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Australia Adopts ISO 42005 and ISO 42006 to Address AI Impacts and Audit Requirements
Standards Australia (SA) has adopted two international standards, ISO/IEC 42005 and ISO/IEC 42006, to help organizations assess the effects of artificial intelligence and ensure consistent auditing of AI management systems.
SA MP 285 Publication Aligns Australia with European Space Standards
Standards Australia has released SA MP 285:2025, a new Miscellaneous Publication that endorses the suite of standards, handbooks, and technical memoranda developed by the European Cooperation for Space Standardization (ECSS).
Pacific Islands Standards Committee Endorsed as Regional Standards Body
The Forum Trade Ministerss, representing all member countries of the Pacific Islands Forum,
Australia Issues World-First Specification for Compostable Textiles
Standards Australia (SA) has published SA TS 5399:2025 – Compostable Natural Fibre Textiles, the first technical specification of its kind worldwide.
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.
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,Global News
Upcoming ISO/UNDP 53001 Sets First Management System Requirements for the SDGs
ISO/UNDP 53001, set for publication in September 2026, will provide the first management system requirements specifically for organizations seeking to manage and improve their contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
VDA Releases VDA 5.4 Draft for Fastening Measurement Tools
The Quality Management Center of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA QMC) has released VDA 5.4, Interface for measuring tools in fastening technology, as a Yellow Volume for industry feedback.
ISO/CASCO Clarifies: ISO/IEC 17025 Does Not Require Labs to Treat Accreditation Bodies as Suppliers
The maintenance group of the International Organization for Standardization’s Committee on Conformity Assessment (ISO/CASCO) has clarified that ISO/IEC 17025:2017 does not require laboratories to treat their accreditation bodies as external service providers subject to the standard’s supplier controls.
JFS-C Standard Version 3.2 Gains GFSI Recognition Under 2024 Benchmarking Requirements
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has recognized JFS-C Standard Version 3.2 from the Japan Food Safety Management Association (JFSM) against its 2024 Benchmarking Requirements.
21st International Standards Olympiad Held in Korea
The 21st International Standards Olympiad brought together 105 middle-and high-school students from 11 countries in the Republic of Korea for a three-day competition and hands-on experience with international standardization.
ISO Environmental Management Committee Seeks Global Input for 2027-30 Plan
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 207 (ISO/TC 207), Environmental management, has launched a global consultation to help set its priorities for 2027-30.
DIS Ballot for ISO 30401 Knowledge Management Revision Closes September 17
ISO 30401, the international standard for knowledge management systems, is currently at the Draft International Standard (DIS) stage, with voting on the proposed second edition due to close September 17, 2026.
IFS Publishes PPWR White Paper and Launches Self-Assessment as EU Rules Take Effect
International Featured Standards (IFS) has published a new PPWR white paper and launched a self-assessment tool as the first requirements of the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) took effect on August 12, 2026.
ISO 22000 Draft Approved With 98% Support, Comments Review Set for November
The revision of ISO 22000, the international standard for food safety management systems, has cleared its Draft International Standard (DIS) ballot with 98% positive votes.
ISO Approves Blockchain-as-a-Service Standard Project
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has approved ISO 25904, a new standard project to establish a common technical framework and functional requirements for Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) platforms.
IATF 16949 Second Edition Expected in Mid-2027 With Five Priorities Set
IATF 16949 is expected to reach its second edition in mid-2027, with five priorities set for the revision.
