347, focused on crop data definitions and data exchange in greenhouse production.

ISO 17024 Enters Final Publication Stage

The revision of ISO/IEC 17024, the international standard that sets requirements for bodies certifying persons, has entered its final publication stage, with release expected in March 2026.

MDSAP Updates Audit Approach Toward Risk-Based Assessments

The Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP) has updated its audit approach, marking a notable shift in how medical device manufacturers are evaluated across participating regulatory jurisdictions.

AIAG–VDA Release Harmonized SPC Yellow Volume for Automotive Industry

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) have released a joint Statistical Process Control (SPC) Manual. 

IAF Adds ISO 14067 Product Carbon Footprint To Its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement

The International Accreditation Forum (IAF) has decided to include ISO 14067 in its Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (IAF MLA), extending mutual recognition to

BRCGS Publishes FAQ For Packaging Materials Issue 7

BRCGS has released a new frequently asked questions (FAQ) document to support the implementation of the Global Standard Packaging Materials Issue 7.

GLOBALG.A.P. IFA Version 6 Audits Now Available for Combinable Crops and Plant Propagation Material

GLOBALG.A.P. has confirmed that audits are now available under Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) version 6 for combinable crops and plant propagation material, two product categories within the IFA certification framework.

LEAF Updates Its Marque Standard With Version 17.0 For Sustainable Agriculture

LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has launched version 17.0 of the LEAF Marque Standard, introducing updated requirements for sustainable agriculture as the scheme continues to expand globally.

Revised ISO 2859-1 Brings Formal Skip-Lot Rules and New Curve Methods

The third edition of ISO 2859-1 has been published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), marking the first major revision of the international acceptance sampling standard in 27 years.

ISO 42119 Series Signals New Era for AI Testing and Assurance

The ISO/IEC 42119 series sets out a new international framework for testing and assuring artificial intelligence (AI) systems, with one document now published and several further parts under development.