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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
ISO 22000 Revision Enters Public Enquiry Stage
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has moved the revision of ISO 22000 to the public enquiry stage.
ISO 19011 Auditing Standard Enters Final Stage With Hybrid And Digital Shift
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has advanced the revision of ISO 19011 to the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage.
IMDRF Playbook Guides Global Use Of Shared Medical Device Regulatory Reviews
The International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) has published a playbook to help regulators use shared approaches when reviewing medical devices, known as regulatory reliance.
DIN Introduces First Framework For AI Testing Tools
The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) has published DIN SPEC 92006, introducing the first unified framework for artificial intelligence (AI) testing tools and setting clear requirements for how these tools should be designed and used.
FSSC 22000 Version 7 Release Moved To May 2026
The Foundation for Food Safety Certification (FSSC) has delayed the launch of FSSC 22000 Version 7, with publication now expected in early May 2026.
FSC Launches Normative Newsfeed For Clearer Requirements Updates
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has introduced a new Normative Newsfeed to make updates to its requirements easier to track and understand.
OECD Report Links Standards To More Effective Regulation
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released a report examining how governments can improve regulation by making better use of standards, measurement, and assurance systems, known as quality infrastructure (QI).
ISO 9000 Revision Reaches Final Draft Stage, Publication Expected In May 2026
The revision of ISO 9000, the international standard that defines the basic concepts and vocabulary of quality management, has reached the Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) stage, the final step before publication.
ISO and IEC Form JTC 5 Committee on Digital Product Passport Standards
A new international standards committee has been created to develop standards for digital product passports (DPPs), systems designed to share key product information across the entire lifecycle and improve transparency and circular economy practices.
Third Edition of ISO 22301 Business Continuity Standard Enters Development
The next revision of ISO 22301, the international standard for business continuity management systems (BCMS), has moved into development.
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated Launches Website
Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated has launched its new official website, providing a central online platform for the organization that became the single global body for international accreditation cooperation.
