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.

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).

Cradle to Cradle Certified Version 5 Released With Stronger Focus On Measurable Product Requirements

The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute (C2CPII) has released Version 5 of the Cradle to Cradle Certified standard,

IEC 63372 Establishes Method For Measuring Carbon Footprint And Avoided Emissions In Electronics

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published IEC 63372,

IFAN Launches Podcast Highlighting Perspectives Of Standards Users

The International Federation of Standards Users (IFAN), a global organization representing the interests of standards users, has launched a podcast aimed at sharing the experiences of organizations and professionals who use standards in their work.

ISO 25859 for Thermophilic Microorganisms in Dairy Under Development

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is developing ISO 25859, a new international standard that will define how microorganisms that grow at high temperatures are counted in milk and dairy products.

ISO 14001 Final Draft Approved For Publication

The Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) of ISO 14001 has been approved, paving the way for publication in mid April.

IATF Establishes Legal Entity, Ending Ad Hoc Structure

The International Automotive Task Force (IATF) has established a new legal entity, IATF AISBL, marking a shift from its previous structure as an ad hoc group of automotive manufacturers and their national industry associations.

Have Your Say On Food Waste Management: ISO 20001 Survey

Harper Adams University is inviting professionals across the food chain to take part in a survey on ISO 20001, a proposed international management system standard designed to help organisations systematically reduce food loss and waste.

GOTS Version 8.0 Released With Expanded Due Diligence And Environmental Controls

Global Standard has released Version 8.0 of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS),

Global Quality Infrastructure Index 2025 Report Ranks Germany First as Certification and Accreditation Expand

The 2025 edition of the Global Quality Infrastructure Index (GQII) has been released, presenting updated rankings and new data on the development of national quality infrastructure systems.

BRCGS Announces 2026 EMEA Award Winners At Connect Europe

BRCGS has announced its 2026 award winners during BRCGS Connect Europe in London, recognizing individuals and organizations serving the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region and adjacent markets.

Food Safety Culture Becomes a Formal Certification Requirement Under SQF Edition 10

When SQF Edition 10 launches in March, food safety culture will be required and auditable as part of certification.

Revised ISO 10012 Reframes Metrology As A Management System

The revised ISO 10012 standard has been published, positioning metrology as an integral part of quality management systems rather than a standalone technical activity.